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Phone: 216-671-5890 Fax: 216-938-9843

Email: office@blessedtrinitycleveland.org Website: www.blessedtrinitycleveland.org

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RECTORY!OFFICE!HOURS!Monday−Wednesday: 9 a.m.−8 p.m. Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.−5:00 p. m.

(Closed for lunch 12:30−1:00 p.m.) Saturday: 1:00−3:45 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE!Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 11 a.m.

Monday: see worship calendar for time & location

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.

RECONCILIATION!Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Other times by appointment

OUR MISSION STATEMENT!Blessed Trinity Parish is an open

and welcoming Catholic community, centered in the Eucharist and

celebrating God's gift of Diversity. We bring God's love to one another and

support one another in responding to the challenge of living the Gospel. We strive to deepen participation and encourage

all parishioners to take ownership for the everyday life of their church, especially Spiritual Growth, Community Life, the Building of a Just Society, and Service

to All God's People.

APRIL 24, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Blessed Trinity CATHOLIC CHURCH

All Are Welcome PURITAS

W. 140

Text: Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11 13b-14; David Haas

Music: David Haas

© 1983, GIA Publications. Inc.

What a string of picture-perfect days we had

last weekend. Blue skies, sunshine and 70+ degree

temperatures replaced the 6 inch snow of the weekend

before! Who wouldn’t want to be outside glorying in

long-awaited Spring? Yet here, on that beautiful

Saturday, many gathered inside, invited to a new

parishioner Meet & Greet. These newly-registered

members of our parish filled the room to the max!

They shared stories of what led them to Blessed

Trinity -- parish-shopping, years of searching, love-at-

first-sight experiences, “all are welcome.” Bright

sunshine and warm breezes beckoned from outside,

but it was inside in those moments, that God’s

presence was felt most powerfully with glimpses of

God’s amazing work. We teach 3 yr. olds about the

Kingdom of God with language to express that -- “it

grows, we know not how”… The very next day,

another spectacular Spring day outside -- and within

the walls of our church God mysteriously at work. A

young woman joins us, who had not been to church

since her youth. She brings her daughter to Church

for the very first time. What brought her through our

doors and on that day of all days? What prompted Sr.

Fran to notice her and before they left to reach out and

start a conversation? What seed was planted?

Our faith is an amazing gift from God. Like the

seed our faith grows, we know not how, but with

nurturing care it blossoms and bears fruit. This Easter

Season let us be mindful of the gift of New Life,

treasure the faith we share, and listen to God’s voice

to recognize our part in God’s plan.

The following are guidelines for our sacramental

preparation and faith formation programs for youth.

Parents and guardians have been given the primary

responsibility of sharing faith and a Christian life with

their (child)ren. Today it takes deliberate action to

make faith formation a priority. Please prayerfully

consider God’s voice in family life.

Infants and young children prepare for and

celebrate baptism at the request of their parents.

Parents and godparents receive instruction in the faith

and the baptismal rite. Children are instructed as their

age allows. At Blessed Trinity the sacrament of

baptism is celebrated within the community at a

weekend liturgy. The faithful are fully involved,

signing the child with the cross of our faith and

recommitting to our baptismal promises.

Preparation for Eucharist usually follows during the

second grade year with participation in the parish

program, The Children of Light. Parents and children

attend sessions together. A special connection is

made with the community through the Prayer Partner

program. The sacrament of Eucharist is celebrated

with the community at a weekend liturgy. Children

can celebrate First Communion during the Easter

Season with the group or individually, choosing their

own date and mass time.

In our diocese youth in grades 8-10 are eligible for

Confirmation. Candidates, with their parents and/or

sponsors, participate in faith formation experiences to

deepen their relationship with Jesus. Confirmation

takes place at St. John’s Cathedral on the eve of

Pentecost.

Sacramental celebration is different for youth who

are unbaptized and have reached the age of reason (7

years old) when they desire to be baptized.

Preparation for these youth follows the Rite of

Christian Initiation for Adults. At this age, youth go

through steps leading to full initiation. They celebrate

the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and

Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

Blessed Trinity Parish’s mission states that we

celebrate God’s gift of diversity. We make an effort

to be welcoming to all, especially to those who may

feel they don’t “fit in.” This year we were able to

implement an adaptive faith formation program to

serve children with special needs, helping them grow

in their understanding of our faith and deepen their

participation within a loving community. We hope

more families will take advantage of this program so

that no child will be overlooked or excluded because

s/he does not “fit in.”

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3-5 year

olds is Montessori-based religious formation. Children

meet in the atrium, a space prepared especially for

them with child-size furnishings and materials.

Unbreakable figures, intended for hands-on-use by the

children, are used to tell stories of Jesus’ life. There is

a prayer table and a model altar to help children grow

in the practice of our faith.

