TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

The prophet hears what God proclaims and is called to speak in God’s name. The Twelve hear the message of Jesus and are sent forth to preach the good news. In him we have been chosen to be full of love.

SATURDAY: JULY 12 –

4:30 pm Louis Trocchio (Family)

SUNDAY: JULY 13 – FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN

IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 am Rose DiMatteo (Ruth Sloan)

11:00 am Cindy Piechowski (Family)

MONDAY: JULY 14- BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA

7:30 am Peter and Stella Levenduski (Children)

TUESDAY: JULY 15 - BONAVENTURE

7:30 am No Mass

7:30 am Communion Service

WEDNESDAY: JULY 16 – OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

7:30 am Richard Precario (Wife)

THURSDAY: JULY 17

7:30 am Elizabeth Powell (Mom and Dad)

FRIDAY: JULY 18 – CAMILLUS de LELLIS

7:30 am Josephine Granatosky (Family)

SATURDAY: JULY 19–

4:30 pm Butch Adams (Wife and Daughter)

SUNDAY: JULY 20 – SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN

IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 am Michael Kornuc(Barb, Fran and Allison)

11:00 am Barbara Gajda (Anniv) (Gajda Family)

THIS WEEK IN THE LECTIONARY

Mon Ex 1:8-22; Ps 124:1-8; Mt 10:34-11:1

Tue Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3-34; Mt 11:20-24

Wed Ex 3:1-12; Ps 103:1-7; Mt 11:25-27

Thu Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1-27; Mt 11:28-30

Fri Ex 11:10-12:14; Ps 116:12-18: Mt 12:1-8

Sat Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1-24; Mt 12:14-21

Sun Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

FREE ministry to traveling Catholics –

For nationwide Mass times and locations call 1-800-Mass Times (1-800-627-7846) or Internet www.Masstimes.org Our mission is to provide traveling Catholics with information on the times of worship services, as well as church location, telephone, and handicapped accessibility.

Sign up now to help with our Parish Picnic.

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PARISH BUDGET BUSINESS

Offertory Contributions

June 28 and 29 $ 7,417.25

July 5 and 6 $ 8,935.85

Please note: $10,500.00 is needed weekly to pay our bills

Thank You!

PLEASE PRAY

Please keep in your prayers the sick and the homebound of our parish, Chester Augustine, Frank Battaglia, Ellen Blados, L.C., Mary Cala, Maria Carriero, John Cegonko, Josephine Centorbi, Geraldine D’Amico, Laureen Degi, Eleanor Dembowski, Lovre Dzolic, Rita Downey, Dominic Fabrizio, Angelo Farace, Bessie Gentile, Virginia Harley, John Husack, Domenica Hustosky, Janet Jankowski, Jessica Kickham, Mary Klutarich, Millie Kulchar, Doris Kostura, Mary Krofta, Rosemarie Lawrence, Don Lubecki, Elizabeth Miller, James Neitzel, Jeffrey Newbauer, Daniel Niezer, Judith Nagorski, Dane Novak, Stanley Novak, Marianne Pupkiewicz, Josephine Radic, James Rehmer, John and Eleanor Sabo, Rachel Selvaggio, Jordyn Sansavera, Bonnie Sobiesienski, Ann Marie Spice, Don Spice, Mark Szalek, Lisa Szymanski, Daniel Sholz, Petar Tokic, Julia Tomaselli, Jean Toth, Stanley Trojanowski, Michael Tustan and Mildred Walter.

And the recently deceased: Mary Perko.

CIRCLE OF LOVE ANNUAL SHRINE BUS TRIP

SUNDAY AUGUST 10

What? Circle of Love Annual Shrine Bus Trip

Seats are Available on the bus for

Anyone interested in Joining

Where? National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

North Jackson (Youngstown) Ohio

When? Sunday, August 10

Departure St. Martin’s Parking Lot 6:45 am

Return approximately 7:00 pm

Cost: $32.00 per person

Cost includes: Round trip coach transportation

3 Meals at Shrine Cafeteria: Continental Breakfast,

Sandwich Lunch, and Supper

Shrine visit offers: Confessions, Mass, Adoration of

Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Benediction, Stations,

Martyr’s Trail, Shrine Video and Gift Shop.

Call the Rectory at 216-475-4300 OR write check to the Circle of Love and drop off at the Rectory during Office Hours—ACCEPTED until the bus is full!

