April 6th, Fifth Sunday of Lent | | There are only 8 tickets remaining for this year's GROOVY 70's Reverse Raffle. See Carol this weekend so you won't miss out! There is still time to donate gift cards, an experience, a weekend away and any new items for our basket raffle or silent auction. You can help make this fundraiser a great success! All the money we raise goes into our Maintenance Fund to keep things running! | | The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Psalm 34 | |
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The end of Lent is near, Holy Week is only a week away, and so it is no surprise that these readings help us to prepare for the transition between the two. The powerful reading from Isaiah almost mocks the Passover events: the God of history, who always asks us to remember the wonders of old, tells us not to remember those days because something so much greater is coming. But what is constant is the reason God acts. The reason is to establish the relationship with the people, so that God may send blessings and the people send praise. This is the fundamental exchange of gifts that establishes us as the people of God. It is also the only thing that Saint Paul cares about - it is Jesus that matters, and nothing in this life amounts to anything by comparison with the call of God.
The Gospel for this last Sunday in Lent accents a different issue: judgment. After all the hard work we have done in fasting, prayer and almsgiving, we are prone at the end of Lent to seeing the whole exercise as a competition. But Jesus is clear - we need to examine our own lives, not those of our neighbors. And the Last word we hear on a Sunday of Lent is a reminder that sin is never acceptable. Lent is over, “from now on do not sin anymore.”
(Liturgy.com)
| | | | | | Please add your name! We need: 12 Apostles to have your foot washed, 4 persons to stand guard Holy Thursday evening, 4 persons to carry the statue Good Friday, 4 persons to carry the statue at the Easter Vigil. ⬅️Click the picture to connect to the sign-up | | Church cleaning for Easter: | Pray more, commit to the sacraments and take advantage of the two sacraments we can receive often: Eucharist and Reconciliation. Get involved in sharing your faith. Reflect on times in your life when your faith got you through a difficult time and share those stories! Our next night to gather is Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel when we will work on the next part of the Bishop's letter, Serve. | You're coming, right? You wouldn't want to miss out on this year's GROOVY Reverse Raffle! | Last 8 tickets! Our annual Reverse Raffle is set for Saturday, April 26th. Check your closet for your old 70's clothes and get ready for a GROOVY "Peace, Love and Rock & Roll-the 70's" event! This year the winning pot is HIGHER! Tickets ON SALE NOW. And....we are NOW collecting basket donation. RR tickets are $100 and cover your ticket, a full meal and bar. If you pay through the QR code, the 3% charge is added. | Back by demand. Invite your friends and don't miss this concert! | Join the Moriah House Meals Group that prepares a hot meal for the residents of the WSCC's Moriah House. On the 3rd Saturday of every month, meet up in the STW parking lot with prepared foods to deliver. You don't have to participate every month. To join, text or call Carol at 2164104068. | The choir windows have been repaired! They have been secured, sealed and the frames repainted. We're grateful for Vincent! | |  | |
Seven (7) churches are within walking distance of each other and we are encouraging you to walk together and visit them Holy Thursday evening (some folks drive).
You can start the pilgrimage at any of the churches listed below:
- St. John Cantius, 906 College Ave.
- St. Wendelin, 2281 Columbus Road
- St. Emeric, 1860 W. 22nd St.
- St. Malachi, 2459 Washington Ave.
- St. Augustine, 2486 W. 14th St.
- St. Andrew Kim, 2310 W. 14th St.
- St. Patrick, 3602 Bridge Ave.
Follow our hashtag and post your pictures at #HolyNightHike on social media.
| THEOLOGY ON TAP at Forest City Brewery, Wednesday, April 30, 7-9pm.
Father Damian Ference presents Flannery O'Connor & The Jubilee of Hope. | Upcoming sessions to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion here.
