The Ascension of the Lord

May 16, 2021 The Ascension of the Lord

Mass Schedule Mass Intentions Monday: May 17 Monday—Thursday 8:15am Tom Boyne 8:15am (in person & live stream) Friday Tuesday: May 18 8:15am Dan & Eleanore Megas 9:00am - (live stream only) Wednesday: May 19 Saturday Vigil 8:15am Ronald Borkey 4:00pm (in person & live stream)

Sunday Thursday: May 20 8:15am Bob Haney 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am (in person & live stream) Friday: May 21 9:00am Liv’g & Dec’d of Cimaglia & Prayer and Devotion at 6:00pm Dura Families (live stream daily) (LIVE STREAM ONLY)

Available on the website Saturday: May 22 4:00pm Jerry Bydash Stations of the Cross Prayer Intentions Sunday: May 23 Our Lady of Lourdes Novena Pentecost Sunday Reaching Out 7:30am Charles & Anne Woelfl

Pastor Viewpoint 9:30am People of St. Albert the Great

11:30am Joseph, Adela & Eloise Petro

Readings for May 23 1st Reading Acts 2:1-11 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel John 20:19-23

Living in Communion May 16, 2021

Parish Staff Masses Live-Streamed Masses will be live-streamed on facebook.com/ Fr. Edward Estok StAlberttheGreatparish Pastor Or go to www.saint-albert.org [email protected] Monday-Thursday at 8:15am (in-person & live-stream) Fr. Joshua Trefney Friday at 9:00am (live-stream only) Parochial Vicar Saturday at 4:00pm (in-person & live-stream) [email protected] Sunday at 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am

Deacon Ted Bizon (in-person & live-stream) [email protected] Masses can be viewed anytime. We will keep you updated via Facebook, email, and web- Sr. Kathryn O’Brien site. Catechetical Leader Thank you and God Bless [email protected]

Lynette Krych “So commit yourself confidently and without hesitation, all that you Pastoral Associate are and everything else, individually and in general, to the unfailing [email protected] and totally reliable providence of God, in silence and in peace, and

Ed Vittardi he will work for you.” Principal St. Albert the Great [email protected]

Lori Geyer Check Out St Albert the Great Ministries on–line Music Director Web: www.saint-albert.org [email protected] Facebook Group: “Saint Albert the Great Parish and School” Denise Bobulsky School Facebook Page: Service/Volunteer “Saint Albert the Great School North Royalton” Coordinator Twitter: Fr. Ed Estok: Matador@TheMatadorWord [email protected] Homily Blog: www.thematadorword.blogspot.com

Katie Srsen Youth Minister Our Parish Mission Statement [email protected] We the people of St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic parish are called to be a community of believers, Mai Wolske rooted in the love of God, PSR Principal inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, [email protected] led by the Holy Spirit, and centered in the Eucharist. Through our stewardship of God's gifts, we welcome all people, support family life, engage in life-long faith formation, and reach out to others in love and compassion.

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Dear St. Albert Family, Wedding Banns

This is the seventh Sunday of Easter, on which we cele- BANNS I brate the mystery of the Lord’s Ascension into heaven. This Kaitlin Kiczek & Kurt Yano “going away from our sight” is always a good occasion to reflect Kristen Shurtleff & Jonathan Capadona upon how Jesus remains in the world that he has now apparent- ly left. The answer is “in His Church”. Jesus ascends to heaven while he commissions, meaning shares his mission with, his disciples. His commission elevates his disciples from mere stu- dents to members of the master guild, shepherds like the Good Shepherd Himself. To what extent have we taken responsibility for the mission of Jesus? That’s our call!

