Today's Gospel story reminds us that prayer calls forth genuine encounter; or, we might say, "real presence." To pray at the invitation of the Trinity requires us to strive to be as fully and genuinely present as we can be, to God and to those with whom we pray. Whether we bow or cover our heads, whether incense and bells or guitars and chimes help us enter more consciously into God's presence, we remember that we pray at God's unceasing invitation.

We can pray in petition, praise, thanksgiving or repentance, but underneath every kind or style of prayer, the purpose is simply to grow in relationship with God and the people of God — which means everyone. NCR

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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

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Pray for the health of 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.

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day

All Saints’ Day is celebrated on November 1^st to remember all saints and martyrs during Christian history. It is followed by All Souls’ Day on November 2^nd to commemorate those who have passed within the faith.

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.

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