Phone: 216.382.7601 MASS SCHEDULE

Fax: 216.382.4992 Father Dave R. Ireland, S.T.D. Saturday

e-mail: Pastor 6:45 a.m., (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. [email protected] website: Father Thomas J. Winkel, M. Div. First Saturday of each month 8 a.m. in the Extraordinary Form www.sacredheartofjesusparish.org Senior Parochial Vicar Sunday

Deacon 8:00 10:00 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS

Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. David N. Chordas, M.A. Monday–Friday

or by appointment 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. PAGE 2 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK … ASH WEDNESDAY IS COMING MARCH 5 …

Please remember to bring your blessed palms My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, to Church with you next week or anytime be- fore Sunday, March 2. They will be burned on Are you looking for something to do after Mass? Breakfast is Monday, March 3, and the ashes will be used served this Sunday after the morning Masses. Instead of cooking on Ash Wednesday to mark the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of penance at the begin- at home or going to one of the other fine establishments in our ning of Lent. Containers will be in place at the area, COME TO OUR SCHOOL CAFETERIA, and enjoy a won- back of Church to receive your donations. derful pancake breakfast prepared by the men of our Knights of Columbus. This event supports the charitable work of the Knights. We’ve also invited all of our new members within the last 6 months to a free welcome breakfast. Come and meet the new members of our community! An Evening of Confession Also, after breakfast, please stop in at our Preschool Open 12 March 2014 ~ 5-8 p.m. House. Just wait until you see the wonderful things that are hap- pening here! We are going to have the option of a full-day pre- school as well! Do you have a little one in need of preschool? Do “Let us look on Jesus who suffered to save us and rose again for you know someone else who does? Come check us out! Let us our justification.” (Isaiah 53:4-6) The sacrament of reconciliation impress you! offers to us the healing grace of God in restored relationships: not

only our individual relationships with friends and family, but our Please keep our Confirmation Class in your prayers as they con- relationship with God and with the Catholic Church. tinue to prepare for the reception of the Sacrament. They spent this Saturday in retreat. They are really a wonderful Class. All are asked to join us for an An Evening of Confession, 12 March 2014, from 5 to 8 p.m. Our priests will be available during The Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting us next weekend. this time for individual confessions. We particularly invite anyone who may have wandered from the Catholic Church to come home May God’s blessings be yours this week. this Lent, through the sacramental reconciliation.

Father Ireland For more information see www.welcomecatholics.com.

Parish Office Hours Music Director: Mr. Thomas Adamowicz 216.262.3133 Monday-Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsor Requirements: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest. Individuals must Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 p.m. be registered and practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and if New Parishioners married, the marriage must have been accepted by the Catholic Church. Registration after each Sunday Mass in the Parish Office, or by appointment. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy Baptisms: 4478 Rushton Road, South Euclid, OH 44121 First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration 216.381.0363, FAX 216.381.7561 required. Parents expecting their first child should arrange to attend the E-mail: [email protected] required Pre-Baptism class. These are offered at the parish on the 4th Website: www.sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Sunday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary’s Room. Principal: Mr. William DiBacco Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office. PSR Religious Education Classes Marriages: Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the priest at least For Information about the program call the Parish Office (216.382.7601) 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding. Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union Holy Communion for the Homebound: 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH 44121 Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or 216.691.0242, FAX 216.691.0435 hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the homebound weekly or monthly. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 23, 2014 PAGE 3

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2014 APPEAL ...

Monday, February 24 Weekday The 2014 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal activity has begun. (Novena to the Infant Jesus) Please refer to the insert in this week’s bulletin which includes 6:45 a.m. In Thanksgiving parish goal information and an overview of the importance of 12:10 p.m. Vairetta-Vanik Families Catholic Charities in our communities.

Tuesday, February 25 Weekday (Novena to the Infant Jesus) This year’s appeal theme is:

6:45 a.m. Herb & Dorothy Koenig One in Christ. Wonderful things 12:10 p.m. Mary Relic happen when we unite ourselves with others through Christ.

