STAFF Mr. James Flood, Director of Music Mrs. Janet Guetle, Organist Mrs. Alyssa Nadin, Business Manager Mrs. Colleen Houk, PSR Director Ms. Susan Simmons, Parish Secretary Mr. Frank Stasko, Maintenance

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday, 3:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M., or by appointmentSACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Rectory to register for Baptismal Class.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Diocesan Marriage policy requires that couples contact the priest at least six months prior to setting a date for marriage. Time is necessary for instructions and sacramental preparation. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment.

NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome you to our community. Please call for an appointment to register. Anyone over 18 years of age, still living at home, should register as a single adult member of our community.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Required for all children attending public school grades 1-8. For information, call PSR Director Colleen Houk at 216.226.5116 or email: pcl.stclementlakewood@gmail.com.

PARISH SCHOOL Lakewood Catholic Academy, 14808 Lake Avenue 216-521-0559 • www.lakewoodcatholicacademy.com

FAITH JOURNEY R.C.l.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) A process for those interested in the faith. For information, call Deacon Danny Bryan at 216.375.9340ADORATION CHAPEL The Chapel is located at the rear of the Rectory. The Chapel is open Wednesday and Thursday, from 5:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. To sign up for a regular day and time for Adoration, call the Rectory.

Saint Clement C A T H O L I C P A R I S H

2022 Lincoln Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 Rectory/PSR Office 216.226.5116

Rectory Fax 216.226.5117 E-mail: stclementlakewood@cox.net

www.StClementlakewood.com

Fr. Joseph G. Workman, Pastor Fr. Deogratias M. Ruwaainenyi, ln Residence

Deacon Danny Bryan

As a Eucharistic Community, we the people of St. Clement Parish, believe the Lord is present among us

and calls us to grow in His life. We commit ourselves to share that life in

our love and concern for others.

PastorRev. Robert J. McCabe

associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Hood

in residence Rev. Raymond E. Arwady

Rev. Thomas Urban

Mass scheduleWeekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM

Saturday: 8:30 AM

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Holy Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

reconciliation scheduleSaturday: 3:00-3:45 PM and after

the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard

rectory office hoursMon, Tues, & Thurs: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Closed for lunch from 12-1 PM

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together

by the Holy Spirit. Divine Child is a Catholic Parish

entrusted with the responsibility of bringing

people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness.

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March 1, 2020First Sunday of Lent

LENTPRAYER S FASTING S ALMSGIVING

M A S S S C H E D U L E

Saturday Vigil 4:00 P.M.Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 A.M.Holy Days Consult Bulletin

WeekdayMon., Wed., Fri. 5:15 P.M.

Tues., Thurs., Sat. 8:00 A.M.

Coffee & Donuts Please join us after the 9am & 11am Masses for coffee, donuts and fellowship in the church hall. All parishioners and visitors are welcome to join us .

First Sunday of Lent March 1, 2020

Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil: “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread...throw yourself down...all these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.” Matthew 4: 1-11

Each year, our Lenten experience begins in the desert. With Jesus, we come to that “wilderness” place in the heart where all artifice is stripped away and we see our lives as they are. So let this Lent be a time for “planting acacia trees” in our lives – trees that store the water of compassion, trees that grow the leaves of justice, trees that yield the seeds of peace that can make our desert lives bloom, trees that can heal the broken earth of our hearts and enable us to realize a harvest of fulfillment and hope, despite the harsh winds that blow through our lives and the famines of despair and fear that emaciate our spirits. This spring, as we make our way with Jesus to His Easter Passover, may we plant trees of grateful prayer and selfless charity that our lives may realize the harvest prophesied by the prophet Isaiah (58: 10-11): “If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday. The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.”