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The Catholic Cemeteries Association SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS - for April 2025
The Catholic Cemeteries Association offers free, safe, and compassionate monthly Grief Support meetings
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April 27th – Sunday Grief Support meetings (3pm In-person at 6 locations throughout the Diocese; 5pm Virtual); The April topics are “Easter Season” and “Mother’s Day Grief”.
visit: https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx.
For more information or questions, call Rhonda at 216-930-4866.
| For a complete list of diocesan events, Diocese of Cleveland Events Page here. | "My Daily Prayers" is a daily email with an audio recording featuring clergy of the diocese of Cleveland introducing the day and reciting prayers. Sign up here. | The film presents Carlo’s journey, especially his devotion to the Eucharist, as a roadmap to reality, guiding viewers through the complexities of our digital age toward a future of hope, purpose, and relationship.
The movie will be shown April 27-29 in theaters nationwide.
| | | Set up a mass by filling out the form on our website (click picture above and scroll to Mass Request), or call the rectory 216.696.1926 or send an email to office@stwendelincleveland.org with the month/day you prefer. | | | |
Pray for the recovery of Elaine Quinlan, Thomas Medwetz, Marilyn McCarthy, Gloria Ashworth, and Julia Class.
Pray for the health of Nancy Simala, Jane Hilf, Terry Chura, Red Rodio, Sharon Chitty, Frank Novak, George Cummings, Bob Becker, Steve Dabrowski, Larry Blasius, Roselyn Cowell, Fr. Kropac and for many special intentions for strength, mercy and healing.
Reply to this email to add a name or intention to our list.
| | | The STW Choir rehearses Thursday evenings to prepare music for Holy Week. New members are WELCOME and we're in need of tenor and bass singers. See Ruth or Chrissy after weekend mass or call Ruth 2162100542. | | Listen to all things Catholic at AM 1260 The Rock here. Deepen your and your family’s faith, AM 1260 The Rock offers daily Mass, devotionals, apologetics, and much more. Don’t forget about AM 1260 The Rock’s own Wisdom From The Rock, where you can hear Daily Gospel Reflections from local priests and deacons, special interviews, and more. | | |
Including St. Wendelin in your Will is Easy!
Do you have life insurance you may no longer need? By naming our parish as a beneficiary, you will provide lasting financial support and may qualify for tax benefits as well. It will not cost anything to change the beneficiary on your policy- and will do much to help strengthen our parish for the future.
Contact your trusted advisor, or visit https://catholiccommunity.planmylegacy.org/life-insurance.
| | As Christian stewards, we share the responsibility of making our Church a true community of faith and a vibrant source of service to the larger community. That includes providing financial support for today's needs -- and building a firm financial foundation for St. Wendelin's tomorrow. Your IRA can be a tool to help you do this. If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution today for up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to your parish. It will not count as taxable income, and it can satisfy your “required minimum distribution”. Looking to the future, consider naming our parish as a beneficiary IRA. Speak with your financial advisor. Thank you! | | If you are 70 ½ or older, you may be able to make a gift of a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA that will help us in our ministry and reduce your taxable income. Talk to your advisor and IRA administrator for more information and to be sure that your IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution gift is made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as St. Wendelin Parish. Questions? Contact Jean Ann Montagna (jmontagna@catholiccommunity.org) of the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x 8070 or visit www.catholiccommunity.org/ira. | | Click the above picture each week to share the weekly Gospel reflections with the kids. | |
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See Fr. Kropac for details regarding Baptism or the Sacrament of Marriage.
Text or call him if you need a hospital visit or communion brought to you, 216.205.2433.
| Do you get a birthday card from Fr. K in the mail? If not, we do not have your current information! Click here and update for us. We'd really appreciate it! | | |
Want to learn more about our parishioners? Check out the Parishioner Profile Book (blue 3 ring binder) in the back of the church and get copies of all of the stories printed so far.
Nominate yourself or a friend to be the next subject of Parishioner Profiles, just reply to this email with your suggestion.
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