The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland 1007 Superior Avenue E Cleveland OH 44114-2582 216-771-6666 [email protected]web: SaintJohnCathedral.com Since 1848, this historic Cathedral Church in the middle of Cleveland’s civic center has served Catholics and the wider community of Cleveland as a prayerful oasis and spiritual home. As the Bishop’s Church, the Cathedral is the “Mother Church” for over 710,000 Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland. All are welcome! Your generous support is very much appreciated. \ Masses Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 am, 12:15, & 5:30 pm Monday - Friday: 7:15 am, 12:00 noon, 5:10 pm Saturday: 7:15 am & 12:00 pm 4:30 pm (Sunday Vigil) Confessions Monday-Friday: 6:30-7 am, 11:30-12:30, 4:30-5 pm Saturday: 7:45-8:15, 11:15-11:45 am, 3-4 pm Devotions & Novenas Miraculous Medal – Monday: 12:30 pm St. Anthony – Tuesday: 12:30 pm Sacred Heart – Friday: 12:30 pm Rosary – Sunday: 11:30 am The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez, Bishop of Cleveland 1007 Superior Avenue E Cleveland OH 44114-2582 216-771-6666 [email protected]web: SaintJohnCathedral.com Since 1848, this historic Cathedral Church in the middle of Cleveland’s civic center has served Catholics and the wider community of Cleveland as a prayerful oasis and spiritual home. As the Bishop’s Church, the Cathedral is the “Mother Church” for over 710,000 Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland. All are welcome! Your generous support is very much appreciated. Masses Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 am, 12:15, & 5:30 pm Monday - Friday: 7:15 am, 12:00 noon, 5:10 pm Saturday: 7:15 am & 12:00 pm 4:30 pm (Sunday Vigil) Confessions Monday-Friday: 6:30-7 am, 11:30-12:30, 4:30-5 pm Saturday: 7:45-8:15, 11:15-11:45 am, 3-4 pm Devotions & Novenas Miraculous Medal – Monday: 12:30 pm St. Anthony – Tuesday: 12:30 pm Sacred Heart – Friday: 12:30 pm Rosary – Sunday: 11:30 am 4 March 2018 - Lent III SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 Ex 20:1-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Collection for the Church in Easten Europe 10:30 am RCIA First Scrutiny 1:30 - 5:30 pm Veneration of Padre Pio Relics 5:30 pm St. Richard Parish Choir & St Mel Parish Choir at Mass 6:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Elyria Catholic High School MONDAY, 5 MARCH 2018 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 7:15 Christopher Miller 12:00 Mass in Honor of St. Pio 5:10 Poor Souls 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Veneration of Padre Pio Relics 6:30 pm Centering Prayer TUESDAY, 6 MARCH 2018 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 7:15 Marian Mescan 12:00 Fern Aldrich 5:10 Spiritual & Temporal needs of e United States 6:30 am Women’s Prayer Group 6:30 pm Reconciliation Service for RCIA & PHSR WEDNESDAY, 7 MARCH 2018 Saints Perpetua & Felicity Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 7:15 Rose, Fred, & Gerald Joseph 12:00 Int. of Alberto Naphtali 5:10 Int. of the Poor THURSDAY, 8 MARCH 2018 Saint John of God Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 7:15 Conversion of Sinners & Poor Souls 12:00 Frank Penavic 5:10 Special Intention FRIDAY, 9 MARCH 2018 a St. Frances of Rome Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 7:15 Charles & Ann Stromp 12:00 Beverly & Reno Alessio 5:10 Int. of Jim & Linda Venner & Family 6:30 am Men’s Prayer Group 4:30 pm Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, 10 MARCH 2018 Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 7:15 Gene Shuster 12:00 Deceased of Zakraysek Family 2:00 Wedding Mass: Columbo / Ganim 4:30 People of the Cathedral Parish 2:00 pm PHSR 4:30 pm Second Scrutiny for the Elect SUNDAY, 11 MARCH 2018 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Catholic Relief Services Colelction 11:30 am Knights of Columbus Membership Drive 1:00-4:00 pm Social Action Meeting 4:00 pm Parish Mission 5:30 pm St. Adalbert Choir at Mass Wedding Banns III Alyssa Colombo & Daniel Ganim
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The Cathedral of
St. John the EvangelistMost Rev. Richard G. Lennon,
Since 1848, this historic Cathedral Church in the middle of Cleveland’s civic center has served Catholics and the wider community of Cleveland as a prayerful oasis and spiritual home. As the Bishop’s Church, the Cathedral is the “Mother Church” for over 710,000 Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland. All are welcome! Your generous support is very much appreciated.
