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14040 PURITAS AVENUE!CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135!
Phone: 216-671-5890 Fax: 216-938-9843
Email: [email protected] Website: www.blessedtrinitycleveland.org
Facebook: http://facebook.com/BlessedTrinityCleveland
RECTORY!OFFICE!HOURS!Monday−Wednesday: 9 a.m.−8 p.m. Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.−5:00 p. m.
(Closed for lunch 12:30−1:00 p.m.) Saturday: 1:00−3:45 p.m.
MASS SCHEDULE!Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 11 a.m.
Monday: see worship calendar for time & location
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.
RECONCILIATION!Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Other times by appointment
OUR MISSION STATEMENT!Blessed Trinity Parish is an open
and welcoming Catholic community, centered in the Eucharist and
celebrating God's gift of Diversity. We bring God's love to one another and
support one another in responding to the challenge of living the Gospel. We strive to deepen participation and encourage
all parishioners to take ownership for the everyday life of their church, especially Spiritual Growth, Community Life, the Building of a Just Society, and Service
to All God's People.
APRIL 24, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Blessed Trinity CATHOLIC CHURCH
All Are Welcome PURITAS
W. 140
Text: Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11 13b-14; David Haas
Music: David Haas
© 1983, GIA Publications. Inc.
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What a string of picture-perfect days we had
last weekend. Blue skies, sunshine and 70+ degree
temperatures replaced the 6 inch snow of the weekend
before! Who wouldn’t want to be outside glorying in
long-awaited Spring? Yet here, on that beautiful
Saturday, many gathered inside, invited to a new
parishioner Meet & Greet. These newly-registered
members of our parish filled the room to the max!
They shared stories of what led them to Blessed
Trinity -- parish-shopping, years of searching, love-at-
first-sight experiences, “all are welcome.” Bright
sunshine and warm breezes beckoned from outside,
but it was inside in those moments, that God’s
presence was felt most powerfully with glimpses of
God’s amazing work. We teach 3 yr. olds about the
Kingdom of God with language to express that -- “it
grows, we know not how”… The very next day,
another spectacular Spring day outside -- and within
the walls of our church God mysteriously at work. A
young woman joins us, who had not been to church
since her youth. She brings her daughter to Church
for the very first time. What brought her through our
doors and on that day of all days? What prompted Sr.
Fran to notice her and before they left to reach out and
start a conversation? What seed was planted?
Our faith is an amazing gift from God. Like the
seed our faith grows, we know not how, but with
nurturing care it blossoms and bears fruit. This Easter
Season let us be mindful of the gift of New Life,
treasure the faith we share, and listen to God’s voice
to recognize our part in God’s plan.
The following are guidelines for our sacramental
preparation and faith formation programs for youth.
Parents and guardians have been given the primary
responsibility of sharing faith and a Christian life with
their (child)ren. Today it takes deliberate action to
make faith formation a priority. Please prayerfully
consider God’s voice in family life.
Infants and young children prepare for and
celebrate baptism at the request of their parents.
Parents and godparents receive instruction in the faith
and the baptismal rite. Children are instructed as their
age allows. At Blessed Trinity the sacrament of
baptism is celebrated within the community at a
weekend liturgy. The faithful are fully involved,
signing the child with the cross of our faith and
recommitting to our baptismal promises.
Preparation for Eucharist usually follows during the
second grade year with participation in the parish
program, The Children of Light. Parents and children
attend sessions together. A special connection is
made with the community through the Prayer Partner
program. The sacrament of Eucharist is celebrated
with the community at a weekend liturgy. Children
can celebrate First Communion during the Easter
Season with the group or individually, choosing their
own date and mass time.
In our diocese youth in grades 8-10 are eligible for
Confirmation. Candidates, with their parents and/or
sponsors, participate in faith formation experiences to
deepen their relationship with Jesus. Confirmation
takes place at St. John’s Cathedral on the eve of
Pentecost.
Sacramental celebration is different for youth who
are unbaptized and have reached the age of reason (7
years old) when they desire to be baptized.
Preparation for these youth follows the Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults. At this age, youth go
through steps leading to full initiation. They celebrate
the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.
Blessed Trinity Parish’s mission states that we
celebrate God’s gift of diversity. We make an effort
to be welcoming to all, especially to those who may
feel they don’t “fit in.” This year we were able to
implement an adaptive faith formation program to
serve children with special needs, helping them grow
in their understanding of our faith and deepen their
participation within a loving community. We hope
more families will take advantage of this program so
that no child will be overlooked or excluded because
s/he does not “fit in.”
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3-5 year
olds is Montessori-based religious formation. Children
meet in the atrium, a space prepared especially for
them with child-size furnishings and materials.
