Mass Intentions

Monday: August 3 9:00am Erna Standr and Anton & Josephe Fink

Tuesday: August 4 St. John Vianney 9:00am Joseph Scholtz

Wednesday: August 5 9:00am Dan Endo

Thursday: August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord 9:00am Dec’d of Cayless Family Friday: August 7 9:00am Nelina Di Geronimo

Saturday: August 8 St. Dominic 4:00pm Geraldine Chelmins Lois Bouhall

Sunday: August 9 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Holy Name Society

Thomas & Patricia Flecher 40th Wedding Anniversary 11:30am Rita Flanagan

Bianca Cutietta

Readings for August 9 1st Reading 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a 2nd Reading Romans 9:1-5 Gospel Matthew 14:22-33

August 2, 2020

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Schedule

Monday—Wednesday-Friday

9:00am (in person & live stream)

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00am -(live stream only)

Saturday Vigil

4:00pm (in person & live stream)

Sunday

7:30am &11:30am

(in person & live stream)

Prayer and Devotion at 6:00pm

(live stream daily)

Available on the website

Stations of the Cross

Prayer Intentions

Our Lady of Lourdes Novena

Reaching Out

Pastor Viewpoint

August 2, 2020

Parish Staff Fr. Edward Estok Pastor frete@saint-albert.org Fr. Joshua Trefney Parochial Vicar frjt@saint-albert.org Deacon Ted Bizon deaconted@saint-albert.org Sr. Kathryn O’Brien Catechetical Leader srkmo@saint-albert.org Lynette Krych Pastoral Associate lkrych@saint-albert.org Ed Vittardi Principal evittardi@saint-albert.org Lori Geyer Music Director lgeyer@saint-albert.org Denise Bobulsky Service/Volunteer Coordinator dbobulsky@saint-albert.org Katie Srsen Youth Minister knowak@saint-albert.org Mai Wolske PSR Principal mwolske@saint-albert.org

Masses Live Streamed Masses will be live streamed on facebook.com/

StAlberttheGreatparish

Or go to www.saint-albert.org

Monday-Friday at 9:00am

Saturday at 4:00pm

Sunday at 7:30am & 11:30am

(once live streamed, Masses can be viewed anytime)

We will keep you updated via Facebook, email, and web-site.

Thank you and God Bless

6:00 PM Weeknight Live Stream Ministry

Announcing Our New Schedule

Monday – FAQ (Faithfully Asked Questions), Our Priests Respond to your questions submitted.

Tuesday – Mary, Mother of God Devotions with Fr. Estok. Wednesday - Family Faith Features - Staff will lead devo-tions with parent-child engagement. Thursday - Scripture for this Sunday: Fr. Ed and Fr. Joshua in Conversation Friday - The Paths of the Saints (Staff shares the call to ho-liness coming from the saints).

SIGNIFICANT WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PICTURES If anyone attended the Significant Wedding Anniversary Mass and reception on February 9, 2020 and did not re-ceive their photos from the event, please call the parish of-fice at 440-237-6760.

Living in Communion

Parish Pre-Cana Days Our website at www.dioceseofcleveland.org/precana lists mar-riage preparation options for engaged couples who are marry-ing for the first time. Please visit our website if you are looking for a Pre-Cana program in the diocese.

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Prayer List

The following names are additions to the prayer list this week. Please pray for those sick in our parish. Courtney Maines Hudson Maines Denise Mazzeo Maria Stanis A prayer list is published on the first and third Sunday of the month.

“Pastors Viewpoint

Newly Baptized Catholics in our Parish Ryan Michael Kubrak Grace Vivian Scalisi

Baptism Classes Baptism classes will now be done us-ing Zoom (video conferencing) at this time. If you would like to participate please email Deacon Ted at deaconted@saint-albert.org to sign up for a virtual class. Any questions, please call the parish office at 440-237-6760.

