Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Kosciol Niepokalanego Serca Najswietszej Maryi Panny
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"Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me". Amen Memorare
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"Glory be to the Father, who by His almighty power and love created me, making me in the image and likeness of God. Glory be to the Son, who by His precious blood delivered me from hell, and opened the gates of heaven. Glory be to the Holy Spirit, who has sanctified me in the sacrament of Baptism, and continues to sanctify me by the graces I receive daily from His bounty. Glory be to the Three adorable Persons of the Holy Trinity, now and forever". Amen.
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A Prayer for Ukraine:
"Loving God, we pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all those suffering or afraid, that You will be close to them
and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion,
strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world
that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our
brothers and sisters in need. May we walk in Your ways so that peace
and justice become a reality for the people of Ukraine and for all the world".
Amen
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MASS SCHEDULE
(8:00 am Daily Mass is in the convent chapel Monday thru Saturday. Doors open at 7:30 am)
SATURDAY May 30
4:00 pm + Andy Mlinac
SUNDAY May 31
8:00 am + Joann Desimone
10:00 am + Maria & Feliks Dziemean
MONDAY June 1
8:00 am + Deceased Members of the Kudra Family
TUESDAY June 2
8:00 am + Edward Wisniewski
WEDNESDAY June 3
8:00 am For Our Parish Family
THURSDAY June 4
8:00 am + Wieslaw Pilipczuk
FRIDAY June 5
8:00 am + Anne Galka
6:00 pm + Irena & Jan Boc
SATURDAY June 6
4:00 pm + Maria Mysliwiec
SUNDAY June 7
8:00 am + Lucy Calvert
10:00 am Special Intention
+ Deceased
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Annual Mission Appeal at IHM Church - will be given the weekend of May 30-31, 2026 at all of our Masses by the Redemptorists Warsaw Province. This appeal is a part of the Missionary Cooperation program for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith. There will be a second collection for this purpose. More information will be forthcoming.
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The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is Sunday, June 7th - In order to enhance the celebration and the outward sign of this solemnity, we will have Benediction after the 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Masses. The 10:00 a.m. Mass will have an outside procession (weather permitting) on our property with prayers at four altars. We, the believing community, give witness to our faith through this public expression of our worship and ritual. We do this because of our love for Jesus Christ's real presence in the gift of the Holy Eucharist. There is some free literature on the card tables near the church doors about 1) The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and 2) The Infinite Value of the Holy Mass.
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A Meeting with our Dean, Fr. John Retar - Our Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council will meet with Fr. Retar on Monday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. If a member is unable to be present, please leave a message for Fr. Hudak (216-341-2734). Bishop Malesic has made this process a means to restore the Deanery structure in our Diocese. the Deanery structure is required by Church Canon Law. These meetings will happen throughout the Diocese. Our Deanery is composed of twenty parishes.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary's Feast Day (Name Day) -is celebrated the weekend of June 13-14, 2026. We have special permission to celebrate it on a Sunday, because, according to the Church's calendar, it always falls on the Saturday following the second Sunday after Pentecost. We are able to celebrate this important day for our parish in a more festive manner by moving it to the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. All Masses for this weekend will have special Marian hymns, proper prayers honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and her pure heart, and an "Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary" will be recited by all after Holy Communion.
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Coffee & Donuts - will be available in the convent on Sunday, June 14th after the 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Masses. Please join us and socialize with your fellow Mass attendees and parishioners.
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Dear Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - I would like to inform you that I have a home for retirement. Bishop Edward Malesic has given me permission to take up residence as a Senior-Retired priest in the rectory at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Parma. Located on the S.E. corner of Snow and State Roads. Bishop Malesic has not yet announced who the leadership will be for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Fr. Ralph Hudak.
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The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Diocesan Center - will have the annual Mass of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12th in St. Theresa Church, 5276 East 105th St., Garfield Heights, with Fr. Eric Orzech as the celebrant. All are invited to attend this special Mass to make public reparation to the Sacred Heart and ask Jesus' help for all families, our Church and our world. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 440-232-7725 or visit (sacredheartcleveland.weebly.com) and click on events.
