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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, July 18 8:00am - Nicole Rothmann - Family Tuesday, July 19 8:00am - Marie Hokes - Pat Hokes Thursday, July 21 8:00am - Gillian Banaska - Church Ladies Friday, July 22 8:00am - Nick & Helen Resar - Tom & Bonnie

McCartney

Church Saturday, July 23 2:00pm - Austin Smith & Ashley Lenzer Wedding 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Paul & Magdelene Kobe - Frank & Hilde

Mohr Sunday, July 24 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30am - Ed Beriswill - Younglas Family 11:00am - Bob DiFranco - Family

Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Betty Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Steve Fialkowski, Sandy Vasbinder, Tami Lynsky, Betty Kirsch, Leon Denomme, Mike Wilson, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Dave Wilson, Henry Husk, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Jason Thorman, Reggie Kirsch, Kenneth Schroeder, Gerry McNamee, Debbie Hutnyak, Ben Garrity, Evelyn & Nickolas Paskert, Kevin Breese, Dorothy Buzas and Mary Jane Ruckart. Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364 to have a name of a friend of relative included in this list.

READING FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17; Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: Gen 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

Wedding Banns III- Austin Smith & Ashley Lenzer

Congratulations to Jon Pippert & Kristen Dyke

who were married last weekend. May their love continue to grow and reflect the love of God for us.

PLAN NOW! In addition to the big parish festival August 4, 5, and 6 there will be a parish weekend on August 27th and 28th. This parish weekend will be a kickoff to the fall season when many of the parish activities resume after the summer. Highlighting the weekend will be Michael James Mette. Michael is a Catholic musician and speaker who travels the country with his wife Michelle and their six young children. His music is a modern reflection of his faith, blending alternative rock with faith based lyrics. The concert on Sunday, August 28th will be at 3:30pm and will be 90 minutes that includes lights, video, music and testimonies by Michael and Michelle. It is a free concert. Michael will also be speaking at all the masses on the weekend. The Parish Picnic will be Saturday, August 27th following the 4:30pm Mass. You will have a chance to meet Michael and his family. It will be a time to give thanks for the many volunteers who worked the festival and for all the community support for the festival. And it will provide an opportunity to come together for an evening of fun and relaxation. Set aside this weekend now and watch for future updates.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: All Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Lectors and Greeters are asked to submit their special request forms for the next scheduling period (September - November 2016). For the youth involved in our ministries please submit a form if you no longer will be able to fill your position, even if you verbally informed Father or Mr. Andrews. Request forms need to be received by Monday, August 1st. Those in special ministries please submit a form with specific dates you would like to serve.

PRAY DAILY Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour. —St. Francis de Sales

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PASTOR’S CORNER: As I have been driving around the area these days, I see the festival yard signs in people’s yards. It is something to see all the places where parishioners live and I make a game of trying to figure out which family lives at those houses. Don’t worry; I usually don’t stop in unannounced. It is a great way of advertising the festival and I am appreciative of those who were able to put one in your yard. The signs went quickly when they were available and before 11:00am Mass there were only a couple left. As I see the signs throughout the community I have been reflecting upon

the influence we have on our neighborhoods. We do not have signs that say a Catholic disciple of Christ lives here, but by our actions and lifestyle we not only identify ourselves but also transform our community. Throughout the summer the gospel at mass has been instructing us on how to be disciples, how to be followers of Jesus. Often, I hear folks say that they do not do anything because they are not involved in an active or public ministry of the church. And yet it is in the daily living as followers of Christ that we have a great impact on those around us. At the end of Mass we are told to go forth and glorify the Lord with our lives. We don’t put a sign in our yard that says we just went to church but we do through our actions reveal that we have been nourished by God and have been sent forth to build the Kingdom of God. Just think of the influence we have had and can continue to have on our local community. With the power of the Spirit we have been sent forth to do great things. As you drive around and see the festival yard signs think about how we continue the mission of Jesus in small but mighty ways in our area. We also can witness to the community in how we come together to provide a safe and fun family time at the parish festival. Volunteers are needed in most activities of the festival. By volunteering you meet some really great people, help the parish, and feel a part of the community. There is a meeting this Wednesday, July 20th at 7:00pm in the parish hall for volunteers. This brief meeting will explain check in procedures as well as particular instructions for the activity that you signed up for. Hope to see you there.