An elementary age child, who attends a non-

Catholic school, should be enrolled in our Parish

School of Religion (PSR) program.

Make plans to register for sacramental preparation

and faith formation programs for youth next month!

FROM KATIES’S DESK!

April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter 2

Please pray for all who are serving in our military, especially

the men and women connected to our parish:!

∗ Robert A. Fago (Army) son of Tony & Shirley!

∗ Raymond Gustavo Hazelton, Staff Sergeant, US Marine

Corps, brother of Cris&na Snodgrass!

∗ Brook Robinson (Navy) Son of David & Michelle!

PASTORAL!TEAM! 216�671�5890!Rev. Mr. Dick Beercheck, Deacon ……….…….Ext 17 dbeercheck@blessedtrinitycleveland.org

Mrs. Katie Corbett BS Ed., Youth and Family Minister kcorbett@blessedtrinitycleveland.org……….....Ext 20 Mr. Ralph Holtzhauser, Music Minister (440) 666-9452 raholtzhauser@aol.com

Rev. Mr. Jack A. Koch, Deacon ………………..Ext 12 jack@blessedtrinitycleveland.org

Fr. Doug Koesel, Pastor …………………………Ext 21 dkoesel@blessedtrinitycleveland.org Mrs. Carol Roberts, BS Ed., Pastoral Assistant Ext 19 croberts@blessedtrinitycleveland.org

Rev. Mr. Bill Staab, Deacon …………………….Ext 15 bstaab@blessedtrinitycleveland.org

OFFICE STAFF!

Mrs. Linda Wilson, Office Manager …………….Ext 10 linda@blessedtrinitycleveland.org Bulletin Editor ………………………………...…..Ext 10 bulletin@blessedtrinitycleveland.org!

E�MAIL BULLETIN NOTICES TO: !

bulle�n@blessedtrinitycleveland.org or deliver them

to the rectory office. No�ces MUST be in by Monday

of the week before the bulle�n is distributed.!

E�MAIL PRAYER LINE REQUESTS TO:!

gracesamarin@a .net!

AROUND THE PARISH & OTHER PARISH NEWS!

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Please pray for: Bill Amos, Dorothy Arcuri, Thomas Ausnehmer, Adele Burke, Doris Eikens Azzarello, Norman Brindza, John Darm-stadt, Jean Delattre, Nicole Dukles, Martin Patrick Dugan, Barb Dylag, Edward Dzuro, Bill Eikens, Donald Flanagan, Athena Ford, Mary Gladis, Frances Globokar, Vesna Gover-dovski, Michael Graham, Kathy Hanrahan, Xavier Hart, Ken-neth Haught, Susan Hollowell, Ann Jones, BettyKensick, Ed Kenny, Laurie Kemer, Bob Koch, Dick & Marge Kovachik, Sr. Josetta Marie Livignano SND, Chris McAvinue, Kathy McAvinue, Terrence McDonnell, Andrea Medina, Betty Ann Menzing, Tony Miller, Andrew Needham, Jose Ortiz, John Pelcic, Lynne Plezia, Anna Prokop, Laura Radca, Lewis Rapp, Madeline Repko, Ron Ruble, Judy Runyeon, Mary Salamon, Marilyn Samonte, Loretta Sanders, Peggy Schade, Debbie Shavorinski, John Sheehan, Marilyn Simmons, Therese Slenscak, Cristina Snodgrass, Kevin Thompson, Pete & Teri Thayer, Paul Vanni, Patricia Warmuth, John & Rita Warmuth, Jay Yesenko

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Do you like to read? The Blessed Trinity book club invites you to join the monthly meeting of book lovers. Each month we read a new book then meet and discuss. The conversations are lively and fun. The April book is "The Only Necessary Thing" by Henri Nouwen. The book club will meet on April

28th at 7pm. in the rectory.

Bingo Volunteers needed.! Disciples are needed to help

on Thursdays and Saturdays. You can come for a shi$ of

two hours from 5�7pm or stay all evening from 5:30�

10:30.! If you would like to learn more about how you can

help at bingo, there will be an informa�on night on Mon-

day, April 25th

at 7pm in the rectory. !Anyone 21 or over

can help at bingo. !

Spring training sessions for Eucharistic Ministers are now open for registration. If you are interested in be-coming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Fr. Doug.

ENKINDLING PEACE gathering to pray for peace

EVERYWHERE: Tuesday, April 26, 1:30 to 3 pm.

Contact Sr. Marietta Rohr at 216-321-4502 for

more information and directions to location.

