on 09/03/2010

            Thank you to the many people who responded to my query about our Perpetual Adoration Chapel and the tabernacle situation.  Many said they did not know that the church had regulations regarding the tabernacle.  To repeat a bit from last week – the tabernacle must be of a completely solid material, no glass material is permitted.  Our Perpetual Adoration tabernacle has a glass window in it and so we are not permitted to use this tabernacle.  Some asked why we just can’t expose the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance.  Church regulations are very clear about this situation.  Someone MUST be present at all times if the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Church.  This regulation is necessary to safeguard the Holy Eucharist from theft or desecration.  Covering the monstrance with a cloth still leaves the Holy Eucharist unguarded. 

            The good news is that I have found a suitable tabernacle which fits the current pedestal in use in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.  The diocese is offering church goods from the closed and merged parishes for a cost to Catholic parishes and institutions. There is a tabernacle available at a modest cost of $750.  It is the tabernacle that was used in the former Saint Christine church in Euclid.  This tabernacle is 21 inches wide by 20 inches tall and 15 inches deep.  I think it will more than adequately serve our need. 

            I noticed from the incoming mail that we have had a tremendous response already to our parish survey that is going on right now.  Thank you to everyone who has responded so far and please do make the time to complete and return the survey.  We want to know what you are thinking and what you would like our parish to offer so that we can serve our community better.  The parish staff and the parish Pastoral Council will go over the survey results very carefully.  Please fill out and return the survey.

            It was with sadness on my part that Fr. Joe Mecir left us last Tuesday to take up his new assignment as pastor of Our Lady of Grace parish in Hinckley.  Fr. Joe was a pleasure to have here if only for the three months that he was here.  He was always willing to help out in any way possible.  So I am back on my own as the only priest for our parish.  Fr. Mark Hollis, the spiritual director of the seminary, will be assisting with confessions and the weekend Masses.  Fr. Hollis was helping out previously after Fr. Lou Pizmoht retired this past February. Welcome back Fr. Hollis!

Fr Troha

The Hospitality Committee is sponsoring two events this Fall that you may want to mark your calendars to attend! First, on Saturday 10/16/10, there will be a clam bake from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the gym. Then, on Saturday 11/20/10, there will be a wine tasting event from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the gym. More details to follow!

See Parish Clam Bake flier under "Parish Documents"

With the busyness of your everyday schedules, when was the last time you took the time to have a “real” date?  That’s right! Just the TWO of you?  Beginning on Wednesday, October 6, “Six Dates for Catholic Couples” (based on the book, “Happy Together…The Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage”) will give you the opportunity to spend six Wednesdays TOGETHER…on a DATE…EACH WEEK…at a PLACE of your own choosing! Just the TWO of you!  Details and registration forms can be found at the southwest vestibule table, as well as on the left side bar on this parish homepage. Child care will be provided!  Look forward to seeing you!  Deacon Paul

The Parish will be offering a wonderful day tour to visit the beautiful Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, on Monday October 4, 2010. The trip package price is $39 and includes transportation on a motorcoach departing the church parking lot at 7:30 a.m., returning at about 6:30 p.m. There will be a mass at 11:00 a.m., lunch in the cafeteria, Stations of the Cross at 1:30 p.m. and time for private reflection before the bus departs at 3:30 p.m.

Look for the full-page flyer in the Sunday 9/5/10 bulletin for complete times and information. You can drop your check off at the Rectory office to reserve your spot. We need a minimum of 34 guests with a registration deadline of 9/24/10 to insure that we have enough to run the trip. A full refund will be issued if we do not meet the 34 minimum guests.