Since 1848, this historic Cathedral Church in the middle of Cleveland’s civic center has served Catholics and the wider community of Cleveland as a prayerful oasis and spiritual home. As the Bishop’s Church, the Cathedral is the “Mother Church” for over 710,000 Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland. All are welcome! Your generous support is very much appreciated.
Devotions & NovenasMiraculous Medal – Monday: 12:30 pmSt. Anthony – Tuesday: 12:30 pmSacred Heart – Friday: 12:30 pmRosary – Sunday: 11:30 am
4 March 2018 - Lent III
SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018Ex 20:1-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25Collection for the Church in Easten Europe 10:30 am RCIA First
Scrutiny1:30 - 5:30 pm
Veneration of Padre Pio
Relics5:30 pm St. Richard
Parish Choir & St Mel Parish
Choir at Mass6:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Elyria Catholic High School
MONDAY, 5 MARCH 20182 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 7:15 Christopher Miller 12:00 Mass in Honor of St. Pio 5:10 Poor Souls6:00 am - 5:00 pm Veneration of Padre Pio Relics 6:30 pm Centering Prayer
TUESDAY, 6 MARCH 2018Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 7:15 Marian Mescan 12:00 Fern Aldrich 5:10 Spiritual & Temporal needs of The United States6:30 am Women’s Prayer Group6:30 pm Reconciliation Service for RCIA & PHSR
WEDNESDAY, 7 MARCH 2018Saints Perpetua & FelicityDt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 7:15 Rose, Fred, & Gerald Joseph 12:00 Int. of Alberto Naphtali 5:10 Int. of the Poor
THURSDAY, 8 MARCH 2018Saint John of GodJer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 7:15 Conversion of Sinners & Poor Souls 12:00 Frank Penavic 5:10 Special Intention
FRIDAY, 9 MARCH 2018 aSt. Frances of RomeHos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 7:15 Charles & Ann Stromp 12:00 Beverly & Reno Alessio 5:10 Int. of Jim & Linda Venner & Family6:30 am Men’s Prayer Group4:30 pm Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY, 10 MARCH 2018Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 7:15 Gene Shuster 12:00 Deceased of Zakraysek Family 2:00 Wedding Mass: Columbo / Ganim 4:30 People of the Cathedral Parish2:00 pm PHSR4:30 pm Second Scrutiny for the Elect
SUNDAY, 11 MARCH 20182 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21Catholic Relief Services Colelction11:30 am Knights of Columbus Membership Drive1:00-4:00 pm Social Action Meeting4:00 pm Parish Mission5:30 pm St. Adalbert Choir at Mass
Wedding Banns III Alyssa Colombo & Daniel Ganim
Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Bishop of ClevelandMost Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop EmeritusMost Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop EmeritusMost Rev. Roger W. Gries, OSB, Aux. Bishop, Retired
Our Cathedral Mission is to provide all people with access to the saving love of God through Word, Sacraments, and a community of justice and love, that empowered by the Holy Spirit, we might all become beloved disciples of Jesus Christ, living and inviting others to a holy and abundant life.
