MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 15 12:00 PM (VP) † John Hocevar by Hocevar Family Tuesday, January 16 8:00 AM (SR) † Vincent Globokar by Faculty & Staff SRW Wednesday, January 17 12:00 PM (SG) † Therese A. Kavas by Marie Swaski Thursday, January 18 8:00 AM (SG) † Robert Luberger by Wife Friday, January 19 12:00 PM (SG) † Therese A. Kavas by Susan Withers Saturday, January 20 8:30 AM (SG) † Gloria Slattery by Barb Ols 1:00 PM (SG) Mark Tizzano & Erin Maloney Wedding 4:00 PM (SG) † Lake Family by Mitch & Ray Streiner Sunday, January 21 9:00 AM (SG) For the People 11:00 AM (SG) † Vincent Globokar by SRW Staff 6:00 PM (SG) † Deceased Members of Markuz and Zoretich Families by Family

Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School Parish Office Closed

Tuesday, January 16 9:00 am Moms After Mass 6:30 pm Bell Choir

Rehearsal 7:00 pm Addicts’ Parents

Wednesday, January 17 2:00 pm Senior Meeting

Thursday, January 18 4:00 pm Prayer Shawl 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Walking With

Purpose Friday, January 19

1:30 pm Mass at Hilltop Village

Saturday, January 20 9:00 am Men’s Group

10:30 am Caregivers’ Support Group

2:30 pm Confessions 7:00 pm AA

Sunday, January 21 9:30 am PSR Classes 10:00 am RCIA 1:00 pm Girl Scouts-Socks

of Love 7:00 pm Life Night

Rosary (Ursuline Chapel): Sunday at 8:30 am Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 11:30 am Tuesday, Thursday at 8:30 am Saturday at 9:00 am

This Week At The Parish

January 14, 2018 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

SS. ROBERT & WILLIAM SS. ROBERT & WILLIAM CATHOLIC PARISH

DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

CATHOLIC PARISH DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

367 E. 260th Street Euclid, OH 44132 | Phone: 216.731.1515

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Congratulations!

During the month of December the following children were baptized in our parish:

Jaiden Ruthann Owens daughter of Jason Owens & Krystal Kaminski

Vincenzo Michael Barbarino son of Michael & Nicole Barbarino

Gabriella Ann Miller-Olivo daughter of Nick Olivo & Tara Miller

Natalie Alexandra Day daughter of Sean & Stephanie Day

Welcome to the Church!

FJB’s Blog Dear Parishioners,

Welcome back to Ordinary Time! After the Advent and Christmas seasons the church returns to Ordinary Time. The U.S. Bishops’ website defines Ordinary Time as: “the Sundays and weeks that take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ. Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.” Ordinary Time will continue until Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14. It will resume after Pentecost. I hope this is a time of great spiritual growth for us individually and as a parish.

Today at the 11:00 am Mass, we invite the almost 70 children who were baptized in our parish in 2017 to return for a spe-cial blessing. I am sure not all 70 children and their families will be able to join us, but we remember and honor all of them! This number is phenomenal! Our baptisms are on a steady increase, which is a sign of a growing parish community. In past years, the funerals were almost double the number of baptisms. This year they were just about equal to the number of funerals. Please help all our young families and newest members feel welcome! Remind them of how much we love them and look forward to having them with us each week.

One of the realities of living in today’s world is that we all must be much more aware of security and safety, even at a par-ish. In my 8 years as pastor we have had very few security incidents, and for the most part we have been safe and secure. However, in prayer and reflection I want to be wise. After some discussion with trusted advisors I want to share some se-curity measures we currently have or will be implementing.

First, there are four panic buttons located throughout the church. If these buttons are pressed, the police are immedi-ately dispatched. Fr. Scott and I have a good view from our place in the Sanctuary and have quick access to two of the buttons. The other two are located elsewhere in the church, and key people know where they are. In addition, while the church is a “gun-free zone,” several parishioners in law enforcement have shared with me that they are required to carry a weapon at all times and are ready and willing to serve and protect us in case of emergency. I ask that we all still keep the church a gun-free zone unless you are in law enforcement and are required to carry a weapon.

Second, as of January 16, the parish office entrance will be locked at all times. When you come to the parish office during regular office hours you will be asked to ring the bell. We have installed a camera and will buzz-in people whom we know and/or those who have identified the nature of their business. This saddens me immensely, and I hope one day in the near future we can live in a peaceful society where we do not have to worry about these sorts of things, but it is what it is, and I believe it is better to be safe than sorry. Please know you are all still most welcome at the of-fice. The staff works hard to make it a welcoming environment and to assisted visitors. I know they will continue this, albeit with a different entry system.