Scripture Readings for the Week Monday: Lv 19: 1-2, 11-18; Mt 25: 31-46 Tuesday: Is 55: 10-11; Mt 6: 7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3: 1-10; Lk 11: 29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7: 7-12 Friday: Ez 18: 21-28; Mt 5: 20-26 Saturday: Dt 26: 16-19; Mt 5: 43-48 Sunday: Gn 12: 1-4; 2 Tm 1: 8-10; Mt 17: 1-9

Keep the Faith . . . If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing. ~Saint Katharine Drexel

Pray for the Deceased Richard F. Dutro Daniel M. Fahey May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Poor Clares’ Prayer Line Do you need prayer today? Are your loved ones, coworkers or neighbors in need of God’s loving guidance? Call the Poor Clares’ Prayer Line at 216-361-0783.

Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, March 2– Lenten Weekday 5:15 PM † Judy Martin Tuesday, March 3 – Saint Katharine Drexel 8:00 AM † Margaret Jane Dugan Wednesday, March 4 – Saint Casimir 5:15 PM † David Martin Thursday, March 5 – Lenten Weekday 8:00 AM † McGuire Family (Living and Deceased) Friday, March 6 – World Day of Prayer 5:15 PM † Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Saturday, March 7 – Saints Perpetua and Felicity 8:00 AM Millie and Jack Kerg 4:00 PM † Kay McGraw Sunday, March 8 – Second Sunday of Lent 9:00 AM † Mary Ann Pappalardo 11:00 AM For the People of the Parish

Liturgical Ministers Lector Schedule Saturday, March 7 4:00 pm P. Tabeling Sunday, March 8: 9:00 am M. Nortz 11:00 am J. Cudnik Eucharistic Minister Schedule Saturday, March 7: 4:00 pm B. Conaway, M. Kolenz, J. McAlister Sunday, March 8: 9:00 am B. Poling, A. Waters, B. Waters 11:00 am R. Brown, R. Clynne, T. Clynne Server Schedule Saturday, March 7: 4:00 pm E. McAlister Sunday, March 8: 9:00 am A. Martin, E. Martin, E. Martin 11:00 am J. Griffin, G. Pandos, D. Sinagra

Encounter Jesus this Lent

New this year! The Adoration Chapel will be open for 3 additional days each week so anyone can drop in and spend time with Jesus this Lent.

Extended Hours of Eucharistic Adoration

In the Adoration Chapel

Wednesday, February 26th - Wednesday, April 8th

Monday through Thursday & Saturday

6:30 am - 8:30 pm ************************************************* In the Church

Fridays 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

We are continuing our Lenten tradition of Friday Adoration in the church with the Rosary at 12:00 pm, the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm, and Mass at 5:15 pm. Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm will conclude the evening.

Looking for more this Lent? Consider committing to one hour of Adoration during each week of Lent. Experience how Jesus takes this sacrifice and transforms it into a gift for you.

Questions call/text Jessica Davidson at 216-347-1041.

Come and join us for our next bus trip June 15 - 18, 2020. Our trip will be to Gettysburg and Philadelphia, and includes transportation, 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners and admission and guide service to attractions. Prices are: Single Room - $ 1,029.00 Double - $ 829.00 per person Triple - $ 749.00 per person If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Workman at 216-226-5116. The brochure and registration form can be found at the Church doors and on our website www.StClementLakewood.com.

On the Road Again . . .

There will be a bus trip meeting on Sunday, March 1, at 4 pm in the Saint Clement Church Hall. If you are interested in going on our trip to Gettysburg and Philadelphia, please plan on attending.

Pre-Baptismal Class For those preparing to have a child Baptized in the near future, one requirement is that the parents attend a Pre-Baptismal Class. The next Pre-Baptismal Class will be held at Saint Clement Church on Sunday, March 8th, at 1:00 pm. Please register by calling St. Clement Rectory at 216-226-5116, or St. James Parish Office at 216-712-6755.