Parish FinancesOffertory Collection ........................$6,832 (Sunday, February 25, 2018)Credit Cards ..........................................$1,237Mail ...........................................................$5,586Weekdays (Feb. 19-24) ........................... $1,201Week Total ..................................... $14,856
Thank You!Fiscal Year Budget ..........................$348,320 ($9,952 x 35 weeks)Fiscal Year Sunday Collection ...$348,157Total Over (Under) ............................... ($163)Received by Cathedral to date from the Rooted in Faith Initiative .....................$178,268
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Dear Parishioners, Friends, and Visitors to the Cathedral, We have a unique happening here at the Cathedral this Sunday and Monday – the relics of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (or as he is more commonly known – Saint Padre Pio) will be here for veneration. If you thought that mystical phenomenon associated with holy men and women was something relegated to the past, to great figures found in the Scriptures, then you haven’t met this Tuesday’s Saint. Born in a small Italian village in 1887, to poor peasant farmers, he was named Francesco in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. It became evident from a very young age that he had a deep love for God and felt, from his childhood, a call to the priesthood. He told his parents at age 10 – “I want to be a friar – with a beard.” At the age of 16, he entered the Capuchin Order, and later received the religious habit in 1902, taking for himself the name ‘Pio’ (a modernization of the name ‘Pius’). After a number of years of study, he was ordained a priest in 1910 and officially became known as Padre Pio. On September 20th, 1918, while he was praying before a large crucifix making his thanksgiving after Mass, he had a vision of Jesus. When the vision ended Padre Pio had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side. The stigmata is a very unique and particular way of sharing in the Lord’s passion. It involves an individual of extraordinary holiness whom the Lord has chosen to bear the wounds of his crucifixion in his or her body. There are only a handful of such individuals in the history of the Church, among them are Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine of Sienna. The stigmata is more than mere aesthetics, but involves a true participation in the Lord’s passion – meaning – the wounds are painful and will often bleed. In Padre Pio’s case, the blood which seeped from the wounds had the fragrance of flowers. After examining him, doctors could offer no explanation for the wounds, and as he himself predicted, upon his death, the wounds were healed and not even so much as a scar remained. The Stigmata was not the only mystical phenomenon associated with Padre Pio. He had the gift of bi-location (he could be two places at the same time) and could also read souls, meaning that when people came to him for confession, he knew details of their lives that they had not revealed to him. Saint Pio was also a man of intense prayer and one to whom others streamed with their intentions and spiritual needs. He would spend up to ten hours a day in the confessional (he saw the confessional as a great means to draw sinners to Christ, and holy people to even greater sanctity). Busloads of people used to come and see him, seeking his spiritual counsel. In fact, the late Holy Father, Saint John Paul II, while he was still Archbishop of Krakow, wrote to Padre Pio asking him to pray for a woman he knew with throat cancer. Within two weeks, she was cured of her life threatening condition. Padre Pio died in 1968 and was canonized in 2002. 300,000 people were present at his canonization, where Pope Saint John Paul II described him as a humble friar whose life was characterized by suffering and deep love of God. He saw Jesus in the sick and the suffering and poured himself out to care for their souls. During his homily, John Paul II said: “The life and mission of Padre Pio testify that difficulties and sorrows, if accepted with love, transform themselves in to a privileged journey of holiness, which opens the person toward a greater good, known only to God.” How well do we deal with the difficulties and struggles in our own lives? Do we see them as a share in the Lord’s own passion, which if offered up, redound to our merit, and bring us to participate in the work of redemption.
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The Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday of Lent at 4:30 pm.
Cathedral Parish MissionMarch 11 & 18, at 4:00 pm
In recent years, Christianity, and especially the Catholic faith, have become subject to increasing criticism, ridicule, and rejection by the popular culture of our country. A large percentage of Millennials seem uninterested in the organized Church of their family heritage as they easily embrace the cultural views and virtues promoted in the media. In the face of these pressures, how can faithful Catholics remain faithful? Join us for two evenings of reflection as we look at some of the more practical and creative ways several authors offer, putting together a mosaic of ideas that, hopefully, can help sustain us spiritually in our increasing secular culture. The sessions will be by Rev. Gerard Gonda O.S.B., on Sunday, March 11, & Sunday, March 18, at 4:00 pm.
Operation Rice Bowl funds poverty and hunger alleviation programs, both locally and internationally. Pick up a “Rice Bowl” in the church. Details on page 4.
