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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, May 27 8:00am - All Service Men & Women Tuesday, May 28 8:00am - Leonard Groboske - Bill & Dorothy Kantosky Thursday, May 30 8:00am - Willie Walko - Family Friday, May 31 8:00am - John Burke - Family

Church The Ascension of the Lord Saturday, June 1 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Elizabeth Kuepfer - Family Sunday, May 26 8:30am - Carl Seabold - Family 11:00am - Barry Pyne - Family

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53

Sympathy to the families of Dorothy Saunders and Jean Matusik who died this past week. May they rest in the peace of Christ.

Congratulations to our newly baptized children of the Parish: Sophia Elizabeth McCloskey Jase Michael McCloskey Abigail Marie McCloskey Children of Garrett and Jennifer McCloskey May they grow as children of God with the support and witness of our parish community.

Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Herb Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Jerry & Lee Severns, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Bille Updegrove, Robert Falatic, Al Machovina, Rick Spinks, Jim & Pat Wracker, Kathy Buckland, Don Gates, Ken Schroeder, Betty Stillwell, Bill Hempel, Shayne Reisinger, June Jacob, Judy Klingshirn, Tony Frantz, Dianne Nimtz, Dennis Frabotta, Angela Wrege, Renee Swanson, Wanita Grondin, Dan McDonnell, Laura Soltis-Skolnicki, Howard Stritzel and Jack Knittel . Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364, or email us at info@olqpgrafton.org to have a name of a friend or relative included in this list.

GRADUATION MASS: We will be recognizing all the graduating High School and College students at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, June 2nd. Please call the parish office if you will be attending. Graduates are encouraged to wear their cap and gown for the Mass. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION: Why is it still Easter? The lilies have long since faded. The roots of our tradition of fifty days of rejoicing from Easter to Pentecost lie in the seven-day rhythm of the Jewish week, drawn from the six days of creation plus a Sabbath day. A favorite name for the Lord’s Day among our ancestors in the faith was “The Eighth Day,” meaning that in Christ a breakthrough to a new humanity was achieved. With that inner architecture, it makes sense to see Pentecost as a week of weeks, forty-nine days plus one, again signaling that a new age has begun in Christ and the outpouring of his Spirit. The Jewish appreciation for Pentecost gave rise to the Jubilee year, the fiftieth year, when debts were released and prisoners set free. Today, the character of our Easter Sundays is conveyed by joyful Alleluias and the rite of sprinkling at Mass. Long ago, people expressed this joy by suspending all rules of fasting and by never kneeling at liturgy. These customs all point to our conviction that time is holy. There is an elegant balance to the Christian year: forty days of Lenten fast and discipline give way to fifty days of unrestrained rejoicing. That’s why it is still Easter! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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LEADERSHIP MEETING: Thursday, June 13th at 7:00pm. The Leadership Council consists of the head of every ministry or organization in the parish. We meet twice a year to facilitate communication among the ministries and organizations and to look at ways of furthering the parish mission in the various groups. The head of every organization or ministry (or a representative) must be in attendance at this meeting to have their events included in the parish activities for the year. SUNDAY GOSPEL: John 14:23-29 These closest friends of Jesus are about to be shaken completely in faith. They will see the man they have come to know as the Lord die on a cross. But before these calamities take place Jesus gives them one final gift, peace, and not just a general feeling of peace, but the very peace of Christ. When he sees them for the first time after the

resurrection in the Upper Room where they are huddled due to fear, Jesus offers this gift again, “Peace be with you.” Jesus had told his friends, “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” This is a difficult lesson to learn, but Jesus never tires of offering his peace to us. - Living Liturgy 2019

Prayer for Armed Forces/ Memorial Day

St. Michael the Archangel,

commander of the heavenly hosts, send you warrior angels to protect and defend

the men and women of our armed forces serving around the world.

Keep them safe from all harm

as they stand guard at freedom’s farthest outposts.

Shorten the time when they can at long last return to their homes,

loved ones and friends.

Into your hands, angels of God, we commend the souls of all

who gave their lives for this land. Guide them safely to the throne of God Most High from Whom

they will receive true peace: Well done, faithful servants!

Amen

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STEWARDSHIP CORNER: In living a stewardship way of life, we must discern how best to share our gifts. Discernment needs the Holy Spirit and a desire to follow God’s will, not our own. Our own desires and misconceptions can cause us to use our gifts unwisely. The more mindful we are of how, when, and why we are sharing ourselves, then the greater the impact for God’s glory. O V E R N I G H T R E T R E A T F O R WOMEN: Retreats are an opportunity to grow spiritually and in community with others. Beginning on Saturday morning, June 29th and concluding on Sunday, June 30th before noon, our Women of Faith group is planning an overnight retreat at our parish. There will be an option to attend the retreat but not stay overnight in the parish hall. The theme is "Come to Me." If you are interested in attending the retreat or if you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org or leave a message at the parish office. FREE CATHOLIC RESOURCES on FORMED: Have you explored FORMED? Discover a variety of Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, programs, talks, audio dramas, and ebooks—just a click away. Simply go to olqpgrafton.formed.org, select "Register Now" and create your account. Once on the FORMED page, select the COMMUNITY link to easily access recommended topics. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org. PARISH NURSE: The Parish Nurses and Mercy Hospital will be conducting the annual FREE lab work event on Sunday, June 9th from 8:00am-11:00am in the Parish Hall. Screening includes a General Chemistry, Lipids, HgA1C, TSH, PSA (for men) and blood pressure. Fasting is encouraged for these tests. For further info., please contact the parish office at 440-926-2364. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Our next meeting will be Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 10:30am in the Parish Hall. Anyone is welcomed whether you can knit, crochet or sew. Join us for fellowship and sharing. Any questions, call Kathy Smeltz at 419-544-2491, Sue Schneigenberg at 440-926-1610 or Kathy Behlke at 440-935-3344. See everyone Saturday.

