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14040 PURITAS AVENUE!CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135!
Phone: 216-671-5890 Fax: 216-938-9843
Email: [email protected] Website: www.blessedtrinitycleveland.org
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RECTORY!OFFICE!HOURS!Monday−Wednesday: 9 a.m.−8 p.m. Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.−5:00 p. m.
(Closed for lunch 12:30−1:00 p.m.) Saturday: 1:00−3:45 p.m.
MASS SCHEDULE!Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 11 a.m.
Monday: see worship calendar for time & location
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.
RECONCILIATION!Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Other times by appointment
OUR MISSION STATEMENT!Blessed Trinity Parish is an open
and welcoming Catholic community, centered in the Eucharist and
celebrating God's gift of Diversity. We bring God's love to one another and
support one another in responding to the challenge of living the Gospel. We strive to deepen participation and encourage
all parishioners to take ownership for the everyday life of their church, especially Spiritual Growth, Community Life, the Building of a Just Society, and Service
to All God's People.
DECEMBER 27, 2015 THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Blessed Trinity CATHOLIC CHURCH
All Are Welcome PURITAS
W. 140
Text: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 5;Marty Haugen
Music: Marty Haugen; refrain II adapt. By Diana Kodner
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Pope Francis Inaugurates the Year of Mercy
Pope Francis has launched his yearlong push for a
global Catholic church of mercy and forgiveness,
starting the Jubilee year focused on the subject by
opening the holy door at St. Peter’s Basilica and
calling for a church that always puts mercy before
judgment. In a solemn Mass attended by tens of
thousands, the pontiff also praised the work of the
Second Vatican Council and said the newly-opened
Jubilee "compels us not to neglect the spirit which
emerged" from that event.
"This Extraordinary Holy Year is itself a gift of
grace," Francis said during the homily at the Mass.
"To enter through the Holy Door means to rediscover
the deepness of the mercy of the Father who
welcomes all and goes out to meet everyone
personally."
"How much wrong we do to God and his grace
when we affirm that sins are punished by his judgment
before putting first that they are forgiven by his
mercy!" the pope exhorted. “It is truly so," he said.
"We have to put mercy before judgment, and in every
case God’s judgment will always be in the light of his
mercy. Let us abandon all fear and dread, for these do
not befit men and women who are loved," said
Francis. "Instead, let us live the joy of encounter with
the grace that transforms all."
A Jubilee year is a special year called by the
Catholic church to receive blessing and pardon from
God and remission of sins. While most Jubilees have
been focused on calling pilgrims to Rome to receive
such a pardon, Pope Francis has widely expanded this
Jubilee, asking that dioceses throughout the world
open their own holy door at a cathedral or other
church to expand the practice globally.
Bishop Lennon opened the year of mercy last
Saturday with the blessing and opening of the
cathedral doors of St. John. A holy door is a door
normally designated in special churches -- like the
four papal basilicas in Rome -- to be opened only
during Jubilee years as a sign of the possibility of re-
entering into God’s grace. Francis opened the holy
door in St. Peter's Basilica towards the end of the
Mass Tuesday. Standing in front of the door, located
at the northeast corner of the Vatican basilica, the
pontiff asked God to grant "a year of grace, a
favorable time to love you and our brothers and sisters
in the joy of the Gospel."
Calling Jesus "the shining face of your infinite
mercy, safe refuge for us sinners, needing of
forgiveness and peace" and saying that Christ is the
door "through which we come to [God]," the pope
pushed the door open slowly with both hands while
walking through.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI, was the second person
to follow Francis through the door, and the two
pontiffs embraced and spoke briefly, both before and
after the opening of the threshold.
Both Francis’ homily at the Mass and the
ceremony itself also paid tribute to the Second
Vatican Council, which officially closed its work on
Dec. 8, 1965 exactly 50 years ago from that date.
The Eucharistic celebrationTuesday was opened
with readings of excerpts from the Council’s four
constitutions and its documents on ecumenism and
religious liberty. In his homily, Francis said the
Council documents "verify the great advance in faith"
made at the event.
Merry Christmas from your Blessed Trinity Staff!
PASTORAL!TEAM! 216�671�5890!Rev. Mr. Dick Beercheck, Deacon ……………….Ext 17 [email protected]
Mrs. Katie Corbett BS Ed., Youth and Family Minister [email protected]…….…...Ext 20 Mr. Ralph Holtzhauser, Music Minister (440) 666-9452 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Jack A. Koch, Deacon …………………..Ext 12 [email protected]
Fr. Doug Koesel, Pastor ……………………………Ext 21 [email protected] Mrs. Carol Roberts, BS Ed., Pastoral Assistant... Ext 19 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Bill Staab, Deacon ……………………….Ext 15 [email protected]
OFFICE STAFF!Mrs. Linda Wilson, Office Manager ……………….Ext 10 [email protected] Bulletin Editor ………………………………………..Ext 10 [email protected]!E�MAIL BULLETIN NOTICES TO: !