Fr. John

5 0 T H W E D D I N G A N N I V E R S A R Y CELEBRATION: The annual 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, 26 July 2015, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Bishop Richard G. Lennon, will be the principal celebrant. Reservations are now being accepted for couples married 50 years (married in 1965). Couples who are celebrating other significant anniversaries (55 or over) or have missed previous celebrations are welcome to register and attend. Seating is limited in the Cathedral. Date & Time: Sunday, 26 July 2015 - 2:30 p.m. Mass Place: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Please call the parish office to register. “THE JOY OF LOVE” is Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation which draws on the conclusion of the Synod of Bishops, which gathered over the course of two years to discuss challenges to the family. You can download the entire statement from the Vatican website, www.vatican.va. Copies are also available at local bookstores. I would encourage you to read for yourself this statement but some of the highlights will be printed each week in the bulletin over the summer. Ch 4 Love in Marriage:

• Some think that they are important because

they are more knowledgeable than others; they want to lord it over them. Yet what really makes us important is a love that understands, shows concern, and embraces the weak. (#97)

• Indignation is only healthy when it makes us react to a grave injustice; when it permeates our attitude toward others, it is harmful. (#103)

• How am I going to make peace? By getting down on my knees? No! Just by a small gesture, a little something, and harmony within your family will be restored. Just a little caress, no words are necessary. But do not let the day end without making peace in your family. (#104)

• Today we recognize that being able to forgive others implies the liberating experience of understanding and forgiving ourselves. (#107)

• We have to realize that all of us are a complex mixture of light and shadows. (#113)

• Love trusts, it sets free, it does not try to control, possess, and dominate everything. This freedom, which fosters independence, an openness to the world around us and to new experiences, can only enrich and expand relationships. (#115)

Our Lady Queen of Peace 6th Annual Home Days Festival

August 4th - August 6th, 2016

Win the BIG Raffle! Come join us at this year’s church festival and don’t forgot to buy your tickets for a chance to win $10,000 or a “Trip of your Dreams” worth $10,000 plus other cash prizes. ♦ Tickets are 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00 ♦ Remember to get your raffle tickets to sell in the

Gathering Area at the end of this weekend’s masses.

♦ The seller of the winning ticket will receive $250.00

For questions on the festival or to volunteer please call the church office at 440-926-2364

Other Events Include:

• Fireworks

• 5K Run & 1.25 Mile Fun Walk

• Car Show

• Bingo & Instants

• Casino Games

• Beer Garden

• Texas Hold’em Tournament

• Silent Auctions

• Food

• Bike Rodeo

• Amusements

• Entertainment

• Kid’s Games

• Other Great Attractions

We still need volunteers for many of the other events that will be a part of the festival. Please help us make this year’s festival the best we’ve ever had! Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Area after all masses.

PARISH FESTIVAL NEWS

Just 3 weeks away from the 6th Annual Our Lady Queen of Peace Home Days Festival. Food, entertainment and more. Raffle ticket sales are picking up , but we are still a little behind last years totals, so let’s make an effort to pick up our sales. And don’t forget FIREWORKS on Saturday Night..

Our Lady Queen of Peace Home Days Festival August 4 - 6th, 2016

Yes, I can help Set-Up _____ Monday _____Tuesday _____Wednesday _____Thursday

Yes, I can volunteer at the Festival. I would like to help:

I can volunteer: _____ Thursday _____Friday _____ Saturday

Yes, I can help take down on Sunday, August 7th at 1:00pm

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(Please return in the Sunday collection basket)

Main Tent (sell car raffle tickets) Blackjack Maverick/Poker Bingo Instant Tickets Betting Wheels

Bake Sale Beer Garden Children’s Games Ride Ticket Booth 5K Race Car Show

Bike Rodeo Ground Maintenance Main Tent Announcer Parish Nurse

CASINO TENT (Sponsored by The Unicorn Restaurant): Our gaming tent will be open from 7:00pm - 11:00pm Thursday thru Saturday. And join us for our Texas

Hold em tournament Saturday night with registration starting at 5:00pm.

