Bless the Lord who is full of love and compassion, who is espoused to us forever. Our bridegroom, Christ, has come, and will come again in glory. His Spirit gives us llife.

Mon 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1-4; Mt 5:38-42

Fr. John Dailey wishes to thank the parishioners of St. Martin’s for their generosity and hospitality he experienced last weekend when he made the annual Mission Appeal at all the masses. Our parishioners donated $1.520.00 to the Missions!

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

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 Centrobi, Geraldine D’Amico, Laureen Degi, Eleanor Dembowski, Rita Downey, Dominic Fabrizio, Angelo Farace, Bessie Gentile, Virginia Harley, John Husack, Domenica Hustosky, Janet Jankowski, Casmer Jurkowski, Jessica Kickham, Mary Klutarich, Millie Kulchar, Doris Kostura, Mary Krofta, Rosemarie Lawrence, Don Lubecki, Elizabeth Miller, James Neitzel, Jeffrey Newbauer, Judith Nagorski, Dane Novak, Stanley Novak, Marianne Pupkiewicz, Josephine Radic, James Rehmer, Doris Russo, Eleanor Sabo, Rachel Selvaggio, Jordyn Sansavera, Bonnie Sobiesienski, Ann Marie Spice, Don Spice, Mark Szalek, Lisa Szymanski, Daniel Sholz, Julia Tomaselli, Jean Toth, Stanley Trojanowski, Michael Tustan and Mildred Walter.

And the recently decease: Dr. Erlinda Matriano and Ann Hanousek.

Bishop Anthony M. Pilla will honor couples married 50 years in 2003 (married in 1953) with a special Eucharistic Liturgy on Sunday, July 27, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Couples who wish to attend are required to make reservations by June 18. For registration forms or more information call the rectory at 216-475-4300.

Mary Mackin, our new day school principal, will be glad to meet with any parents of school students at a social in the school on Sunday, June 15, from 12 Noon until 1 pm.

A donation was made to St. Martin of Tours in memory of Charles Sidoti for Father’s Day, from his Wife and Children.

Dear Parishioners,

I hope that the meeting with Fr. Larry Jurcak, Director of Clergy Personnel for the Diocese of Cleveland, went well here this past Tuesday. The next pastor will inherit a good parish with many fine people who love the Church and who love St. Martin of Tours. The results of the Vibrant Parish Life Town Hall meeting illustrated just have grateful a number of people are for this parish and how much God has been present among us throughout our parish history. Several of those present at that meeting considered our Adoration Chapel to be our greatest blessing. After the celebration of the Eucharist at Mass, I would agree with that evaluation.

It is through the power of the Eucharist that we receive insight and power to act in the name of the Lord. There is much work that needs to be done here and in our world. We are to teach and preach, heal and forgive, live out the beatitudes and commandments—guided by the Holy Spirit to the Father through Jesus and guided by that same Spirit to love others the way Jesus loves us. This is a tall order. Centered in the Eucharist, both in receiving our Lord frequently and in worshipping before him in the Blessed Sacrament, we will know a greater degree of confidence, power and peace in our lives.

Despite the transition in the position of pastor, there will be quite a bit of work taking place on our parish property this summer. The concrete repair work outside the entrance of the school is nearing completion. Other repair work scheduled for this summer: fix and repair the leak in the school roof, especially over the library; repair of the roof over the vestibule of the church; repair and replace crumbled, broken, and uneven sidewalks; fill chuckholes, dress and line the parking lot. The Parish Finance Council gave its recommendation to work on all these projects.

Otherwise, as the school year comes to an end, enjoy the summer. Let us pray for one another and for our parish.

Your brother in Christ,

Fr. Jamie

Valley View Woods has been reserved on Sunday, August 17, for our annual parish picnic. Anyone interested in helping to plan the picnic is welcome to attend a meeting in the school on Monday, June 23, at 7 pm in the school. Contact the rectory if you are interested but cannot be present for the meeting.

The Bedford Hunger Center at South Haven Church on Northfield Road, Bedford, next to Bedford High School, needs healthy men to load and unload food on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you can give a helping hand, please contact Bill Scott at (216) 518-1850. He is manager of the Hunger Center, which is sponsored by the Southeast Clergy Council, of which St. Martin is a member.

