Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It’s good to be back! I returned last week from some vacation time.  Due to covid it had been quite a while since I had some time away.  But I am glad to be back so we can continue working together as we strive to grow in grace to fulfill the mission God has given to us.  Thank you to all the priests who helped me out covering the Mass schedule.  Thank you to all the ministers who assisted the priests.  Thank you to our parish staff who worked on some projects while I was away.  Here are some updates:

Sidewalk repair - The sidewalk cracks at the entrance to the rectory were becoming hazardous, so they have been patched. 

Security cameras - Currently new cameras are being installed around the exterior of the campus buildings and a few cameras for the interior of the church and narthex as well. 

Narthex painting - Parishioner Garrison Stone is in the midst of his Eagle Scout Project to paint the narthex and cry room, and install new flagpoles with corresponding flags to recognize the church and state.  He should be finished in the next couple weeks. 

Other News:
Both the “Nativity” and “The Way” homeschooling co-ops will begin in the next couple weeks.  This is our third year working with these apostolates offering a different option for catholic education in the area. 
New this year is the Chesterton Academy which is starting this week.  This high school academy offers a classical myself approach to catholic education. 

Coming Soon:
Perhaps you have heard of The Heart of the Shepherd Campaign for the Cleveland Diocese.  This is a fundraising endeavor that Bishop Perez started way back before Covid started in order to renovate the seminary building, which has needed major work for years.  Most of the parishes of the diocese have already gone through it, and we are slated to have ours in the next couple months.  We will have a goal to reach, but one advantage (other than helping our seminarians prepare for the priesthood) is that 60-70% of the total amount raised will come back to the parish for a designated project(s)!  I am meeting with finance council and with representatives from the diocese to work out the details.  I will share those details with you in next couple weeks.  In the meantime, please pray for our seminarians and their professors, and pray about how we can best assist them through this campaign.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Pfr