Pray for Those Who Died Fr John Ocilka Fr Augustine Lan Joseph Weges George Stybel

Wedding Banns Wedding Banns II Christina Palmiero & Thomas Vanassche

William Hartman & Caitlin Podolski

Dear St. Albert Family, On this 18th Sunday of the Year we hear one of the great-est passages in all of St. Paul's writings when he asks, "what will separate us from the love of God?" The short answer, of course, is the devil. That is the goal and the strategy of evil in the world - to separate. We know from our human experience that the easi-est way to triumph over another is "to divide and conquer". From the first book of the Bible, the serpent's goal is to separate humanity from its communion with God. And "enmity" is that resentful and jealous conflict among God's creatures that has taken over. Having fallen from paradise, Cain and Abel show the next generation's participation in this separation and death. But there is Good News! In Christ Jesus, St. Paul reminds us that by the power of the indwelling of God's Spirit in our hearts, NOTHING can sep-arate us from the love that God has for us in Christ Jesus. Oh, if that were only so. What St. Paul was convinced of hasn't overtak-en the human family. Separation and conflict is ALL we see. Hatred, racism, violence, disease, pestilence, plaque, war, espionage, intrigue, scandal, abuse....it is the broken human con-dition, and we see it in fine detail in this current era. What Paul reminds us is that it does not have to have its effect on us. For those who love God, Paul said last week, all things (even sin, death, evil, and hatred) can work together for the good. Let's renew our faith in this deep bond of communion within us and among us in Christ Jesus. He is our light, our life, and our hope. Nothing can separate us from the love that God has for us in Christ Jesus! Progress continues on our Building Faith project. The new driveway down from Parking Lot C to the front of the school is about to be opened in time for the first day of school. We will be using the lower level of the church building for our preschool program and for expanded lunch room facilities for the children during the COVID-19 social distancing. We are adding perma-nent livestreaming capability into our church building so that our on-line ministries (born of the coronavirus crisis) can flourish and reach this new generation of believers. Thank you for you continued support of our parish min-istries. Your offertory collections have been very generous and appreciated. Your fidelity to your Building Faith Campaign pledges are making all of this renewal possible. God bless you for your faith and commitment.

Peace,

August 2, 2020 “Liturgy & Prayer”

Prayer List

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacra-ment. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen

Pamela Broncato Dana Brown Lisa Bruene Bud Bruening Erika Bruening Susan Budziak Antoinette Budzinski Patricia Callahan-Vinci

Virginia Cavanagh Christopher Ceo Lauren Ceo Dorothy Chambers Diane Collisi Joseph Crossen Theresa Currence Ken Dacek Frank D’Agostino Linda D’Agostino Vincent D’Agostino Nancy Damm Susan Darragh Jim Delli Abram DeGardeyn Amelia DeSciscio Jo Dhayer Cecilia Caroline Dietz John Di Nunzio, Sr. Lori Dodig Ryan Dunn Baby Elizabeth Baby Sloane Elliot Janet Emery Lisa Emery Margaret Fagg William Feuerstein Karen Flanagan Frank Flanik Nancy Flick Sharon Folga Carol Foster Annamae Fox Joseph Fox Jessica Freiburger Bob Frey

Beverly Futo Jerry Gentile Sharon Gentile Joan Gervasi Doris Gibbons Christine Giera Jack Gilbert Jean Gilbert Emily Ghobryal Dolores Glueck Anthony Governale Patricia Grant Tom Greenrod Marti Gross Clementine Gruhl Heather Gudhe Gerry Gugliotta Donna Guido Lee Haag Roland Haag Clarence Haas John Harbak Mary Gurgol Cindy Hace Violet Hadam Annie Haney Marybeth Hall Patricia Hanson Peg Harp Cynthia Harris Pat Harris Robert Hawkins Jessica Head Ruth Head Gene Heyden Angelica Hill Emma Hill

Remembering Loved Ones in the St. Albert the Great Memorial Funds St. Albert the Great has two Memorial Funds as a way for us to remember those who have died. First, the Liturgical Memo-rial Fund supporting the liturgical and bereavement ministries of our parish. Second, the John L. Viall Scholarship Fund which provides school tuition assistance for needy parish fami-lies.

The following people were remem-bered by a gift to St. Albert the Great in their memory. A monthly Mass will be celebrated with the intentions for:

Eugene Heyden

Lilia Medidas

For more information about the Me-morial Funds please contact Kathy Sab-ol at the parish office at 440-237-6760.

The initiation of our 2020 RCIA Elect and Candidates! Wel-come to these newest members of the Body of Christ to

St. Albert the Great.