Speaking of responsibility for the mission, we are at- tempting to reinvigorate the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of St. Pray the chaplet daily Albert. We cannot re-open 24/7 unless we get the hours of each with day covered by a generous and committed prayer. Please go to Saint Albert the Great our website and “re-up” if you have been a participant in the Recently another beautiful prayer re- past, consider becoming a permanent substitute with our new source has been added to our Saint scheduler program, or pass on the word to friends and family Albert the Great YouTube channel; on that might love to join our prayer army here at St. Albert. the website, saint-albert.org, there’s a tab for video resources. You can pray The last of this year’s Sacraments of Initiation were cele- along with this 20 minute video which brated with First Communion this Saturday. God’s blessings includes benediction of the Blessed upon all of our young people for hearing and accepting the Sacrament every day at the hour of Lord’s call in their lives. God bless, too, the many wonderful mercy, at 3:00pm. parents we have in our parish who continue to bring their children to Christ in the Church.

Peace,

Pray for Those Who Died Fr. Dan Redmond Rich Phillips With Deepest Sympathy Tom Tomsik Fr. Daniel Redmond passed away Sunday Collection on Sunday, May 9, 2021, his Fu- Sunday, May 9th $36,316.62 neral Mass was on Friday, May St. Albert parishioners are remarkably 14th at St. Mary Parish in Char- generous. Sharing a portion of our in- don. Fr. Daniel Redmond was come with the Church is a sign that assigned to St. Albert the Great everything belongs to God and we ded- icate our “first fruits” to the work of In Memory of Fr. Daniel Redmond from 2002—2007. May he rest in peace. the Kingdom of Christ. Thank you so 1967-2021 much for your faith and generosity.

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May 16, 2021 “Liturgy & Prayer”

Prayer List St. Albert the Great Eucharistic

Adoration Chapel Linda Taylor Anna Marie Wurth Noreen Tayler Sofia-Maria Yamalerdzinav Deepen your friendship with Jesus! Come and spend a holy Therese Tenniger Frank Yuhas hour in companionship with our Lord. Shirley Teresi Tim Yurik As we are slowly reopening our church from the pandemic, Bill Terrace Robert Zader we are excited to extend the hours in our Adoration Chapel. Margie Terrace Germaine Zakel But we need your help! Won’t you come to the Lord and sit with him for an hour, to deepen your friendship with Leann Thompson Rita Zemanek him? We need volunteers who are willing to take an hour of Mary Thompson Joyce Zevchik time to be with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Or, if Morgan Thompson Mitchell Zielinski you prefer, sign up to be a permanent substitute, filling in for Jennifer Thorton Christopher Zigmond a person who cannot be at their committed hour. Rita Timko Jack Zoldock Please complete this form and return it to the parish office, John Tindal Mary Zoldock drop it in the collection basket, or send it in the mail; we also Norene Tokar Chris Zone have sign-up cards in the church. You can also sign up Jason Toman Rick Zone through our website saint-albert.org, by clicking on the link Matthew Tomaro Cathy Zoya https://forms.gle/Sp7MPUCstWm6irgD7 to the question- Morgan Tomko Victoria Zywiec naire. David Toth Francis Zunt Ask yourself if Jesus may be calling you into a closer intima- Manh Tran cy of friendship, and come and sit with him, for an hour. Steven Tripp Giana Andolina Timmy Tusick Joshua Ahern Dan Vance Sophia Algeyer Kathryn Ambrose William Vasil Ronald Andexler Sr. Angela Ventura St. Albert the Great Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Laura Angle Sgt. Adam Vettel Peter Antonio Name: ______Marlene Vinarcik Walter Augustyn Phone: ______Email: ______Ruth Vinej Joanna Bandish Would you prefer to be a regular weekly adorer or a permanent Mary Ellen Bancroft Abilay Vlora substitute? John Wargo John Baron Richard Bartshe Weekly Adorer (committed weekly hour) Marleen Warnock John Battenfield Substitute (receive emails whenever an hour is needed) Gary Watson Luke Bazen Available Days of the Week: (check all that apply) Debra Weiland Bob Beaulieu Rich Wesorick Adam Beckler Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Nicky Wickliffe Available Hours of the Week: (circle all that apply) Nathanial Wiles 12:00am midnight 6:00am 12:00noon 6:00pm Rick Wilhelm 1:00am 7:00am 1:00pm 7:00pm Linda Wilson 2:00am 8:00am 2:00pm 8:00pm John Woelfl 3:00am 9:00am 3:00pm 9:00pm Peggy Wolfe 4:00am 10:00am 4:00pm 10:00pm Wally Wojnick 5:00am 11:00am 5:00pm 11:00pm Frank Wojtowicz, Sr.