I believe the above mentioned steps allow us to be proactive in our safety and security and hopefully will allow us to con-tinue our mission of creating and maintaining a welcoming, vibrant, and active parish community. I appreciate your under-standing.

Make it a great week!

Peace,

Fr. John

A Letter To The Students

Before the new school year began, every teacher and staff member wrote a letter to the students he/she will be working with at Ss. Robert and William Catholic School. The letter includes the hopes and dreams each has for the students during the 2017-2018 school year. Every week, we will share one of these special letters. This letter was written by Mrs. Megan Raddell. Mrs. Raddell teaches Social Studies to the Upper School students. You may notice that this letter was signed by Miss Shea, which was her name at the beginning of the school year. In September, Miss Shea got married, and now everyone is getting used to calling her by her married name, Mrs. Raddell! Dear Eighth Grade Students,

I am so happy that you are here with me this year in homeroom 8B. This year will be a year full of challenge, excitement, and transition. As you prepare your hearts and minds to take the next step into high school, my hope for you is that you always find opportunities to learn and to grow. I pray that you trust in yourselves, your teachers, and each other as you embark on this journey during your eighth grade year.

I want you to know that I care deeply about your well-being. As your teacher, I will do everything possible to make sure you feel safe, loved, challenged, and cared for during the time we spend together. Thank you for trusting me to be your teacher and for allowing me to share in your journey with you. I have a special place in my heart for each one of you and the many gifts and talents you share. I pray that you make this a year full of growth, that you seize new opportunities, and that you always make time for God. Love, Miss Shea

Ss. Robert and William Girl Scout Troop’s Service Project 

Socks of Love Please help us create “Socks of Love.” These packages are men's or women's socks, stuffed with the matching sock and hygiene items and other things needed for personal care. These will be distributed to local homeless shelters in the Greater Cleveland area. Last year, we stuffed a record 290 pairs! Travel/trial size items we will need: NEW SOCKS! men’s or women's, boot/tube type – long for stuffing! bar soap, tooth-paste, toothbrush, lotion, shaving cream, razors, chapstick, band-aids, shampoo, conditioner, and hand sanitizer. For more information, please contact Jamie Zagar at 216-481-1147 or zagar.jamie@gmail.com. We can pick up donations!

You are invited! In a spirit of gratitude, we invite you to join us at the 19th Annual Reunion Dance on Friday, January 19, 2018 to benefit the community of Little Brothers and Sisters of the Eucharist. This event supports the vital ministry of Fr. Jim O’Donnell, Sr. Maggie Walsh-Conrad, and Eileen McIlwee as they minister to the poor in Central, an inner-city neighborhood of Cleveland. The dance will be held at St. Clarence Hall, 30106 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, on Fri-day, January 19, 2018, from 8:00 pm to Midnight. Music will be pro-vided by the Portersharks. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 216-251-4075.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser You're invited to St. John of the Cross Church on Sunday, Janu-ary 21, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for a pancake breakfast fundraiser sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and benefit-ting 40 Days for Life. Join us in fellowship and enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage for the cause of life.

Have you thought of leaving a legacy, especially for our parish or school? Remember Ss. Robert & William in your will or trust to continue our traditions and education. Contact Fr. John at the Parish Office for more information.

SPIRITUAL FAITH FORMATION

Women’s Fellowship Treat yourself to a very special free gift (no coupon necessary!) this year: the warmth and friendship of the ladies of SRW’s Women’s Fellowship. Walk into our gatherings, the 2nd Saturday of each month in the Upper Hall,

from 9-11am, and you will be embraced in Christian fellowship. We offer a time to gather, a time of faith enrichment through activities or speakers, and a time of prayer. You deserve this! You’ll love it! Call Renee Barber, 216 731-1515 ext. 262 with questions.

CARING

PARISH CODE FOR FORMED: BJTWMW

Retrouvaille Weekend A 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? The Retrouvaille program may help. RETROUVAILLE (rediscovery), is being held January 19-21, 2018. Supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, but open to couples of all faiths, it 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.

Liturgical Ministers’ Appreciation Potluck Dinner All liturgical ministers (Servers, Hospitality, Lectors, EMHCs, Music Ministry, Cleaning Angels, Solanus Casey Hospitality, sacristans, coordinators, decorators) are invited to a Potluck Appreciation Dinner on Friday, January 26 at 6:30 pm in the Upper Hall. Ministers are encouraged to bring their spouses. Children ministers may bring their parents and siblings. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 24 to Chris Fink cfink@srweuclid.cc or call the parish office 216.731.1515 with how many people are in your party and what you are bringing. Please bring a potluck dish to share to serve 6-8 persons (main dish/dessert/drink to share (wine, beer, or soda). Remember to take utensils and dishes home with you at the end of the night. We look forward to sharing this meal together as we celebrate Christ’s call for us to participate in showing forth the beauty of the Mass.