Remembering the Dead! - It is an unbroken tradition of the Christian faithful to pray for the dead. The intention of the Mass is a customary form of this prayer and remembrance. The typical offering requested to obtain the intention of a particular Mass is $10 in the Diocese of Cleveland. Masses are currently available at the Cathedral as soon as the second week of March. To schedule a Mass, just stop by the Rectory Office.
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St. Pio Comes to the Diocese of Cleveland
Six relics of Saint “Padre” Pio of Pietrelcina will be on display for public veneration at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist this Sunday, March 4 & Monday, March 5, 2018. We invite the faithful throughout the Diocese to take advantage of this special opportunity for prayer!
Veneration of the Relics will take placeSunday, March 4, 2018 Monday, March 5, 2018from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm from 6:00 am - 5:00 pmMass at 5:30 pm Masses at 7:15 am, 12:00 Noon (offered for St Pio) and 5:10 pm Parking will be limited on Monday, March 5, due to the workday. For more information visit: <dioceseofcleveland.org/padrepio>.
Volunteers Still Needed - In light of the popularity of this special opportunity, volunteers are being sought to assist the faithful who come to venerate the relics of St. Pio by maintaining an orderly line, answering questions, handing out brochures, and providing basic hospitality. Those who are interested in serving a two-hour shift as a Volunteer may register via Eventbrite at: <tinyurl.com/Pio2018>. Cathedral parishioners & volunteers who do not have internet access may volunteer by calling 216-771-6666.
Living Stations of the Cross - Our parish will host Elyria Catholic High School students for The Living Stations of the Cross, this Sunday, March 4th, following the 5:30 pm Mass. Please join the students for a moving and prayerful experience of walking with those closest to Jesus. All are welcome!
Restore the Church, Build the Future - This weekend, March 3/4, is the Collection for the Churches in Central and Eastern Europe, that have faced many years of hardship. Under communism, organized religion was opposed in favor of atheism, to overthrow the power of the Russian Orthodox Church. Since the collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991, Central and Eastern European countries have been working to rebuild political structures, social welfare, and their economies. The USCCB Subcommittee on the Church in Central and Eastern Europe funds projects in 28 countries to build the pastoral capacity of the Church and to rebuild and restore the faith in these countries. The funds collected in the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe are used to support seminaries, youth ministry, social service programs, pastoral centers, church construction and renovation, and Catholic communications projects.
Stewardship of the Earth - As Christians, we believe that the earth is entrusted to our faithful stewardship. We are not its owners, but its caretakers on behalf of God. How can I be a good steward? Plastic bags and other plastic garbage carelessly allowed to blow away kill as many as 1,000,000 aquatic creatures a year! Yet, these items can be easily recycled into new items. Many grocery stores have bins in which you can place these bags for recycling. Better yet, consider making use of reusable cloth shopping bags available near the checkout aisles of many groceries. For more ideas visit: <saintjohncathedral.com/recycle>.
Human Trafficking is one of the great human rights challenges of this century. Millions of men, women, and children are enslaved and treated as commodities – bought, sold, shared, abused, and discarded. Ending slavery is everyone’s work. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking. <sistersagainsttrafficking.org>.
Serving the Poor in Our MidstEach day, numerous people come to the rectory office seeking assistance. Through your generosity, and with the assistance of the workers at the Bp. Cosgrove Center, we are able to fill some of their needs. Listed below is a report on the assistance the Cathedral has offered this past month, and on your generosity in support of these efforts.