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Stations of the Cross for Those who are The Parish Office Hours Suffering

The Stations of the Cross will be The Parish Office will now be open prayed on our outdoor path (with so- Monday, Tuesday & Friday cial distancing) on Saturday, May 29th 9:00am—4:00pm. at 9:00am, (with an alternate date of June 5th if weather is inclement). The Wednesday & Thursday Stations will be led by the Grief Sup- 9:00am-7:00pm. port Ministry. At each station we will pray for the wounds of addictions, of We ask for you to follow the CDC life threatening illnesses (Cancer…), guidelines of taking your temperature the heavy cross of caregiving and care before you come, wear a mask and use recipients, the bereaved, parents for their troubled children, sanitizer when you first come in and those suffering from mental illness, and those suffering from when you leave. Any questions, please afflictions. This will be a beautiful start to the Memorial Day weekend. Please join us to pray for those who have lost their call the parish office at 440-237-6760. lives in service to our country, and all our beloved deceased. The Grief Ministry will also be announcing a return to Individ- ual and Group support sessions. This will be done with all safe- ty protocols in place. Building Faith: Please register or for more information on the Grief Support A New Generation Ministry contact Tom at [email protected]/ or 440-263- 8730 or the parish office at 440-237-6760. Also, please be Our Parish Prayer aware that there are Grief Support Topic videos on the Saint- Almighty God, albert.org website or shortcut https://tinyurl.com/y2euwocz. We praise and thank You For Your many blessings upon us For these 60 years of parish life. Through the faith and sacrifice May 16th Begins Laudato Si’ Week of so many, According to the Global Catholic Climate Movement, You have built us up into a “Laudato Si’ Week began as a way to celebrate the first Anni- great family of believers. versary of Pope Francis’ world-changing papal encyclical letter, ’Laudato Si: On the Care for Our Common Home’. The We pray today that You bless our efforts encyclical has helped the world’s Catholics better understand In “Building Faith: A New Generation.” that everything is connected and put millennia of Catholic Help each of us to sacrifice teaching in the context of today’s ecological crisis and climate as we are truly able emergency.” To celebrate with Catholics around the world, So that all of us might you can find a wide variety of virtual workshops, trainings, do now for others and events at Laudato Si week.org. A live streamed concert What has so graciously and cultural festival is planned for World Biodiversity Day on been done for us. May 22nd. Participating in our parish Native Plant Mary Gar- We ask all of this through den Initiative is a great way to increase local biodiversity and Christ our Lord. Amen celebrate Laudato Si’ week here at home. Our Creation Care

Ministry has posted a list of 25+ native plants on the parish St. Albert the Great, pray for us! website, saint-albert.org/justice-and-compassion.

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Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 16, 2021 “Living in Communion” Entrance Hymn: Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these Hail the Day that sees Him Rise two you have chosen to take the place in this apostolic ministry from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.” Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias,

To his throne beyond the skies; Alleluia! and he was counted with the eleven apostles. Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv’n, Alleluia!

Enters now the highest heav’n! Alleluia! Responsorial Psalm Psalm 47 There for him high triumph waits: Alleluia! “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy, a blare of trumpets Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! for the Lord.” He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! Second Reading 1 John 4:11-16 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another. Liturgy of the Word No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.