Unbreakable figures, intended for hands-on-use by the
children, are used to tell stories of Jesus’ life. There is
a prayer table and a model altar to help children grow
in the practice of our faith.
An elementary age child, who attends a non-
Catholic school, should be enrolled in our Parish
School of Religion (PSR) program.
Make plans to register for sacramental preparation
and faith formation programs for youth next month!
FROM KATIES’S DESK!
April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter 2
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Please pray for all who are serving in our military, especially
the men and women connected to our parish:!
∗ Robert A. Fago (Army) son of Tony & Shirley!
∗ Raymond Gustavo Hazelton, Staff Sergeant, US Marine
Corps, brother of Cris&na Snodgrass!
∗ Brook Robinson (Navy) Son of David & Michelle!
PASTORAL!TEAM! 216�671�5890!Rev. Mr. Dick Beercheck, Deacon ……….…….Ext 17 [email protected]
Mrs. Katie Corbett BS Ed., Youth and Family Minister [email protected]……….....Ext 20 Mr. Ralph Holtzhauser, Music Minister (440) 666-9452 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Jack A. Koch, Deacon ………………..Ext 12 [email protected]
Fr. Doug Koesel, Pastor …………………………Ext 21 [email protected] Mrs. Carol Roberts, BS Ed., Pastoral Assistant Ext 19 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Bill Staab, Deacon …………………….Ext 15 [email protected]
OFFICE STAFF!
Mrs. Linda Wilson, Office Manager …………….Ext 10 [email protected] Bulletin Editor ………………………………...…..Ext 10 [email protected]!
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AROUND THE PARISH & OTHER PARISH NEWS!
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Please pray for: Bill Amos, Dorothy Arcuri, Thomas Ausnehmer, Adele Burke, Doris Eikens Azzarello, Norman Brindza, John Darm-stadt, Jean Delattre, Nicole Dukles, Martin Patrick Dugan, Barb Dylag, Edward Dzuro, Bill Eikens, Donald Flanagan, Athena Ford, Mary Gladis, Frances Globokar, Vesna Gover-dovski, Michael Graham, Kathy Hanrahan, Xavier Hart, Ken-neth Haught, Susan Hollowell, Ann Jones, BettyKensick, Ed Kenny, Laurie Kemer, Bob Koch, Dick & Marge Kovachik, Sr. Josetta Marie Livignano SND, Chris McAvinue, Kathy McAvinue, Terrence McDonnell, Andrea Medina, Betty Ann Menzing, Tony Miller, Andrew Needham, Jose Ortiz, John Pelcic, Lynne Plezia, Anna Prokop, Laura Radca, Lewis Rapp, Madeline Repko, Ron Ruble, Judy Runyeon, Mary Salamon, Marilyn Samonte, Loretta Sanders, Peggy Schade, Debbie Shavorinski, John Sheehan, Marilyn Simmons, Therese Slenscak, Cristina Snodgrass, Kevin Thompson, Pete & Teri Thayer, Paul Vanni, Patricia Warmuth, John & Rita Warmuth, Jay Yesenko
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Do you like to read? The Blessed Trinity book club invites you to join the monthly meeting of book lovers. Each month we read a new book then meet and discuss. The conversations are lively and fun. The April book is "The Only Necessary Thing" by Henri Nouwen. The book club will meet on April
28th at 7pm. in the rectory.
Bingo Volunteers needed.! Disciples are needed to help
on Thursdays and Saturdays. You can come for a shi$ of
two hours from 5�7pm or stay all evening from 5:30�
10:30.! If you would like to learn more about how you can
help at bingo, there will be an informa�on night on Mon-
day, April 25th
at 7pm in the rectory. !Anyone 21 or over
can help at bingo. !
Spring training sessions for Eucharistic Ministers are now open for registration. If you are interested in be-coming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Fr. Doug.
ENKINDLING PEACE gathering to pray for peace
EVERYWHERE: Tuesday, April 26, 1:30 to 3 pm.
Contact Sr. Marietta Rohr at 216-321-4502 for
more information and directions to location.
SAVE THE DATE: Blessed Trinity will be participating for
the second year in a row in the Kamm's Corners Independence
Day Parade. Mark July 4th on your calendar so you can partici-
pate in this fun event. We are also asking parishioners to help
by donating candy that will be distributed to the crowds dur-
ing the parade. If you are able, please donate individually
wrapped candy (no chocolate please). You may place your do-
nations in containers that are located at the entrances to the
church. Thanks for your help. Stay alert for more details about
the parade in future editions of the parish bulletin.
Blessing of the Community Garden and Edi-
ble Forest will happen at all Masses the
weekend of May 21/22 weather permi1ng.
