Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 30th

Mass schedule 
Monday and Friday at 10am

Saturday at 4:30pm

Sunday at 11am

Please click the LINK HERE and respond to this survey from the Diocese.

Note from the diocese: This instrument is intended to provide a framework for the review of the characteristics a future pastor might possess to successfully minister in our parish. Your identity is anonymous; however your responses will be shared and are very important in the appointment process for a new pastor.

PLEASE NOTE: the new Pastor of St. Wendelin Parish, Cleveland, will also be the new Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Cleveland.

Our next Nationality Dinner Fundraiser will be Saturday, September 19th after the 4:30 mass. This one will be ITALIAN. Start with a fabulous salad of lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, peppers, olives, pepperoni, Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar and oil with Italian bread and butter. Spaghetti meatballs, Italian sausage and broccoli. Gluten free pasta option. Then, ice cream and a variety of Italian desserts. 
Adults $20, children up to 12 years $5. Please sign up in the white binder on the bookshelf in the back of the church so we can get a count.

In today’s Gospel, Peter, given the responsibility of leading the Church in last week’s Gospel reading, is chastised by Jesus for his lack of understanding. Just as described in today’s passage from Romans, Peter is too “conformed to his age” to recognize the will of God. Jesus emphasizes that the will of God is self-sacrifice. If we wish to follow Jesus, we must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. Jesus is not speaking metaphorically. Like Jesus, and like Peter (eventually), we must be willing to die for God. Paul too describes the necessity of self-sacrifice. Instead of offering animal or grain sacrifices to God, Christians are to offer their entire lives as sacrifice. Every single act and every single thought is thus offered to God. While Paul’s instruction might not require our own deaths, it certainly does not preclude it. We are, thus, called to die to ourselves, to our own wills, and to all that separates us from living in the covenant, which may, in the end, require martyrdom.

Jeremiah offers us a description of what this might mean. In standing against society, we are bound to become objects of laughter and mockery, derision and reproach. Is this not the societal fate of those who dare to critique the status quo in words and actions? Death to our will often means death to our reputation. Psalm 63 offers guidance here. In thirsting for God, in clinging to Him, we shall be upheld.

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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.

➡️ 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.

August is National Make-A-Will Month

Make a will. Make an impact rooted in faith. August is National Make-A-Will Month—a wonderful time to create or update your will. The Catholic Community Foundation offers a free estate planning resource through FreeWill, an easy online tool that helps you create a legally valid will in about 20 minutes. Creating a will is an act of love for your family and an opportunity to reflect the values that have guided your life. If you choose, you can also remember your parish or other Catholic ministries in your plans, helping ensure that your faith continues to bless others for generations to come. Visit FreeWill.com/CatholicCommunity to learn more.

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You can make a gift to our parish using your IRA

As Christian stewards, we are called to help make our Church a strong community of faith and a beacon of service to others. This includes supporting the financial needs of today while ensuring a stable foundation for the future. One way to contribute is through your IRA. If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $108,000 directly from your IRA to your parish. This gift will not be taxable income and can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD). Looking ahead, you might also consider naming our parish as a beneficiary of your IRA. Click here for more details, consult your financial advisor or contact Mary Lou Ozimek at 216-696-6525 x4070.

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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