JOYFUL HEARTS: As our Hearts have turned to joy this Easter, we can continue to show Christ’s love to others through “Joyful Hearts”. In the welcome area will be a display of paper hearts, each heart will have an item for you to donate. If you wish to participate please take a heart, buy the item and return it to the chest. This will continue through the Easter season until Pentecost. Items purchased will support programs that the Helping Hands Ministry run, along with programs that other church organizations support. The Helping Hands Ministry runs a food pantry that provides to 30 families a month, the Back Pack Club that provides weekend food for 200 Midview students, a Community Meal, monetary assistance and other programs. Generations of Faith All on ONE DAY! FEST 2019 is fast approaching, a day of faith – family – fun – all for FREE! Where will you be on Sunday, August 4th? We hope you will be in Wickliffe at The FEST and enjoying live music (Jordan Feliz, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, and Casting Crowns), delicious food, amazIng displays/activities, and FREE giveaways! This year's theme is Generations of faith and family. There is something for EVERYONE at The FEST…invite your whole family. Moms don’t forget to register for your Marc’s Mom’s GiveAway Bag loaded with great FREE stuff for you and your family. For more information, or to register, go to www.theFEST.us. MEMORIAL DAY MASS SCHEDULE: Catholic Cemeteries Association will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at twelve locations on Monday, May 27, 2019. Mass will begin at 10:00am at most locations and 9:00am at few locations. Go to https://www.clecem.org/Events/MemorialDayMass.aspx for locations. If you have further questions please contact Rhonda Abrams, B e r e a v e m e n t C o o r d i n a t o r a t 2 1 6 - 9 3 0 -4866. www.clecem.org

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This Week in the Parish: Sunday, May 26 8:30am - Blood Drive (Parish Hall) Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Parish Office Closed Wednesday, May 29 6:30pm - Grateful Disciples (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Thursday, May 30 1:00pm - Diabetes Class (Parish Hall) Friday, May 31 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe Saturday, June 1 8:00am - Food Pantry (Parish Hall) 10:30am - Prayer Shawl (Parish Hall Rm. 1) Sunday, June 2 12:00pm - Choir Picnic (Parish Hall if rain)

PARISH INFORMATION † Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. † Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. † Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parish-ioners in the hospital. † New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. † Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becom-ing Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA.

PARISH FESTIVAL: Our ninth Annual Family Fest will be August 2nd & 3rd. There will be entertainment, games, exhibits, festival food and of course fireworks. The website is now updated

with the latest information about the festival www.olqpgrafton/festival. Raffle tickets are available at the table in the Gathering area or at the parish office. TOYS, TOYS, TOYS! Now that the kids and grandkids have outgrown the toys at your house, you can give these toys new meaning and use by donating them to the Knights of Columbus Toy Drive. The Knights will be selling the toys during the Grafton village-wide rummage sale June 8th. As in the past, all money raised will be donated to Birth Right of Lorain County. Toys can be dropped off at the hall after each Mass on the first weekend in June. If you need pick up, call 926-2469. LEGACY We want to give our children what we didn’t have; but let’s make sure we give them what we did have: our faith. —Anonymous

MEMORIAL DAY: The parish office will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

Holy Name Society Golf Outing: Please join the Holy Name for a 4-man Scramble Golf Outing on Saturday, June

15, 2019 starting at 9:00am ‘Shotgun Start’ at Brentwood Golf Course. Cost for the outing is $75 per person, which includes; 18 holes of golf with cart, food, beverages, and snacks! There will be various raffles, and skills games. Watch the bulletin for when sign-up will begin. Can’t Golf! Would you consider being a hole sponsor? Any parishioner who would like to sponsor a hole or would like to have their company or knows of a company or someone who would like to sponsor a hole, please contact the Parish Office 440 926-2364, Jim Lynsky 440 773-4831, Max Jalowiec 440 567-0201 or Dave Ward 440 926-3996. We will also be raffling off chances for tickets to “TRIV’S ALL IN” benefit show for Coats for Kids. You do not have to be part of the golf outing to buy tickets for this raffle. Stop by our table for more information on this wonderful event. ASK THE BISHOP: Do you have a question for Bishop Perez? To be part of Table Talk with Bishop Nelson Perez, submit your questions to tabletalk@am1260therock.com by June 8th. The next episode of Table Talk on AM 1260 The Rock will air June 20th at 5:00pm and will be re-broadcast June 22nd at noon and June 23rd at 1:00pm. For audio a rch ive o f p rev ious ep i sodes , v i s i t www.am1260therock.com.