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District Pre-Baptism Class - for parents will be held at St. Stanislaus Church, 3649 East 65th on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Call the parish office during regular business hours to register or for more information (216-341-9091).
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Catholic Charities Follow-Up Appeal Weekend, June 13-14, 2026 at IHM Parish - You may have already received a letter from Bishop Malesic with my name, Fr. Ralph Hudak, on it, too. It is a letter of encouragement to donate to this important cause which is raising money to be directed to Catholic Charities' Emergency Services programs. It is a vital service provided in all eight counties of the Diocese that supports those in need of food, shelter, clothing and financial support with rent and utilities, among other things. You can donate to this special appeal in the pew via envelopes or digitally, either online at (CatholicCommunity.org/ip2-appeal), text (CCHOPE to 216-223-9372) or to the Catholic Community Foundation at 1404 E. 9th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44114. The original date for this appeal is June 6-7, but this conflicts with the celebration of Corpus Christi on that weekend. We can change the date, so I selected June 13-14 to do this Appeal. Fr. Ralph Hudak.
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How Well is the Blue Envelope Doing? - You may recall my explanation about the Diocese of Cleveland's "Keeping the Faith" program on the weekend of November 19, 2023, at all of our Masses. Parishes without schools have been asked by Bishop Malesic to partner with a parish with a school. IHM is partnering with St. Stanislaus Elementary school through the use of the blue envelope found in your monthly mailed home packet of envelopes. The amounts donated to the school are as follows: (10-28-24) $1,266; (5-19-25) $2,151; and (5-5-26) $2,546; total $5,963.00. Weekly in the church bulletin we put the amount of money that has been donated through the use of this blue envelope. Thank you to all who have been able to participate. Fr. Ralph Hudak.
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Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary During the Month of May - 1) The Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes before our 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. weekend Masses. 2) Pray the Rosary for your own spiritual enrichment, daily if possible. 3) During the Easter season a traditional prayer to say is the "Regina Caeli, the Queen of Heaven":
'Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia
The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia!
has risen as He said, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia!'
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Infrastructure Improvement Project on Lansing Avenue - The Enbridge Gas Ohio Company is replacing pipeline on the south side of the street, running from East 64th to East 71st Street. This project involves replacing the old steel mainline with a new durable plastic mainline. Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Two-way traffic will be maintained with the help of traffic control personnel. The pipeline installation is scheduled for completion in July 2026, with permanent restoration of the roadway and sidewalks expected to be finished by October 2026. This information is from the Office of the Council - Kevin Bishop, Council Member Ward 2. If you have questions, please call his office: (216-664-4945).
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Information About Fr. Ralph Hudak's Retirement - It takes effect June 30, 2026. My status in the Diocese of Cleveland will then be Senior Priest-Retired. This means that I will still be an active priest sacramentally but will not have to concern myself with the administration of a parish. I do not have a new address at this time, still working on it. There will be a new leadership style for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. You will be informed about it when Bishop Edward Malesic makes his decision. The parish will continue into the future with the help of its parishioners. Father Ralph Hudak.
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Please join us! Hot Meal Program Every Thursday - located at Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Avenue. Sponsored by the St. John Paul II Ozanam Center. Dinner is served in the parish hall every Thursday between 4:00-5:30 pm. NO TAKE OUTS ALLOWED.
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2026 Catholic Charities Appeal Update for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - as of the end of April 2026 report: Goal is $9,905; Raised $8,575; % to goal 94.29%; Donors are 30. Remember to fulfill your pledge during this appeal year. If you would like to participate, envelopes are available in the pamphlet racks near the confessionals. Thank you to all the participants.
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Polish Confessions are Available at Two of our Neighboring Parishes: 1) St. Stanislaus, 3649 East 65th, (216-341-9091) 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and 2) St. Barbara, 1505 Denison Avenue, (216-661-1191) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Sundays.