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“Faith & Formation”

Pray for Our Troops

S/SGT Justin Milam

National Guard, Baghdad, Iraq

Bucciere Moskalski

U S Marine, Brookpark Base, OH

Airman Nick Naypauer

U.S. A.F. Reserves, Youngstown

Brandon Norwalk

Army, National Guard, Kuwait

CPL Chet Peters

USMC Okinawa, Japan

PFC Dane Peters

USMC Camp Lejeune, NC

Lt. Commander Anthony Piunno

US Navy, Colorado Springs, CO

SGT Daniel Rolinc

National Guard, Active Reserves

Capt. Elizabeth Scarberry

USAF

SGT., Ryan Shaw

Charleston AFB, SC

Midshipman Max Schlessel

USA Naval Academy

Sgt. James Scott

U.S. Army, Syria

Lt. Col. Edward Sedlock, Jr.

Army, Ft. Campbell, KY

Major Erik J. Sedlock

Army, Ft. Gordon, GA

Major Eric Thomas Sever

U.S. Army, Fort Gordon, GA

RCIC – Rite of Initiation for Children

Students Needing the Sacraments of Baptism-First Commun-ion-Confirmation

Classes are beginning soon for Primary, Middle School and High School students who need to prepare to receive the Sac-raments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. If you are interested in registering for these catch-up classes, please con-tact Sr. Kate at srkmo@saint-albert.org or call 440 -237-6760.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Are you someone or do you know someone who… Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to cele-brate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucha-rist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for children or youth. You are welcome to participate in the pro-cess with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Sr. Kate O’Brien at 440-237-6760.

Funeral Usher Opportunity If you are seeking to ease into a ministry, please pray about ser-vice to the bereaved as an usher at funerals. This is a most beau-tiful ministry as you participate in the grief healing process that begins with the Mass of Christian Burial. Your prayers and warm presence is most appreciated, and all who serve experience our Lord’s healing love. We are in need of a few additional ushers since we use 4 at every funeral. You can usher only when avail-able and there is no set schedule. Please contact Tom Sawyer at 440-263-8730 or thomassawyer8@gmail.com or the parish office 440-237-6760 if interested or for additional details.

August 2, 2020

Sunday Collection

Sunday, July 26, 2020 $29,371.77 St. Albert parishioners are remarkably generous. Sharing a portion of our income with the Church is a sign that everything belongs to God and we dedicate our “first fruits” to the work of the Kingdom of Christ. Thank you so much for your faith and generosity.

“Faith Formation”

Sponsor of the Week Northcoast Dermatology

6701 Rockside Road #330 216-524-4009

Fall 2020 ~ Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation Sessions (EMHS) Formation sessions are being offered to those who are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister and are a Catholic in good standing (married validly in the Catholic

Church). are living a life in accord with the moral teachings of the Church. are a fully initiated Catholic (received the sacraments of Baptism,

Holy Communion and Confirmation). If you meet these qualifications and would like to register for one of the sessions being offered (times and dates listed below), please call the parish office at 440-237-6760. You need to register at least 5 days ahead of the session. When you have completed this session you will then need to be trained here at St. Albert. It is the diocesan require-ment that all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) attend one of these sessions. For more information contact Lynette Krych at 440-237-6760.

Sunday, August 16th (check in at 1:30pm) 2:00pm-4:30pm, Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Grafton, OH (RSVP will be taken no later than end of business day 8/15/2020). Sunday, September 13th (check in at 1:30pm) 2:00pm-4:30pm, Julie Billiart Parish, Ridgeville, OH (RSVP will be taken no later than end of business day 9/8/2020). Sunday, September 20th (check in at 1:30pm) 2:00pm-4:30pm, Mt. Carmel Parish, Wickliffe, OH (RSVP will be taken no later than end of business day 9/14/2020) Sunday, September 27th (check-in at 1:30pm)

St. Joseph Parish, Avon Lake, OH

(RSVP will be taken no later than end of business day 9/20/2020)

Note: Only trained EMHC’s are allowed to bring communion to the sick and the homebound.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary This is celebrated on Saturday, August 15th, this year, but because it falls on a Saturday, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted, thus there is no Mass attend-ance obligation associated with this holy day this year.

Our Lady Rosary Makers Our Lady Rosary Makers have beautiful handmade rosaries for sale start-ing at $15, and those rosaries $30 or more will be 20% off until the end of the year. Rosaries can be used for special events like a wedding or First Holy Com-munion, and we also sell car rosaries. If you have a chain rosary that needs repair, we can fix them at no cost. Please put it in an envelope with your name and phone number (clearly printed). We will repair it and you will be contacted when the repair is done. If you are interested in a Rosary please call Elaine at 440-582-4553.

