Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY - April 8 ~ Lenten Weekday 7:00 PM Andy Utrata, Dave Ullemeyer

TUESDAY - April 9 ~ Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM Father’s Day Remembrance

WEDNESDAY - April 10 ~ Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM Pete Look, Bruce & Phyliss Hilger

THURSDAY - April 11 ~ Lenten Weekday 7:00 PM Virgina Hug, Family "The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the FRIDAY - April 12 ~ Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM Ann DeGidio, Family middle." The episode of the woman caught in adultery is a powerful story. We have perhaps all felt as the woman has SATURDAY - April 13 ~ Lenten Weekday at some point in our lives, surrounded by those who would 5:00 PM Russ Hanna, Marion Hanna condemn us. The beauty of Christ's mercy at the end is clear and a welcome relief as we all struggle to be good SUNDAY - April 14 ~ Palm Sunday and holy people. But have we ever imagined ourselves on 7:30 AM John Kropf, Harriet Kropf the edge of the circle? Have we pictured ourselves in the 9:30 AM Denise Kopera, Dennis & Regina Kopera sea of dusty robes? Perhaps, we hope, we're hovering at 11:30 AM Leo & Ernestine Jevec, Betty Houston the edge of the circle of judgment. But we've all been 5:00 PM Mass for Parishioners there. Weekly Schedule

How easy it is to be righteous when someone else's Monday - April 8 reputation is at stake. When the small child is acting up in 7:00 PM PSR the grocery store or on the plane. When another company 7:15 PM (LHMR) Holy Name has a scandal break or a major error sets back their 8:30 PM (LH) Men’s Basketball profits. Could it be easy to pick up the stone and feel its weight and heft in our hands? Because if we've got a Tuesday - April 9 stone in our hands, our own righteous category is clear. 1-8:30 PM (LH) Egg Stuffing Our judgment is our insurance that we won't be on the 6:30 PM (C) AVILAS receiving end of the criticism. If we can point out a wrong, 7:00 PM (LHMR) Boy Scouts surely we are firmly in the right. 7:30 (CMR) Worship Commission

"'Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to Wednesday - April 10 throw a stone at her. They went away one by one." This 2-5:00 PM (CMR) Palm Weaving Lent, not only are we invited to receive God's mercy, but 6:30 PM (CMR) Bible Study to show God's mercy. As the season begins to wind to a 7:30 PM (C) Contemporary Musicians close, consider those in your life you tend to judge the 8:00 PM (LH) Open Volleyball most harshly. What is one concrete way you can drop your stone? Thursday - April 11 6:30 PM (C) Living Stations Practice Readings for the Week of April 7, 2019 7:00 PM (ATR) RCIA 7:30-9:30 PM (CMR) Palm Weaving

Friday April 12 7:00 PM (C) Stations of the Cross

Saturday - April 13 11:00-1:00 PM (LH) Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday - April 14 PALM SUNDAY 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM 5:00 PM (LAST 5:00 PM MASS)

Avila Holy Hour Join us for a holy hour of prayer for Religious Vocations April 9 Welcome Child of God 6:30 Prayer & Rosary Josephine Darlene Russo EVERYONE WELCOME!

Please Pray…

Please pray for all of our parishioners who are sick or hospitalized: June Barr, Kathy Boey, Agnes Brown, Frank Brown, John Brown, Kathleen Dear parishioners, Cassidy, Bob Cozza, Jackie D’Astolfo, Genevieve Deleandro, Elizabeth Dravecky, Tim Edwards, John In today’s Gospel we easily recognize Jesus’ mercy towards Finegan, Patricia Flynn, Patricia Folley, Judith the woman caught in adultery. He calmly and courageously Greger, Daniel Griffith, Zoe Haas, Mike Hanlon, saves her from death by stoning. He does not condemn her. Jason Hahn, Ed Hurayt, Mark Hurayt, Ava Jusko, He admonishes her to “Go, and from now on do not sin Keith Karel, Kathy Kirsch, Carole Kopera, Dick & anymore.” Irene Kornblum, Jan Kulas, Chuck Lewis, Colleen

