St. Wendelin Church Bulletin for

May 12, 2024

Seventh Sunday of Easter - The Ascension

The Lord has set his throne in heaven. Psalm 103

Be open to the Holy Spirit and willing to spread the Good News! The first reading tells of Jesus' ascent into heaven and his promise to send the Holy Spirit. The second reading asks for the Holy Spirit to come to us so we can declare the kingship of Jesus Christ. And in the gospel, Jesus gives us the Great Commission, to go and spread the gospel. (Young Catholics)

Sunday Mass Readings

Saturday's Reverse Raffle was a HUGE success!

Say a little prayer that our CLE Zoning Appeals hearing goes well tomorrow (5/13) so we can build our new STW sign soon!

A new, updated website is coming soon. Watch for news this summer.

The Finance Council meets May 20th, 6pm. Finance report to be presented asap to parish.

Parish Council meets June 4th at 6:30pm.

New! Monthly in pew donations will be reported here. Month of April donations total is $9,251.

Help clean the church the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am. Volunteer and hour of your time. Next date May 18th.

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.

Sunday, May 19th Marathon Map affecting Duck Island area - Click on the logo above.

Memorial Day Mass Options: OLMC with Fr. Kropac at 9am St. Patrick on Bridge at 9am and at the Catholic Cemeteries:

"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.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation Sessions HERE (June 8 - July 31)

Theology on Tap West, Life Beyond Sexual Confusion, Forest City Brewery, Tuesday, May 21, 7pm.

Grief Support- You are not alone. Join free monthly grief support meetings in one of 6 cemetery locations. Call Rhonda 216.930.4866, more info here.

The parking lot will be re-sealed and striped as well as creating 2 speed tables to cut down on speeding traffic in our lot. The speed tables will not affect our parking spots. The project should be completed this spring, depending on scheduling and weather.

Historic Tremont Church Tours Spring Series, May 11, 18 and 25. Information here.

St. Vincent de Paul is asking for donations to feed the hungry with their Race for Hunger Relief appeal. Donate HERE or mail your check to SVDP, 1404 East 9th St. Cle, Oh 44114

Pray for the recovery of Louis Pavlas, Thomas Medwetz, Marilyn McCarthy, Gloria Ashworth, Julia Class and Wilmer Carroll.

Pray for the health of Red Rodio, Florence Kowalski, Sharon Chitty, James Weaver, Jr., Frank Novak, George Cummings, Bob Becker, Steve Dabrowski, Larry Blasius, Roselyn Cowell, Cristeto Fider, and for many special intentions for strength, mercy and healing.

Reply to this email to add a name or intention to our list.

Try your chance at a 50/50 ongoing raffle. We pull a winner 4 times a year. Find the envelopes in the pew.

Free Will-Writing Resource

Catholic Community Foundation has partnered with FreeWill to make it easier for our community to create their Catholic legacy. Using this online tool, you can write a legal will for free and protect your blessings, while including the necessary language to create an eternal legacy gift in your plans. This resource takes 20 minutes or less and can be paired with an attorney for more complex estates. We invite you to visit www.catholiccommunity.org/FreeWill to write a free, legal will.

As Christian stewards, we share the responsibility of making St. Wendelin 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 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, visit https://www.catholiccommunity.org/ira, or contact Mary Lou Ozimek at 216-696-6525 x4070 for more information.

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 advisors 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.

Easily sign up to be a new parishioner (or update your information) by scanning the QR code here or in the back of the church or CLICK HERE.

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!

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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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