April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter

Saint John of the Cross Parish, 140 Richmond Rd., Euclid OH 44143 216.289.0770

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Saint John of the Cross Roman Catholic Parish

What’s Happening … From Our Pastor ................. .2

Verses & Prayers .............. ….3

Holy Week Reflections……. .. 4

Parish News & Events .......... 5

Liturgical Tribute Fund

Extravaganza

Fr. Sal Farewell

Bocce Signups

Financial Stewardship

Parish Family Life Events

Parish News & Events .......... 6

Spiritual Wellness Center

Child Abuse Awareness

Parish 10th Anniversary

Parish Activities Schedule

Ministry & Mass Schedules .. 7

Jesus said to him "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."- John 20:29

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 8Chaplet of Divine Mercy

For each of the five decades (on each “Our Father” bead of the rosary, pray): Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On each of the 10 “Hail Mary” beads, pray: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Concluding prayer (repeat 3 times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Second Sunday of Easter 2 April 8, 2018

He is Risen! Alleluia! What an incredible Easter it was! Nearly 200 people gathered at the Easter Vigil to share the light of Christ, to hear the Word of God proclaimed, to witness the initiation of Brittany, Robert, Adam, Eric, and Matthew, to share the Body and Blood of Christ, and to be sent, in the joy of the Risen Lord, to proclaim the Good News. It was the culmination of an incredible Holy Week, and truly a blessed moment for our community and our Church.

I thank you, the parishioners Of St. John of the Cross for making my Lenten journey a truly blessed and, yes, challenging one. I was challenged to enter more deeply into the season and to commit myself ever more profoundly to being the person that I know God has created me to be. The celebration of Easter was that much more joyful having experienced the 40 days of Lent with all of you.

This Easter weekend, some of you submitted your Lenten cards with personal reflections of your Lenten journey. We will share them in the coming weeks. Here are a just some of your thoughts:

“This journey of the heart – taking this journey as the family of Christ – helped us to be closer in love, mercy and community. Our hearts have transformed. It has been a beautiful journey. May we continue today and always.”

“I loved being in the Adoration Room today. I was never so close to the Eucharistic presence for such a long time. I could feel His arms around me.”

As we continue the celebration of Easter, let us also continue to be a people of great joy and the people of mission ... the mission of Christ, a mission of love. Having celebrated these incredible Easter days, let us selflessly share the profound love of our risen Lord with one another and with our world.

And, thank you to Gery Petrof for capturing these precious moments on camera!

With gratitude and prayers,

Fr. Salvatore Ruggeri

An Amazing Easter!

Pray for the Sick of the Parish and their Caregivers

Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord 6:30 pm Judy Tomsick

Tuesday, April 10 Easter Weekday 8:15 am Mildred Resh

Wednesday, April 11 St. Stanislaus

Thursday, April 12 Easter Weekday 6:30 pm Patricia Callaghan Paglia

Friday, April 13 Easter Weekday 8:15 am Vincent Veneziano

Saturday, April 14 Easter Weekday 4:00 pm Virginia Brokamp

Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Ed & Catherine Proctor 11:00 am Margaret Berkopec

Mass Intentions for the Week

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PRAYER NETWORK HOTLINE 216-289-0770 ext. 27

Call and leave a short message regarding your request. Let us know when your request has been answered. We can also offer prayers of thanksgiving. All information will be kept confidential.

Remember our elderly and homebound in prayer as well.

Please notify the Parish Office when a name can be removed from this list.

Beverley Argento Jim Brown Noella Burrows Chester Campana Tim Carlile Jane DePalma Lillian Dolenc Constance Durrah Mary Frain Marie George Ann Grossman John Hocevar Andrew Jarm

Doris Kowalski Lucille Kucharski Joan Latessa Mili Lekan Marie Lipold Bill Magri Joe Matejka Ronald Maxey Rudy Myeress Jeff Monger John Paglia Linda Palko Anna Pepock

Joan Raddell Pat Rossoll Martha Rymer Jerry Scarniench Judy Schmidt Rose Simek Carole Smigelski Frank Somrack Mary Somrack John Tarmann Rita Vaitkus Pat Ventura

Questioning your faith or need help with an issue in your life? Talk to the Pastor.

Set up appointment with Fr. Sal by calling 216.289.0770 or emailing to frsal@saintjohnofthecross.org.

Scripture Readings for the Week

Sunday: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1] 1 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

Monday: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Psalms 40:7-11 [8a, 9a] Hebrew 10:4-10 Luke 1:26-38

Tuesday: Acts 5:17-26 Psalms 34:2-9 [7a] John 3:16-21

Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26 Psalms 34:2-9 [7a] John 3:16-21

Thursday: Acts 5:27-33 Psalms 34:2 and 9, 17-20 [7a] John 3:31-36

Friday: Acts 5:34-42 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc] John 6:1-15

Saturday: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]John 6:16-21

Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a] 1 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

Second Sunday of Easter 3 April 8, 2018

The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only Son.