More difficult to appreciate, perhaps, is Jesus’ mercy to the Lloyd, Charles McHugh, Anthony Melaragno, Isabel crowd. He saves them from committing a terrible sin, the Meyers, Debbie Orlando, Henry Oschip, Angeline unjust death of the woman to further their campaign against Palinkas, Anson Papa, Billy Paolucci, Tom Pescha, him. He admonishes these sinners to turn away from their Cindy Pike, Nancy Preble, Kris Ruhe, Becky Hunt sin. He does not condemn them but calls them to conversion. Seamen, Martin Sintic, Bill Sprenger, Marsha Szymanski, Susan Templin, Taylor Thorne, Joanne And what about us, the crowd witnessing this mercy today? Touhalisky, Greg Usko, Phil Wolfson, Robert Do we welcome Jesus’ mercy and call to conversion? Do we Yonosik, Tom Zelazney, Anka Zovko, Audrey bring this message of mercy to those we meet each day? Zupan, the shut-ins, those in nursing homes, those Conversion and change are possible in this world. What are needing prayers, and all of the intentions written in we helping God to do in us and in the world? our Book of Prayers located in the gallery. Many prayers help. God is patient with us. Let us bring forth the fruits of mercy, justice and peace. To add a name for prayers, please call the parish office, 946-1177 or [email protected]. Please let As part of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, us know when we can remove the name from the we remember Jesus washing the feet of the disciples. We prayer list. need present-day disciples, like you, to take part in this ceremony by having your foot washed, It is a simple, beautiful Please let us know if you would like your name/s service for the parish. Please call the Parish Office for to be left on the prayer list. We will happily continue to pray. information and registration.

Peace, Prayer Line Please call Theresa Davison, 942-5761, to add Father Kevin your request to the Prayer Chain. You can reach the Sisters of Notre Dame prayer line at 440-279-1163. We are happy to announce that

Kevin James Fox Eucharistic Adoration Adorers needed: has petitioned and been called by the Most Reverend Monday: 6:00PM Marge, 942-8989 Nelson J. Perez for Priesthood Ordination. Tuesday: 7:00 PM: Carolyn, 622-4926 Wednesday: 6:00, 11:00 PM: Carole, 951-0280 It is the responsibility of the Church to present to the Thursday: 1:00, 2:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM: Sue, 488-1962 Bishop suitable candidates for ordination. Friday: 9:00 AM, 6:00PM, Loretta, 942-7396 It is the Bishop’s responsibility to weigh the Questions? Call Marion, 975-8208

recommendations of those in charge of formation

as well as the larger Church community. Helping Hands is getting ready for Easter! Through this notice the members of Food baskets will be filled soon! Items especially needed St. Justin Martyr Parish are mac and cheese, jello, and of course hams! Drop off are given the opportunity to offer their the hams in the parish office. All other items go in the personal input on the suitability of this candidate baskets in the Gallery. for ordination either directly to the Bishop Thank you for your continued generosity! or to me as Pastor of the parish.

Your relationship to this man during his years of formation If your car was damaged in gives your input a special importance. the parking lot before the We ask your prayerful support during these 11:30 Mass on March 10, final days of discernment and preparation. please call the Parish Office, 946-1177. Rev. Kevin M. Liebhardt

Stewardship – Candy is Needed Easter Flowers

Pre-wrapped mini-size candy is needed to fill the Easter is a time to rejoice and to eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 13. The share the beauty of new life. We candy can be put in the box in the gallery or taken will again this year be accepting into the office. donations of $10 in memory of those you love who are celebrating On April 9, from 1:00 to 8:30 PM, we will be meeting in their Easter with Christ. Envelopes Lambur Hall to stuff the eggs. All are welcome to come for your requests are in the Gallery and help. You may drop in whenever it is convenient for and should be returned to the you and stay as long as you like. Church office no later than Wednesday, April 10. On April 13, the day of the Easter Egg Hunt cookies, fruit or any kid friendly snack would be appreciated. You can drop off the snacks on Saturday morning at Lambur Hall between nine and eleven or bring them Palm Weaving to the church office on Friday. Open House

God Bless you for the kindness that is always in your Looking for a unique way to display your palms? heart, “He’s counting on you to share His good news We are offering an Open House: through your witness and through your service to those around you.” Taken from Stewardship Reflections on  Wednesday, April 10, 2:00-5:00PM Lectionary Reading: April 7, 2019  Thursday, April 11 7:30-9:00PM.

