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 he Bishop here.

Watch “Faith & Healing, Part 1” that offers an important message about the aftermath of abortion and how the Catholic Church supports women and all those impacted by abortion. This video acts as a companion piece to the feature article in the September/October issue of Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine, which will begin arriving in mailboxes across the diocese late this week. 

Read the parish and school gender policy issued by the Cleveland Catholic Diocese:

Bishop's cover letter

Parish and School policy

Raymond and Melanie Mallet will be selling chocolate covered pretzels for just $1 each to raise money for their school, OLMC. Find them in the back of the church after Sunday's mass.

Monday, October 9th, 7pm We've asked Ruth Ann Havasi, who works for FCSLA (First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association) to come in and talk with us about their offered annuities.

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

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

We helped West Side Catholic Center with their latest fundraiser, Sips &

Swigs.

Sept. 19 Theology on Tap, Single and married 20's & 30's, 7pm at Forest City Brewery. $5 registration.

more info here

Sept 16/17 Life in the Spirit Seminar - Bukas Loob sa Dios (BLD) Covenant Community. Fr. Dominick Mbah will preside. Contact Rudy and Fe for more info.

Sept 18th, Malachi Center Golf Tournament (our own Mark Rodio is a member of the event committee)

click here for more info or to register

2023 First Step Program Regarding Marriage in the Catholic Church - Attempting to pick up the pieces of one’s life after divorce is an area that can impact one's relationship with God and the Church. Meet with special ministers to decide if you want to pursue an annulment. 9/20/23 12:15PM & 7PM – St. Bartholomew Parish, 9/26/23 7PM- Prince of Peace Parish. There are no longer fees charged for the process.

Click here for more info.

Th Sept. 18 here on our campus, the Catholic Charities Job & Career Services Center Open House, 3-6pm. Stop in and find out about what they do!

Retrouvaille - Strengthen and Heal Your Marriage, September 22-24, 2023

www.helpourmarriage.org

Oct. 1, Annual Walk to Remember at Catholic Cemeteries. 1-2pm. More info and rosary podcast here.

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

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

more info here

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.