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The Catholic Cemeteries Association's - next Sunday Grief Support Group will be Sunday, June 28. In-person will meet at 3 p.m. and virtual at 5 p.m. In a welcoming and supportive setting, find fellowship among others who share their experiences and understand the pain of loss. Meetings are being held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, at no charge to you. Please join us for an hour of listening, healing and finding comfort with others who understand. For details, call Renee at 216-930-4866 or visit: www.clecem.org/Events. In person locations are: All Saints, Northfield, 480 W. Highland Rd., All Souls, Chardon, 10366 Chardon Rd., Holy Cross, Akron, 100 E. Waterloo Rd., Holy Cross, Brook Park, 14609 Brookpark Rd., and St. Joseph, Avon, 32789 Detroit Rd. For virtual, please register at: (https://clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx).
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Information for Seniors - If you have an IRA retirement account and you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution of up to $108,000 directly from your IRA to your Parish, Catholic Charities, Priestly Formation, Catholic Formation or another ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland. This gift will not be taxable income and can satisfy your required minimum distribution. Consult your financial advisor or contact Moira Wopershal at 216-696-6525 x 8070 in the Catholic Community Foundation.
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Absolute Roofing Did Some Emergency Work on our Church Roof - Work was done on the east side of the church over the ramp and in the alleyway. Work was performed (2-17-26) on the two valleys because of the back-up of ice. Cost $1,098.90.
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Ohio Catholic Schools & EdChoice Scholarships - Some information about education you should be aware of in the State of Ohio. The Ohio EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program offers ALL Ohio students a scholarship to attend a Catholic school! Catholic schools in Ohio adhere to robust state standards and provide students with strong academic and personal information in a Christ-centered environment. Visit (ohiocathconf.org/edchoice) to learn how EdChoice scholarships can help you send your child to a Catholic school near you. Open Houses are taking place now at Catholic schools across Ohio. The Catholic Conference of Ohio serves as the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on matters of public policy.
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Catholic Charities Appeal 2026 (Mobile Giving Instructions) - Catholic Charities is always evolving to meet the needs of the donors who make these programs and services possible. They are excited to share with you the new platform that Catholic Charities has adopted - Text to Give! For mobile giving, all you need is a cell phone and a credit card. Next, text the phrase CCHOPE to the number 216.223.9372. You will receive an immediate response with a link. Follow the link to make the gift. Alternatively, you can use the QR code on the back of your pledge envelope which will take you directly to the donation page.
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Available Masses in May & August 2026 - In August: 30th - 8a. In September: 3rd - 8a, 4th - 8a, 6th - 8a, 18th - 8a, 24th 8a and 28th - 8a. The Mass is a beautiful prayer to offer up for a deceased loved one or any other special occasion.
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Protecting God's Children - The Diocese of Cleveland's "Protecting God's Children" program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service Office at (216-334-2999) or (responseservices@dioceseofcleveland.org). You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.
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2026 English and Polish Missalettes - They are NEW! Both of these liturgical aides are used for one whole year. Let's keep them in good condition. An appropriate way to do so is by placing the Polish missalette ONLY into the plastic racks attached to the back of the pew, and by placing the English missalette on the end of the pew seat near the aisle side. The English missalette is too thick for many of the plastic racks. This method will hopefully eliminate damage to the missalettes and more damage to the plastic book racks. Many of the racks are already cracked. Cost for the missalettes: English - 224 @ $1,830.88, and the Polish - 250 @ $3,701.34. Cost includes shipping and handling.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary's Polish Parish School of Religion - meets on Sundays at 11:00AM-Noon in the convent or grades K-8. Sign-up begins September 7th. For more information or to register, contact Beata Pierzynski at 216-355-7424 or come to the convent on Sunday at this specified time period.
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Mass Intentions for the Year 2026 - can be reserved. Please note the change in our Mass schedule due to one priest present at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church:
1) Mondays thru Friday - 8:00 a.m. Mass
2) Saturdays - 4:00 p.m. Mass
3) Sundays - 8:00 a.m. English, 10:00 a.m. Bilingual, Masses
4) Fridays - 6:00 p.m. First Fridays of the month, bilingual (The third Fridays of the month 6:00 p.m. has been removed)
The 12:00 Noon Mass has been removed due to poor attendance. We have had 9 people several times, and the amount has been only in the teens for many months. The third Friday of the month 6:00 p.m. had 5 people, which is less than the First Friday of the month, the reason for its removal. Fr. Ralph Hudak.