RIDES: Great Lakes Expo will again be providing the rides for the festival. Thursday night is Family Night and there will be special pricing for wristbands. Rides

will be open Thursday thru Saturday from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. Look for discount coupons in the Rural-Urban and Chronicle Telegram good for Friday and Saturday. RAFFLE TICKETS (Sponsored by Laubenthal-

Mercado Funeral Home): OLQP Volunteers will be selling raffle tickets for $10,000.00 or a “Trip of Your Dreams” (worth the same amount) Grand Prize after all masses this

weekend. If you need raffle tickets or want to purchase tickets, please contact the parish office. Tickets for the Grand Prize are $5.00 each or 3/$10.00. It's important that everyone take part in selling tickets this year to help make this year's festival a success.

F I R E W O R K S E X T R A V A G A N Z A !(Sponsored by General Plug and Manufacturing Co.): Back again this year is American Fireworks who will be presenting the 2016 Fireworks Extravaganza. Enjoy an

amazing fireworks display with the entire family on Saturday, August 6th @ 10:00pm. Don't miss this festival favorite presentation!

BEER GARDEN (Sponsored by Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub): Make sure you stop by the beer garden during the Sixth Annual OLQP Home Days Festival. There's plenty of good

things in store in this year's garden. BIKE RODEO (Sponsored by Pegg Vanek, DDS., Inc.): Calling all children ages 2 - 12; bring out your decorated bike on Thursday, August 4th at 7:00pm and test your skills on our obstacle course. We will also conduct a

maintenance check on your bike. A prize for every participant and there will be a raffle to win 1 of 3 big prizes. Cost to enter is $5 for 1st child, $3 for 2nd child and $2 for 3rd child and beyond. Don’t forget your helmet!

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FAMILY PROMISE: We will be welcoming families to their home for the week on July 24th. The signup boards will be in the gathering area on 7/16, 7/17. Please stop by and see how you can help support our program. There will also be an open house/tour and training on July 24th at 1:00pm for anyone who is interested in volunteering or who would like to see how the hall is transformed into our guest home for the week. PARISH COUNCIL: Two members of the council will be completing their term of service at the September meeting and two new members will begin serving on council at the October meeting. The commitment to council is for two years and a person can serve for two terms. Parish Council meets on the first Thursday of each month with a break in August. If you are interested in being on Parish Council please see any one of the current members whose names are listed on the front of the bulletin or to contact Fr. John. PARENTS OF CHILDREN: Registration for next year’s faith formation classes (GLFF) have begun. To assist in the adequate preparation for the fall, please complete a new registration for each child that will be attending classes. Registration forms can be found on the counter by the Gathering Area or on the parish web site. In addition, if anyone is interested in helping with the religion classes as a teacher or aide to please contact the parish office.

BLOOD DRIVE: The Life Share Bloodmobile will be at Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall on Sunday, July 31st to save the lives of others. The Blood bank is in critical need so join the latest 16 member

Donor Honor Roll from June 5th as we strive to reach our goal of 25 donations. We are in critical need of your donation this time of year. Contact Rick Gallaher 458-6335 if you have any questions. ALL ADULT PARISH SINGLES: are invited to get together at Ziggy's (Amherst) for dinner after Mass on Saturday, July 23rd. To reserve a spot, please contact Carrol Wilhelm at 440-371-8356 or proofit1@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 20th. FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER MEETING: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, July 20th at 7:00pm in the hall for everyone who has signed up to work the festival and for anyone interested in helping with the festival.

CAMP CHRISTOPHER'S: September Song is an excellent choice for anyone age 50+ who enjoys meeting new people, spending time outside and making new memories. Throughout the day, campers are offered a variety of activities from which to choose: daily Mass or prayer services, swimming, crafts, canoeing, hiking, riding the zipline, or simply relaxing on the beach. September Song campers can be as active or as relaxed as they choose. September Song 2015 begins Sunday, August 14th and ends Friday, August 19th. The cost is $300 per person, which includes lodging, meals, and all entertainment and activities. Financial assistance is available from Friends of Camp Christopher, friendsofcampchristopher@gmail.com. For more information or to register, see www.ccdocle.org/program/camp-christopher-september-song or call Catholic Charities at 330-762-2961.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: Our study of the Book of Revelation has been very exciting as we are engrossed in the symbolism and our meaningful Faith. We invite you to join

