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January12, 2025 The Baptism of the Lord
The Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29
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The readings and Psalms from the Old Testament all point to the wonderful truth that God is coming to save, that God will fan the smallest ember of faith into a roaring fire and that God is coming to rule the world with justice. But that is not all, because the coming of the Lord also requires of us to be people who proclaim this coming day of the Lord. We need to stand on the high places in our lives, to announce to all who would hear that God is coming to save us. (Liturgy.com) | | | |
Sincere thanks to those that helped to set up and decorate to make this year's Christmas celebration so beautiful! | |
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Put this on your calendar! 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 next week.
And....we are NOW collecting basket donations -- have anything great/new from Christmas you want to re-gift? đ | Members of the Social Committee headed by Carol Krupka, are meeting up to see an ABBA tribute by the Super Troupers at the Music Box Supper Club, February 23rd and you're invited! Optional brunch starts at 11am.
Call or text Carol for details
2164104068. | The next Parish Council meeting is set for February 4th.
The next Finance Council meeting is set for January 13th at 7pm in the rectory. | 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. | We're looking for a writer to work on more Parishioner Profile stories. It's a great way to get to know others and help us to know each other. Interested? Please send an email to Susan,
office@stwendelincleveland.org | YOU can help! We're about to begin the plaster and paint project to fix many ceiling areas that are damaged. Through the #weGIVECATHOLIC campaign we raised $8k of our $12 goal. Send a check or scan our Paypal QR code to donate. Thank you! | | |
Traveling Healing Mass by Catholic Renewal Ministries, Friday, January 17th, 7pm. Julie Billiart Parish in North Ridgeville. Fr. Bob Franco, Celebrant. All are welcome! More info, call 440-944-9445. |
TOTR-West
First Ever â Night of Reflection
Nunc Coepi & Hoâoponopono (the Hawaiian Blessing) Retreat
A look at the New Year. A time to start over, a time to begin. Tom Pussel, Dir. of Evangelization/St. Raphaelâs Parish & Ginny Pippin, Cert.Lay Ecclesial Minister & Spiritual Dir. will provide talks, time for reflection & group discussion to draw us closer to God & Godâs plan for us.
Cost is $15.00 per person. Includes all materials, light appetizers & refreshments. Cash Bar is also available. Advance tickets highly recommended for catering purposes. Register in advance HERE. Doors open at 6:30pm. Program begins at 7pm.
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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 Dennis Vok, Thomas Medwetz, Marilyn McCarthy, Gloria Ashworth, Julia Class and Wilmer Carroll.
Pray for the health of Jane Hilf, Charlotte Hardy, Terry Chura, Joe Humenik, Red Rodio, Sharon Chitty, Frank Novak, George Cummings, Bob Becker, Steve Dabrowski, Larry Blasius, Roselyn Cowell and for many special intentions for strength, mercy and healing.
Reply to this email to add a name or intention to our list.
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Please take some time to read this important letter from Bishop Malesic. He's talking to ALL of us! And, get ready....we're going to work on this letter together during Lent.....stay tuned! Did you receive your copy of Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine this week? If so, there is a printed copy of the letter enclosed with your magazine. Please keep this copy for yourself to refer to in 2025.
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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I am writing you today my first pastoral letter, and I thank you for taking the time to read it. It has been over four years since I was appointed by Pope Francis to be the Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, and the time is right for me to share with you where I think the Holy Spirit is calling us as a diocese, a local Church. The goal of this letter is to provide you with a resource for reflection, that you might be drawn more deeply into prayer and a more intimate relationship with Jesus. This letter is composed of four sections, and they build on each other, like St. Paulâs letters. The first three sections remind us of who we are and whose we are, and the final section articulates specific strategies to boldly follow the call of the Holy Spirit as sons and daughters of the Father.......
Read the Bishop's letter in it's entirety HERE.
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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, visit https://catholiccommunity.planmylegacy.org/life-insurance, or call Moira Wopershall of the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x8070, for more information.
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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 ârequired minimum distributionâ. 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. | |
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.
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