"Second, when the self study and catechetical steps are complete, I ask you to turn to at least one parish, ideally one that touches your parish boundaries.

"If the future of ministry is to be vibrant and viable into the next Millennium, it will take a stated vision, a thoughtful and prayerful discernment, a conversion of hearts and minds, and most especially courageous and cooperative parish leaders. I am confident that the Spirit is moving among us and will renew our local Church."

Are you interested in the rites and rituals we celebrate as church? Have you ever wondered how the liturgy has developed through scripture and tradition? Are you interested in more vibrant liturgical celebrations? Could you help decorate the worship space? If you answered yes, or even maybe to any of these questions consider joining the parish Worship Commission. Anyone interested should contact Deacon Ted at 663-1262 to talk about your interest. A Worship Commission will be forming in June.

Thirteen years ago next weekend the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ we began our perpetual prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We thank Our Lord for His many graces and petitions answered.

If you would like to contribute to this powerhouse of prayers, stop in to visit during daylight hours, become a regular volunteer, or substitute once a month.

We also need more substitutes during the summer. If you can help in any way please call Virginia at 216-663-2267.

On this Trinity Sunday we are reminded that the Church has chosen the language of "family" to name our human experience of God. We refer to God as Father, Jesus as Son and Brother, the Church as Mother, and other Christians as our brothers and sisters. The way we act in our family relationships tells others a lot about the God we worship.

Sun: June 15 Holy Trinity

"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."

Our parish needs laborers to cultivate and nurture the young children in our Parish School of Religion. The need for teachers, aides, and other volunteers is great. If you are a person of faith, a person willing to share your faith and help pass on its rich traditions to the youngest of our community, please call Diana McCormick at 216-475-3455.

Registration forms for families new to the PSR program, including kindergarten and pre-K, are available in the back of the church. Completed forms should be returned to the rectory by July 15^th.

Returning PSR families should have received the registration materials in the mail and should also return the materials by July 15^th. If circumstances have changed and you are not planning on enrolling you child(ren) for the fall semester, please notify the office at (216) 475-3455.

Vacation Bible School, originally scheduled for June 23 through 27, has been cancelled.

The Vincentian Sisters of Charity, 1160 Broadway Ave., invite you to their Annual Pilgrimage on July 2. The day begins with Confessions at 10:00 am, followed by Liturgy at 11:00am. Marian and Eucharistic Devotions will start at 2:00 pm with a Procession, Benediction and Blessing of the Sick. A luncheon will be served at 12:00 noon at Catered Elegance. The cost of the tickets is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. For more information or reservations call 440-232-4755 between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Meeting at lunch, two businessmen began to talk about world problems, high taxes, the cost of living, and finally their families. "I have four children," mentioned the one man proudly.

Where: Garfield Heights Civic Center, Turney Rd

When: Wednesday, June 18

Time: 12:00--4:00 pm

Dinner Served 12:30 pm

Paid up members $3.00, guests $4.00.

Last day to purchase tickets is June 15. For tickets or more information call Stella at 216-475-4985.

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?

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

Contact: Linda McClean at 216-475-4300

Next Sunday, June 22, Team B will serve our monthly dinner at St. Augustine's Hunger Center. Please bring your aprons and a gallon of milk. Anyone interested in feeding the hungry please call Bob or Darlene at 216-328-0121.

The St, Martin’s Cloak fund supports our monthly dinner at St. Augustine's Hunger Center as well as our fellow parishioners in need of emergency assistance. Please help us to continue these important ministries by volunteering and through your financial support. Envelopes can be found in the back of the church.

The "Where Are You Going?" Retreat weekend is an opportunity for single adults ages 20 to 40 to explore and learn about a life of community, prayer and service, particularly as they are lived by priests, sisters and brothers. The retreat is designed to assist individuals in making a whole-hearted response to their vocation, whatever it might be, without pressure or request for commitment. For more information call 216-696-6525, ext. 3490 or 800-869-6525, ext. 3490. E-mail dvo@churchvocations.com. Go online for information and to register at www.churchvocations.com.

A celebration of the 100^th Anniversary of the Nativity BVM, formerly on Aetna Road in Cleveland, is planned for September 7 at St. Joseph Byzantine Church in Brecksville. Reservations are required. For ticket information please call John Stefanov at 216-524-2451.

MARTINEER TRAVELERS

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