February DonationsSt. Vincent de Paul Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,617.00Cosgrove Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$511.00
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A Community of Justice & Love
Lenten Rice Bowl Project - This Lenten season, join our faith community, and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States, in a life-changing
journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl at the doors of the church. Through CRS Rice Bowl, we encounter those living in conditions of poverty around the world, and have the opportunity to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy through our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.We encounter Andrise, a teacher in Haiti, who knows the importance of forming young people who will give back to the community – and their country. Reflect on the role teachers have played in bringing you closer to God and your community. How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit <crsricebowl.org> for more. Request for Easter Luncheon - This year’s Cosgrove Easter
Luncheon is March 24th. One of the highlights of this event is the distribution of Easter Baskets
to the children who attend. Last year over 100 baskets were given out. For many children, this is
the only Easter basket they will receive, and we do not want them to be disappointed. We are
asking fordonations of small basket fillers. Suggestions include: arts & craft kits, school supplies, small games, matchbox cars, jewelry, coloring books, & crayons. The children range from 1 to 12 years of age. Should you be able to contribute, please contact Cathey Ullom at <[email protected]> or text or call 216-470-3496. Thank you. Next SuNday, March 11, we will gather in the Lower Sacristy from 1-4 pm to prepare baskets and other items for the Luncheon. Please join us then!Cosgrove Center Pantry – Personal Shoppers Needed! - Do you like to shop? Cook? Help Others? The Cosgrove Center has a monthly pantry distribution. Guests are allowed to select canned and boxed goods, fresh produce, and meats and eggs that best suit their personal needs. Guests are accompanied through the pantry by a personal shopper, who helps make selections based upon household size. We are currently in need of volunteers March 21st & 23rd. If you are interested, please contact Althea VanHorn, at 216-781-8262, ext. 14.
From Feb. 14 to Mar. 25, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life: 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray anytime
between 7 am & 7 pm during the 40 day vigil, in the public right-of-way outside Preterm (12000 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland) or Planned Parenthood (25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights). Contact John Noall at <[email protected] or 216-245-9744 for more information or see the website <40daysforlife.com/cleveland>.
David Higgs, Organist Supported by a grant from the Cleveland Foundation:The Charles H. Teare & Clifford K. Kearns Fund;
In collaboration with the Cleveland chapter, American Guild of Organists. One of America’s leading concert organists, David Higgs is Chair of the Organ Department at the Eastman School of Music. He performs extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, and has inaugurated many distinguished new organs, including St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Vienna; the Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas; St. Albans Cathedral, England; St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, Ireland; and the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in NYC. His performances with numerous ensembles have included the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Orpheus Ensemble, Chanticleer, and the Empire Brass.
http://concertorganists.com/artists/David-Higgs
Thursday, May 10, 8:00 pm
The Elizabeth Stuart Church Choir FestivalA production of WCLV ideastream in partnership with The Cathedral of St. John
Broadcast live on WCLV FM104.9
The Tenth annual WCLV JUBILATION Elizabeth Stuart Church Choir Festival features Church Choirs from Northeast Ohio.
The Eleventh annual WCLV JUBILATION Elizabeth Stuart Church Choir Festival features Church Choirs from Northeast Ohio. Established in 2008 to showcase sacred choral music that is recognized as part of the core classical repertoire, the Festival seeks to encourage a heightened standard of choral music in houses of worship, and to celebrate choirs that strive for excellence.
http://wclv.ideastream.org/wclv/jubilation
St. John CathedralHelen D. Schubert Concerts
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I Will Be Your God
GreetingPriest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit
Penitential ActI confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (striking their breast, all say) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Prelude4:30 vigil Sinfonia, Chorale, Variation (Canata 4) J. S. Bach8, 10:30, 12:15 Prelude/Fugue “O traurigkeit, o herzeleid” Brahms10:30, 12:15 Choir Introit – Oculi meiOculi mei semper ad Dominum, quia ipse evellet de laqueo pedes meos: respice in me, et miserere mei, quoniam unicus et pauper sum ego. Vs. Ad te Domine levavi animam meam; Deus meus in te confido, non erubescam. [Psalm 25: 15,16,1-2; Chant, Mode VII]My eyes are forever turned towards the Lord; for he shall release my feet from the snare: look upon me and have mercy on me, for I am abandoned and destitute. Vs. Unto you, Lord, have I lifted my soul; O my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame.5:30 St Richard Parish Choir Tom Czajkowski, director St Mel Parish Choir Bobby Bolin, director Remember Your Love D. Ducote / G. Daigle Deliver Us, O Lord Randall Sensmeier Kyrie eleison (Pavane) William Byrd Oboe/Guitar selections
Concerts are FREE: no reservations or tickets required. Free secure parking in the surface lot
I will sanctify my name, O people; all nations shall know I am God.I will gather you from all the nations, and bring you to your own land.Clean water I will pour upon you, and cleanse you from all your sins.I will put my spirit within you, and make you to live by my law.