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Parishioners,

Last week I listed some questions to help us take spiritual stock of our life in Christ. It can be very easy, even natural, for us to evaluate our progress in life according to the standards of this world. Making decisions based on instinct and the general flow of the society around us can delude us into feeling that we are on the right course. And yet from time to time something happens that moves us to ask, “What is the right course, anyway?” It is at these times—when we feel moved to search for deeper meaning about life—that God is standing right next to us, eager to lift us up and show us his magnificent plan for our lives and for all humanity. It’s at these times that he is calling us, offering us an experience of his love that helps put our whole life in perspective.

Take a moment to reflect upon four unique ways God has broken into history—Creation, the Incarnation and Paschal Mystery of Christ, Pentecost, and the Second Coming of Jesus. In these interventions we can notice the wonder and beauty of all of God’s creation. We can marvel at God becoming a human being, the God-Man who dies and rises for us. We can be awed by God’s great trust in us to continue the mission of redemption in his gift of the Spirit at Pentecost. And, we can dare to hope that there is something great that awaits us after death by contemplating the Second Coming of Christ.

Through this process of reflection, meditation, and contemplation, we become more aware of our place in the world and in God’s care. We take more soberly our individual responsibilities in our families, in our church, and in our world. We strive to reach out and raise up those who have fallen by the way. Our life in Christ is too important to waste on trivialities. Let us seek the Lord’s presence in our day to day life and give thanks to the God who is so good to us.

Your brother in Christ,

Fr. Jamie

HOSPITAL VISITAION

Because of the recently promulgated Privacy Act, parish visitation to the hospitalized can occur only at the request of the patient. Let us know if you or a loved one is in hospital and wants a visit from the rectory. We will do our best to follow up with a visit.

VINCENTIAN SISTERS PILGRIMAGE DAY

The Vincentian Sisters of Charity in Bedford extend a warm invitation to come to the Shrine of Our Lady of Levocha, 1160 Broadway in Bedford, on Friday, July 25. Confessions will be at 10 am; mass at 11 am; Marian Devotions and Benediction at 2 pm. Dinners for $10.00 will be served at Catered Elegance at 12 Noon. Please make dinner reservations by calling Dolores Sirocky at (216) 0676-9226 or Joyce Leckman at (440) 842-6489 or Barbara Sekerak at (216) 676-9332 by Friday, July 18. For information and directions, call (440) 232-4755.

SEVEN REASONS OF VIBRANT PARISH LIFE

As a Catholic people we are called to vibrant parish life: 1) to be a Eucharistic Community, united in worship around the table of the Lord; 2) to be a center of religious education and sacramental life for all our people, at all levels; 3) to be a caring and welcoming community of faith, and an evangelizing presence in the world around us; 4) to be missionary in spirit and action, serving the needs of the poor and less fortunate; 5) to work toward a just society for all people; 6) to be witnesses to the presence of Christ, and to inspire others to embrace Christ more profoundly; and, 7) to be open to the working of the Holy Spirit among us, and to God’s love and providence in our lives.

PARISH PICNIC, AUGUST 17

--VALLEY VIEW WOODS

PAVILION A, 11:30 AM—5:00 PM

MASS AT NOON

Attention all parishioners: Helping out at the parish picnic is a wonderful way to visit with old friends and make new ones. Please sign up in the lobby of the church after Mass to help for an hour or so.

Students: If you need to do Community Service Hours this is a great way to get them done while helping your parish at the same time.

Don’t worry about cooking or packing a picnic basket because we will be selling delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, corn and pizza along with pop. Coffee is free. Plus the Community Table will feature a great assortment of salads and desserts. Remember last year’s. Last name A-M brings a desert. Last names N-Z brings a salad to share. This year’s Parish Picnic will be the “Event of the Year”. Mark Sunday, august 17 on your calendars now. Remember this is “Your Parish Picnic”. Come and enjoy the day with “Your Parish Family

WEEKLY EVENTS

Sun: July 13 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mon: July 14 6:00 pm Rosary/Novena

Tues: July 15 7:00 pm Parish Picnic Meeting (S)

Thur: July 17 9:00am Jewelry Sale—Civic Center till 4:00pm

Sun: July 20 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WANTED…

The theme of today's readings is "Election" and "Mission."  In the Old Testament, God chose Israel and named the people of Israel as his own. The Israelites were God's elect. Throughout the scriptures, we can see that along with this idea of election comes a responsibility on the part of the people God has chosen.

In the New Testament, Jesus is the elect one, the anointed one, the Christ.  Early Christians understood themselves to be God's holy and elect people because of the love of God shown to them in Jesus. Just as in Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament literature makes the point that "election" requires a response of faithful obedience and entails obligations on Jesus' followers to live holy and fruitful lives. Those who experience God's love and grace are impelled to participate all the more in preparing for and building up the kingdom of God.

