SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – February 13, 2022

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION: Deceased Members of the Balog and Stopek Families, by Barbara Comiskey

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK:

FROM THE DESK OF FR. BONA: On February 20, we are going to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the consecration of its church. Consecration is a solemn dedication to a special purpose or service. The word consecration literally means “association with the sacred.” Persons, places, or things can be consecrated. The origin of the word comes from the Latin consecrare, which means dedicated, devoted, and sacred. In the case when a church is consecrated, it means that it has been set apart. It is no longer an ordinary building, but it is exclusively devoted to the worship of God and those matters that do not go against the holiness of the place.

After some consultation, I decided to have only one Mass next Sunday. Thus, next Sunday there is not going to be a Mass at St. Emeric and so we will welcome the parishioners of St. Emeric here with us. This anniversary is a significant celebration in the life of the Catholic Hungarian community in Cleveland and I believe that there are times when we need to come together and support one another. When St. Emeric will have a significant anniversary, I am planning to have only one Mass there and invite you to join St. Emeric parishioners for the celebration. I keep you all in my prayers every day. God bless, Fr. Bona

CELEBRATION OF THE 100^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF THE CURRENT CHURCH OF ST. ELIZABETH PARISH: On February 20^th, we will celebrate the aforementioned anniversary. The Mass will be at 10AM and Bp. Edward Malesic will be the main celebrant. The repaired bells will be blessed and afterwards a light reception will take place. All of you are invited! For planning purposes, please RSVP to Virginia Kachmar (calling home: 216-791-6270 or cell: 216-246-2370).

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION (2/6): Sunday offering: $455. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY in supporting our parish. Thank you for sending in your offertory donation through the mail. I know the times may be difficult for many people. If you are able at this time to send in your offertory donations, please do so by mail or use the PayPal option found on the website: https://www.stelizabethcleveland.org/donations/

BLESSING OF MARRIED COUPLES (from the Roman Ritual): We praise you, O God, we bless you, Creator of all things, who in the beginning made man and woman that they might form a communion of life and love. We also give you thanks for graciously blessing the family life of your servants, so that it might present an image of Christ’s union with the Church. Therefore look with kindness upon them today, and as you have sustained their communion amid joys and struggles, renew their Marriage covenant each day, increase their charity, and strengthen in them the bond of peace, so that (together with the circle of their children that surrounds them,) they may forever enjoy your blessing. + In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

AM1260 THE ROCK CATHOLIC RADIO: The couple that prays the Rosary together stays together! Praying together may be the single most effective way to preserve your marriage, protect your family, and deepen your walk with God. At the end of a long day cast your cares on Our Lady by praying the Rosary with Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Simonetta every evening at 9:30PM on AM1260 The Rock! Or start your day praying the Rosary with Mother Angelica and the nuns of The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament every morning at 5:30AM. For a complete listing of our program schedule visit AM1260TheRock.com or call 216-227-1260.

LIFELINE FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES: Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring – your relationship cold, distant – thinking about a separation or divorce?  Are you already separated/divorced but both of you want to try again?  Then the Retrouvaille program may help. The next Cleveland Retrouvaille Weekend is scheduled for March 4 – 6, 2022. RETROUVAILLE, which means rediscovery, is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, but it is open to couples of all faiths. This program consists of a weekend experience for couples and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation.  For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha at 440.357.6580 or 1.800.470.2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org.

PLEASE, PICK UP YOUR 2022 YEAR DONATION ENVELOPES IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the parish throughout the year. If there are any address changes, please notify us.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, especially, Jay Kovács, Kathy Szabó, Kamilla Szabó and Anna Melega, Dorothy Fromhercz, Alex Szaday.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED, especially for Mária Jánossy. The funeral plans will be announced later.

THIS SUNDAY the 11:15 AM Mass from St. Emeric church will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/saintemeric/ and on the website, https://stemeric.com/

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