The Lord is my light and my salva-tion; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27

Adult Altar Servers Needed for Funerals We are asking men of the parish to help serving at the altar for Funeral Masses. We are looking for men who are available weekday and/or Saturday mornings. Training is available, contact the parish office at 440-237-6760.

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Check Out St Albert the Great Ministries on–line Web: www.saint-albert.org Facebook Group: “Saint Albert the Great Parish and School” School Facebook Page: “Saint Albert the Great School North Royalton” Twitter: Fr. Ed Estok: Matador@TheMatadorWord Homily Blog: www.thematadorword.blogspot.com

“Living in Communion”

Backpack Care 2020-July 19-August 2 Due to the current COVID 19 situation, the Annual Parish Backpack Care School Supply collection for students in need is going to take on a different look. Instead of asking for specific school supply items which requires sorting and pack-ing, we are seeking cash donations only. The donations will be used to purchase pre-packed boxes of school supplies from School Tool Box, which is the vendor our day school uses. As in past years, the collection will benefit those students in need at our St. Albert the Great School and North Royalton City Schools. A $50 donation can pur-chase an entire box of supplies for an elementary school stu-dent; however, any monetary donation will be equally appreci-ated. Your donation can be dropped off or mailed to the par-ish office or placed in the weekend Mass collection basket at the Church doors. Please mark your donation envelope, Backpack Care. If you have a question, contact Denise Bobulsky at 440-237-6760 or dbobulsky@saint-albert.org. Thank you for contributing to a child’s academic success!

We all need a day of hope and inspira-tion!!! Join us next Sunday, August 9, 2020 for The FEST@Home. It’s going to be an amazing day of faith and family, uplifting music and messages of hope and inspiration all from the comfort of your home. NINE of the top Christian bands/artists (Casting Crowns, for King and Country, Matt Maher and more) are coming together in an extraordinary way to share songs and messages of HOPE and the promise of a better, more loving and peaceful way in Jesus Christ. The FEST@Home is FREE and starts at 3:00pm. Bishop Roger Gries will preside at the evening Mass which begins at 8:00pm. It’s a day of hope….great mu-sic….and a chance for all of us to come together (from the comfort of our home). Please invite someone you know to join you. For a complete schedule of the day and all the details, go to: www.theFEST.us. This special event is coming to you FREE thanks to our won-derful sponsors: Marc’s, Dole, Sher-wood Foods, and Barons Bus.

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Preparing for Next Sunday’s Mass Parish LinC Letter August 9 2020 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Read the following Scripture passage paying attention to a word, phrase, or idea that stands out to you:

After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up to the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Mean-while the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terri-fied. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt? After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, Truly, you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-33

Step 1

Consider and Discuss these 3 Questions: Considering your life today....

1. What in this reading comforted you? 2. What in this reading encouraged you? 3. What in this reading challenged you? For further contemplation.... What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?

Step 2

conclude by praying our “Parish Communion Prayer”

O Communion of Love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, embrace us as your children in this family of faith. Welcome us to a place at your table in the wedding feast of heaven. O Father of Mercy, forgive us as we forgive. Reconcile us as one Body in Christ and make us instruments of your Peace. O Spirit of Fire and Light, send us as your witnesses in daily life. Through our prayer, faith, and good works may we become welcoming doorways, inviting others to enter and encounter your Holy Communion of Love.

We make this prayer, Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and through Christ our Lord. Amen

Step 3

Four steps to LinC together at home, church meeting, or anywhere!

Make Use of One of These Communion Connections:

Our Gospel today challenges us to recognize Jesus calling us to “step out of our boat” into the un-known, to embrace new possibilities of where God may be calling us. We need to move away from our comfort zones and our security so we can do the work where God is calling us to be a witness to those who need the love of Jesus Christ. Moreover, in doing so, we need to keep our eyes affixed on the Lord to remain focused on our endeavor. Too many times we become distracted by the world around us, becoming fearful, doubtful, or filled with anxiety. By trusting in the Lord’s assurance that he will never abandon us, we can overcome any distraction and know that Jesus will never let us “sink”.

Peter took the risk of leaving the boat. We too can be a risk-taker for the Lord. God may be calling you to minister to the poor, or asking you to reach out to the sick and the lonely; God may even be calling you to vol-unteer at your church, or to consider a religious vocation. Shake loose from the security of staying in the boat. We know that the safe way is to stay in the boat, knowing you’ll never sink; but you’ll never be able to walk on water, either.

Step 2