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Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2013

As I write this (what will be this past Tuesday as you read it), the cardinals of the Church are about to enter the conclave. I suspect that by the time you read this on the weekend, we will have a new pope. Let us pray for him that he may be the voice of Christ in our Church and to our world. If I'm not here this weekend, I'll send you a postcard. If you go to www.ststephen.ws, (found on the front of the bulletin) you will be taken to our new website, which is actually a page on Facebook that I am able to update. Please note that you do NOT have to be a Facebook user to view this site. Its just the place on the web where we can host our parish online. You will find there our weekly parish bulletins, pictures & videos of parish events, and other parish information. In honor of St. Patricks Day which we celebrate during Lent, heres something that I hope will put a smile on your face A man named Paddy (short for Patrick) came from Ireland to Boston. In a very short time, he began the practice of going to the local bar after work and ordering three beers. He wanted them served to him all at once. After a few weeks the bartender asked Paddy why he insisted having all three beers served at the same time. He explained that when he lived in Ireland, he and his two brothers always got together after work for a beer. He wanted to keep the spirit of their getting together even though they still lived across the sea. A few months went by and one day Paddy came in and ordered just two beers. The bartender was concerned and asked if something happened to one of his brothers. Paddy said "No, it's nothing like that. You see it's Lent now and I've given up beer for Lent."

Saturday, March 16th 5:00 PM Intention Available Sunday, March 17th 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:15am Betty Walker & All Departed Souls+ Monday, March 18th 8:30 AM Intention Available Tuesday, March 19th 8:30 AM Intention Available Wednesday, March 20th 7:00 PM Eleanore Bohley+ Thursday, March 21st 8:30 AM Intention Available Friday, March 22nd 8:30 AM Intention Available Saturday, March 23rd 5:00 PM Travis Latka+ Sunday, March 24th 9:00 AM Dolores Hennessey+ 11:15 AM For the People of the Parish Liturgical Minister Schedule Saturday, March 23, 2013, 5:00pm Lector: Carole Zumack Servers: C. Walker / M. Levanoff E.M.s: S. Dunn / J. DuRell Sunday, March 24, 2013, 9:00am Lector: Carol Cooke Servers: M. Ziebro / T. Dempsey E.M.s: R. Cooke, B. Hennessey, T. DeRodes, A. Rogers Sunday, March 24, 2013, 11:15am Lector: Cristina Burky Servers: C. & M. Boyle E.M.s: C. Jones / G. Mason

Liturgical Ministers Sign up for Holy Week! Please! Readings for the Week of March 17, 2013 Fifth Sunday of Lent Is 43:16-21; Ps 126; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Monday Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Ps 23; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a; 12-14a, 16; Ps 89; Rom 4:13, 16-18,22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday Dn 3:14-20; 91-92, 95; Dn 3; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105; Jn 8:51-59 Friday Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Lk 19:28-40; Ps 22; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:1423:56 or 23:1-49 Sunday

Sunday, 10:00am 10:00am Monday, 9:00am. 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Tuesday, 6:30pm Wednesday 7:30 am 5:00pm 5:30pm Thursday, Friday, 7:00pm Saturday, 9:00am 8:00pm

March 17th Offertory Counter Team 3 PSR (Hall) Adult Education (Church Meeting Room) March 18th Liturgical Life Committee (Rectory) Blood Drive (Hall) Guitar Group Practice (Church Meeting Room) Boy Scouts/Webelos (Hall) March 19th Choir Practice (Church) March 20th Eucharistic Adoration Health Clinic (Hall) Meals & More (Hall) March 21st No Events Scheduled March 22nd Stations of the Cross (Church) March 23rd Womens Day of Renewal (Hall) AA Meeting (Hall)

