TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

      Moses ratifies the covenant by offering a thanksgiving sacrifice and by sprinkling blood over the people. The new covenant, the law’s obligation, is ratified in the blood of Christ, the unblemished offering poured out for us.

 

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)

 

MONDAY:           JULY 21- LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI

    7:30 am    No Mass

      7:30 am    Communion Service

 

TUESDAY:          JULY 22 – MARY MAGDALENE

    7:30 am    No Mass

      7:30 am    Communion Service

 

WEDNESDAY:  JULY 23 – BRIDGET OF SWEDEN

    7:30 am    No Mass

      7:30 am    Communion Service

                

THURSDAY:      JULY 24

    7:30 am    No Mass

      7:30 am    Communion Service

 

FRIDAY:              JULY 25 – JAMES

    7:30 am    No Mass

      7:30 am    Communion Service

 

SATURDAY:       JULY 26–JOACHIM AND ANNE

    4:30 pm    Josephine Granatosky (Family)

 

SUNDAY:             JULY 27 – SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN

                                                               IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 am   Salvatore Troia(Levia Troy)

    11:00 am    Fred Breta, (Daughter and Family)

 

 

 

PARISH PICNIC BEGINS WITH MASS!

It’s official now! The Parish Picnic on August 17 at Valley View Woods will begin with mass at noon. St. Monica Parish will provide a priest for the 11 am mass that morning here at St. Martin’s. That will enable our priest to preside at the liturgy which will begin the picnic.

 

SCHEDULING NOTE

      There will be no daily masses Monday-Friday, JULY 21-25. We will, however, have a communion service each morning at 7:30. The mass intentions will be rescheduled.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Parishioners,

 

Taking stock—part 3.

 

      Have you ever noticed that we may be very limited in scope in reading some situations? Or made a judgment about somebody with only limited information? For example, we may look at this day and judge it to be not much more than a series of tasks and events. But whenever we think about our lives in such a limited way, we miss out on the wonder and joy of simply being alive. We also risk reducing God to a limited view instead of allowing God to expand our vision.

      As we practice fixing our eyes on God and the unfolding of his plan, we see that our very life is gift and that everything around us is a reflection of God’s greatness. We begin to sense the mystery that we are created for eternity, for heaven, and that we will live forever. The more we let God lift us out of our mundane, common, earthbound vision, the more we want our daily lives to be in step with God’s purposes.

      When our eyes are fixed only on the things of this earth and not God, we are left with limited resources. We do not gain God’s strength and guidance, God’s unending power, wisdom and love. Such vision is limited and can never satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts—our inborn desire to be united with God.

      The more our eyes are fixed on God, the more clearly we see that earthly dignity based on wealth and power is so weak and unpredictable. Our lives are strengthened as we seek a firm foundation in the Lord, thereby developing a dignity and value that lasts forever.

      To know God as God wants us to know him; we need to practice lifting our eyes and our hearts towards the ways that God has concretely acted in our world and in our lives. Invest some time this week in prayer to reflect how God has broken into world history with creating all things in God’s image and likeness, with sending his Son into the world for our salvation, with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with the promise of his Son to return at the end of time. Take the time as well to consider how God has broken into your personal life to show you that you are loved immensely.

 

Your brother in Christ,

Fr. Jamie

 

MAINTENANCE WORK BEING DONE

      Tarring the church roof over the vestibule of the church took place this week. Caulking the upper roof will take place during the summer. Repairing the school roof has taken place. Fixing and replacing sidewalks as well as work on the parking lot are also on the summer agenda

LITURGICAL CHANGES

        On August 19, the Diocese of Cleveland will host a seminar on the liturgical changes which will begin in the Diocese of Cleveland on the First Sunday of Advent 2003. We will go over those changes with you so that we can all be on the same page. These changes are to promote the dignity of the celebration of mass and deepen in our hearts the truth of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

 

HOW TO MAINTAIN VIBRANT PARISH LIFE

In order to maintain and support vibrant parish life, every parish is called:

to consider the needs of an area broader than the traditional territory of the parish;

to work with other parishes, offering better ministry to our Catholic people and the larger community than any individual parish could provide alone;

to work together with other faith communities, serving the common good and celebrating our shared heritage as children of God.

 

HOSPITAL VISITATION

      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.

 

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

 

 

TO BE A SHEPHERD FOR OUR CHILDREN…

      The theme of today's readings is "Pastoral Ministry" in the Church. Pastoral Ministry can be described as any kind of service that shows others the shepherding care of God and is designed to help people recognize and respond to the saving presence of God in this world. Involvement in pastoral ministry allows us to live out our baptismal call to serve others. Do you feel called to serve others in our parish?  Please consider joining the PSR faculty.  You can be a shepherd of young souls.  Call Diana McCormick (216) 475-4300 for more information and to pick up your shepherd's crook.

 

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!

 

“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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD COLLECTION

      Next weekend, July 26 and 27, will be our monthly St. Vincent de Paul food collection. All non-perishable food items would be greatly appreciated to help those in need. Thank you!

 

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.

 

 

 

RIDE NEEDED TO CHURCH

      A senior lady parishioner living on Steinway Avenue in Maple Heights needs a ride to church on Sunday mornings. If you can give her a ride, contact the rectory.

      If you need a ride to Mass or if you can give a ride to Mass, please let us know at the rectory. We would like to formulate this into a ministry called “Joyriders.”

 

LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!

      <The FEST> is coming! On Sunday, August 10 from 3:00-10:00 pm make plans to join thousands of teens, young adults and families from all over the Diocese at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. <The FEST> 2003 promises to provide national Christian bands, games and activities, Mass and fireworks with no admission costs! <The FEST> is a day for people of all ages to gather and celebrate our Catholic faith. <The FEST> is a day for you! For more information please call <The FEST> Office 440-943-7634 or visit www.a-full-life.com.

 

 

 

 

PICNIC RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets are on sale for the Picnic Raffle after Mass. Tickets are $1.00 apiece or 6 for $5.00. Please pick some up in the lobby. Take some to sell to your family, friends, and co-workers. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

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.

Sign up sheets are in the Church Vestibule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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