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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, May 6 8:00am - Albert Nash - Rita Oliman Tuesday, May 7 8:00am - Marguerite Mole - Ken, Judy & Steve

Trepkowski Thursday, May 9 8:00am - Henry & Catherine Kantosky - Bill & Dorothy

Kantosky Friday, May 10 8:00am - Edward & Douglas Semo - Family

Church Wednesday, May 8 7:00pm - Living Rosary Fourth Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 11 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - All Mothers Sunday, May 12 8:30am - All Mothers 11:00am - All Mothers

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Herb Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Jerry & Lee Severns, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Bille Updegrove, Robert Falatic, Al Machovina, Rick Spinks, Jim & Pat Wracker, Kathy Buckland, Don Gates, Ken Schroeder, Betty Stillwell, Bill Hempel, Shayne Reisinger, June Jacob, Judy Klingshirn, Tony Frantz, Dianne Nimtz, Dennis Frabotta, Angela Wrege, Renee Swanson, Jackie Knepper, Wanita Grondin and Dan McDonnell . Please call the Parish Office 440-926-2364, or email us at info@olqpgrafton.org to have a name of a friend or relative included in this list.

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BLESSINGS FOR BABIES: Our Parish is having the annual Baby Bottle Campaign for Birthright. Individuals and families may pick up a baby bottle on this weekend, May 4/5, collect change in the bottle, and return it next weekend on May 11/12. Your donations will help Birthright, an all-volunteer, pro-life pregnancy support service that has served Lorain County since 1973. Last year our office had over 2800 visits from over 800 families. All our services are free and confidential. We provide pregnancy tests, help with social services in the community, a layette for every newborn baby, formula, diapers, baby food, maternity clothing, and clothing for infants and children. Thank you for being Christ for others through Birthright!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Please turn in special requests for the next scheduling period June - August, 2019 by Sunday, May 5th. Special request forms can be found in the St. Joseph’s room or you can fill out a form online at https://olqpgrafton.org/em-request-form.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: Want a better understanding of how Jesus used Parables in the Gospel of Matthew & Luke? Our study of “PARABLES of the KINGDOM”

continues on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall room 2. This session covers lesson 1 (pages 77-97) in the book and page 8 in the Part 2 study guide. Come and get closer to Jesus and the understanding of how he used parables to easily relate to all of us. Join this great scripture group to more fully comprehend the Gospels. Contact Rick Gallaher at (440) 458-6335 for comments or questions. Books are available from Rick or in the Parish Office for $17.25. GRADUATION MASS: We will be recognizing all the graduating High School and College students at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, June 2nd. Please call the parish office if you will be attending. Graduates are encouraged to wear their cap and gown for the Mass. LITURGY/ART&ENVIRONMENT: The Liturgy committee will meet in the parish hall at 7:00pm on Monday, May 6th followed by the Art & Environment committee at 8:00pm. We will be evaluating the Season of Lent, Triduum and Easter Season. Planning for Pentecost and the summer months of Ordinary Time will then take place. You are invited to sit in on the meeting to share your thoughts, and to see if this is a ministry where you can share your gifts.

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LIVING ROSARY: Back by popular demand is the Living Rosary this Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00pm in the church. For the past several years we have been offering this prayer experience in October and have now added it to our calendar for the month of May. Representatives of all the ministries and organizations of the parish will be a ‘bead’ of the rosary. As we pray the rosary we will be praying for the intention of the parish dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Peace. Hope to see you there. REFLECTING ON THE SUNDAY GOSPEL: This Saturday, May 11th at 10:00am in the parish hall is the next gathering of anyone who like to delve into the Sunday gospels. We will be reading and reflecting on the gospels for the remainder of the Easter Season. There is no preparation or study required. We read the gospel and then share what we hear God saying to us in that passage. The next session will then be June 8th.

SUNDAY GOSPEL: John 21:1-19 “ Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Each time Peter answers him in the affirmative, Jesus give him an action in which to show his love: feed my lambs, tend my sheep, feed my sheep. Next Sunday we will hear from Chapter 10 of John’s gospel where Jesus proclaims, “I am the good shepherd.” Now Jesus calls on Peter to continue his work. He might have denied Jesus three times during the passion, but now, in his proclamation of love, Peter is called to serve Jesus by serving those Jesus loved, by feeding and tending the lambs of the Good Shepherd.

• Who are the sheep Jesus is sending me to feed and care for?

• Where do I find nourishment to help me fulfill his mandate?