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St. John Nepomucene Regional Parish School of Religion - is accepting registration for new students in grades 1-8 for the 2025-26 school year. We accept and serve children from Slavic Village and Southeast Cleveland parishes. So, invite a friend, relative, or neighbor to learn more about our faith. Classes are held using a homeschool model. Please call Judy Lasecki at 216-641-6444 x 10 or email (Judith.lasecki@yahoo.com) for more details or to register.
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For Your Information There are Other Parishes in our Area Going Through Changes - Monsignor Richard Antall, the pastor of Holy Name parish has become the new pastor of Sagrada Familia parish, 7719 Detroit Ave., in Cleveland's near westside, because he speaks Spanish fluently. Father Bob Jasany, the pastor of St. John Nepomucene, will also be the pastor of Holy Name parish. Bishop Edward Malesic makes these kind of changes due to the shortage of priests. More priests are becoming pastors of two parishes. Pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Encourage your children and grandchildren to enter religious life or the priesthood.
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For Your Information: There are Two Other Parishes with Bilingual Masses (Polish & English) on Sundays - 1) St. John Cantius, 906 College Ave., (216-781-9095), 8:30 a.m. 2) St. Casimir, 8223 Sowinski Ave., (216-341-9091), 11:30 a.m.
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Please Join US! Hot Meal Program Every Thursday - Please join us at the St. John Paul II Ozanam Center located at Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Avenue, for a hot meal. Dinner is served in the Parish Hall every Thursday between 4:00-5:30 p.m. NO TAKE-OUTS!
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Parish Pre-Cana Sites Programs - Go to the diocese website for the list: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/marriage-and-family-ministry/marriage/pre-cana.
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Mass Intention Book for 2026 was opened on August 19, 2025 - To schedule in person, please come to the rectory on Monday & Friday, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. The stipend for a Mass intention is the Diocesan recommended $10. Only two weekend Masses will be permitted per every five intentions scheduled. To accommodate those with a work-schedule, homebound or traveling a long distance conflict, we will accept requests in writing. These may be mailed to the rectory (6700 Lansing Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105) or place in the Sunday collection basket. Please mark the envelope, "Mass Intentions", include in it your name, phone number, the name for whom the Mass is intended, Mass date and time, and stipend. Make checks out to "Immaculate Heart of Mary Church". If you have a special anniversary to celebrate, DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to schedule it!
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Protecting God's Children - The Diocese of Cleveland's "Protecting God's Children" program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan response Service Office at 216-334-2999 or via email at (responseservices@dioceseofcleveland.org). You are also asked to immediately inform local authorities about inappropriate behavior.
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Weekly Donations:
04/26/2026 - $1,981.00 (R&R) - $516.00
05/03/2026 - $2,112.00 (R&R) - $95.00
05/10/2026 - $2,513.00 (R&R) - $275.00
05/17/2026 - $3,858.00 (R&R) - $556.00
Keeping the Faith - $75.00
"Thank You" to all who have donated to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in these difficult times. You remain in my prayers. Fr. Ralph Hudak
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Standing with Moms in Need (for your information) - "The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable and remains the largest private provider of social services in the United States. Through the sacrificial efforts of faithful Catholics, the Church serves millions through diocesan ministries and agencies, Catholic hospitals and schools and parishes. From religious communities to pregnancy care centers, from refugee resettlement services to foster care and adoption agencies, and form maternity homes to parish based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life - including both mother and child" (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops).
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Are You in the Process of Moving? - In order to serve you the best way possible, we need your current information. Any changes in your family information should be updated with the Parish Office. Thank You!
************************************************************************************************************************** "A Closer Walk with Thee" - (CCA Monthly Grief Support E-Newsletter) - Subscribe to the Catholic Cemeteries Association's monthly grief support e-newsletter, "A Closer Walk with Thee". This e-newsletter is emailed the first Tuesday of each month to any family/individual who has expressed an interest in our bereavement programs. To subscribe to this valued grief support resource, visit: https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx and click the tan signup box on the right side, contact Rhonda (rabrams@clecem.org) or call 216-930-4866. You can also click this link and go directly to the signup (https://bit.ly/ccabereavementbulletin).
