15th Sunday in Mass Intentions for the Week

Ordinary Time MONDAY - July 12 ~ Weekday Maybe the work is

best left to the professionals. That’s TUESDAY - July 13 ~ St. Henry how many people 8:30 AM Fr. Diago D’Souza view the preaching Live Stream of Rosary, 7:30pm

of the Gospel. That’s the stuff priests, religious, deacons, lay ministers, and other professional WEDNESDAY - July 14 ~ St. Kateri Tekakawitha

Church people do. It has little to do with me. Well, 8:30 AM Steve Vitanza, Nousak Sisters that’s not really true. The fact of the matter is that preaching the Gospel has everything to do with you, THURSDAY - July 15 ~ St. Bonaventure with all of us who are baptized members of the Body 8:30 AM Jim Horgan, Carol Horgan

of Christ. Nobody gets off the hook from that job. The question is, however, how do we do it? Well, there’s FRIDAY– July 16 ~ Our Lady of Mount Carmel a safe way, which many choose, to preach the 8:30 AM Theresa Davison, Tom & Kathy McCoy Gospel — and the risky way. The safe way pretty Live Stream of Evening Prayer, 7:30pm much keeps the Gospel in church and around like-minded people. I say my prayers, go to Mass, SATURDAY - July 17 ~ BVM contribute to the food pantry, tithe, and attend Bible 5:00 PM William Skupic, Kozlowski Family Study. That pretty much covers the bases, right? Live Stream of Mass, 5:00pm

Wrong. SUNDAY – July 18 ~ 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time The risky way is the more challenging way and for 8:00 AM many, the “road less traveled.” Imagine those first 10:30 AM Charlie Schulz, Family disciples going out and into people’s homes. They must have had some amazing conversations with folks about God’s kingdom, changing their hearts, forgiving sins, and looking at the world differently.

They must have met people who were hurting, exiled from their communities, neglected, lost, or living Readings for the week of July 11, 2021 self-insulated lives in a society that served the rich and neglected the poor. While there were many who Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124/Mt 10:34-11:1 welcomed what they had to say and the conversations they had, there were others who no Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69/Mt 11:20-24 doubt rejected them and literally tossed them out on their ears! The Gospel, while being a message of joy and hope, is not always received well by those who Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103/Mt 11:25-27 are very comfortable keeping things as they are. Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105/Mt 11:28-30 The risky way involves example and conversation. We have to take the Gospel from church and carry it Friday: Ex 11:10-12:14/Ps 116/Mt 12:1-8 with us wherever we go. What kinds of conversations do we have with others? We interact with those closest to us, in our work, social circles, institutions, Saturday: Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136/Mt 12:14-4-21 corporations, in politics, and beyond. Our conversations with others reveal a great deal about Next Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23/Mk 6:30-3 how we see things and what we consider important. If we are really interested in seeing God’s vision for the world succeed, then we will talk about it. It will become a part of our everyday conversation and find its way into our interactions with others. How will we preserve the dignity of human life and encourage July 4~ Weekly Offering others to have a relationship with God? We must be Unavailable due to early submittal of bulletin the example, live value centered, virtuous lives, stand against injustice, combating racism, and learn ways Thank You and God Bless You!! to resolve conflicts without violence. From Father Kevin...

Dear Parishioners,

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends out the disciples “two by two”. There is something very Christ-like in accomplishing great works with the help of others. God calls us all to use our gifts and talents, time and energy with others to better show the Father’s love for us all.

When we gather to pray the Mass all of us are important. There is no audience in the church. We all participate actively in offering this great prayer. The ministries of Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Usher help us all to pray. As we move forward, as more people join the celebration, we will need new disciples to minister in the midst of the community.

It is easy to see the utilitarian necessity to have people do different jobs. But these are ministries, not jobs. They help each minister to know the Lord better, to grow and bear fruit in the Spirit and in ser- vice to the people of God. They are simple but wonderful ways to share in God’s care for us all. Please in your prayer ask the Lord to show you the way you can minister for the good of all. Following the Lord’s “two by two” admonition, please ask a minister about their practical and spiritual experience of serving the community in this way. As we hear Jesus say often, “Do not be afraid. Have faith. Fol- low me.”

The Parish Festival is drawing near and preparations are speeding up. You should have received your Festival Raffle by now. Please look for them and make your returns as soon as possible. Additional tickets are available at the parish office. Because the Festival is at the Italian-American Club on Euclid Ave in Willowick, we will need help getting things there, setting them up and bringing them back. It is a great opportunity for an invigorating Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament workout for a good cause. Thanks to all who signed up to help so is Monday through Friday from 9:00am- far; prime spots are still open. 2:00pm. All are welcome. You can also come and pray in the chapel on Sunday Fr. Kevin from 9:00am to noon.

As St. Justin Parishioners are slowly returning to Mass, please prayerfully consider serving as an usher, altar server, lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. We are in need of help with these ministries.

Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Lectors Ushers Assist the celebrant at of Holy Communion Lectors help communicate the Welcome and assist those weekend, holiday, Holy Ministry dedicated to serving Word of God at Mass. who gather for the Day, Funeral and the parish community by Members of this important celebration of liturgy. Open Wedding Masses. Open distributing Holy Communion, ministry are trained to proclaim to all adult parishioners with to all parishioners from either within Mass or by the words of Scripture. Lectors a good sense of hospitality. grade 4 to adult. taking it to a sick person or help the congregation to better They do not have scheduled Members attend a understand the scripture and to homebound (Outreach). meetings. Contacts for this training session before Practicing Catholics over the successfully communicate their they are placed on the messages to the people in ministry are any usher at age of 18 are eligible to apply Mass or schedule for Masses. to the pastor. Online training attendance at Mass. There is Dave Hobart: 951-3484 Tim Shell: 946-1177 is available. an initial training session, but [email protected] Janet McPeeks: 527-8683 there are no scheduled [email protected] [email protected] meetings. Leslie Simpson: 942-3455 [email protected]

Contact the person listed or e-mail [email protected]...

Please Pray… Charles Hunt, MA Please pray for all of our parishioners who are Director of Religious Education sick or hospitalized: Margaret Abel, June Barr, Jeff [email protected] 946-3287 & Sue Beam, Kathy Boey, Emily Brown, Frank Brown, John Brown, Marc Christovich, Iris Clarke,

Bob Cozza, John Cutler, Angela Draghija, Billy Foley, Mary Gliha, Rob Gorgon, Ann Hobart, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA Kathy & Ed Hurayt, John Kelly, George Kistner, Becoming Catholic Katherine Kirsch, Brian Lloyd, Bud Martello, The letters "RCIA" stand for the "Rite of Christian Charlie Moss, Jenny Pannella, Cindy Pike, Kate Initiation of Adults". It is a process in which men Pilotti, Joyce Russo, Sandra Souchik, Dorothy and women are gradually introduced to the Catholic Strand, Phil Wolfson, Michael Wrayno, Tom way of life and become full members of the Catholic Zelazney, Audrey Zupan, the shut-ins, those in Church. If you or someone you know are interested in nursing homes, those needing prayers, those joining the Catholic Church at St. Justin Martyr, please affected by the Coronavirus and all of the speak with Fr. Kevin, a team member or the RCIA intentions written in our Book of Prayers located in coordinator, Charles Hunt at 440-946-3287 & the gallery. Many prayers help. [email protected] . The RCIA Team invites you to offer a Rosary for the intentions of increasing the membership of St. Justin Martyr Church. Our prayers, Prayer Lines example and welcoming outreach will foster growth in Please call Mary Jane Buehner, our parish. 953-9729, to add your request to the Prayer Chain. You can leave your PSR message. Parish School of Religion

St. Justin Martyr PSR will be back in session this You can also reach the Sisters of fall. Grades 1-8 will be ready for in-person learning so Notre Dame prayer line at that your children can grow in knowledge of the Faith, 440-279-1163. morality, worship and good works of the Catholic Church. SJM Parish School of Religion is for children who attend public school. It has faith-filled and experienced teachers who will help your children grow as disciples of Jesus. Registrations are available in the The Red Cross parish office and online at www.stjustin.net. announces a severe shortage alert! Year of St. Joseph

"Just as God told Joseph: 'Son of David, do not be afraid!' (Mt 1:20), so he seems to tell us: 'Do not be Our next Blood Drive is July 25--register TODAY afraid!' We need to set aside all anger and disappointment, and to embrace the way things are, by going to redcrossblood.org enter sponsor code: even when they do not turn out as we wish. Not with Stjustinmartyr or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. mere resignation but with hope and courage. In this way, we become open to a deeper meaning. Our lives can be miraculously reborn if we find the courage to live them in accordance with the Gospel. It does not matter if everything seems to have gone wrong or some things can no longer be fixed. God can make flowers spring up from stony ground. Even if our heart The Diocesan Office for Marriage and Family Ministry condemns us, 'God is greater than our hearts, and he wants to recognize the milestone anniversaries knows everything'(1 Jn 3:20)." (Pope Francis’ celebrated by couples in 2020 and 2021, so they are Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde) offering them the opportunity to receive a special certificate and blessing commemorating their anniversary. Catholic Humor For more info, contact Katie One day, Jesus walked into a bank and asked to put Galicic in the Office of Marriage & something in the bank. The teller asked Him what He Family Ministry by email at wanted to put in the bank, and Jesus replied, “A [email protected] DEPOSIT OF FAITH!” or call 216-696-6525, ext. 2323.

Mass Count HOMEWARD BOUND These are the number of people at Mass for the It is time to return to Church. last 3 weeks. For comparison, from the last October Count in 2019. Since many of the pandemic restrictions have been lifted, you have more reasons and freedom to make 2019 5:00 7:30 9:30 11:30 Total choices to return to Church. Homeward Bound has placed prayer cards in pews, made appeals from the October 145 149 219 141 654 pulpit, held faith book discussions, placed messages in Count the gallery and will chair a table at the Parish Festival. Why does Homeward Bound do this? Because many 5:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM Total feel disconnected from Church and now it is time to return. June 13 113 94 137 344 Are you ready or do you know someone who is ready June 27 124 115 170 409 to return to church? We are there to aid you in your journey HOME. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. July 4 Unavailable due to early bulletin submittal Contact Ron Mona at [email protected] or 440-942- 2887.