SAVE THE DATE: Blessed Trinity will be participating for

the second year in a row in the Kamm's Corners Independence

Day Parade. Mark July 4th on your calendar so you can partici-

pate in this fun event. We are also asking parishioners to help

by donating candy that will be distributed to the crowds dur-

ing the parade. If you are able, please donate individually

wrapped candy (no chocolate please). You may place your do-

nations in containers that are located at the entrances to the

church. Thanks for your help. Stay alert for more details about

the parade in future editions of the parish bulletin.

Blessing of the Community Garden and Edi-

ble Forest will happen at all Masses the

weekend of May 21/22 weather permi1ng.

We will gather at the Edible forest at Mass

�me for a brief service and then process to church where

Mass will con�nue.

Sunday, April 24

9:00 am—10:45 am CGS Atrium Level 1 (Atrium)

9:00 am—10:45 am PSR Grs. 1—3 (Atrium)

9:00 am—10:45 am PSR Grs. 4—6 (Rectory Basement)

12:00 pm—2:00 pm Clothing Give-Away (Fogarty Hall)

Monday, April 25

9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)

9:30 am—10:30 am Legion of Mary (Church)

7:00 pm—9:00 pm Finance Council (Joseph Center)

8:30 pm—9:30 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)

Tuesday, April 26

9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)

9:30 am—12:00 pm Bountiful Basement

10:30 am—12:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)

1:30 pm—3:00 pm Enkindling Peace (Off-Site)

7:00 pm—8:30 pm LGBTQ Faith-sharing

(Rectory Living room)

Wednesday, April 27

9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)

5:00 pm—6:45 pm Bountiful Basement

7:15 pm—8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal (Church)

8:00 pm—9:00 pm AA Meeting (Joseph Center)

Thursday, April 28

9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)

9:30 am—12:00 pm Bountiful Basement

11:00 am—12:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)

5:00 pm—11:30 pm Bingo (Fogarty Hall)

6:00 pm—7:15 pm Bell Choir (Church)

7:00 pm—8:30 pm Book Club (Rectory Living Room)

Friday, April 29

9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)

8:00 pm—10:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)

Saturday, April 30

4:30 pm—11:45 pm Joseph Center Set-up (Joseph Center)

5:00 pm—11:30 pm Bingo (Fogarty Hall)

April 24, 2016 4

This Week at Blessed Trinity!

Apples to Fight Hunger! FUNdraising Apples

can be purchased for $1 after masses this

month to support the Walk for Hunger on May

7th. 94% of every dollar raised goes toward the

Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland’s programs. The

Hunger Network supports the Bountiful Basement and our

monthly Community Meal.

Community Garden and Edible Forest need disciples.! Can you give one hour a week to help plant, weed, water, and harvest?

If so contact Tom and Carolyn Simmonds or Fr. Doug.

Adopt-A-Spot. Do you like to be outside? Do you like simple gardening? Are you interested in adopting an area of our property to keep beautiful throughout the year? Contact Fr. Doug if you are interested.

5 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Saturday, April 23!! 3:00 pm! Confessions!! 4:00 pm! Ernie Agresto (Joan Demko, Cousin)!

Sunday, April 24! Fi5h Sunday of Easter!! Acts 14:21!27 � Rev 21:1!5a � Jn 13:31!33a 34!35�! 9:00 am! Blessed Trinity!!11:00 am! Michael Mata (Rachel Fletcher)!

Monday, April 25 St. Mark, Evangelist! !!11:00 am! Lester Bachman (Thomas Cooney)!! ! @ West Park Rehab & Neuro Ctr, 4387 W 150th St!

Tuesday, April 26!8:30 am! William Guman (Sue Zedella)!

Wednesday, April 27!8:30 am ! William Guman (Sue Zedella)!

Thursday, April 28!! ! No Mass !

Friday, April 29! St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin !! 8:30 am! John & Ethel Mickler (Ron & Kathy Mickler)!

Saturday, April 30!! 3:00 pm! Confessions!! 4:00 pm! Men’s Ministry (Men’s Ministry)!

Sunday, May 1!!Sixth Sunday of Easter!! Acts 15:1!2, 22!29 � Rev 21:10!14, 22!23 Jn 14:23!29�! 9:00 am Tony Davila (Family)! !!11:00 am Blessed Trinity!

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Taize Prayer Join us for Easter Season Taize Prayer

on Tuesday night, April 26 from 7-8 p.m. at River's

Edge, 3430 Rocky River Drive.. Taize Prayer in-

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led by several members of our parish choir. Come

pray with us!

Congratulations! Brandon Forsythe received MVP at Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Military Drill competition on April 14, 2016. He received this award for his outstanding dedication to ROTC Drill and for his attention to grades. He has maintained a 3.0 grade point average at John Marshall High school.

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