Our Lady of Grace Church 1088 Ridge Road • Hinckley, Ohio • 44233 • (330) 278-4121

Website: www.olghinckley.org Email: ourladygrace@roadrunner.com

Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 11:00 am Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday,

Friday & First Saturday : 8:00 am Holy Day Masses

8:00 am & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Home of Triumph of the Two Hearts Shrine

∗ Open dawn to dusk, every day all year long ∗ Unique statue of Jesus with the Blessed Mother ∗ Outdoor Stations of the Cross ∗ Beautiful country scenery ∗ One of Ohio’s newest Shrines

Reverend William Smith, Pastor

Reverend Joseph Mecir, Pastor Emeritus Reverend William P. O’Neill, Pastor Emeritus

Deacon Bruce Dobbins

February 24, 2019

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 10…$4,882.00

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RCIA CANDIDATE— BRIANNA CIPHERS

Brianna is an honor roll student at Highland Middle School, where she is attending the 6th grade. She is a girl scout and attends camp in the summer. In her free time she enjoys reading, skiing, softball, gymnastics, and swimming. Brianna joined the Medina Mako’s swim team this year. She plans to learn tennis in the future. She loves animals and just got a new puppy named Howie, which is a black and white, fluffy shih-poo. She gets straight As in school. Brianna is excited to be part of Our Lady of Grace Church where she will continue to grow in her faith.

OLOG MINISTRIES Deacon Bruce Dobbins bdobbins@dioceseofcleveland.org 330-278-4121 x17 or 330-203-6475 Bereavement—Women of Hope—Pastoral Minister Carolyn Zaverl: 216-310-1875 Coordinator Parish School of Religion Bridget Kovalik: ologpsr@gmail.com Director of Music Ministry—Liturgy Mary Gabriel: 330-636-1739 Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Kathy Higgins: pisces1174@aol.com Finance Chairperson,- Safety & Security Tom Minch: trminch@hotmail.com Parish Council Chairperson Tom Higgins: tomhcj7doc@aol.com Readers Celeste Cook: mcelestecook@gmail.com

WORDS FROM OUR SHEPHERD! I wonder what would happen if when we prayed on Sunday mornings, we tried to give God a Sabbath rest from all of our usual asking and pleading. Instead, resolv-ing to limit our prayers only to praise and thanksgiving. After all, Eucharist means thanksgiving. And besides, doesn’t God get an earful of what we want and need when we come before Him in prayer every day?

What if each Sunday became an op-portunity for us to count our blessings? I think that we would be surprised at how hard this might be. Not that we aren’t blessed. Most of us have a terrific family, loyal friends, money to cover our bills, a place to live, fairly good health, and on many days, the sun is shining and no snow. I believe that most of us don’t count the blessings in our life as often as we tabulate the curses of living. While we come up with a few thank-yous – I suspect that we pro-duce mountains of laments, complaints, and demands. I believe it is like taking a test when we were in school, we dwelt on the questions we did not know the answer to, but did not give a second thought to the questions we did

know the answers. Maybe if we spent Sunday as a day to list only our blessings, and nothing else, we might be sur-prised at how really blessed we are. That might lead us to devoting more time every day of the week to prayers of praise and thanks. Why not give it a try and see what hap-pens?

I wish to congratulate Peyton Hrics and Hailey Tra-monte. Peyton’s 3rd grade and Hailey’s 4th grade Highland Hornets basketball teams both won end of season tourna-ments. Have a Blessed week! Fr. Bill

MINISTRY SCHEDULE February 23 & 24

4:00 pm Reader: EOMOHC: Servers:

R. Manley H. Lisowski, A. Bures, C. Caluya E. Medwid, K. Kalfas

8:00 am Reader: EOMOHC: Servers:

E. Majestic H. Majestic, T. Minch, T. Betz C. Cerrito, B. Dobbins, Sr.

11:00 am

Reader: EOMOHC: Servers:

T. Szerpicki N. Gaj, M. Kupec, Deacon B. Dobbins H. & H. Tramonte, P. Kupec Deacon B. Dobbins

4:00 pm Reader: EOMOHC: Servers:

G. Faciana J. Ogrin, B. Faciana, Deacon B. Dobbins K. Kalfas, Deacon

8:00 am Reader: EOMOHC: Servers:

D. Lemire L. Kremser, S. & J. Rocco L. Smith, C. Cerrito

11:00 am Reader: EOMOHC: Servers:

E. Cadnum, L. Smith C. Steinbrink, C. Ogrin, M. Dobbins S. Shemo, S. Dobbins

March 2 & 3

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES Families each teach their own set of values. The gospel speaks of judging, condemning and forgiving noting in effect “what goes around comes around.” “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” Practice and grow with the gospel virtues of mercy and forgiveness. Be bold and stop the family blame game. Forgiving families prosper.