TALENT Talent is wanting something bad enough to work for it. —Anonymous

PASTOR’S CORNER: People often say to me, “Father you are moving me out of my comfort zone!” And they are usually saying it with a tone of trepidation rather than excited anticipation. I will admit that they are correct. I know that I am inviting them to step out of what is comfortable in their life to an experience of a fuller life. As of late, I have recognized that I too have been struggling to move out of my comfort zone. Having experienced many significant changes in life recently, I am wanting to just sit still and be left alone, rather than stepping out into something more. In chapter 14 of Matthew Kelly’s book “The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity,” he writes: “Our dirty little secret is: we don’t want our lives to be

transformed.” Transformation is not easy, smooth or even painless. And yet our Resurrection faith calls us to continual transformation. God has a mission for us and all he asks is that we be available. “Like the miracle of the loaves and the fishes, we bring the little we have and God does the rest. Availability is what God looks for in the resume of our hearts. How available are you to God at this time in your life?” p.101. In the Eucharist we are strengthened for the journey but we are also transformed into what we receive, the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist transforms us but we have to cooperate and be willing to be transformed. The Eucharist is powerful and maybe that is why attendance at Mass is declining. We are not comfortable being transformed. There are a million excuses we can use but the underlying excuse, if we are truthful with ourselves, is that we don’t want to move out of our comfort zone. But the life of following Jesus is a life constantly moving out of our comfort zone to a fuller and richer experience of life. This weekend pray for our First Communion children, but also witness to them a life of transformation that comes from the Eucharist This weekend we welcome to the Eucharistic Table for the first time the following children: Dax Cassell Kellen DeSimone Noah DiFranco Jackson Hamm Tatum Holzhauer Ty Holzhauer Lila Hoover Carter Keenan Corinne Lamb Quintin Mariner Jacob Myers Anthony Passerrello Noah Rivera Colby Sapienza Carter Schade Jack Schade Joseph Snyder Logan Webb Maeve White Emily Whitesel Jameson Yuronich

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STEWARDSHIP CORNER: In today's Gospel reading, we heard, “Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’” (JOHN 21:17) All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus and others. Discern how God is calling you to be his steward by using your time in prayer, your talent in charitable works and your treasure to assist those who in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church. FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus’ friends are fishing when someone calls out to them and tells them to lower their nets again. They catch many fish! This helps the disciples recognize that Jesus is the one calling to them. Jesus makes them breakfast and eats with them. Question of the Week: How do you recognize Jesus in other people? In the Mass? In some other way? Family Prayer: Help us to recognize the physical and emotional needs of others and to “feed” them when they need nourishment and encouragement. JOYFUL HEARTS: As our Hearts have turned to joy this Easter, we can continue to show Christ’s love to others through “Joyful Hearts”. In the welcome area will be a display of paper hearts, each heart will have an item for you to donate. If you wish to participate please take a heart, buy the item and return it to the chest. This will continue though the Easter season until Pentecost. Items purchased will support programs that the Helping Hands Ministry run, along with programs that other church organization support. The Helping Hands Ministry runs a food pantry that provides to 30 families a month, the Back Pack Club that provides weekend food for 200 Midview students, a Community Meal, monetary assistance and other programs. FREE DIABETES CLASS: Were you just diagnosed or know someone who was diagnosed with diabetes? Come join us May 16th - June 20th for a free Diabetes Self-Management workshop, sponsored by Fairhill Partners of Cleveland. We will help you understand ways to control your blood sugar through diet and exercise; assist you in understanding you new treatments and ways to communicate with you doctor. Come join us Thursday’s from 1:00pm - 3:30pm in Room 2 of the parish hall. Free material and snacks will be provided. To register call Sue at 440-926-1610.

MEN’S FAITH SHARING: All men are invited to a time of prayer and reflection on Sunday, May 19th at 6:00pm in the parish hall. This informal gathering is an opportunity to grow in our faith as well as experience support from other men of faith. The topic will be on the Eucharist and how we can make our gathering for the Eucharist more meaningful. FREE CATHOLIC RESOURCES on FORMED: Have you explored FORMED? Discover a variety of Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, programs, talks, audio dramas, and ebooks—just a click away. Simply go to olqpgrafton.formed.org, select "Register Now" and create your account. Once on the FORMED page, select the COMMUNITY link to easily access recommended topics. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org. EMHC SPRING TRAINING SESSIONS: The spring training sessions for EMHC has been posted by the diocese. The closest sessions to our church are: Saturday 11 May 2019 St. Teresa of Avila Parish 1878 Abbe Rd. Sheffield Village, OH 44054 Other sessions are available and you can see them by going to our website: https://olqpgrafton.org/eucharistic-ministers-1 Please see Father John if you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: We in the Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to thank you for your generosity last week during our weekend Spotlight in the Gathering Area. You are all part of our ministry helping us to bring comfort and support to others. Thank you again. We will have “last chance” chances this weekend for the Spring Afghan Raffle at all three Masses. The winning ticket will be drawn after the 11:00 Mass.