We will gather at the Edible forest at Mass
�me for a brief service and then process to church where
Mass will con�nue.
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Sunday, April 24
9:00 am—10:45 am CGS Atrium Level 1 (Atrium)
9:00 am—10:45 am PSR Grs. 1—3 (Atrium)
9:00 am—10:45 am PSR Grs. 4—6 (Rectory Basement)
12:00 pm—2:00 pm Clothing Give-Away (Fogarty Hall)
Monday, April 25
9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)
9:30 am—10:30 am Legion of Mary (Church)
7:00 pm—9:00 pm Finance Council (Joseph Center)
8:30 pm—9:30 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)
Tuesday, April 26
9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)
9:30 am—12:00 pm Bountiful Basement
10:30 am—12:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)
1:30 pm—3:00 pm Enkindling Peace (Off-Site)
7:00 pm—8:30 pm LGBTQ Faith-sharing
(Rectory Living room)
Wednesday, April 27
9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)
5:00 pm—6:45 pm Bountiful Basement
7:15 pm—8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal (Church)
8:00 pm—9:00 pm AA Meeting (Joseph Center)
Thursday, April 28
9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)
9:30 am—12:00 pm Bountiful Basement
11:00 am—12:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)
5:00 pm—11:30 pm Bingo (Fogarty Hall)
6:00 pm—7:15 pm Bell Choir (Church)
7:00 pm—8:30 pm Book Club (Rectory Living Room)
Friday, April 29
9:00 am—1:00 pm ECOT Testing (Joseph Center)
8:00 pm—10:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)
Saturday, April 30
4:30 pm—11:45 pm Joseph Center Set-up (Joseph Center)
5:00 pm—11:30 pm Bingo (Fogarty Hall)
April 24, 2016 4
This Week at Blessed Trinity!
Apples to Fight Hunger! FUNdraising Apples
can be purchased for $1 after masses this
month to support the Walk for Hunger on May
7th. 94% of every dollar raised goes toward the
Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland’s programs. The
Hunger Network supports the Bountiful Basement and our
monthly Community Meal.
Community Garden and Edible Forest need disciples.! Can you give one hour a week to help plant, weed, water, and harvest?
If so contact Tom and Carolyn Simmonds or Fr. Doug.
Adopt-A-Spot. Do you like to be outside? Do you like simple gardening? Are you interested in adopting an area of our property to keep beautiful throughout the year? Contact Fr. Doug if you are interested.
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5 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, April 23!! 3:00 pm! Confessions!! 4:00 pm! Ernie Agresto (Joan Demko, Cousin)!
Sunday, April 24! Fi5h Sunday of Easter!! Acts 14:21!27 � Rev 21:1!5a � Jn 13:31!33a 34!35�! 9:00 am! Blessed Trinity!!11:00 am! Michael Mata (Rachel Fletcher)!
Monday, April 25 St. Mark, Evangelist! !!11:00 am! Lester Bachman (Thomas Cooney)!! ! @ West Park Rehab & Neuro Ctr, 4387 W 150th St!
Tuesday, April 26!8:30 am! William Guman (Sue Zedella)!
Wednesday, April 27!8:30 am ! William Guman (Sue Zedella)!
Thursday, April 28!! ! No Mass !
Friday, April 29! St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin !! 8:30 am! John & Ethel Mickler (Ron & Kathy Mickler)!
Saturday, April 30!! 3:00 pm! Confessions!! 4:00 pm! Men’s Ministry (Men’s Ministry)!
Sunday, May 1!!Sixth Sunday of Easter!! Acts 15:1!2, 22!29 � Rev 21:10!14, 22!23 Jn 14:23!29�! 9:00 am Tony Davila (Family)! !!11:00 am Blessed Trinity!
WORSHIP!
SEEDS OF LITERACY, a nonprofit organization offer-ing free tutoring and GED preparation is in urgent need of more tutors. Tutor training sessions will be offered Saturday, May 21, 9 am - 3 pm and Wednesday, June 15th, 5 pm-8pm. At 3104 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor, Cleveland. To register or for more information contact Alexandria Marshall at 216-661-7590 or [email protected].
Taize Prayer Join us for Easter Season Taize Prayer
on Tuesday night, April 26 from 7-8 p.m. at River's
Edge, 3430 Rocky River Drive.. Taize Prayer in-
cludes chants, silence and the scriptures. It will be
led by several members of our parish choir. Come
pray with us!
Congratulations! Brandon Forsythe received MVP at Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Military Drill competition on April 14, 2016. He received this award for his outstanding dedication to ROTC Drill and for his attention to grades. He has maintained a 3.0 grade point average at John Marshall High school.
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