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Catholic Cemeteries Association Grief Support/ "In-Office" and "Virtual" - We continue to provide free monthly grief support groups in two formats: In-Office (3pm) and Virtually (5pm). Our Grief Support Groups meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. Meetings are open discussion format, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. They do not build off each other so you can stop in any monthly and fit right in. If you are not yet able to talk about your grief, just come to listen and be in the presence of those who understand. We offer a comfortable, private and safe environment where you are free to explore your grief. Catholic Cemeteries Association follows the guidelines set by the CDC, the State of Ohio and the Diocese of Cleveland regarding COVID-19 protocols. We do however strongly suggest that those not yet vaccinated or who are otherwise vulnerable, continue to wear a facemask. CCA will continue to follow strong hygiene practices and encourage all who are ill to stay at home. Our Virtual Grief Support Group and our monthly grief support e-newsletter are excellent alternatives for individuals who are not able to join us in person for Grief Support. The June 28th talk is "When You Couldn't Say Goodbye, Finding Comfort in God & the Loss of a Spouse". In Office: 3-4:00 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (new office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark (office); Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland (office); All Saints Cemetery, Northfield (office) and All Souls Cemetery, Chardon (office). Virtual: 5-6:00 pm via ZOOM follows the same monthly topic discussion as the in-office groups. Sign-up at http://bit.ly/ccavirtualgriefsupportgroup to receive login information and the handout materials. You can join virtually from any Wi-Fi enabled are via computer, laptop, smartphone, or even without Wi-Fi (via audio only) from your analog phone. If you do not have Wi-Fi or email, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866. Your RSVP for both In-Person and Virtual Grief Support is appreciated but not required to attend. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org.
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Practicing Spiritual Communion - When the faithful are unable to physically attend Mass, they should be recommended to practice "spiritual communion", an act to which the saints have given a consistent witness. Spiritual communion is a traditional practice of expressing to the Lord our longing for Him and our desire for Him to enter our hearts. St. Theresa of Avila (1515-82) said: "When you do not receive Communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you". While there is no formula prescribed by the Church to make to an act of spiritual communion, prayers composed by various saints are part of the Church's rich treasury of devotions. One of the more popular acts of spiritual communion comes from St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787): "My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You". Amen
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The Sunday television Mass can be seen at 10:00 am on WUAB Channel 43 - This provides viewers with an opportunity to take part in the weekly celebration of the Mass at a much more convenient time. In addition, WUAB 43 is an over-the-air station that is accessible even to those without cable TV. Those with cable TV need only check their local cable system listing to determine where WUAB is located on their local channel line-up. The weekly TV Mass is produced by the Diocese of Cleveland. It originates from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The televised Mass has been a staple of religious programming on Northeast Ohio airwaves for decades, cultivating a dedicated and faithful following. It is hoped that viewers will continue to tune in on this new station at this new, more convenient time. The TV Mass can also be accessed on demand starting Saturday evening and running throughout Sunday on the Diocese of Cleveland website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org. In addition, the Mass can be heard on the radio on AM 1260 The Rock at 4:00 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays. Also, radio station WINT-1330 AM airs the Mass each Sunday at 9:00 am and Cox Communications cable subscribers can view the Mass on Sunday at 11:30 am on channel 45, and cable station 18 EWTN has its own Sunday and weekday (8:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm) schedule of Masses. In addition to the Holy Mass, AM 1260 The Rock offers numerous opportunities for prayer throughout the day. The Holy Rosary at 5:30 am and 9:30 pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet: 5:00 am Monday thru Friday; 3:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please visit am1260therock.com for their full schedule.
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The Mass is the Greatest of Prayers - Some reasons for Mass Intentions are an expression of our faith, belief in life after death, belief in the power of prayer to help the deceased during their time of purification (souls in purgatory), for a particular person or persons who have died, for an anniversary of death, wedding anniversary, for health, alcohol-drug addiction, financial help, peace in the world, for our government, a happy death, respect for life, Devotion to Mary or other special intentions.
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THE MAGNIFICAT
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and His children forever.
THE MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins,
my Mother.
To thee do I come,
before I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen
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