Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 20 Years Ago Celebrating anniversaries is such a beautifully human and joy filled experience. Birthdays, wedding days, Baptism days, feast days, confirmation days, and so many others are occasions to thank God and bring us continued blessing. But in our fallen humanity, we also must commemorate tragedy. I find it odd to say the anniversary of 9/11 because the word “anniversary” is so associated with good things. Since we should never forget, it is perhaps more aptly named a memorial day, so that we remember the events of 9/11.

In the beginning of May, Tessa Zellefrow , celebrated her First Holy Communion. May the blessings of Christ be upon you always!

As the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days begins the weekend of June 5,6 we will be ending the weekly use of our live stream of the Mass. Sunday May 30th @ 11:30am the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity will be our last weekly live-streamed Mass. The use of live stream will continue for special parish events, adult faith formation, special feast days and masses that will come in the future. We thank you for your support, for more information check out Fr. Pfeiffer’s bulletin column and if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Fr. Pfeiffer at the rectory 330-724-1263.

Imagine my delight when, as a music director, Don sent me a link to his new book:  "A Collection of Catholic Devotional Hymns to St. Joseph". 

Happy 66th Wedding Anniversary to Tony and Jane DiDonato! Fr. Pfeiffer joined them at their home to give them a special blessing to celebrate the wonderful graces God has bestowed upon them for 66 years. What a great example they give to us of the faithfulness in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

Erich and Patricia Bettle celebrated 50 years of marriage! They received a special blessing at Mass for this occasion. In our culture, the importance of marriage is not only downplayed but often attacked. May we thank God as this couple continues to be a blessing for us all.

Paul and Irene Fickert celebrated 60 years of marriage! Thank God for the beautiful sacrament of Matrimony. Paul and Irene show a great example of God’s love and presence in the world. What a joy to bless them on this occasion.

Sunday Aug. 23, seven young adults from St. Paul Parish received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Grace Mazzagati, Daniel Rudowicz, Makayla Ulery, Alec Sturgill, Gabriel Vance, Garrison Stone, Thomas Tatum. May God the Holy Spirit continue to dwell in them strengthening them to live holy Catholic lives!

On Priesthood Sunday we pray for all of our priests and those who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood.

Please check out the St. Paul Photo Albums to see photos of the Basilica and National Shrine to Our Lady of Consolation. About 20 people from St. Paul's accompanied Dcn. John Amedeo on this pilgrimage to Carey, Ohio.

Please check out the St. Paul Photo Albums to see photos of the Historic Churches of Cleveland. About 50 people from neighboring parishes including St. Paul's accompanied Dcn. John Amedeo.