Learn on a one to one basis how to weave palm! If you know how to weave palm and would like to teach others please stop by. You are welcome to come and stay as short or long as you wish. See you there! The annual St. Justin Martyr Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 13 in Lambur Hall from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM for ages 12 and under. The Egg Hunt will be outside where children by age groups will hunt for over 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. There will be Bunny Come and celebrate Mass… Baskets, crafts, refreshments and more in Lambur Hall. Come and celebrate the many activities The first 150 children will receive an egg with a certificate here at St Justin Martyr Church. for a free Kids meal at Texas Road House and Andy the If you know anyone who has been away from the Armadillo, the Texas Roadhouse mascot, will be making an Church, now, at Easter, is a great time to welcome them appearance. Mark your calendar and plan on bringing your home...they are missed. Fill out a contact card and drop children to this fun event. in the red HOMEWARD BOUND mailbox in the gallery of the church. Questions? Contact Ron Mona 440-942-

2887 or e-mail [email protected]. Church Support ~ March 31, 2019

Total Collection: $9,505.25 Bring a friend back to St. Justin for Easter! Loose Money: $491.25 Envelopes: $9,014.00 Envelopes Used: 242 Average per envelope: $37.25 Student Envelopes: 6 Total Contributing Households: 517 Thank You and God Bless You! Family Perspectives Good Deed from our children’s envelopes: Before Jesus faced the attacks of the scribes and  Shoveled snow...Danny Pharisees, he spent the night in the quiet of the  Help with making lunch...Nathanial Mount of Olives. Technology increases the  I helped clean my bedroom...Allie demands on us and we all need a quiet place to refuel our spirit, otherwise all we share in our homes  I fed my dog...Edward are fatigue and bitterness. Where can you find a few  I helped my teachers prepare for an upcoming minutes each day to refresh your spirit? school event...Emma

Director of Religious Education Pastoral Associate, Beth Rossetti Charles Hunt 946-3287 946-1177 [email protected]

Voices of the Saints @SJM_Teen @SJM Teen

 “What does the poor man do at the rich man’s door, the sick man in the presence of his physician, the thirsty man at a limpid We are still looking for teens that will be in 9-12 stream? What they do, I do before the grade in the fall of 2019 to go to the National Eucharistic God. I pray. I adore. I love.” (St. Catholic Youth Conference. Please contact Mrs. Francis of Assisi) R. in the parish office if you are interested. Our first meeting with the group that is going will be on APRIL 7 in  “Holy Communion is the shortest and safest the church meeting room immediately following 5:00PM way to heaven.” (Pope St. Pius X) Mass. ALL expenses are raised and this trip is cost free to  “We will either accuse ourselves or excuse you!

ourselves.” (St. John Vianney)

Please pray for our candidates and sponsors today as Becoming Catholic—RCIA they commit to each other on their journey to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Sacrament of Confirmation. Prayer partners can drop RCIA is the process in which men and women off notes at the parish office to Beth. are gradually introduced to the Catholic way of life and become fully initiated. If you or someone you know are interested in joining the LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS -- Anyone in grades 6-12 Catholic Church at St. Justin Martyr, please that would like to participate in the Living Stations of the Cross, speak with Fr. Kevin, a team member or the should contact Mrs. R. in the parish office. There will be 2 RCIA coordinator, Charles Hunt at 440-946- practices- April 11, 6:00-8:30PM & April 19, 4:00PM-8:00PM. 3287 & [email protected]. You are invited to join us at 7:30PM for our prelude of The Passion in sand art by Joe Castillo. At 8:00PM we will PSR - Parish School of Religion begin the Living Stations of the Cross. Children who attend public schools are required to attend PSR classes. The goal of PSR is to assist parents in forming their children as Our next session will be on April 28 at the disciples of Jesus. Registration forms are in the Center for Pastoral Leadership. We will attend church gallery and office. Mass, tour the Center for Pastoral Leadership and have lunch with our seminarians. Our session will begin at 10:45am in the main lobby. Catholic Humor Parishioners are invited to join us! RSVP to Beth After Mass on Sunday morning, a young boy in the parish office. suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve

decided to become a priest when I grow up.” “That’s okay with me, but what made you Are you spring cleaning? Don’t throw those treasures away! decide that?” “Well,” said the little boy, “I have It’s time to start thinking about our Annual INDOOR Garage to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure Sale on June 20-23 with early bird on the evening of June 19. it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to Collection will start in June. Contact Beth for more information. sit down and listen.”