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Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel…
People: Glory to you, O Lord.The Gospel according to John 2:13-25
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
CreedI believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
(All bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Universal Prayer
Preparation of the GiftsJustitiae Domini rectae Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)Justitiae Domini rectae, laetificantes corda, et dulciora super mel et favum: nam et servus tuus custodiet ea.
[Psalm 19:9-12 – Offertory, Lent III]The ordinances of the Lord are right, bringing joy to all hearts, sweeter than honey or the honeycomb. Therefore your servant will observe them.5:30 – St Richard Parish Choir Tom Czajkowski, director St Mel Parish Choir Bobby Bolin, directorJesu, Salvator Noster Bartolomeo Cordans (1700-1757)Jesu, Salvator noster, tuis famulis subveni, quos pretioso sanguine redemisti.Jesus, our Savior, succour your servants, whom you have redeemed by your precious blood.
Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Word
A Reading from Exodus 20:1-17
Lector: The word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
Psalm 19
A Reading from 1 Corinthians 1:22-25Lector: The word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation
Psalms for the WeekSat: The Lord is kind and merciful.Mon: Athirst is my soul for the living God. When shall I go and
behold the face of God?Tue: Remember your mercies, O Lord.Wed: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.Thur: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.Fri: I am the Lord your God: hear my voice.
The law of the Lord is perfect; it revives the soul. The decrees of the Lord are steadfast; they give wisdom to the simple.The precepts of the Lord are right; they gladden the heart. The command of the Lord is clear; it gives light to the eyes.The fear of the Lord is pure, abiding forever. The judgments of the Lord are true; they are, all of them, just.They are more to be desired than gold, than quantities of gold. Sweeter are they than honey, than honey flowing from the comb.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
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Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
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Vatican Mass XVII; In Dominicis Adventus et Quadragesima
Communion Rite Concluding Rites
Blessing and Dismissal Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.
MPriest: Go forth, the Mass is ended.People: Thanks be to God.
I heard the Voice of Jesus Say
March 5 - Votive Mass of St Padre Pio
(Please remain standing throughout the Communion Rite until the Communion hymn has ended.)
How Lovely is your Dwelling
Prayer
We Are the Light of the World
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Postlude 5:30 St Richard Parish Choir Tom Czajkowski, director St Mel Parish Choir Bobby Bolin, director Deliver Us, O Lord Randall SensmeierDeliver us, O Lord. From doubt that cripples trust, despair that cancels hope, from faith that only half believes: Deliver us, O Lord.Deliver us, O Lord. From pride that lifts the self where only God should rule and leaps to judge another’s worth: Deliver us, O Lord.
My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord, My heart and my flesh cry out. Even the sparrow may find a home, the swallow a nest for her young; Your altars, my king and my God.
How happy are they who may dwell in your courts, how happy when you are their strength. Though they might go through the valley of death, they make it a place of springs. Your first rain will bring it to life.
O Lord of Hosts, hear my cry, and hearken, O God of Jacob. One day in your house is worth much more to me than ten thousand anywhere else. The Lord is my sun and my shield.
Choir: God of hosts, might Lord Nahum Tate/John BroderipO God of hosts, the mighty Lord, how lovely is the place where thou, enthroned in glory, show'st the brightness of thy face.My longing soul faints with desire to view thy blest abode; My panting heart and flesh cry out for thee, the living God.The birds, more happy far than I, around thy temple throng; Securely there they build, and there secure hatch their young.O Lord of hosts, my King and God, how highly blest are they who in thy temple always dwell, and there thy praise display.