St. Justin Martyr Sunday, August 22

Annual Festival Noon -10:00pm

New location - Italian & American Club, 29717 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe. It will include everything we have come to enjoy at previous festivals including two bands; The Rooftop Project and Disco Inferno.

Along with parish food, we will have three food trucks, and of course the beer truck. Games of chance, children's games, over 100 baskets in the Chinese auction, the church raffle, and a few new surprises will be on site as well.

Volunteer sign up sheets are in the Gallery and online. Please sign up TODAY!

Mark your calendars for this first big event after COVID and get reacquainted with all your friends and neighbors!

Watch the website, www.stjustin.net, FESTIVAL tab for updates!

Be a sign of Mercy. Thank you for your generous contributions to the Peter’s Pence Collection of $420, which supports the activities of the Holy See through which Pope Francis governs the Church and exercises his charitable works. For more information visit http://www.peterspence.va/en.html

July 2021—Jesuit Retreat Center Programs & Retreats Jesuit Retreat Center, 5629 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134 https://www.jesuitretreatcenter.org Cinema and Conversation: The Two Popes Monday, July 19, 7:00-9:00pm. Join us at the Jesuit Retreat Center each month for films that inspire and entertain. After each movie, there will be time for conversation and questions. We continue in July with the film, The Two Popes, a biographical drama starring Anthony Hopkins. It follows Pope Benedict XVI as he attempts to convince Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, played by Jonathan Pryce, to reconsider his decision to resign as an archbishop as he confides his own intentions to abdicate the papacy. Free will offering.

Beth Rossetti, Pastoral Associate [email protected]

@SJM_Teen

Help save our earth ---- When eating out… Refuse straws when dining out. If you JUST-IN-FUN BUS TRIP want to use a straw, there are heavy- Our next scheduled trip will be to Springboro, duty reusable plastic straws and metal Ohio on December 2-3, 2021 to straws (some collapsible) that will keep plastic out of the dump. People celebrate the Christmas Holiday. sometimes use straws out of concern that glasses in restaurants are not Announcements will be in the bulletin and on being properly handled, yet, don’t refuse to eat from the plates and the website in late August. We will visit Clifton utensils provided by restaurants. Refuse the little disposable plastic cups Mills Lights, Root Candle, lunch at LaComedia used for “dressing on the side.” Ask that your dressing be placed in a featuring the show “A Christmas Carol- The small washable cup, instead. Refuse single serve condiments that you Musical “ and more fun! don’t intend to consume. They are often tossed, adding to landfill. Be a part of the solution, not the pollution.

Keep watching for more information Can you think of ways to help save our earth? Email [email protected] on future events! We would love for you to and I’ll put it in the bulletin. join us!

Becoming Fire The Vocation Office would like to invite young adults 18 and older to Becoming Fire, an outdoor festival headlined by keynote talks delivered by national speaker Ennie Hickman of the Del Rey Collective (google Del Ray Collective). This festival taking place As summer quickly passes by, don’t miss out st on the highlight of summer-The FEST! It’s an Saturday, July 31 at the Center for Pastoral amazing day of faith, family and fun. Join us Leadership in Wickliffe, only a 10 minute drive from St. Justin on the 132 acres of the Brookside Reservation Martyr. Featured will be live music, food trucks, Mass with Bishop to hear the best Christian artists/bands: Malesic, adoration and more. Tickets are $25, and there are only 300 available! Register at becomingfirecle.com by July 24. This is a great way We Are Messengers, Tauren Wells, Danny Gokey and For King and Country. It’s going to to find other young adults who share your Catholic faith. If you are you be great to come together to celebrate our please let Beth Rossetti know [email protected] we would like to start a faith at Mass with Bishop Malesic at 8pm. Get young adult group. the details and ticket information. Get all the details and ticket information by going to: Invitations to join our Confirmation Class of 2021 have been sent out to www.theFEST.us. For over 20 years, The those teens entering the ninth grade. Your applications are due August 1, FEST has been a high point of the summer 2021. If you have not completed the Confirmation perquisite of attending season for thousands across our region. In- an eighth grade religion class and would like to receive the Sacrament of vite your family and friends to join you at The Confirmation. Please contact Beth Rossetti at the [email protected] by FEST. July 18 to join a summer-on-line class to fulfill your obligations for Confirmation. Sign up for your craft kit today! Tune in to the FEST@Home and sign up today for your craft kit! Visit the website www.theFEST.us/kids for details!

Come join us in the back parking lot under the tree for coffee and conversation everyday Thursday in July begin- ning at 11:00AM. Bring your drink and a chair, we’ll provide the conversation. Stay as long as you would like. If the weather is not agreeable we’ll go inside to the gym. Hope to see you there