Wednesday, February 26 Weekday As in the past, an in-pew com- 6:45 a.m. Nancy Sheridan (L) mitment process will take place

12:10 p.m. Valentine A. Markusic (Anniversary) this weekend and next.

If you have not received a mailing already or have not had a Thursday, February 27 Weekday chance to respond to it, we ask you to consider a generous pledge

6:45 a.m. Richard Svoboda to support the ministries and services of Catholic Charities. If you 12:10 p.m. Madeline & John Kovacina already responded to the Appeal, there is a box on the envelope

to indicate that you responded by mail.

Friday, February 28 Weekday Please be as generous as you are able, and please keep the suc-

6:45 a.m. Elizabeth Calabrese (Anniversary) cess of this Annual Campaign in your prayers. 8:45 a.m. Celebrant’s Intention

12:10 p.m. Philip Bongiorno

Saturday, March 1 FIRST SATURDAY SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART...

6:45 a.m. Louise Hantak Please attend next Saturday’s Mass at 8 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Mass Celebrated in Extraordinary Form followed by the devotion and a meeting in Rosary & Devotion follows Mary’s Room. There will be a discussion on 4:00 p.m. Edward & Margaret Tripolsky Saint Francis deSales’

Introduction to the Devout Life. Sunday, March 2, 2014 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time The morning will conclude with Benediction. 8:00 a.m. Christina Koenig (Anniversary) 10:00 a.m. Florence Wank (Anniversary) 11:30 a.m. Edward M. Wagner 5:00 p.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus MARIAN PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE PORTUGAL AND SPAIN MAY 3 TO 15, 2014

NEW DATE See where Our Lady Appeared to the Children in Fatima & Lourdes

Walk in the Footsteps of St. Therese and St. Bernadette.

Enjoy the Beautiful Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, and the Shrine of Montserrat.

Cost for this wonderful parish pilgrimage is $4,499/person

for air and land costs combined. Brochures are available in the Parish Office; or for more information, contact Fr. Ireland or [email protected]. Proximo Travel 857 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606 440.457.7033 PAGE 4 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 1 & 2, 2014

Sanctuary Group #4 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Helen Gervinski LECTORS OF HOLY COMMUNION SERVERS

VIGIL at 4 p.m. M. Guzan S. Orteca R. Basilone A. Onutz D. & S. Casa 8:00 a.m. T. Bell J. Rieck R. Rhode M. Trausch J. & S. Matz 10:00 a.m. J. Kolar M. Douglas J. Verni B. Mapel ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. B. Poelking L. Poelking J. Palache J. Horton B. Best J. DiNovo 5:00 p.m. B.J. Kennedy C. Cullen M. Razayeski C. Welsh C. Bauman G. Majikas

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ... Re-Discovering What Collection 2/16/14: $ 9,453.78 We Catholics Believe! 12 Wk. Avg.: $10,278.00 Collection 2/17/13: $10,489.09 12 Wk. Avg.: $11,301.00 … Reaffirming the Faith ...

Come and Re-Discover What We Catholics Believe! This month we spent $327.66 for gasoline for the truck used by the Maintenance Department. The next session of our series, Reaffirming the Faith, will be Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Mary’s Room. Thank you very much for your gracious support of Catholic Chari- We will complete our study of the “second pillar” of the Catechism ties and Food for the Poor. There is such a need in our world of the Catholic Church with episode 12, “Sacramentals and Funerals: Saying Farewell.” today. Your generosity to those in need outside of our commu- nity, as well as your continued support of our parish, is so needed The first part of the session will focus on the rich world of Catholic and so deeply appreciated. Father Ireland sacramentals, blessings, prayers, and sacred objects. The sec- ond part will examine the Catholic funeral liturgy, and how the ...from the voices of the children … dead benefit greatly from the offering of the Holy Eucharist for the Written exactly as the children submitted them … final repose of their souls. There will be a 45-minute-long video presentation followed by a group discussion. I helped work the concessions at our school. I babysat my cousin Elliott. Please join us this week - or any week - whenever your schedule I helped my dad shovel the snow. permits! The RTF program is not a formal class taken for credit (at least not on this earth!) and weekly attendance is not taken or Thank you children. Father Ireland required. For more information, please contact An Employer Matching Gifts Program is an Tom Kelly at 216.382.3614. Easy Way to Double Your Church Offerings !! Check with your Employer to See If you can receive this FREE benefit.