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Thank you to all who contributed to our Easter flowers! Evelyn Adamczak Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Amata Mr. & Mrs. William Banach Mr. & Mrs. Anton Berkopec Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Beyer Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bretz Miss Mary Brindo Mr. Robert Brokamp Mr. & Mrs. Frank A. Buda Mrs. Kathy Burke Ms. Theresa Burrello Mr. Gary Corpora Mrs. Vida Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Dell Mrs. Joan Dengel Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DiMare Mrs. Helen Drozin Mrs. Mary Dulaney Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ericksen Mr. & Mrs. John Fazio Mr. & Mrs. George Franko Mrs. Mary Ann Grubar

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hainrihar Mr.& Mrs. George Haritonovich Mrs. Milena Jarc Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Judge Mr. Vinko Kaplan Mrs. Veronica Kramer Mrs. Beverly Kravos Mrs. Janice Krebs Mrs. Marija Krecic Mr. J. Philip Lawroski Mrs. Josephine Lemmo Mrs. Sandra Lonchor Mr. & Mrs. John Malovasic Mrs. Pauline Mastrangelo Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Maxey Mrs. Mary Ann Moss Mrs. Katica Muhvic Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Musarra Mrs. Rita Otis Mr. John Paglia Ms. Linda Palko Mr. & Mrs. Frank Parsons

Jeanne Paul Mr. & Mrs. Drago Peric Mrs. Irene Perko Mrs. Marie Pierce Ms. Joanne Pinto Mr. John Plevelich Mrs. Dolores Posh Mr. & Mrs. Paul Preto Mrs. Mary Ann Proctor Mr. & Mrs. John Raguz Mrs. Patricia Reilly Mrs. Mary Ann Reink Mr. Thomas Repicky Ms. Diane Sawka Mr. & Mrs. William Schwenner Mrs. Marguerite Scott Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Smigelski Mr. & Mrs. John Solpa Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sorc Mrs. Jeanne Stanic Miss Joan Stanish Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Suhy

Mrs. Angela Sustarsic Mr. & Mrs. Michael Szafranski Mr. & Mrs. John Tarmann Mr. John Thompson Ms. Verdiana Tosti-Tritto Ms. Rita Ann Vaitkus Mr. & Mrs. Karl Valencak Mrs. James Van Gorder, Sr. Mrs. Helen Veneziano Mrs. Patricia Ventura Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wagner Mrs. Marcie Williams Mrs. Dorothy Wolowiecki

Our apologies for any name spelling errors or omissions.

Here are a few images capturing the events that unfolded during Holy Week: from the “Hosannas!” of Palm Sunday, to the Tenebrae sounds that end in silence on Wednesday, to the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and foot washing on Holy Thursday, to the Crucifixion on Good Friday … knowing that it will not end here! There are more Holy Week photos at www.Facebook.com/sjocp and www.saintjohnofthecross.org.

Holy Week Reflections

Parish News & Events Liturgical Tribute Fund

You can donate toward the Paschal Candle Stand ($2,300) or Lectern ($2,500) used at Mass in the name of you or your family, in honor of a loved one, or in memory of a family member or friend. When you sponsor an item, a small dedication plaque will be affixed to the item. To make a donation, call the parish office at 216.289.0770. You can also donate any amount you are able to, and we’ll apply it to the fund.

Annual Extravaganza is May 5 Spring has finally arrived, so come celebrate with us at our annual spring fundraising event on May 5. It promises to be a festive evening with a bit of Cinco de Mayo flair. The doors open at 5 pm with a variety of drinks and appetizers. Dinner will be catered again by Stancato’s featuring Beef Tips in a Cabernet Demi-Glace and Chicken grilled in lemon-infused olive oil. Our ministries and parishioners have donated gift baskets, silent auction items and raffle prizes. This adult evening will conclude with a live auction and yummy desserts. Tickets are $50 and available after Masses, in the parish office or online. Deadline for purchasing tickets is April 22. If you are unable to attend the event, consider purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize valued at $500. For additional information please call Marilyn Wagner at 216.235.4018 or the Parish Office at 216.289.0770.

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Parish Family Life Events Welcome If you are visiting, we welcome you and hope you will join us again. You can find out more about us on www.Facebook.com/sjocp.

Membership If you wish to become a member of our parish, complete the online form on our website, visit the parish office, or call us. We look forward to welcoming you!

Baptism Expectant parents are to attend a Baptism Class prior to scheduling a Baptism. Contact the parish office to discuss arrangements.

Marriage Wedding arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance. Please call Fr. Sal at the Parish Office.

Our Deepest Sympathies Family of Stephen Kovelan

May they know the peace and comfort of God’s love and find strength in the support of friends, family and our parish community.

Bocce Signups Bocce Sign Ups for Women’s (Wednesday nights) and Couples (Friday nights) leagues forms are in the gathering area. For more information please call Joanne Myeress at 216-261-4190 or Barb Grauel at 216-486-5276.

Your Financial Stewardship Easter Giving will be reported next weekend. Maintenance Giving .................................................................... $2,268.00 Online Giving ............................................................................... $1,233.00 Online Maintenance Giving ............................................................ $427.50

Thanks for your generous support toward our mission to serve God!