Last weeks collections: 3/10/13 Offertory - $2666.40; Catholic Relief Services- $431.00, SVDP - $245.60. God bless you! Please remember the sick in your prayers: Mary Grace Kenny, Ron Guidetti, Eleanor Roe, Donette del Guidice, Joe Pauer, Margie Keep, Pauline Sheridan, Tony Vallo, Jennifer Ansbro, Juanita Hines; Juliete Turi, Freda Brazis; Pat Siddall, Louise Bauer, Natalie Zemla, Judy Wozencraft, Jessica Johnson, Tracy Lenhoff, Joann Foreman, Mary Cooke, Dorothy Starcher, Deacon Joe Johnson, Brenda Martin, Glen Cullin, Joe Hajek, Alene & Raymond Smith, Kris Kandola, Joe Pollick, Laurel King, Charlie Dunn, Cy Williams and all those on our prayer board. DEACON'S CORNER: We are coming up to that time of the year when so many wedding anniversaries are being celebrated. Did you know that the Diocese of Cleveland has a long tradition of celebrating those couples who have had the good fortune of celebrating 50 years or more of holy matrimony? This years celebration will take place on July 28, at 2:30 PM in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in downtown Cleveland. Bishop Richard Lennon will be the main celebrant of the Mass. If you would like to join this happy gathering, please call the parish office and we will get the required information to you. If you have surpassed your fiftieth anniversary, you are of course invited to celebrate with all of the other good folks who will be worshipping and giving thanks together with our Bishop. PSR FOOD DRIVE Our PSR Food Drive keeps going and going. Were keeping track of what type of donations we get, and then sending them right over to the Food Pantry where we have helped many families with food during this cold weather! We are continuing to gather Boxed items from Grades K 5 and Canned items from Grades 6-12. Please bring boxed items to our 4th grade classroom and canned items to the 6th grade classroom. YEAR OF FAITH - Women's Day of Renewal Saturday March 23rd in Hackman Hall from 9am to 2pm, Lunch included, $10 suggested donation. Father Uhler will be presenting. Please sign up on the sheet provided in the vestibule. Celebration of Earth Day! Earth Day is April 22nd and our PSR students are learning about good stewardship of the earth. We would like to start some seeds to plant a garden. Donations for egg cartons, seed starter medium, and packets of easy-to-grow seeds are most welcome. St Stephens parish is blessed with many gardeners and we are grateful for any help! Thank you! Catholic Cruise to the Exotic Western Caribbean Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Father David Johnson September 21st -28th, 2013 on the Carnival Liberty out of Port Miami, Florida. Ports of Call: Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Mahogany Bay ISLA Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel (Mexico). Prices begin at $1217 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ dpayttc@aol.com. Thanks and God Bless

First Step Programs for the year of Faith: Continuing education regarding marriage and divorce in the Catholic Church. In this Year of Faith Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that the door of faith is always open and encourages a time of particular reflection on the truths of our Catholics Faith. The Churchs teachings on marriage, divorce, and remarriage are often misunderstood. Are you interested in; deepening your knowledge of the Churchs teaching on marriage, learning about ministry to the divorced/separated in the Diocese, hearing the true facts about the annulment process and how to submit a case, or Discovering a path to healing after divorce. Come learn, Come heal, Tuesday April 9th at 7:00 pm. St. Peter Parish 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. 440-282-9103. For more information call 216-6966525 ext 4000, or visit <dioceseofcleveland.rog/tribunal>. Bereavement MeetingWe will meet on April 4, 2013, at 7 P.M. in the church meeting room. If you have any questions feel free to contact Ray Hirsch at 419-945-7017 or Donna Bourdess at 419-945-2283. Hope to see you then! Meals & More Volunteers this week: Diane Walko & Jill Tyree. *Mark your Calendar* Answer Gods call to StewardshipApril 20 & 21. Bring: Aluminum Cans, Cardboard, and Newspapers to St. Stephen. More information to come... Thank you in advance! - PSR office. Teen Movie Night We will be watching The Human Experience. This film is the winner of 30 film festival honors, including best documentary and best humanitarian film. The movie follows the adventures of two brothers as they travel the world exploring the essence of the human spirit. This uplifting documentary shows viewers that every single person, no matter his or her lot in life, is beautiful. We will have plenty of buttered popcorn so bring a friend. Hope to see you on Friday, 3/22 at 6:30 in the Teen Room. Our Heavenly Father Calls Each of Us to Sainthood. To obtain sainthood we are to imitate Christ. Please prayerfully consider following Jesus in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. We, of Solanus Casey Fraternity, are a community of faithful men and women practicing our Roman Catholic faith by praying the liturgy of the hours twice daily, wearing the Tau cross, studying the ways of St. Francis and applying those ways to our everyday life. The spiritual benefits we reap are many. We gather the 2nd Thursday of every month at St. Stephens at 7:00p.m. For more information, or a ride to attend one of our meetings, Call Carol or Rich Cooke 419-945-3038. Why was Jesus condemned to death? Jesus was a man of peace, but he posed a dilemma: He offered an unprecedented challenge to the traditional Judaism of the time. He forgave sins, which God alone can do; He acted as though the Sabbath law was not absolute; and was accused of being a false prophet. All those were crimes punishable under the Law by death. His death relates to all of us, St. Francis of Assisi wrote, And even the demons did not crucify Him, but you, together with them, have crucified Him and are still crucifying Him by delighting in vices and sins. (From the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) (Youcat #97)