SS. Edward & Lucy Parish Clustered with St. Helen Church

Rev. John T. Burkley, Pastor Websites: www.ssedwardlucy.com * Pro-Life: www.prolifehelp.org

P.O. Box 709, 16150 Center St. • Parkman, Ohio 44080 ** P.O. Box 98, 16280 East High St. • Middlefield, Ohio 44062 Karen Thrasher, Business Manager * Sister Rosemary Janezic, Director of Religious Education

Office: (440) 548-3812 E-mail: kt@simcon.net Sister Rosemary E-mail: sisterrose@simcon.net Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm-St. Edward • 6:30pm-St. Lucy and Sunday: 8:30am-St. Edward • 10:30am-St. Lucy

Confessions: Saturday at 4:15-5:00pm-St. Edward • 7:15pm-St. Lucy Weekday Mass: Monday, 6:00pm and Tuesday through Friday, 8:00am-St. Edward Chapel

Holydays: Vigil Mass 6:30pm-St. Edward Holyday: 9:00am-St. Edward • 6:30pm-St. Lucy OUR MISSION “The vibrant Catholic community of SS. Edward and Lucy teaches, proclaims and lives the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. We do so through the celebration of the Eucharist, the administration of the sacraments and in loving and merciful service to all.”

REGISTRATION: Call the office or download a form at www.ssedwardlucy.com.

LIFE IN OUR PARISH Death has again touched our parish family. Tom Roach and Joan Komar and Dale Holcomb’s mother, Sally died last week. Responding to the reality of death among us we have our Ministry of Consolation and Stephen Min-isters as well as our Bereavement Dinners after the fu-neral. Sometimes all we can do is just be there for our friends and fellow parishioners as grief challenges us in our own families and in our parish family. We are a people of hope. But we certainly don’t like what death does to those we love. As Catholics and Christians we are continually reminded that we shall gather together again on the other side of life as we pray from this side for the eternal rest for our departed... I urge you to make our Parish Picnic a priority. It’s on Saturday, July 21 at Mariapoch Shrine. We begin with Mass at 5:00pm in the outdoor chapel. (There is no 5pm Mass at Park-man or 6:30pm at Middlefield). There is a picnic sup-per in the pavilion followed by entertainment, music and games. It’s simple and it’s fun. There’s a lot of good conversation and visiting. It’s a low-key picnic that is

enjoyable for all. Oh, yes, Ron, the Rocket Man (no, not THAT Rocket Man!) will give thrilling, exciting rides to the amusement of our Amish neighbors. Don’t miss the picnic this year!...Our Finance Council will meet July 19 to formulate our budgets for the new fiscal year. We are expected to present a proposed budget taking into ac-count all our ordinary expenses. We set a budget and do our best to live by it. You know from managing your own household that it is important to live within your means. As a parish, we have to accept this same reality. We stretch and strain to reduce costs wherever possible so we have a little more flexibility in other areas. We have been sav-ing toward paving the parking lot in Parkman for sever-al years. The parish Finance Council thought that, thanks to our fundraising by a small core group and thanks also for the many ways we struggle to keep down our expenses, we can finally do it. At the same time, an expenditure for a Youth Minister (rather than a volunteer) was deemed inadvisable for now.

“Travel light and show

you rely on God” “When Jesus sent the dis-ciples out for some in-service training, he told them to take nothing for their journey. They were told to travel light and rely on God and the goodness of his people; this will make them free. “Jesus’ words were ad-dressed not just to his disci-ples, not just to the clergy, but to all Christians. All of us are the church. All of us, by our lives, are called to proclaim the ‘good news’ of Jesus Christ. All of us are called to follow Christ. This means loving God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves. “So what does Jesus really mean when he tells us to travel light and rely on God? He says it is all right to make money and enjoy the good things of this world. God is glad when we’re comfortable and happy. But we do not find our whole identity in the things we own. Christianity tells us to love people and use the things we own. Our present consumer culture, at its worst, tells us to love things and use people. “So let’s take Jesus’ words to heart. Let’s not measure. He tells us to not measure our worth by how much we own. When we seek meaning in our lives, we have to look beyond what we own and consume. Our deepest satis-faction must come not from possessions but from the nobility of our lives, from the quality of our relationships. In the end, nothing less will satisfy us. That’s what Jesus told his disciples and today tells us to look for happiness in all the right places. How many people among our family and friends don’t have a clue? “ (James DiGiacomo, S.J.)

Picnic Planning Meeting is on Wednesday, July 18, 7pm at St. Edward.