Sisters of St. Joseph Prayer Line:

216-252-0548

Pot of Gold Winners ($25) Jack Wilburn, Jorge Gatica, Pat Hesland, Karen Corrigfan, Tom Resek, George Birsic ———————————————————————

$100.00 Winner for March Rich Miller

Diocesan-Wide Evening of Confession The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland invites all Catholics to the Evening of Confession this Lenten season. All Catholic churches within the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland will host An Evening of Confession on Wednesday, March 11th from 5 pm-8 pm. The celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of God’s gifts to help us as we journey toward God’s kingdom and strive to serve God’s people entrusted to our care. Renew your faith during this blessed season of Lent. “The joy of God is the joy of forgiveness.” ~Pope Francis

St. Augustine Hunger Center Collection The St. Augustine Hunger Center collection will be taken up next weekend. St. Augustine Hunger Center is a nonprofit organization missioned to provide meals and other emergency assistance to the poor and needy individuals of all religions. We appreciate your generosity on behalf of this caring ministry.

Finance Corner Collection for weekend of February 23rd - $ 5,800.50

Monthly Collection - $ 400.00 Children’s Collection - $ 420.00

Online giving - Monthly - $ 480 .00 - Weekly - $ 350.00

Thank you for your continued support and generosity to our Parish.

Daily Prayer Online Make a sacred space in your day! Visit: www.sacredspace.ie/.

Lenten Luncheon: Exploring Lent with New Eyes On Tuesday, March 10th, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Bill Hobbs will present using our own images and experiences from John 15, the Vine and the Branches, and will explore Lent through the eyes of scripture and an Ignatian educator, leader and spiritual director. Cost: $30.00. This program is offered at the Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Parma 44129. To register, contact 440-884-9300 or visit www.jesuitretreat center.org.

Birthright Birthright will be hosting a training program for new volunteers for our Lakewood office in March. Volunteers duties include answering the phones, sorting baby clothes, making up layettes and helping pregnant women find community resources. If you feel God is calling you to help women, please call Toni at 216-228-5998 for more information.

LCA 2020 Track & Field

Registration is open until Monday, March 2nd.

• CYO Track & Field for students in grades 3 – 8. Practices will begin in mid-March, meet will begin in late March and run through mid-May. Athletes compete in running races of various lengths and jumping and throwing events.

• Intramural Track & Field for students in grades 1 – 2. Practices will begin in early-April, meets begin in April and run through early-May. Athletes compete in running races of various lengths and jumping and throwing events.

Any children who are LCA students or parish mem-bers who attend PSR are eligible to participate.

Please visit our registration website to learn more or the register: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/LakewoodCatholicAcademy?season=2756702 &location=1382708

News from AM 1260 The Rock AM 1260 The Rock and Mary Queen of Peace Parish are pleased to welcome Johnnette Williams, host of EWTN’s Women

of Grace, as she discusses “Counterfeits in the Culture: Catholicism vs. New Age,” the difference between Catholic teaching and false ideologies. She will provide practical tools to evaluate if something is Christian or New Age. Please join us Tuesday, March 10th, at 7:00 pm at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, 4423 Pearl Road, Cleveland. This free event is open to all. More information is available at www.am1260therock.com.

Retrouvaille Weekend This is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring? Your relationship cold, distant, thinking about separation or a divorce? Are you already separated/divorced, but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help. Retrouvaille, which means rediscovery, is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and 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 $150.00 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz at 440-357-6480 or 1-800-470-2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org.

Help Save Lives From February 26th – April 5th please join Christians from 865 cities in 62 nations in 40 days of prayer and fasting to save lives. Since the beginning of the 40 Days for Life campaign in 2004, we know of 16,749 children that have been saved, 196 abortion workers have quit their jobs, and 104 abortion facilities have closed due to prayer and witnessing at abortion sites. You’re invited to stand and peacefully pray at any time with other parishioners outside one of our area sites: (Preterm, 12000 Shaker Boulevard, Cleveland; Planned Parenthood, 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Hts.; or Family Planning, 54 South State Street, Painesville) during this spring campaign. If you would like a ride and/or more information, call Judy at (216) 671-4981. ALL LIVES MATTER…from conception to natural death!

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