PART TIME SECRETARY We are looking for a part time secretary for 8-16 hours a week plus fill-in when needed. Candidate needs to be able to help manage the day to day functions of the parish office. Duties include answer the phone and the door, maintain parish files and archives, register new parishioners, maintain sacramental records, schedule Baptisms, and other miscellaneous duties. Please send your resume to ourladygrace@roadrunner.com, Attn: Fr. Bill.

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON’S THE MASS Don’t forget: Women of Hope invites everyone from the parish to join them to view Bishop Robert Barron’s new DVD series The Mass on Tuesday, March 5 at 1 pm OR Thursday, March 7th. For any questions, please contact Carolyn Zaverl at 216-310-1875.

HEALING SERVICE Peter’s Shadow and St. Martin’s Cloak, both Catholic healing teams, will offer a Healing Service on Wednesday, March 13 at St. Martin of Tours, 1800 Station Rd., Valley City. It takes place in the Chapel at 7 pm. Handicap accessible, all are welcome! For more info contact St. Martin at 330—483-3808.

YEAR END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS To receive a contribution statement, complete the form below and drop it in the collection basket. Once the office receives your request, you will be able to pick up your statement in the church vestibule. Or if you want it mailed to you, drop a stamped, self-addressed envelope in the collection basket. A copy will be sent to you.

BROTHER SIMON UPDATE Our parishioner, Tom Corrigan now known as Brother Simon, entered the Abbey of St. Benedict a year ago. He just informed us that he professed his Simple Vows on January 26th. Simple Vows are for three years. After that time he will be able to petition the community for permission to profess Solemn Vows, which are permanent. Please keep Brother Simon in your prayers.

MARTHA’S DAY OUT

St. Adalbert, Berea, is offering their annual ladies’ Lenten Retreat, Martha’s Day Out, on Monday, March 11 from 8 am-3 pm. The day includes continental breakfast, catered lunch, presentation by Father Charles Bukowski, Pastor, Stations of the Cross, reconciliation, rosary and concludes with celebration of the Mass. Registration cost is $20. Register by phone at 440—234-6830.

DOING BUSINESS FOR GOOD The Catholic Commission of WAM invites you to the Doing Business for Good; Doing Good for Business innovative community series on supportive employment and social enterprise as job opportunities for lower-income residents. The 3-part series takes place on March 5, March 26, April 9 at 7 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Wooster. For info contact Jeff Campbell at jcampbell@ccdocle.org or 330-723-9615 x11.

ST. PIO MEETING Holy Family Parish, Parma, invites you to an amazing testimony by Third Order Secular Franciscan, Cindy Russo about her encounter with St. Pio. There will be opportunity after the talk to venerate relics of St. Pio and time for prayer. A reception will follow. This takes place on Thursday, February 28 at 7 pm.

PRAYERS WORK WONDERS Please remember these people in your prayers: Joanne Ackermann, Barb Blake, Claudia & Pattie Bulkowski, Colleen Darabant, Elaine Frygier Lucas Fuciu, Cheryl Henderson, Linda Joseph, Megan Keefe, Debbie Klein, Kathleen Klosinski, Richard Konnerth, Jeanne Krywicki, Ian M., Melissa M., Nick Piro, Lois Rhodes, Dennis Rogozinski, Braidyn Schneid, Jim Steed, Kimberly Taranto, Michelle Trisk, Derek Vitas, Mort Winer.