Parish School of Religion Christmas Service Project As has become the tradition in our PSR Program, we incorporate a service project during the Christmas Season and again at Lent. This year our program collected new hooded sweatshirts and blankets for the St. Igna-tius High School Labre Ministry to the Homeless for Christmas. Our PSR fami-lies responded with wonderful generosi-ty and as a result many of those who are without permanent shelter this winter will have some source of warmth. Reaching out to those in need is very basic to the teachings of our Catholic Church and must be a part of our faith formation efforts. We sincerely thank all those who participated in our effort for this very important ministry.

WHEN ALL THE HUSTLE-BUSTLE OF THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER....... Don't you and your spouse deserve a beauti-ful, romantic weekend away together? If you agree then you'll want to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information visit:www.GreatMarriagesOhio.org or call (330) 305-9963. Upcoming date: February 16-18, 2018 in Richfield, Ohio.

Baby Corner The Bassinet will be in the Church vesti-bule next weekend (January 20 & 21) to collect donations of new or Gently used baby items for infants to 18 months. Birth Right appreciates the gifts from Ss. Rob-ert & William parishioners and extends their thanks.

The Collection: for December 31st was $8908.00 and January 7th was $9526.00 For Christmas the collection was $36245.00 Loan Balance: $1,326,181 Monthly Loan Payment: $10,580 Please consider a donation to help lower our long term debt. Please call Fr. John or Ellen at the Parish Office at 216.731.1515 or email them at fjb@srweuclid.cc or eivory@srweuclid.cc. Thank you very much for your continued generosity. Fr. John

PARISH SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Fr. John D. Betters, Pastor fjb@srweuclid.cc, ext. 228

Fr. Scott D. Goodfellow, Parochial Vicar

frscott@srweuclid.cc, ext. 235

Renee Barber, Pastoral Associate rbarber@srweuclid.cc, ext. 262

Meg Cosgriff, Co-Principal

mcosgriff@srwschool.cc, ext. 243

Martha Dodd, Co-Principal mdodd@srwschool.cc, ext. 231

Renee Dzuroff, Business Manager

rdzuroff@srweuclid.cc, ext. 224

Patrick Fink, Director of Facilities & Maintenance pfink@srweuclid.cc, ext. 291

Kate Fraser, Youth Minister

kfraser@srweuclid.cc, ext. 246

Ellen Ivory, Director of Discipleship & Development eivory@srweuclid.cc, ext. 230

Kyle Lorek, Director of Music klorek@srweuclid.cc, ext. 241

Gail Monroe, Pastoral Associate/DRE

gmonroe@srweuclid.cc, ext. 248

Bob Perusek, Liturgy Director bperusek@srweuclid.cc, ext. 290

Nathan Raddell, Director of Communications

nraddell@srweuclid.cc, ext. 280

Parish Office Hours: Mon, 8:30 am – 6:45 pm, Tue, Wed & Thu, 8:30 am – 6 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Closed Saturday & Sunday 367 E. 260th Street Euclid, OH 44132 216.731.1515 216.731.0300 (Fax) info@srweuclid.cc www.srweuclid.cc

PRAYERS NEEDED Please pray for… Thomas Bukovec, Kristen Ilc, Karen A. Waldron, Doris Jackson, Barbara Gates, Dan Pado, Bernie Novotney Sr., Tony Hocevar, Dolores Vuyancih, Pat Fink, Katie Kalish, Tom Brenkus, Alda Kovalsky, Jean Feiten, Marianne Ellul, Geraldine Hoffert, Janet and Jim Cika, Pauline Dutcher, Elaine Jackson, Sharon Kazusky, Grayson Kazusky, Violet DeStefanis, Ann Grossman, JoAnn Schram, Donald Pavlovich, Mary Ann Hudak, Faye Bukovec, James Augustine, Ted Sabat, Christopher Henderson, Alexis Farrar, Rose Leo, Patricia Johnston, Ron F. Brickman, Thomas Jirousek, Pauline Krall, John Ellul, Ray Golick, Jeanette Hocevar, Josephine DiTirro, Danita Wells, Teresa Sullivan, & all those who are ill in body, mind, or spirit. We thank, pray, and ask for God’s blessings for those in the military and safety forces serving our country and community. We offer our deepest sympathy for Barney Cole, Ryne Houchin, Mary Louise Shepard, Rudy Seuffert, Eleanore Bolon, John Sexton and all those who have lost a loved one. May they know the peace and comfort of God’s love and find strength in the support of our parish community.

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