Introductory Rite This is how we know that we remain in him and he in us, Glory to God that he has given us of his Spirit. Moreover, we have seen and testify that the Father sent his Son as savior of the Glory to God in the highest, world. Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, and on earth peace to people of good will. God remains in him and he in God. We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Gospel Reading John 17:11b-19 Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “Holy Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; that they may be one just as we are one. When I was with you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and you are seated at the right hand of the Father, I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled. have mercy on us. But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, that they may share my joy completely. I gave them your You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy word, and the world hated them, because they do not be- Spirit, in the glory of God the Father, Amen. long to the world any more than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you

keep them from the evil one. They do not belong to the First Reading Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 world any more than I belong to the world. Consecrate Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers—there was a group them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place —. the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate He said, “My brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David, con- truth.” cerning Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus. He was numbered among us and was allotted a share in this Act of Spiritual Communion ministry. “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: May another Jesus Christ, Son of God, You are the Bread come take his office. down from heaven who feeds and heals your pilgrim people. I love You with all my heart. Turning to you in “Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompa- the Eucharist today, I pray that You refresh me with nied us the whole time the Lord Jesus came and went among us, your grace and Presence, renew me as a Temple of beginning from the baptism of John until the day on which he your Holy Spirit, reconcile me within the Communion was taken up from us, become with us a witness to his resurrection.” So they proposed two, Judas called Barsabbas, who was of Your Church, that we, as one family, might radiate also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed, “You, your light to the world. Amen.

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Holy, Kind and Giving May 16, 2021 “Service & Compassion” The Ascension of the Lord

Nicene Creed Communion Rite I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born Communion Hymn: of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Worthy is the Lamb Light, true God from true God, begotten not made con- substantial with the Father; through him all things were Refrain: made. For us men and for our salvation he came down Worthy is the Lamb that was slain from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the to receive honor and glory. Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was cruci- Worthy are the ones who believe fied under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was bur- to receive the goodness of God. ied, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at Worthy are you, O Paschal Lamb. the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory Wisdom and strength belong now to you. to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have You laid down your life and died upon the cross: no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of we've become a people of hope. Refrain life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has Worthy are you, O Bread of Life. spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, cath- Salvation and joy belong now to us. olic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the By conquering death and rising to new life, forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection we've become a people of praise. Refrain of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Worthy are you, O risen Christ. Wonders and signs, revealing your might. Your power and glory shine upon our lives: Liturgy of the Eucharist we've become your light for the world. Refrain

Concluding Rite Presentation Hymn: We Are Many Parts Recessional Hymn:

Refrain St. Albert the Great Hymn We are many parts, we are all one body. and the gifts we have, we were given to share. We join the saints and angels in giving God our praise. May the spirit of love, make us one indeed; For the gift of life and faith we share, in Saint Al-bert one, the Love that we share; one, our hope and despair; the Great. Holy Patron of great knowledge, wisdom one, the cross that we bear. and of scientists, guide and pray for us your children and always keep us blest. Standing on the sure founda- God of all, we look to you, we would be your servants true, tion, of generations past, ‘til heaven’s ours at last. let us be your love for all the world Praise be to God the Father and Jesus Christ his Son, So my pain is pain for you, too in your joy is my joy too, with the Holy Spirit, evermore, the great Three in One. All is brought together in the Lord. We form a sweet communion in faith and charity and we welcome all among us, those called to sanctity. All you seekers great and small, seek the greatest gift of With hope we serve the needy, and in them see Christ’s all, if you love, then you will know the Lord. face. One family of believers, Saint Al-bert the Great!

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“Living in Communion” May 16, 2021

