November 7 Election

Bishop Edward Malesic is asking Catholics to carefully consider how they will vote on the amendment that will expand and enshrine abortion in Ohio’s constitution. Watch a special message from the Bishop here.

Watch Bishop Malesic's second video here.

Read the Faith and Healing article in the current issue of Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine here.

Th 10/19, 7pm. Ruth Ann Havasi, who works for FCSLA (First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association) will talk with us about annuities. Many parishioners are part of this association which offers so many benefits to membership.



Sign up in the back of the church or respond to this email with your name and cell # if you'd like to save your spot. Light refreshments.

Halloween party after the 10am mass on Sunday, October 22nd. Everyone welcome. Check out the details here

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Next up:

Sunday, Nov 19, 4pm, Jordan Bak, Violist

Fri. Dec 15, 7pm, Burning River Brass

Bring your paper, catalogs books and cardboard to our green bin in the parking lot.

How can you help?

The 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am, come help to clean the church.

Where else do we need help?

Parish Council; We need 1-2 members to be point persons in setting meetings and coordinating the agenda.

Outreach to the community. We need a committee of young parishioners (20-30's to work on reaching out to others in the community to bring them to STW.

Please reply to this email if you have further suggestions, or would like to help.

YOUR insight and help is welcome and appreciated!

Fall Adult Retreats in person at SIHS: Watch here, this might just be what you need.

Come & See Retreat, A Six Week Experience of Ignatian Prayer and Community is tailor-made for this period of our lives. It is structured intentionally to facilitate meaningful prayer, reflection and small group experiences.

Tuesday Evenings (7:00 -9:00 p.m.): October 3 - November 14 in St. Mary's Chapel, or

Wednesday Mornings (9:15 -11:00 a.m.): October 4 - November 15 in the Jesuit Residence

Oct. 12th, 7-8.30 pm, Jardin Room, Lombardo Student Center at John Carroll University. East meets West as Dr. Ruben Habito explores the relationship between Zen meditation and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Register here.

Sat. Oct. 14th after the 4:30mass at St. Mel, Nellie and Neil Krawcznski share insights about the marriage relationship and embracing holy intimacy and living marriage within the heart of the Trinity. $40/couple includes dinner. Register here

Oct 17 THEOLOGY ON TAP (young adults, 20's and 30's) at Forest City Brewery, 7pm. What can we do to better receive the sacrament of Confession? with Fr. James Watson.

The Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference is offering a Day of Reflection on Saturday, October 21st

more info here

Gender Identity Theory: A Loving Catholic Response

Abigail Favale, Ph.D., a writer and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, will be in Cleveland for two talks on Saturday, October 28. Abigail Favale, Ph.D. is a Catholic convert with an academic background in gender studies. She writes and speaks regularly on topics related to women and gender from a Catholic perspective.

• For Parents 6 - 8pm at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland co-hosted with Marriages of Grace - Dr. Favale will be sharing information on "gender identity theory" and how parents can respond and discuss this topic with their children.

Talk with Fr. Kropac if you're interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Formation sessions begin soon!

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 advisors 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 ([email protected]) of the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x 8070 or visit www.catholiccommunity.org/ira.