We are all called to build up the Kingdom of God. The Parish School of Religion is looking for "Kingdom Builders" among the parishioners to help in the religious formation of our children.  Please call Diana McCormick at (216) 475-4300 to discuss your role on the construction crew.

PLEASE HELP US KEEP “UP TO DATE”

If you’ve recently had a child, and the baptism took place at another parish; please let us know so we can update our files.

If a child has moved out of your home, and is living on their own, please let us know.

If you are a young adult, supporting yourself, living on your own or with your parents, you should be independently registered at our parish.

If your son or daughter has gotten married, at a parish other than St. Martin’s, please let us know so we can make the appropriate notation in our records.

If you have changed your address or phone number, please let us know so we can have the correct information on file.

ATTENTION YOUTH! SUMMER VACATION PLANS

Youth Ministry would like to thank all the teens that volunteered their time and energy to share their faith with the parish this past school year. It was a great year full of memories and fun! Due to the numerous commitments of the Youth during the summer, however, no activities are scheduled for the months of June and July. Use the time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Have a fantastic summer and keep your eyes open- activities will resume in August!

HEALING HUMOR

Two lady friends were talking. One said to the other: “You know what-you-call-its daughter? Well, she and whos-its son went to the whats-its and to the thingamajig and got married. Didn’t you hear about it?”

Responded the second: “Yes, I did, but this is the first time I’ve heard the details!”

(from STEVE ALLEN’S PRIVATE JOKE FILE, 2000)

Jesus gives us some details on how to go on mission to proclaim his Good News. We are reminded to travel light with the goods of this world and to be fully loaded with the gifts of the Spirit.

JEWELRY SALE

Matrineers Jewelry Sake

Garfield Heights Civic Center

5407 Turney Road

Thursday, July 17 – 10am—4:00 pm

All are Welcome!

Teach Me, Lord, What You Want Me to Do,

and I Will Obey You Faithfully

Psalm 86.

Are you interested in:

. . . exploring the possibility of becoming a Catholic?

. . . being baptized in the Catholic Church?

. . . receiving Holy Eucharist or Confirmation?

. . . receiving instruction/initiation in Catholicism?

If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions then…

We invite you to gather with the RCIA community …

**to meet others who are interested in possibly

becoming Catholic

**to ask your questions about the Catholic faith

**to reflect on the Scriptures together

COME…Join Us On The Journey….

Contact: Linda McClean at 216-475-4300

“ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS” – ALERT

The Arts and Environment Committee will begin selling 2004 edition after Labor Day. Once again the books will cost $25.00 if purchased before December 1. St. Martin’s will realize a profit of $8.00 per book. Last year we sold 80 books. We hope to surpass that amount this year. Watch the bulletin for further updates. Thank you!

CUYAHOGA SOLID WASTE PROGRAM

Calling all phone books! Cuyahoga County's annual Phone Book Recycling Campaign will be held now through Thursday, July 31. Recycle your old phone books at one of 12 designated Cleveland Metroparks locations (Garfield Park at the Nature Center and Bedford Reservation at Shawnee Golf Course). Phone books can be dropped off seven days a week during regular park hours and must be removed from their plastic bags. Collected phone books will be recycled. For more information, please call the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at (216) 443-3749 or log onto www.cuyahogaswd.org.

HOLD THIS DATE!

Sunday, August 10 from 3:00-10:00 p.m.! <The FEST> 2003 with a Free Christian Concert and Mass will be held at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Please mark this date on your calendars now and make plans to attend this day of fun, food, fireworks, and Mass.

JOIN THE <FEST> CHOIR!

Ever wanted to sing in a choir that could lead thousands of people in song? The <The FEST> Choir! We are looking for people of all ages to join a diocesan wide choir to lead the music at <The FEST> on August 10. Our next rehearsal is Sunday, July 13 from 7:30—9:00 pm at Holy Angels Church (18205 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge. Please call <The FEST> Office (440-943-7634) if have any question or visit www.a-full-life.com

SINGLES GET ACQUAINTED NIGHT

Meet other Christian Singles through a “5 Minute” dating format, on July 19 at 7:00 pm. Music by ‘Matthias” Band and a social. For more information or to register call 440-943-2343 by July 16. This event will take place at Ss. Cosmas and Damian Social Hall, 10439 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg.

MARTINEER TRAVELERS

August 8 Mountaineers

(West Virginia)

September 12 New Seneca Casino

(New York)

September 29 Fall Foliage

(Amish Country)

October 8 Niagara on the Lake

Please reserve your seat early. Contact Dee Kriz at 216-663-7258 for pricing and more information

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