Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
November 9, 2025
Read about it HERE.
| | Throughout the month, bring pictures of your departed love ones to place on the table on the altar. Write their names in the book on the altar. We will pray for them through November. | | |
The readings for this day are a marvelous mosaic of images. In the Gospel Jesus presents the paradox, first of cleansing the temple of its moneychangers, then of speaking of the destruction of the temple. The people did not really understand how to relate to God in the temple, worrying about how to pay the temple tax or exactly what sacrifice should be offered, and they did not know how to relate to God in the person of Jesus either. Ezekiel and the psalm made it clear - the temple of God is to be a source of life, sending out streams that will water the land, making it bear fruit always.
Saint Paul understood this, reminding us that the only way such fruit could be borne is by seeing the temple in the living, breathing people who were that temple. We celebrate today's feast in the same light. The basilica preaches in stone what we are to do with our lives. Liturgy.com
| | 2 Ways to GIVE now: Adult size socks and underwear for the local homeless and non-perishable food to the Duck Island Block Club for the Tremont Holiday Food Drive for neighborhood need. | |  | |
Donations of non-perishable food items will go directly to local families and individuals to ensure everyone can enjoy a nourishing and joyful holiday season. This effort is brought to you by Tremont West Development Corporation with the support of Tremont’s neighborhood block clubs. Go to the following link to learn more:
🔗 https://givebutter.com/9uaB5e
| Bring your items to the bins in the back of the church. | | |
With AM 1260 “The Rock” Cleveland Catholic Radio, The Catholic Cemeteries Association is hosting a Graveside Prayer Service for Deceased Priests, Monday, November 17th at 3:00pm at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park. | | |
The Catholic Cemeteries Association offers free, safe, and compassionate monthly Grief Support meetings. Our meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Please join us for an hour of sharing, listening, learning and healing.
Our next meeting is Sunday Nov. 16th – (3pm In-person; 5pm Virtual)
· All Saints, Northfield | 480 W. Highland Road
· All Souls, Chardon | 10366 Chardon Road
· Calvary Cleveland | 10000 Miles Avenue
· Holy Cross, Akron | 100 E Waterloo Road
· Holy Cross, Brook Park | 14609 Brook Park Road
· St. Joseph, Avon | 32789 Detroit Road
| | THANK YOU to all those that responded to the Blanket Sunday collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Together, we raised $907 to purchase blankets and warm items for those in need. | | Read the latest issue of Diocese of Cleveland's online magazine HERE. | | | Click the button below ⬇️ and add your cell number. We will ONLY send important event updates or cancellations due to weather or emergencies. Thank you! | | 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 health of Linda Pacanosky, Dennis Vok, Denise Turner, Nancy Simala, Jane Hilf, Terry Chura, Red Rodio, Frank Novak, George Cummings, Steve Dabrowski, Larry Blasius, Roselyn Cowell, Fr. Kropac and for many special intentions for strength, mercy and healing.
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| | | What can YOU do to help? Become a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, a Server or an Usher. Send an email to office@stwendelincleveland.org with your name and the ministry you're interested in helping with. The next sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are listed here: | ➡️ 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 this great service group, text or call Carol at 2164104068. |
Carmona Caravan, an Organization of Catholic Men and Women Dedicated to Assisting Persons With Intellectual Disabilities, is looking for more volunteers. Please click HERE for more information.
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Make a will. Make an impact rooted in faith!
August is National Make-A-Will Month, and there’s no better time to create or update your will. Catholic Community Foundation offers a free resource through FreeWill, a simple online tool that can help you plan ahead in about 20 minutes.
Your will reflects your values—caring for your loved ones and strengthening faith-based stewardship for generations to come.
Visit FreeWill.com/CatholicCommunity to put your faith into action.
| | | STW 100 year anniversary. | | 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.
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Do you get a birthday card from Fr. Kropac in the mail? If not, we do not have your current information! Click here and update for us. | | |
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