Holy Week Is Near. Make These Days Count.

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As we prepare to enter into the most sacred days of the liturgical year, we have an opportunity to refocus, reflect, and renew as we wind down our Lenten journeys and look ahead to the promise of Easter. From receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation to dedicating more time to prayer, our parish has several ways to emphasize the "holy" as we approach Holy Week.

Important note: Construction has resumed on Bassett Road from the church north to Detroit Road. The city expects the project to be completed by May 16. Please use caution when driving.

TONIGHT! Communal Penance Service — Monday, April 7

Come experience God's mercy this Lent. Join us for a communal penance service as we prepare our hearts for Easter. We invite you to an evening of prayer and reconciliation on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague Road, Westlake). Several priests will be available to hear confessions.

Final Fish Fry of the Season — Friday, April 11

If you’ve already been to our Lenten fish fry, you know the food is fire. 🔥 If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? This Friday is your LAST chance to dig in before the season ends! 🎣 Doors are open 5:00-700 p.m.

And don't forget, you can preorder your meal online before arriving. Click here starting Thursday.

Palm Sunday Procession — This Weekend

A reminder that this weekend’s Masses will begin in Cullen Hall, followed by a procession into the church.

Why Are the Statues in the Church Covered?

Covering crosses and statues with unadorned violet cloths begins on the Saturday before the 5th Sunday of Lent. They remain covered until the end of the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday.

Why are they covered? It is a symbolic act representing the “veiling” of Christ’s glory during His suffering and death — essentially signifying a period of mourning and focusing attention on the solemnity of His passion rather than the triumphant aspect of His divinity which is revealed at Easter. The covering of sacred images is a beautiful custom that can perhaps lead us to greater contemplation as we walk with Jesus through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Our eyes are not drawn away to other objects and we can turn our focus to the altar and inward to contemplate Christ.

On Palm Sunday, we’ll hear Luke’s account of the Passion and death of Jesus. What do the other Evangelists tell us? Father Mark will compare the four gospel narratives at next week's Theology on the Rocks — Monday, April 14, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Westside Irish American Club (8559 Jennings Road, Olmsted Township) Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Light appetizers included. Cash bar available. Advance tickets recommended. Register online at theologyontherockswest.com

📅 Mark Your Calendar

April 15 — 50+ Club Meeting (Sign up now in the Parish Office)

April 18 — Outdoor Stations of the Cross (12:00 p.m.)

April 19 — Blessing of Food (12:00 p.m.)

April 22 — Red Cross Blood Drive (Click here and use sponsor code StLads to sign up)

April 22 — Rejoice in Creation: An Earth Day Celebration

May 10-11 — 50+ Club Bake Sale

June 16-20 — Ecumenical Vacation Bible School (Spots are limited. Click here for more info.)

July 26 — Parish Day of Service

Find details on these events plus upcoming ministry meetings in the bulletin and on our parish calendar.

St. Ladislas is a welcoming Roman Catholic community that deepens our personal relationship with Jesus Christ by worshipping together, reaching out to others and building up the Kingdom of God as intentional disciples.

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