Celebration of Our Journey Together Please save the date, Sunday, April 29 for Fr. Sal’s farewell. He will celebrate the 11 am Mass and a reception will follow in the Parish Community Center.

Parish Activities Schedule Monday, April 9

7:00 pm Social Justice (MR2) 7:30 pm Fr. Mehok’s Scripture Study (Rm. 6) 7:30 pm KofC Meeting (PC)

Tuesday, April 10

9:00am Bible Study (MR2) 5:30 pm Legion of Mary (MR2) 6:30 pm Celebration Committee (MR2)

Wednesday, April 11

7:00 pm Choir Practice (C) 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl (MR2) 7:00 pm Women of Faith (SHR)

Thursday, April 12

6:30 pm Bingo #1 (G) 7:00 pm Evangelization & Spiritual Life (MR2)

Friday, April 13

8:00 pm AA Meeting (Rm. 6)

Saturday, April 14

7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group (Rm. 6)

Sunday, April 15

8:45 am Confirmation Session (Rm. 7) C-Church SHR-Sacred Heart Room P-Parish Office PC-Parish Community Center MR-Meeting Room #2 G-Gym Rm. 6-8 in Parish Community Center

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Our Parish’s 10th Anniversary In the coming months, you will hear more details about the 10th Anniversary celebration planned for St. John of the Cross parish. An entire year-long celebration is being planned beginning on Nov. 29, 2018 and concluding with a visit from Bishop Nelson Perez on Nov. 30, 2019.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Every April, child and youth serving organizations, including Catholic Dioceses, participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of protecting minors. We encourage you to participate with us throughout the month. The U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops provide opportunities to participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month with resources that can be found at our website www.saintjohnofthecross.org.

Spiritual Wellness Center

Our Spiritual Wellness Center is up and running. The materials include literature and talks on scripture, prayer life, the Church and more. These are resources that are available FREE to you. All we ask is that when you are finished with the book, pamphlet or CD, that you pass it on to someone else.

Parish News & Events

Our Mission We are the Catholic Community of St. John of the Cross, established in 2009. Uniting the people of God as one family, we are rooted in, and empowered by, our sacramental life and Eucharistic celebrations. Living as disciples of Jesus Christ, we recognize our God given potential and challenge one another to share our giftedness, embrace our diversity, and engage in social outreach, service and education. In doing so, we seek to extend the reign of God in Euclid and the wider community.

Ministers Schedule — April 14-15, 2018 Masses: Presiders Greeters Lector 1 Lector 2 Eucharistic Ministers Servers

Saturday 4 pm

Fr. Timothy A. Molle K. Brindo

W. Nalepka D. Abreo C. Barni, T. Brokamp, T.Burrello J. Monger, M. Monger, M. Monger, M. Malta, S. Ruggeri

K. Brokamp J. Monger

Sunday 9 am

Fr. Mehok H. Drozin A. Dean G. Haritonovich J. Chounet, C. Gricar, M. Gricar, C. Hainrihar, M. Haritonovich, P. Mastrangelo, N. Powell, D. Szfranski

E. Somich G. Somich

Sunday 11 am

Fr. Sal D. Apanasewicz B. Apanasewicz

M. Deibel J. Matlock K.Burke, D. Hocevar, J.Hocevar, J. Kirchmeir, K. Musarra, D. Rymer, J. Solpa, T. Wetzel

A.Apanasewicz S. Bray

Need to Know

Mass Schedule

Celebration of Eucharist

Saturday Vigil ........................ 4:00 pm

Sunday .................................. 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Monday & Thursday ............. 6:30 pm

Tuesday & Friday .................. 8:15 am

Holy Day ............................... 8:15 am, noon & 6:30 pm

Eucharistic Adoration

First Friday ............................ 9:00 am—4:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday................................ 3:00—3:30 pm

Rosary follows Tuesday and Friday am Masses

Parish Staff & Office Hours Rev. Salvatore M. Ruggeri ............ Pastor

Rev. Timothy Buyansky, OSB ....... Weekend Assistant

Rev. Edward E. Mehok ................. Weekend Assistant

Rev. Mr. Charles Doerpers ........... Deacon

Dr. Francesco Binda ...................... Director of Music

Terri Burrello ................................ Sacristan

Anita Linsky .................................. Secretary

Kay Magri ...................................... Business Manager

Tara Mowery ................................ Pastoral Associate

Nancy Powell ................................ Bookkeeper

Parish Office Hours

Monday−Friday ............................. 8:00 am−4:00 pm

Saturday ........................................ 9:00 am−1:00 pm

Counters

Monday, April 16 .......................................... “D” Team

Interested in joining our parish or becoming Catholic? Call (216) 289-0770 to set up an appointment.

Visiting Eucharistic Ministers

Richmond Heights Hospital Wednesday, April 11 ........................................... Sandy

Grande Pointe

Sunday, April 15 .................................................... Matt

Waterford Sunday, April 15 ................................... Legion of Mary

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