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National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year’s theme is “Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!” Build up your marriage this week and 'retreat' together, find your guide here. (Printed copies are available in the back of the church this weekend.) | | | |
February 16, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. Psalm 1 | |
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The call to discipleship, to giving up the notion that somehow we can be saved by what we have or whom we are friends with, this is a hard thing for us to do. But the readings today, and especially the Gospel, give us no way out. Jeremiah makes it clear that those who trust in people are doomed, and Jesus, even more strongly makes the point, not only the poor to be considered blessed, since their actions parallel the prophets who relied only on God, the rich and the contented are cursed because they have been deceived into believing their own press, just like the false prophets in the Scriptures. Total reliance on God, being sure that nothing we have now can save us, these are hard concepts for those who have been given much to grasp.
That is why, no matter what our station in life, we must make the words of the psalmist our own, “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.” There is no other way, no other truth, no other life but that which comes from God.
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+George Kraft - Funeral Monday, February 17th at 12 noon here at STW OBIT | |
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Christ Child Society of Cleveland thanks St. Wendelin parishioners for supporting the Winter “Warm-up” Collection for children attending inner-city Catholic Schools. Through your generosity, you donated more than 190 warm hats and gloves, three beautiful winter jackets, and cash/gift cards to purchase another 20 items! Children in need of warm clothing will benefit from your kind and caring support. May God bless you for your corporal work of mercy, “to clothe the naked”.
With gratitude and appreciation for your donations,
Julie Jerdonek, Parishioner and Christ Child Society Board Member
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The STW Choir rehearses Thursday evenings to prepare music for Holy Week. New members are WELCOME and we're in need of tenor and bass singers. See Ruth or Chrissy after weekend mass or call Ruth 2162100542. | |
Get your ticket this weekend! Our annual Reverse Raffle is set for Saturday, April 26th. Check your closet for your old 70's clothes and get ready for a GROOVY "Peace, Love and Rock & Roll-the 70's" event! This year the winning pot is HIGHER! Tickets ON SALE NOW. And....we are NOW collecting basket donation. RR tickets are $100 and cover your ticket, a full meal and bar. If you pay through the QR code, the 3% charge is added. | Call or see Barb Kidd after Sunday mass to buy a St. Patrick's Day Raffle ticket to benefit St. Pat's/Bridge. Grand prize $10k. 440.221.8700. | Back by demand. Invite your friends and don't miss this concert! | 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. | YOU can help! The next phase of work is about to begin. We have an artist painter coming to work this week. Through the #weGIVECATHOLIC campaign we raised $9k of our $12 expenses. Send a check or scan our Paypal QR code to donate. We're getting closer to our goal! Thank you to Jerome and Helen for helping us with donations received this week! | Congratulations to Oscar Bentley for achieving Second Honors, SIHS ’27 | |  |
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St. Augustine Health Campus NURSING JOB FAIR, 7801 Detroit Avenue
1 South Conference Room
Feb. 20, 7-10am and 2-4pm
Hiring RN, LPN, And CNA
| Martha's Day Out Retreat - St. Adelbert - The Paschal Mystery, Saturday, March 1, 9a-3p. Breakfast, program by Fr. Dan Schlegel, lunch, mass confession, rosary and Eucharistic meditation. $20 Call 440.234.3443. | Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope proclaimed by Pope Francis.
The Jubilee Year is a special year of grace, in which the Church offers the faithful the possibility of obtaining plenary indulgences. Traditionally, it begins just before Christmas and ends on the Epiphany of the following year. In the United States, the Jubilee Year extends from the feast of the Holy Family (Dec. 29, 2024) until Dec. 28, 2025. More information. | For a complete list of diocesan events, Diocese of Cleveland Events Page here. | "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. | | |
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. | | |
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Pray for the recovery of Elaine Quinlan, Dennis Vok, Thomas Medwetz, Marilyn McCarthy, Gloria Ashworth, Julia Class and Wilmer Carroll.
Pray for the health of Jane Hilf, Terry Chura, Joe Humenik, Red Rodio, Sharon Chitty, Frank Novak, George Cummings, Bob Becker, Steve Dabrowski, Larry Blasius, Roselyn Cowell, Fr. Kropac and for many special intentions for strength, mercy and healing.
Reply to this email to add a name or intention to our list.
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Click the above picture each week to share the weekly Gospel reflections with the kids. | |
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Read the Bishop's letter in it's entirety HERE.
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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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Including St. Wendelin in your Will is Easy!
Do you have life insurance you may no longer need? By naming our parish as a beneficiary, you will provide lasting financial support and may qualify for tax benefits as well. It will not cost anything to change the beneficiary on your policy- and will do much to help strengthen our parish for the future.
Contact your trusted advisor, visit https://catholiccommunity.planmylegacy.org/life-insurance, or call Moira Wopershall of the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x8070, for more information.
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As Christian stewards, we share the responsibility of making our 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 St. Wendelin's 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. Thank you! | |
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 advisor 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. | |
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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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