2013 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS ... Statements are prepared only on request. We do NOT prepare statements for everyone; and we WILL NOT mail statements to parishioners unless a written request, accompanied by a self- MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY … addressed, stamped envelope, is received. As a cost-saving measure, we ask that you pick up your statement at the Parish The Monday Bible Study Group will meet in Mary’s Room Mon- Office. We will call when your statement is ready. Statements day, February 24, at 10 a.m. to discuss the Lectionary readings for may be requested by phone (216.382.7601) or by returning the next weekend, the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time form below: Join us this week and bring a friend or family member, Catholic or Clip & return in collection, in person or by mail Non-Catholic, for an enjoyable and inspiring morning! Env. # ______Name ______For more information, please contact Phone # ______Tom Kelly at 216.382.3614. FEBRUARY 23, 2014 PAGE 5

Pre-Cana Day ACADEMY NEWS… MR. WILLIAM DIBACCO, PRINCIPAL

Before a couple marries in the Catholic Church IMPORTANT NOTICE in this Diocese they must first attend either a Pre-Cana Day, or a Pre-Cana Weekend. Last week I wrote that those who register before March 21 will save $200 on next year’s tuition. That is true. Those families will The Pre-Cana Team at Sacred Heart of Jesus will offer a one-day avoid the $200 increase that will apply to the tuition of families program for engaged couples on Saturday, March 15, beginning who register after the March 21 deadline. So, to be perfectly at 8:30 in the morning and ending with the 4 p.m. Mass. Pre- clear, there will be NO REDUCTION in tuition, but rather the op- registration is required. The cost is $80/couple. To assure your portunity to avoid having tuition increased by $200. place in the program, please call the parish office (216.382.7601) to register. Please accept my apology for any confusion this may have

caused. Mr. William DiBacco If you know of couples who are trying to locate a parish offering this one-day program, please let them know of our date. For more detailed information or to pre-register, please call Anne McCarron at 216.382.5557. SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Registration continues. It’s less than one month until tuition will be increased by $200/student/year. Please, sign up soon.

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES ... PRESCHOOL NEWS: Next School Year (Fall, 2014) we will Jesus challenges us to be generous in our love. Keeping score, offer both a full-day and half-day program. The full-day option will getting even, holding grudges, being resistant and hating ene- be new next year. A typical day will include: mies are not routes to holiness and the fulfilling life. 7 to 8 a.m. Extended care Draw on God’s limitless love for you to go the extra mile, seek the 8 to 10:45 a.m. Curriculum instruction great good, love your enemies and see what miracles God can 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Crafts, lunch, rest time and work in your life. Remember, you cannot out give God! mini-lessons 2:30 to 6 p.m. Extended care

Daily pick-up options: 10:45 a.m., 2:30 p.m. or by 6:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S GUILD ... All classes and extended care will be in the school's main building The Women’s Guild invites you to attend its next meeting on with the preschool staff. Contact the school office or visit us at Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in St. Gregory the Great Meeting www.sacredheartofjesusacademy.org for tuition and registration Room. We need your help in planning for the Flower Distribution dates. to the homebound during the Easter Season. Stop in at the Preschool Open House this Sunday between 12:30 We thank everyone who so generously helped with our annual and 2 p.m. to learn about our new venture into full-day preschool. Valentine Bake Sale, both those who brought in the wonderful We are excited about this addition to our educational opportuni- variety of beautifully packaged bakery and those who purchased ties at Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy, and we look forward to it. The sale was a huge success. Thank you all!!! sharing our ideas with you.

One more quick reminder that there are still a few 200 Club tick- Grade 2 parents have a meeting with Father Ireland regarding ets left to purchase. See details below. First Holy Communion this coming Wednesday, February 26, at 7 p.m. in the Church Hall. Second graders are halfway through their preparation. Please keep them in your prayers. THE GUILD 200 CLUB

Thank God February has only 28 days. March is around the cor- JOIN NOW !! ner, and I doubt it could bring winter weather any worse than we Tickets are only $20 each and only 200 will be sold! have been experiencing. “Frigid February!!” Each ticket has 37 chances to win!

