Church of St. Adalbert

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament

http://www.cleveland.catholicnet.com/parish/stadalbert-44104/

 

2347 East 83rd St.     Cleveland, OH 44104

Parish 216-881-7647       School 216-881-6250

 

Pastor: Father Kenneth F. Pleiman, C.PP.S

Pastoral Associate:  Brother Thomas R. Bohman, C.PP.S.

 

Sunday Mass: 10:30 AM

Holy Day Mass: 6:00 PM

Daily Mass: Tuesday 7:00 AM & Thursday 6:00 PM

Feast of Pentecost

May 11,  2008

 

 

Scripture:        Genesis 11:1-9              Missalette pg. 44

                        Romans 8:22-27

            John 7:37-39

Ministers:      

Word:        Yvette Ceasar & Ron Allen

Eucharist:  E. Farmer, L. Young, R. Fortner, C. Morrison         

Servers:     J. Starks, W. Hodges, C. Garrett

Ushers:     Women

Mass Intentions:   Deceased & Living Mothers of St. Adalbert Parish,        Matti Mudd, Melissa Pettis, Albert Walcott, Julius Ellis, Fr. Nathan Willis, SVD. 

 

Mother's Day Prayer

by Gaynell Bordes Cronin

I love you, Mom. I love your aliveness,
your joy in living, your understanding,
your giving.

And what I love best of all
is that you love me.

God of all Mothers,
thank you for my mom!

 

May 18, 2008 there will be a TOWN HALL MEETING of all parishioners after the Sunday Mass.   This meeting will have presentations by our CPC cluster team and will allow time for questions and answers.  

 

A SPRING-FLING RAFFLE  began on April 27, 2008.  The raffle will benefit both the parish and school and will be used for special projects.   The first place prize is $1500.00.  Second place prize is $750.00.  There will also be a $200.00 prize for the seller of the most raffle tickets.  If you didn’t get your tickets or would like to sell more tickets, please call the rectory office.   Please make your returns as soon as possible.  We need your support and hard work on the raffle to make it a success.  

 

Ministry Calendar for May & June is in the Sacristy.

 

Julius Caesar Ellis, father of Rosalyn Anderson, passed last week.  The funeral for Julius Ellis was held at 10:00am on Thursday, May 8, preceded by a visitation beginning at 9:30am.   Please remember Julius and his family in your prayers.  May he rest in peace. 

 

Free Admission, Free Lunch, Free Program, goodies plus great information for Seniors.   Come one , Come all. Wednesday, May 14 Cleveland Convention Center at 500 Lakeside.   Transportation cost is $5.00 from St. Adalbert.     Departure at 9:15am from St. Adalbert. Call or see Bea Walls to reserve a place, 216 432 1458.

 

YOUTH ACTIVITIES:    Parade In The Circle will begin  preparation of costumes and puppetry on Monday and Wednesday from 3:pm to 5:pm.  Anyone interested in participating on the Parade contact Mrs. Gamble.  Parade in the Circle is sponsored by the Cleveland Museum of Art.  Golf Camp for youth ages 8 – 17 will begin soon.  You will get one week of free lessons from 9:am to 3:pm.  The only requirement is that you must be genuinely interested in learning the game of golf.  For more information and for registration contact Mrs. Gamble at the Parish Office – 881-7647. 

 

On Saturday, May 24 at 4:30pm First Communion children from the Diocese are welcome to join Bishop Lennon at the Cathedral to celebrate Mass.  The children will participate in a procession and are encouraged to wear their first communion clothing.   

 

SCHOOL NEWS:  St. Adalbert School will have Kindergarten Screening and testing for grades 1 thru 8 on May 17.   Call the school office and make an appointment to register and test for entrance into our school.   For more information just call the school office at 216-881-6250.       

 

PLAN AHEAD:     May 12 – Central East District Meeting ::::May 16- Father & Son Basketball :::: May 17- Athletic Sports Banquet  :::: May 18 – Townhall Meeting after Sunday Mass.:::: May 19-22 – Precious Blood Assembly at St. Charles  :::: May 28 -  CPC meeting at St. Adalbert ::::  June 1 – CPC Cluster Mass at St. Agnes-Fatima

 

Thought for the Week:   Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.  “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”  Ephesians 4:3          

Laugh a Little:  “Mommy, little Johnny just broke the bedroom window.”  Mommy,  “How did that happen?”   “ I just threw a shoe at him and he ducked.”    

Sunday Offering:  May 4, 2008 - $3000.88.   Thank you for your tithing sacrifices to St. Adalbert Church.  Collections Counters are Walter Adams, Jordan & Joyce Sanders. 

 

Parishioners requesting prayer:   Preston Walls, Diane Patterson, Rene Cooper,  Donna Williams, Joan Deal, DeAngelo Durdin,  Connie McLaughin at Eliza Bryant, Nicole Campbell, Willie & Charlie Rucker, Lelia & Patrick Britt, David Mason

 

Opportunities around the Parish this week, May 11 – May 18

Tuesday:           7:00am   Morning Mass  

Wednesday:     11:00  & 1:00 Children’s School Mass

                        9:15am  Senior Day in Downtown Cleveland

Thursday:         10:00am  Children School Mass

                        6:30pm   Adult Choir Practice              

Friday:              6:00pm   Father & Son Basketball Game

Saturday:          2:00pm   Athletic Sports Banquet

 

May 18:    Solemnity of the Holy Trinity

Scripture:        Exodus 34:4-9                     Missalette pg. 47

            2 Corinthians 13:11-13

            John 3:16-18

Ministers:      

Word:        Katherine Butler & Warrene Walcott     

Eucharist:  C. & D. & L. Williams, W. & L. Napier

Servers:      J. Dawson, I. & Il Barnett

            Ushers:       Men & Women

Mass Intentions:    Ester Clay, Henrietta Dixon, Rose Jackson, Julius  Ellis, Helen Hoyer

 

ADULT RETREAT at the Maria Stein Spiritual Center will be held June 27 thru June 29 2008

Retreat leader---Our own ,Father Clarence Williams CPPS will reflect and preach on the Body & Blood of Christ.   For more information call or see Jane Skinner  216 481 8490 or Brother Tom Bohman 216 881 7647 ext 23. Spaces are limited. Register now  to insure availability.