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God.Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in spirit; Bless us, O Lord, our God.Blessed are they who are meek & humble, they will inherit the earth.Bless us, O Lord, make us meek & humble; Bless us, Lord, our God.Blessed are they who will morn in sorrow, they will be comforted.Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow; Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Parish Pastoral CouncilFor details visit:
<SaintJohnCathedral.com/ParishCouncil>Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Any parishioner wishing to address the Council at this time should contact the Council with their request. E-mail <[email protected]>, or contact the rectory at 216-771-6666 ext. 4700.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Want to Become a Parishioner?You can register to be a member of the Cathedral Parish by simply attending a 45-minute registration event in the Lower Sacristy. The next Parish Registration Days are:
Sunday at 11:30 am: Mar. 18Saturday at 5:30 pm: May 12
Welcome New Parishioners!Mitchell O’Hara & Georgia Kostyack,
Steve & Mary Davidson & John KohanskiJohn Pellettiere, Kathleen Berry, Jessica J. Smith
Mike Breault & Aleksandra Koryzno,Megan Palazzolo, Nancy Artale,
Betsy Pugliese & Sonny Troutman,Caila Jacobs
Religious EducationChildren’s Ministries at St John’s Cathedral include Parish Home School of Religion (PHSR); as well as Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation (8th to 11th grade).PHSR and sacramental preparation: Through small group, on-line, and home schooling, we provide Kindergarten to High School students with catechesis and sacramental preparation.If you are interested in assisting in these ministries, registering your child for PHSR or sacramental preparation, or if you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Apperson-Hansen at 216-771-6666 ext. 5620 or <[email protected]>
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Pray for Each Other - In your prayers, please remember those in need of healing and support, especially: Natalie Rose Hayek, Drusilla Allen, William Loar Jr., Betty Allen ` Mary Theresa Dias & Family ` Richard King, Pat Hesland ` Mary Pierce, Dan F. ` Sherry Brodock, Amy Sonoda ` Alice Mycan, Melanie Dansko Mille ` Kristen LaManna, Peggy LaManna
` Timothy Ferris ̀ Margaret Fadrowski, Joe Carnivale, ̀ Lisa Holzheimer Miheli, James R. Forristal, Tom Sonneborn ̀ Tim Prestel ̀ Jemia Sworski, Jim Nagle ` Frank Dimeo, Joel Rivera, Michele LaBella ` Mike Mannino ` Nancy Stinson, Robert & Jessica Bossone ` Andrew Hayek, John Sferry ` If you, or one of your family, would like to be included in this prayer list, please contact the Cathedral Office. After 30 days, please let the office know whether to retain the person on the prayer list.
The Catholic Relief Services Collection, next weekend, March 10/11, is one of the twelve national collections established by the bishops of the United States so that, by combining resources, we can more effectively carry out the global mission of the Church. It offers Catholics a convenient opportunity to help more than 100 million people at home and abroad through a charitable contribution during Mass. The CRS Collection supports six Catholic organizations (Catholic Relief Services; USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development; USCCB’s Migration and Refugee Services; Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.; USCCB’s Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church; and the Holy Father’s Relief Fund) that advance the international social ministry of the Catholic Church.
Knights in Action - My brothers in Christ, we are living in very troubling times. There are wars around the world. We find ourselves insecure, with the many negative obstacles to encounter each day. The Knights of Columbus was founded to assist Catholic families, and to serve our
parish, city, community, state, nation, and now many other countries as well. This month, we celebrate Founders Day in honor of Father Michael J. McGivney. His vision began in 1882, and has grown to more than two million strong. Our men and their families work in God’s name, and to his greater glory. Call 216-771-4811 for more information.
Centering Prayer is a spiritual practice of our Catholic contemplative tradition that opens us more deeply to a relationship with God in faith and intimacy. Our group meets on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Lower Sacristy.
Morning Prayer Groups - Please consider joining our weekly gatherings from 6:30-7:00 am in the Lower Sacristy of the Cathedral. Using the scriptures for the coming Sunday, these groups share their faith and some fellowship over a cup of coffee. The women’s group gathers on Tuesdays, and the men’s group on Fridays. Just show up at the Lower Sacristy, or contact the parish office with inquiries.
