Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15th, 2026 | | |
- TODAY is Sunday, February 15 and Taco Dinner Day in the hall after mass. $10 tickets on sale now, cash or check only.
- Tickets for our annual REVERSE RAFFLE are on sale now! ($100 per ticket cash or check, $104 per ticket if using a credit card).
- CHOIR practice is Thursday evenings, 7-8:30pm.
- If you need a 2025 tax letter, please reply to this email with your request.
- There are many open mass dates in February during the week. Set up a mass today.
- Ash Wednesday is February 18th!
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From Sirach we are faced with the choice of life (choosing the law) or death (turning away from the law.) It is the age-old question of human free will. The human person has the responsibility of choosing between good and evil, fire and water, life and death. The listener is told that the commandments (the law) will save you. The responsorial Psalm taken from the epic Psalm 119 honors the one who follows the law of the Lord.
Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians reminds that the wisdom of which he writes is not understood by this age but comes from God. Indeed, the wisdom and majesty to be revealed by God cannot be fathomed by the human spirit.
The Gospel for this week is a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount that we have heard in the previous weeks. Jesus has come so that all the potential of the law may unfold, that it may be understood and observed in the Spirit that enlivens it more and more, and in order to ‘fulfill’ it, to take it to its completion. The imperative to forgive is taken to the next level, by commanding that a gift be left at the altar, so that the person might first be totally reconciled to God and brother/sister. Adultery is not limited to the mere physicality of the act, but Jesus extends it to include lust in the heart. The prescription of divorce is extended as well. The listener is encouraged not to swear oaths under any pretense. This teaching of Jesus has brought all former revelations to their fulfillment. With an unequalled authority, he teaches righteousness according to God. He reveals the true relationship that human beings must have with the law, purified of all legalism, a law that demands a commitment of the whole being, and of its center: the heart.
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| | | | Taco dinner this Sunday in the hall after mass. Get your ticket at the door. Cash or check only. Starts at 11:30am right after mass. | | | 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 Mary Chura, Jenny Weaver, Wayne Matlus, 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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The Behold Retreat is a mother-daughter retreat (any mother-daughter-like relationship) designed specifically for adult and teen women in the spirit of Mary’s fiat.
The retreat is held at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine Saturday, March 21,10am to 4pm.
“Behold Friendship” with keynote speaker, Maggie Craig, author of Friendship Reset. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Damian Ference.
Registration is open. Only 150 tickets sold. More information at tobcle.org/behold
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Year-End Giving
This season of giving is a perfect time to express your gratitude for the blessings in your life by making a year-end gift to our parish. As you plan your charitable contributions for 2025, please know that we gratefully accept gifts of cash and appreciated assets, such as stocks or bonds, and grants to our parish from donor-advised funds.
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.
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A Free Will-Writing Resource
We’ve 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.
| | 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. | | |
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.
| | | 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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