Mark your calendar for our ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP MEAL on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00PM What is the Fellowship Meal? A time for all parishioners to gather together to break bread and share a meal before the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8:00PM. All parishioners are invited to bring a dish to share! Complete the form below:

Please tear-off, place in an envelope and return to the Parish Office or drop in the Collection Basket

Holy Thursday Fellowship Meal ~ Thursday, April 18, 2019 ~ Lambur Hall 6:00pm Fellowship | 6:15pm Prayer | 6:30pm Dinner

Yes, I’m interested in helping with the meal clean-up. Name ______

Yes, I’m interested in having my feet washed at Mass. Name ______

NAME______Phone ______

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Children _____ Adults ______= Number Attending ______Amount Enclosed: ______

Just in Fun News Breadth of Life Luncheon April 10, 2019 It was great to see our Sister Melannie Svoboda, a Just In Fun group Sister of Notre Dame in clapping their hands Chardon, will present “Hanging and dancing in their onto Hope in Today’s World”. seats while the “Geeze Sister Melannie has published Cats” entertained them 12 books and currently writes with the music of the for publications and gives talks 50’s and 60’s at the at retreats nationally. She will Rocksino last Thursday explore the virtue of hope and afternoon. its relation to faith, courage and love. She will suggest Now St. Justin Martyr’s Just In Fun Group is traveling back to ways we can nourish hope in Northfield’s MGM Casino for a little more music, gambling, our daily lives. and fun on Tuesday, June 25th. We will be listening to some The luncheon will be held at St. Noel’s Parish Hall in music by “EDDIE & THE EDSELS” along with receiving $20 Willoughby Hills from Noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $18 per in slot play. There is also good food available in several person which includes tossed salad, swiss steak, restaurants on site for those who wish to partake. The bus mashed potatoes, vegetables and apple pie. All are leaves St. Justin promptly at 12:15 pm behind the school welcome. Call Joan Bruening at 440-946-6932. building and returns approximately 6:45 pm.

There is a limit of 50 seats available to our group for $30 per person which includes motor coach transportation, $20 in slot play, and a few door prizes. Reservation deadline is April 27, 2019. Sign-up sheets are located on St. Justin’s website, stjustin.net, or in the church lobby and can either be dropped Go to www.stjustin.net/formed NEW! off at the church office or mailed with payment to “Just in READ Fun”, c/o St Justin Martyr, 35781 Stevens Blvd, Eastlake, OH  World’s First Love [Fulton J. Sheen] 44095. If you miss this opportunity, don’t be upset as there  Discovering God Together will be 2 other shows announced in September and  Marriage 911 December of this year. Don’t delay making your reservations WATCH as our group is looking forward to having you on board.  Way of the Cross  Holy Week in Rome Italy Pilgrimage for St. Justin Martyr  I Thirst [How Mother Therese prayed Lent] Fr. Mark Latcovich and Deacon Tim would like to invite you LISTEN for a Pilgrimage to Italy. The pilgrimage will begin on  Three Days that Change the Word Thursday, February 27. Details are on the website or stop  Could God Ever Love Someone Like Me in the Parish office for the complete itinerary. With 18 – 25  Freedom Through Forgiveness travelers, the price per person is $2826.00, based on double occupancy + international Airfare. With 26 – 32 travelers, Have you signed up yet...it’s FREE. the price per person is $2658.00, based on double Call the office if you have questions... occupancy + international airfare. A deposit of $500.00 per person is required to secure the spot. The remainder of the amount will be due on or before December 14, 2019. A prayer for spring: A detailed itinerary is posted on St. Justin’s website or Ever-renewing and energizing God. available in the parish office. If you have any questions, Give our creation a new look, wake up my tired prayer, please contact Deacon Tim at [email protected] or 440-364- and tired self from this winter 8088. and let me see you in all the newness of creation. Wash away my dusty, winter look and let the rain give me a clean look. Go deep into my new roots of faith Divorce Recovery for Catholics, and let me see your love. an 8 Week Support Group Shake loose the old leftover leaves from the trees designed to meet the needs of those who are divorced or and allow the new ones to come separated will begin Wednesday, May 1 and conclude on from deep within the roots. June 19, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church, 37935 Warm my friendships with the warm sunlight. Wright Street, Willoughby. The group meets from 7- 9 Let the wild wind bring me newness pm. Sessions are designed to offer direction, support, and and nudge me closer to you. the tools for coping and moving on. Each group is tailored Let me be happy with all you have given me. Amen. to meet the needs of the participants. For more information or to register, please call Catholic Charities at 352-6191 or 1-800-242-9755, or email [email protected]. There is no charge for this program, all materials are provided, and it is open to people of all faiths.