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March: For Evangelization - Formation in Spiritual Discernment - That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.Family Perspectives on the Gospel - When Jesus drove the merchants out of the temple, he was not angry, he was PASSIONATE! Jesus clearly believed in what He was doing! The Gospel tells us that because of this, “many believed in His Name because they saw the signs that He was showing them.” If we expect our children to learn our values and beliefs, then they must witness our passion for these values. Just like the people in today’s Gospel, our children need to see the signs of what we‘re doing if they are to believe. Children need us to be passionate leaders.
Charitable Giving Ideas for 2018 Will you have increased income as a result of the new tax changes? Perhaps you can consider increasing your offertory contribution to our parish. Changes in the tax law kept in place several popular and attractive charitable gifting options. Gifting appreciated stock (held more than 1 year) to our parish may allow you to deduct the stock’s full value and bypass capital gains tax. Also, if you are 70 ½ or older, you may be able to reduce your taxable income this year with a gift made directly from your IRA to our parish. Talk to your advisors and IRA administrator for more information, and to be sure that a gift is made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as our parish. Questions? Contact our parish office at 216-771-6666. You are also welcome to contact Mary Lou Ozimek of the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x4070 or via email at <[email protected]>.
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Please keep the health and safety of the members of our Armed Forces in your thoughts and prayers. God grant that they may return home safely and soon. Please also let us know when your service people have returned. Jewell Portwood,
Luke Turbin, Devion Long, Craig Long, Travis Harman, Chris Paulett, Ben Maragliano. After 90 days, please let the office know whether to retain the name on the prayer list. (Please feel free to submit the names of service members for inclusion in this space.)
In Our Diocesan CommunityA Lenten Reflection Series at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike by the Theological and Pastoral Studies program is non-credit, free, and open to the public. Presentations by members of the Ursuline Faculty are held in Dauby Hall 201, from 7:00-8:00 pm, followed by a question & answer session. For more information: Dr. Linda Martin, 440-646-8191.March 14 - Sr. Lisa Marie Belz, OSU, presents Is Matthew’s Gospel Anti-
Jewish? A fresh look at the Passion Narrative of the Gospel of Matthew.March 21 - Gina Messina presents Nevertheless She Persisted: The Witness
of Mary Magdalene.
St. Patrick’s Church, 3602 Bridge Ave, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th with Mass at 9:30 am, followed by a free brunch in the Catholic Club. A $20 raffle ticket to benefit the restoration committee may win $10,000, $2500, or $1000. There will be door prizes and an interpreter for deaf will be provided. For information and raffle tickets call 216-631-6872.
Passion Play - “Tetélestai” (pronounced “teh-téll-eh-sty”), the Greek word for “It is finished,” is a musical passion play. The production involves over 100 volunteer cast & crew, with full staging and costumes, as well as professional sound and lighting. The ministry’s purpose is to share the story of Jesus’ passion and resurrection in the weeks leading up to Easter. The production is free of charge, with free-will donations accepted at the conclusion of the production. Of the five locations scheduled for the play this Lent, the local presentations of Tetélestai are at St. Matthias the Apostle in Parma, on Fri. & Sat., March 23 & 24, at 8:00 pm; and on Sun., March 25, at 2:00 pm; and during Holy Week the Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid will have 8:00 pm shows on Thurs. & Fri., March 29 & 30. For information visit: <LiveThePassion.com> or call Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries at 440-944-0635. “Table Talk” with Bishop Nelson Perez premieres on Thursday, April 12, at 5:00 pm on AM1260 The Rock. Join host Dick Russ for a one-hour conversation with Bishop Perez including questions submitted by you at <[email protected]>. It will be rebroadcast on Sat., April 14 at noon and Sun., April 15 at 1:00 pm.
Extraordinary Ministers - The Pastoral Care Department and Volunteer Services at the MetroHealth System is seeking Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to volunteer at our Main Campus and the Elizabeth Prentiss Center (also located on our Main Campus) located at 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109. Please contact Staff Chaplain, LaSonja Goldston-Johnson, at 216-778-3878 if interested.