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the rectory office. No�ces MUST be in by Monday of
the week before the bulle�n is distributed.!E�MAIL PRAYER LINE REQUESTS TO:!
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FROM FATHER DOUG’S DESK!
December 27, 2015 The Feast of the Holy Family 2
Please pray for all who are serving in our military, especially the
men and women connected to our parish:!• Robert A. Fago (Army) son of Tony & Shirley!• Raymond Gustavo Hazelton, Staff Sergeant, US Marine Corps,
brother of Cris'na Snodgrass!
AROUND THE PARISH & OTHER PARISH NEWS!
3 www.blessedtrinitycleveland.org Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
Please pray for: Bill Amos, Dorothy Arcuri, Thomas Ausnehmer, Adele Burke, Doris Eikens Azzarello, Trevor Badiu, Norman Brin-dza, John Darmstadt, Jean Delattre, Nicole Dukles, Barb Dylag, Edward Dzuro, Bill Eikens, Doris Fiorelli, Donald Flanagan, Athena Ford, Mary Gladis, William Guman, Frances Globokar, Vesna Goverdovski, Michael Graham, Kathy Hanrahan, Xavier Hart, Kenneth Haught, Irene Hosta, Ann Jones, Kathleen Kwasniewski, Ed Kenny, Laurie Kemer, Patrick Kilbane, Bob Koch, Dick & Marge Kovachik, Sr.. Josetta Marie Livignano SND, Chris McAvinue, Kathy McAvinue, Terrence McDonnell, Andrea Medina, Betty Ann Menzing, Tony Miller, Andrew Needham, Jose Ortiz, John Pelcic, Anna Prokop, Laura Radca, Lewis Rapp, Madeline Repko, Ron Ruble, Judy Runyeon, Mary Salamon, Marilyn Samonte, Loretta Sanders, Peggy Schade, Debbie Shavorin-ski, John Sheehan, Marilyn Simmons, Therese Slenscak, Cris-tina Snodgrass, Kevin Thompson, Pete & Teri Thayer, Paul Vanni, Patricia Warmuth, John & Rita Warmuth
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DISCIPLE OF THE WEEK!This week we thank Tony Weber. For many
years Tony volunteered at bingo two nights a
week and dedicated thousands of hours to the
parish. He often helps take up the collection at
Sunday Mass. Thank you Tony for all that
you have done and continue to do.
If you are admitted to a hospital, and would like to have your par-
ish notified or have a staff member or the chaplain visit you, you
must tell them that you are Catholic and would like a visit. Privacy
laws prevent the hospital from asking you.
Nite at the Races/Reverse Raffle: Fri., January 29, 2016 A night of racing, raffles, lots of food, and lots of fun to
help meet parish expenses for the coming year. Reverse
Raffle tickets $30; General Admission tickets $15. Tickets
include food and pop. Beer will be available for sale. Buy and name a horse for $10. If your horse wins its race you
receive $25 and a trophy. For tickets contact Mike Flana-
gan: 216-310-3305; [email protected].
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND – January 15-17, 2016 Someone once said “marriages may be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth.” Have you become so distracted by outside pressure that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled marriage back on track. This program is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland. The next Cleveland. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reserva-tion. For more information concerning the program, or to regis-ter, please call Diane or Al Miskinis in complete confidence at (330) 665-3506 or (from a 216 or 440 area code) 1-800-470-2230. For additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org !
What to do contest. As you can see, the house next to Ascension Village has been demolished and the property will be deeded to Blessed Trinity. What should we do with the property? Drop off your suggestions at the rec-tory or e-mail to [email protected]. Make sure your suggestion is self-sustainable and deer-
proof.
Men’s Ministry Prayer breakfast will be held on January 16th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Fogarty Hall. The cost for breakfast is $3.00 or two breakfasts for $5! Sounds like you should bring a friend!!
Sixth Annual Peace Vigil. Join us on Dec. 31 at 7:00pm for our sixth annual ecumenical vigil for peace prayer ser-vice. We believe in the power of prayer to effect change. This year’s service will focus on two themes: making peace with our planet and growing in our understanding of Islam. The service will last about an hour, so there is plenty of time to go out to ring in the new year afterwards.