Pray for Our Troops Metro Catholic Blessings Bag ministry

The Metro Catholic Blessing Bag min- Airman Nick Naypauer istry project from Service Day now is U.S. A.F. Reserves, Youngstown on the third Tuesday of each month. Brandon Norwalk The next drop off date is Tuesday, Army, National Guard, Kuwait May 18th. Bags can be conveniently Lt. Commander Anthony Piunno dropped off in the parish van parked behind the rectory. On average, one US Navy, Colorado Springs, CO bag can be prepared for around SGT Daniel Rolinc $14.00. It is easy to participate! Just National Guard, Active Reserves collect the following items and place in a sturdy or reusable Capt. Elizabeth Scarberry shopping bag: Box of Pasta Jar of Pasta Sauce USAF Saltine Crackers Granola Bars Midshipman Max Schlessel Peanut Butter Boxes Mac and Cheese USA Naval Academy Toilet Paper Boil in a Bag or Minute Rice Sgt. James Scott No canned goods, as they are heavy. Including a personalized note is encouraged but not required. As we are being asked to U.S. Army, Syria provide 60 bags, you can provide more than one bag. Re- Lt. Col. Edward Sedlock, Jr. sponse to the program has been outstanding, and the families Army, Ft. Campbell, KY are very appreciative of the help we can give during these chal- Major Erik J. Sedlock lenging times. If you would like to signup to donate a bag, contact Kristen Army, Ft. Gordon, GA Mercurio at [email protected], or Denise Bobulsky at Major Eric Thomas Sever the parish office, [email protected], 440/237-6760. U.S. Army, Fort Gordaon, GA SGT., Ryan Shaw Charleston AFB, SC Capt. David Stephens USMC, Middle East MAY 23, 2021 1st Lt. Aaron Sykora North Royalton Community Meal Date National Guard – IN Change—Sunday, May 23, 2021 FC1 Daniel Taylor Our next Community Meal (pick up) will be on Sunday, May U.S.N., Dahlgren, VA 23rd from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at St. Albert the Great. Lt. Dustin Thomas 1. Drive thru for the meal pick-up, along with a bag of grocery Army, Ft. Campbell, TN items. 2. Enter Parking Lot A or Parking Lot C. 3. Follow parking attendant direction. 4. Remain in the vehicle, and have your trunk open.

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Preparing for Next Sunday’s Mass

Parish LinCMay Letter 16, 2021 May 23, 2021 Pentecost Sunday

Step 1 Read the following Scripture passage paying attention to a word, phrase, or idea that stands out to you:

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” John 20:19-23

Make Use of One of These Communion Connections: Step 2 Pentecost is the feast of the Spirit! Through Pentecost, the Spirit is sent out to renew the face of the earth; to create the Church. The Church exists as a vehicle for the Spirit to renew the earth. So the Church is everyone who has been baptized and born into the inner life of God - Father, Son and Spirit. As persons baptized in the Trinity, we need to understand who we are as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We are one, united, in the Church, born of one baptism, forming the Body of Christ, and given life by the one Spirit, with the hope of overcoming all division in the world. To be holy is to be united with God and filled with love; a love that wills the good of another, for the world. Catholic means, universal. By its nature and mission, the Church is meant to spread the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth. “Apostle” means to send off; to go out. The 12 apostles were empowered by the Holy Spirit to go out to the whole world and pro- claim the Good News. It is our apostolic duty to carry out this mission which reaches back to the Apostles. As the Body of Christ, we must live up to our baptismal call to bring Jesus Christ in our world. Let’s renew our commitment to get out of the upper room, to light the fire of the Spirit’s love in our streets, at work, in schools, and in the hearts of neighbors. This is our mission as apostles of Christ. Let’s be the Church that the Spirit wants us to be, so we can remove division, racism, and hatred from our world. Let’s find that identity that we received in baptism, and learn to live it again, as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

Consider and Discuss these 3 Questions:

Step 3 Considering your life today.... 1. What in this reading comforted you? 2. What in this reading encouraged you? 3. What in this reading challenged you? For further contemplation.... What conversion of mind, heart, and life is the Lord asking of me?

Step 4 conclude by praying our “Parish Communion Prayer”

O Communion of Love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, embrace us as your children in this family of faith. Welcome us to a place at your table in the wedding feast of heaven. O Father of Mercy, forgive us as we forgive. Reconcile us as one Body in Christ and make us instruments of your Peace. O Spirit of Fire and Light, send us as your witnesses in daily life. Through our prayer, faith, and good works may we become welcoming doorways, inviting others to enter and encounter your Holy Communion of Love. We make this prayer, Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and through Christ our Lord. Amen