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This Week in the Parish: Sunday, May 5 9:00am - Holy Name Breakfast Monday, May 6 7:00pm - Choir Practice - (Church) 7:00pm - Liturgy Mtg.. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) 8:00pm - Art & Environment Mtg. (Parish Hall

Rm. 1) Tuesday, May 7 7:00pm - Pack 152 Committee Mtg. (Parish Hall

Rm. 2) Wednesday, May 8 7:00pm - Living Rosary (Church) Thursday, May 9 11:30am - Retiree Luncheon (Parish Hall) 7:00pm - Finance Council Mtg. (Parish Hall Rm. 1) 7:00pm - Scripture Study (Parish Hall Rm. 2) Friday, May 10 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe Saturday, May 11 8:30am - Stamp out Hunger (Parish Hall) 10:00am - Gospel Reflection (Parish Hall) 2:00pm - Jr Choir (Church)

PARISH INFORMATION † Weddings: Couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. † Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated at a mutually convenient time. Please call the office to make arrangements. † Ministry to the Sick: Please notify the office for visits to parish-ioners in the hospital. † New parishioners: Are asked to register as soon as possible at the Parish Office or by phone. † Inquiry Classes in the Catholic Religion: Persons interested in becom-ing Catholic are asked to contact the Parish Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, RCIA.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Holy Name Society will be hosting an all you can eat Pancake, Sausage and Eggs breakfast on Sunday, May 5th from 9:00 am - 12:30pm. Adults $7.00, Children 12 and

under $5.00 and children under 3 are free. Coffee, juice and milk are included with the breakfast. NCYC– Are you going? For anyone attending, the first payment of $100 / person, your name & contact info need to be turned into the parish office by May 6th. Any students that will be in grades 9-12 fall of 2019 are welcome. Parents are also welcome to go as chaperones. Please also call or text Jen Filipiak at 440-225-1971 to notify of participation or with any questions. National Catholic Youth Conference is November 21-23, 2019 in Indianapolis. THANK YOU! The Lady's Guild would like to thank everyone who donated, sorted, priced, worked, baked or purchased items from our annual rummage sale. This is always a HUGE undertaking and it never could have happened without all of your help. We really appreciate it! The sale was very successful, bringing in just over $3,300!! Leftovers were donated to Pump House Ministries, Haven House, Goodwill, Grafton Library, Lorain County Recycle, and a hospice center. A special shoutout to Patrick, Bill, and Ken for all of their help. See you all next year. Thank You!

PARISH FESTIVAL: Our ninth Annual Family Fest will be August 2nd & 3rd. There will be entertainment, games, exhibits, festival food and of course fireworks. The website is now updated with

the latest information about the festival www.olqpgrafton/festival. This year our kick-off weekend will be May 12/13. Please stop by the Festival table to pickup/purchase raffle tickets.

Holy Name Society Golf Outing: Please join the Holy Name for a 4-man Scramble Golf Outing on Saturday, June 15, 2019

starting at 9:00am ‘Shotgun Start’ at Brentwood Golf Course. Cost for the outing is $75 per person, which includes; 18 holes of golf with cart, food, beverages, and snacks! There will be various raffles, and skills games. Watch the bulletin for when sign-up will begin. Can’t Golf! Would you consider being a hole sponsor? Any parishioner who would like to sponsor a hole or would like to have their company or knows of a company or someone who would like to sponsor a hole, please contact the Parish Office 440 926-2364, Jim Lynsky 440 773-4831, Max Jalowiec 440 567-0201 or Dave Ward 440 926-3996. PARISH MISSION: follow-up meeting - Wednesday, May 15th, 7:00pm, Parish Hall. Anyone who attended at least one evening of the parish mission, Joyfully Gifted, is welcome to attend our gathering to learn how to share your spiritual gifts with others, especially our parish community. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org.