anytime to discuss with us GOD’s WORD. We will meet in the church for lesson Six (Revelation chapters 15-18) on Thursday, July 28th at 7:00PM. Study books are available in the Church office or contact Rick Gallaher (440) 458-6335 for a book or questions. You will enjoy increasing your knowledge and appreciation of your faith. Hope to see you there. COMFORT CAP AND PILLOW SEWING DAY: Tuesday, July 19th is our next sewing day. Come for any part of the day from 10:00am – 4:00pm in the church hall. Even if you are can’t use a sewing machine, you can help by cutting, stuffing, hand sewing, packaging and more! All supplies are provided. If you can, please bring your sewing machine with you. Questions – call Wanita Grondin at 440-748-3422 or email Kathy Fromme at kathleenfromme@gmail.com. LIFE SCREENING: There is a flyer in this weeks bulletin about this event. Please take time to read it to see if this is something that is of interest to you..

Thank you for your generous support of our Parish, and your help with the needs of the community through your ongoing participation in our various ministries.

Actual Goal Difference Sunday, July 10: $ 7,952.25 $ 9,000.00 ($ 1,047.75) Sunday Y-T-D : $ 18,707.25 $ 18,000.00 $ 707.25 Raffle Tickets: $ 8,775.00 $ 35,000.00 ($26,225.00)

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This Week in the Parish: Tuesday, July 19 10:00am - Comfort Cap Sewing Day. - (Parish Hall

Rm. 1) Wednesday, July 20 7:00pm - Festival Volunteer Mtg. (Parish Hall) Thursday, July 21 5:30pm - HH Community Meal (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - RCIA (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Friday, July 22 8:00am - Life Screening (Parish Hall) 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe

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.

MICHAEL JAMES METTE: Meet Michael Mette a Catholic performing artist who blends music, technology, and testimony. He has spent much of the past 3 years touring the country with his wife and six young

children. They travel as a family and have visited 44 states and mostly live on their tour bus, previously they traveled by van pulling an airstream trailer! Come meet him August 28. www.michaeljamesmette.com.

SUMMER YOUTH GROUP EVENTS! Kayaking- July 24th, Findley State Park (Wellington), pizza after 11:00 mass, leave church at 1:00pm, return approx. 4:30pm. Friends always welcome! If you are going or have questions contact Jen Filipiak at 440-225-1971. The FEST- August 7th, Wickliffe (Borromeo Seminary), free outdoor concert with this year's performers: Lauren Daigle, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, & the Newsboys. For more info go to www.thefest.us Youth Group events are for students grades 7-12. Friends always welcome!

FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT This week’s spotlight is our “Car Show” happening Friday, August 5th. Parking will begin at 5:30pm with the show running from

6:00pm - 8:00pm. Award presentations will be at 7:30pm. Dash plaques will be available for the first 50 registered classic cars. Awards will include top 10 and Father John's pick. Entry fee is $10. And why not stay around after the show and listen to some Motown, R&B, jazz, funk, rock and soul horn band sounds of the 60's, 70's and 80's performed by the Swizzle Stick Band.

FAMILY PROMISE GOLF OUTING: The 10th Annual Family Promise Golf Outing to be held on Friday, July 22nd, 2016 at Bob-O-Link in Avon. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. $85.00 per golfer and $340.00 per foursome which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch and a barbecue dinner! Business package is $575.00 which includes all of the above plus hole sponsorship and recognition. Don't be left out!!! Deadline to register is July 15th, 2016. Can't golf but want to come out for the barbecue? Cost is only $25.00! Other ways to help - you can be a hole sponsor for $275.00 or donate a basket for our raffle! Contact Nancy at 440-774-6743 or e-mail to golf@familypromiselorainco.org with questions or to request your registration form. Thank you for helping homeless children and their parents receive shelter and service to regain stable housing!

Help The FEST – we need you! FEST 2016 is just a few weeks away – Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 12 noon until 10 pm. It’s a day of faith --- family – fun and it’s all for FREE. It’s our 16th Annual Catholic Family

FESTival that takes place on the grounds of Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminary (28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe). For all the details, visit www.theFEST.us. We need your help to make sure this event has EVERYTHING you need for a perfect family day! It takes 1,400 volunteers to bring The FEST to life. Be a part of a GREAT group of people who help us create this wonderful family day for our Diocese and region. Go to: www.theFEST.us/volunteer for details. We are also looking for 400 people to sing in the choir for The FEST Mass which starts at 8 pm. Interested? Go to: www.theFEST.us/choir.