Saturday, July 14 Sunday Vigil 5:00pm Esther Faulk / husband, Jim 6:30pm Dick & Bernice Schrader / M/M C. Wanyek Sunday, July 15 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:30am Geza and Alice Molnar / Carol Leonard 10:30am Josephine Halaburda / Bierer Family Monday, July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 6:00pm Holy Souls Tuesday, July 17 Weekday 8:00am Betty Eshelman / husband, Rick Wednesday, July 18 Weekday 8:00am Deceased of Slak Family / M/M Don Perko Thursday, July 19 Weekday 8:00am Gary Spiess / Sue Mullett Friday, July 20 Weekday 8:00am William P. Burkley Saturday, July 21 Sunday Vigil 5:00pm Ed Bugajski / wife, Joanne 6:30pm Tom & Marge Halstead / Carol Patry Sunday, July 22 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:30am Robert & Ken Leonard / wife & mother, Carol 10:30am Joseph Dora / Family St. Edward St. Lucy Regular: $2945.00 (89) $1956.22 (73) Regular 2017: $2779.66 (101) $2351.22 (91) Restricted: 240.00 .00 St. Vincent: 80.00 25.00 Religious Ed.: 55.00 163.00 Air Cond.: 206.11 233.00 Holy Father: 25.00 5.00 Capital Fund: 15.00 27.00 Children: .00 .00 Parking Lot Pledge Money: $725.00

Monday: 10am-6pm Adoration in the Chapel 6:00pm Mass & Rosary in the Chapel Tuesday: 9:45am Briar Hill Bingo 10:00am Rosary Group @ The Pines Wednesday: 1:00pm Rosary Making E 3:00pm Briar Hill Mass 7:00pm Bible Study E Thursday: 10:00am Bible Study E Noon-6:00pm Adoration St L 7:00pm Geauga Co. Jail Ministry 7:00pm Budget Finance Meeting E 7:00pm Stephen Ministry Training E Saturday: 5:00pm Mass at Mariapoch Church Picnic

JOAN KOMAR MEMORIAL As you know Joan died last week. She was devoted to our ministry at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall in Warren. You can make a donation to SVDP Dining Hall at P.O. Box 1822, Warren, Ohio 4482 in Joan’s memory. Joan would be pleased.

“IT’S A MATTER OF LIFE...” You do not have to be Catholic (or even religious) to know that medical and scientific evidence confirms that what grows in a mother's womb is a new, distinct human being. Moreover, everyone can understand that each human being----without discrimination----merits dignity and respect. At the very least respecting human life must exclude the deliberate and direct destruction of life---- and that is exactly what abortion is.

MAKE THE FEST THE HIGHLIGHT OF SUMMER Every year after The FEST we receive dozens of emails from individuals telling us how much they enjoyed our annual Catholic Family FESTival and how it was the ‘highlight’ of their summer. Don’t miss out on Sunday, August 5th as we come together for The FEST from 12 until 10 pm at the CPL (28700 Euclid Avenue). Come hear great music (We are Messengers, Mandisa, Big Daddy Weave, and TobyMac) along with great activities and displays. Check out the Marc’s Mom’s Relaxation Station with over 250,000 give away items. Dads can spend time in the Man Cave to learn about being a man of faith. It’s the perfect family day. There’s plenty of parking and affordable food (thanks to Executive Caterers and Marc’s). It’s all FREE. Go to: www.theFEST.us for details, parking instructions, and a complete schedule of the day. On July 22, the Chardon chapter of LIFE Runners will be offering a Run/Walk to support Birthright Geauga, Inc. Birthright’s mission and philosophy is to offer free, non-judgmental, confidential help to pregnant girls, women, and families from an understanding staff of volunteers, who provide tangible, loving support. We’re making this event a “Baby Shower” too! Donations of “Baby Shower Gifts” are greatly appreciated on race day! To become a sponsor, go to: https://itsababy.racedirector.com/sponsorship, or call Birthright Geauga at 440-286-9711. DEADLINE FOR PARISH FAMILY RAFFLE TICKETS: July 31. Please be sure to return your sold raffle tickets soon. NEED MORE TO SELL? Stop by the office.

KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS PREGNANT? SCARED? NEEDS HELP? CALL 888.552.3552 24 HOURS SS. EDWARD & LUCY PRAYER LINE: Call Rebecca 330-389-0728 or email prayer request to Rebbanne@gmail.com.

Volunteers Are Needed for Our Annual CHICKEN DINNER & CAR SHOW

Sunday, August 19 11am-6pm

Please consider helping us!

PARKING ATTENDANTS ** SETUP HELP (Saturday, July 19 9am) DINING HALL BUSERS ** KITCHEN HELP

BAKERS (take a pie tin home) OUTSIDE FOOD SALES ** BBQ CHICKEN COOKERS

GAMES ** 50/50 TICKET SELLERS CLEAN UP ** ANYWHERE NEEDED

Please circle which area you are able to help and drop this slip in the collection basket. —————————————————–——————-———————

I am willing to help with Our Church Fundraiser! NAME: _____________________________

Phone: ____________ I can help but only from ______ to ______ (list times) If you are unable to physically help that day, please try to support our event by purchasing a dinner, supporting the raffles and /or just spending time with us that day! We need the support of the entire parish. Be part of this great fundraiser. Thank you in advance for volunteering to help. Someone from the planning team will be contacting you the week before the event to let you know what area and what time you are needed. Please be sure to come at least 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in. We work very hard to accommodate our volunteers wishes, but there are times that we need to rethink and to re-adjust the volunteer schedules due to unforeseen circumstances. Please be sure to show up for the area that you have volunteered for. We ourselves our volunteers, so we appreciate your patience when rescheduling or re-adjusting is needed. Thank you.

Classic Cars & Trucks Chinese Auction

Raffles Bingo

DJ Cory Family Horse Racing

Games of Chance and the most delicious

Chicken Dinner you will ever enjoy!