9 weekly drawings with chances to win $25, $30, or $50. Lent is quickly approaching—Ash Wednesday is March 5. 10th drawing pays $500, $100, $75, $50, or 1 of 6 $25 prizes

All 200 numbers included in each weekly drawing, so it’s possible “Don’t fear the future, God’s already there” to win more than one time!

Weekly drawings begin the week of March 16th.

Contact: Carol Fiorelli at 216.269.5721 or In God’s Name, Mary Jo Fink at 216.291.8367 William DiBacco PAGE 6 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FOOD FOR THOUGHT ~ LADIES NEEDED TO SHARE A MISSION ... RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE Ladies, are you familiar with the Christ The Gospel of Life... Child Society? Would you like to get to know about us and share our mission? If "The State is no longer the "common home" where all can live the answer is, “perhaps” or “yes”, we invite together on the basis of principles of fundamental equality, but is you to learn more about the Christ Child transformed into a tyrant State, which arrogates to itself the right Society and become a member. to dispose of the life of the weakest and most defenseless mem- We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving at-risk chil- bers.....The appearance of the strictest respect for legality is dren in the love and spirit of the Christ Child. Our purpose is to maintained, at least when the laws permitting abortion and eutha- “foster a personal love of Christ expressing itself in service for nasia are the result of a ballot in accordance with what are gener- needy children regardless of race, color or creed.” To quote the ally seen as the rules of democracy. words of our founder, Mary Virginia Merrick: “Nothing is ever too Really, what we have here is only the tragic caricature of legality; much to do for a child.” the democratic ideal, which is only truly such when it acknowl- For more information, and to become better acquainted with our edges and safeguards the dignity of every human person, is be- organization, you are invited to an Informational Coffee at 10:30 trayed in its very foundations: "How is it still possible to speak of on Wednesday, March 12, at Parmadale, Cottage #14. For the dignity of every human person when the killing of the weakest those who may not know where we are located, Parmadale is at and most innocent is permitted? " (John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae) 6753 State Road. If you need more information or if you would like to make your reservation to attend, please call Annette Gorris .....in the World. at 440.526.6138.

Belgium has become the first country in the world to approve euthanasia for children of all ages after the country’s parliamen- tarians passed a controversial bill on February 13 in a vote of 86 to 44, with 12 MPs abstaining.

It applies to younger children requesting euthanasia after a doctor has certified that the child fully understands the implications of the decision. Parental approval is needed, although it is not quite clear what happens if two parents of a child disagree.

Belgium is one of only three countries to have legalized euthana- sia, the others being Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The Dutch also allow minors the right to die from the age of 12. Bel- THE ROSS & CARMELLA DEJOHN gium will be the first to drop all age restrictions. FIVE STAR SCHOLARSHIP ... Again this year DeJohn Funeral Homes is proud to offer deserv- ing students The Ross & Carmella DeJohn Scholarship Award which is not based on grades or athletic achievement alone, but is offered to graduating high school seniors who have exemplified the five-star standards of INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY, FAIR- NESS, EXCELLENCE and PROFESSIONALISM.

From March 5 to April 13, you are invited to join other Christians Winners will receive $500 that can be used toward college or for 40 Days for Life … 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to technical school and a special recognition certificate. abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm at 12000 The application process is easy. Pick up an application from your Shaker Blvd., Cleveland. guidance counselor, the parish office or at one of our funeral homes. Write a short essay using the five questions on the appli- Please help spread the word about this important community out- cation (no more than 1 page or 500 words). Send completed ap- reach. If you’d like more information, and especially if you’d like plication to DeJohn Funeral Home, 28890 Chardon Road, Wil- to volunteer, please contact the Campaign Director, John Noall, loughby Hills, OH 44092. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2014. (216.245.9744) or email him at [email protected]. Please include one letter of reference from a pastor, counselor or teacher.