KEYS WERE FOUND in the back parking recently. If you think they may be yours, call the rectory. We also have some jewelry items and a jacket.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: January 1, 2016!Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Eve):! 4:00 pm!Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day): 11:00 am! !
Sunday, December 27!Monday, December 28!! 9:30 am�10:30 am! Legion of Mary (Church)!
! 8:30 pm�9:30 pm ! AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)!
Tuesday, December 29!! 9:30 am�12:00 pm! Bountiful Basement!
! 10:30 am�12:00 pm! AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)!
Wednesday, December 30!! 5:00 pm�6:45pm! Bountiful Basement !
! 7:15 pm�8:30 pm! Choir Rehearsal (Church)!
! 8:00 pm�9:00 pm! AA Meeting (Joseph Center)!
Thursday, December 31!! ! !Rectory Office Closed!! 9:30 am�12:00 pm! Bountiful Basement!!11:00 am�12:00 pm ! AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)!
! 7:00 pm�8:00 pm! World Peace Service ! (Church)!
Friday, January 1!! !! ! ! Rectory Office Closed!! 8:00 pm�10:00 pm! AA Meeting (Rectory Basement)!
Sturday, January, 2! 5:00 pm—11:30 pm Bingo (Fogarty Hall)
December 27, 2015 4
This Week at Blessed Trinity!
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OPPORTUNITY
If you are interested in beginning the new year by taking some spiritual renewal time for yourself without having to drop everything or leave town, here is your chance. Encountering Jesus Christ is a program which invites you to encounter Christ through the experience of imaginative prayer based on the Gospels. Consisting of 6 weekly ses-sions and a day long retreat held here at Blessed Trinity, the program will focus on Gospel passages and introduce you to various forms of imaginative prayer. The cost of this retreat is $75 for parishioners who did not apply for the Tabor Grant last fall and $5 for parishioners who ap-plied for the Tabor Grant. If this cost would be a hardship, please contact Fr. Doug. We want you to participate and will work with you to find a way for that to happen. The first meeting will take place on Tues., Jan. 5, 7 - 9 pm in the Rectory Basement. For questions and/or registration, please contact Fr. Doug. Registration deadline is 12/29.!
Thank you for your Generous Support
Last Sunday's Collection amounts are unavailable.
They will be reported at a later date.
ARE YOU CURRENT ON YOUR VIRTUS BULLETINS?
Please make sure you are current on this important step in keep-
ing our children safe at Blessed Trinity. Contact Carol with any
questions about your Virtus account.
5 The Feast of the Holy Family
Saturday, December 26 St. Steven, The First Martyr! !
! 3:00 pm! Confessions!
4:00 pm! Evelyn Boehmer (Mary Lou Murray)!
Sunday, December 27 The Holy Family !
! Sir 3:2�6, 12�14 Col: 3:12�21 Lk 2:41�52!
9:00 am! Raymond Hosta (Family)!11:00 am! Blessed Trinity !
Monday, December 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs!
11:00 am! All Souls!
Tuesday, December 29 !
8:30 am! Evelyn Boehmer (Mary Lou Murray)!
Wednesday, December 30!
!8:30 am! Mary Agnes Muzzin (Richard Nemeth)!!
!
Thursday, December 31 Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary!
! 4:00 pm! All Souls ! !
Friday, January 1! Solemnity of Mary!
!11:00 am! All Souls!
Saturday, January 2 SS. St Basil the Great and Gregory
Nazianzen! !
! 3:00 pm! Confessions!
4:00 pm! Blessed Trinity!
Sunday, January 3 The Epiphany of the Lord!
! Is 60:1�6 Eph 3.2�3a,5�6 Mt 2:1�12!
9:00 am! Michelina Hardcastle (Jack & Nancy Koch)!11:00 am! Donna Kemer (Dick & Judy Beercheck) !
WORSHIP!
New Year’s Bonus Week. January 5�18!
Bring in your used gi@ wrap, holiday cards, gi@ boxes
and all other paper and cardboard recycling to BT’s bins
during our next bonus days from January 5�18. Our par-
ish receives and extra $5.00 per ton! (Out dated ency-
clopedias and old text books may be placed in the paper
bin). !
“Councilman Brian Kazy would like to invite you to his 1st An-
nual State of the Ward Address, which is taking place place
on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 at 6pm in Fogarty Hall at
Blessed Trinity Church located at 14040 Puritas Ave. Cleve-
land, Ohio 44135. At this meeting, Ward 16 residents will be
updated on work that the council office undertook during the
previous year and on projects that are set to take place in the
near future. Residents will also be given the opportunity to inter-
act with city departments, utilities, and community organizations
at information tables. Bring a friend or neighbor and come learn
about all that is taking place in your community!”
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