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2018 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT

Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ Envelope #______________________

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 27 Youth/Adult Choir 5:30/7 pm Feb. 28 Rosary for Peace 7:00 pm March 3 Gr. 2 Scapular Enrollment/ Donut Sunday 11:00 am

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SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY The Hinckley Women’s Club is offering two (2) scholar-ships to eligible Hinckley residents for the fall of 2019. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each, can be used for books or tuition. They will be presented to the recipients at the April 18 Hinckley Women’s Club meeting. The scholarship is open only to Hinckley residents currently pursuing a post high school training program, or to any resident planning to do so in the fall. Post high school training includes business school, technical school or college/university study. Down-load the application at www.hinckleywomensclub.com

BRINGING AMERICA BACK TO LIFE

Cleveland Right to Life’s annual Bringing America Back to Life Convention has become the premier educational plat-form of the pro-life community. The two day event features local, national, and internationally recognized speakers ad-dressing the challenges and opportunities currently facing the growing Right-to-Life movement. Acclaimed experts in politics, law, culture, science, media, and theology join together to educate and inspire those dedicated to protect-ing the most vulnerable members of our society. This takes place March 8 & 9 at the Embassy Suites, Independence. For more info and for tickets, go to www.bringingamericabacktolife.org.

NEED PEACE IN YOUR LIFE? We have the perfect solution and it’s FREE! Come spend a few minutes with Jesus. Every Monday at 8:30 am until 7:45 am on Tuesday when Benediction takes place, Jesus is with us, patiently waiting for you to visit. He is on the altar in the monstrance. This is the perfect place to be this side of Heaven. Bring your troubles, your needs to Jesus, and leave refreshed, calm, and ready to tackle life. Below is a schedule of times that people are needed to spend time with Jesus. Please considered committing to one hour it will be one of the best choices you ever made! Try it at last once. Call Ruth Ann at 330-273-3118 if you can help.

Monday

8:30-9 am Filled

9-10 am 2 people

10-11 am 2 people

11-noon 2 people

Noon-1 pm 2 people

1-2 pm 2 people

2-3 pm Filled

3-4 pm 2 people

4-5 pm Filled

5-6 pm 2 people

6-7 pm Filled

7-8 pm Filled

8-9 pm 2 people

9-10 pm Filled

10-11 pm 2 people

11-12 am 1 person

Tuesday

12-1 am 1 person

1-2 am 1 person

2-3 am 1 person

3-4 am 1 person

4-5 am 1 person

5-6 am 1 person

6-7 am 2 people

7-8 am 1 person

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

4 pm Henry & Mary Bruno / Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8 am Living & Deceased of Parish Family

11 am Saddie Scarcella / Jeannie Johnson Strok MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8 am Special Intention / Charek Family TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

8 am Stan & Helen Ulinski / Family WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & 28

8 am (No Mass) FRIDAY, MARCH 1 World Day of Prayer 8 am John Ault SATURDAY, MARCH 2 8 am For our nation

4 pm Bob Haney / Jeanine Haney SUNDAY, MARCH 3 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8 am In Thanksgiving for Hoffmann Family

11 am Living & Deceased of Parish Family

OUR FRIENDS THE SAINTS St. Chad of Mercia-St. Chad was born around the year 634, probably in Northumbria (York) England. What is known about him is based on the writings of Venerable Bede. With his brother Cedd, Chad studied under St. Aiden at the monastery at Lindisfarne. He was ordained in 653, and along with St. Egbert was a missionary to Ireland. In 664 he succeeded his brother Cedd, who died of the plague, as abbot of the monastery at Lastingham. At that time, three bishops were required to validate the consecration of a new bishop, but due to the plague raging through Great Britain, this was hard to do and candidates had to travel great distances for their consecration. Wilfrid who was chosen to be the Bishop of York, had to travel to northern France for his consecration, and was gone so long that Chad was consecrated bishop by Bishop Wini of Wessex and two other “dubious British bishops”. Wilfrid returned to England in 666 to find his see occupied. Pope Vitalian sent Theodore to be Archbishop of Canterbury and to straighten out the irregularities of the Church government in England. Theodore asked Chad to step down as Bishop of York and installed Wilfrid as bishop. Chad replied that it was in obedience that he had accepted the position as bishop, and in obedience he would surrender it. Theodore was so impressed with the humility of Chad that he confirmed his ordination and assigned him as abbot of Lastingham. Later in 669 Theodore installed Chad as Bishop of Mercia, and for the next two and a half years Chad walked across Mercia from coast to coast doing missionary and pastoral work. He is credited with the spread of Christianity in the kingdom of Mercia, now a part of England. Chad died on March 2, 672 probably from the plague. His memorial is March 2.

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