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Liturgy Schedule

Chapel Monday, July 30 8:00am - Patrick Scallon - Family Tuesday, July 31 8:00am - Harry & Helen Ward - Pat Hokes Thursday, August 2 8:00am - Dana Boesch - Family Friday, August 3 8:00am - Wayne Weimer - Mary Weimer

Church 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, August 4 3:30pm - Confessions 4:30pm - Special Intention Sunday, August 5 8:30am - William & Katherine Andrews - Family 11:00am - Clayton Walter - Family

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 3rd & 4th - Parish Festival August 19th - Holy Name Breakfast August 26 th - Michael Mette Concert

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION: Last Wednesday, the greatest pilgrimage in our tradition ended with the feast of Saint James at his shrine in Compostela, Spain. Every year, as many as a hundred thousand persons walk a portion of the medieval way of the pilgrim, earning the right to wear the scallop shell symbol of this journey of faith. In legend, this city on the northern coast of Spain is the final resting place of the apostle, and the full name of the cathedral is “Saint James of the Field of Stars.” There is a tradition that Saint James the Great preached there. In the Roman Catholic tradition, the pilgrimage, like any procession, is a symbol, life’s journey distilled, a powerful sign of our journey toward a certain goal. The perils of the road, the support of companions, the contemplative slower pace of life, have the potential to transform and renew the pilgrims in ways that last a lifetime. Along the way, the distinctions between rich and poor fall away, and everyone shares humble rustic food and stops for the night in hostels or under the stars. After a long walk, the experience of entering through the great doors into the vast cathedral filled with incense, light, and song is a foretaste of heaven. The pilgrims often say that their whole lives are redirected toward that moment of entry into the heavenly Jerusalem. The most memorable feature of the cathedral is called the botofumeiro, an incense burner on pulleys and chains that sweeps through the cathedral in immense circles, swirling clouds of sweet-smelling incense around the vast nave. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LITUGICAL MINISTERS: Special Requests for the September - November scheduling period need to be turned in by Monday, August 6th. Forms can be found in the St. Joseph’s room or on-line.

Pray for the Sick: David Blackburn, Herb & Betty Kuepfer, Jose' Magiste, Sandy Vasbinder, Leon Denomme, Pam Jenkins, Jim Hempfling, David Myers, Kathy Borowy, Shirley Livchak, Jerry Severns, Carol Cordy, Nancy Johnson, Tami Lynsky, Jeanne Kowalski, Dorothy Pondy, Bille Updegrove, Robert Falatic, Al Machovina, Aaron Hokes, Jean Sprouse, Sandy Kinter, Dan McDonnell, Pat Diedrick, Nancy Davis, Pat Whitman, Gregg & Judy Simmerly, Angela Wrege, Harriet Zawie, Donald Ferrito, Rick Spinks, Jim Wracker, Dennis Siebert, Judi Reed, Shari Caffo and Carol Mahier 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.

Wedding Banns I - Zakery Page & Laydin Roark

II - Kevin Matheson & Barb McDonald

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PASTOR’S CORNER: It seems like there is not a week that goes by that I am not requested by a member of the Prayer Shawl ministry to bless a prayer shawl. This ministry in the parish has made and delivered 122 prayer shawls since the beginning of the year! It is not just the time that goes into the crafting of each prayer shawl but the prayers that are woven into each shawl that is amazing. These works of prayer are given to those in need of healing as well as during joyful occasions as a reminder of the support and prayers of others. Please contact the office if you are in need of a prayer shawl. And if you would like to become involved in this ministry their next meeting is August 11th at 10:30am in the parish hall. Mini-shawls are also available

in the Gathering Area of the church. We are just days away from the parish Family Fest! Please pray for good weather and a good experience of community. The festival is so important because it builds community and eases the parish’s financial budget. For this reason we need everyone’s prayers and support. If you haven’t made plans to stop by sometime Friday or Saturday and bring friends with you, please do so now. If you haven’t bought a chance at $15,000 and invited friends and co-workers to do the same, then please do so now. A lot of good things can come about when we strengthen the bonds of community and this is a great way to strengthen the community. Hope to see you there!

Fr. John

HELP! The next gospel reflection session will be Saturday, August 11th at 9:00am in the parish hall. During the five weeks that the Sunday gospel will be from the Gospel of John, Bread of Life discourse (chapter 6) I am looking for input for the homilies. We will be looking at the readings for August 19th and 26th (John 6:51-69). If you would like to learn more about the Eucharist as revealed in John’s gospel or share insights on how the readings affect your daily lives, and help me, please meet me on Saturday the 11th. We will be looking at the Scripture readings as well as other resources to further our understanding and appreciation for this great sacrament. MINISTRY OF GREETER: The role of a Greeter is to welcome people as they come into church for mass by greeting them, offering them a hymnal and answering questions or giving directions. This is a ministry that the whole family can become involved in. Young children love greeting people and it gives them a sense of participation. This ministry sets the tone for the entire mass and reminds us that we can make a difference in the lives of others throughout the week by showing hospitality and a warm welcome. If you are interested in becoming a Greeter please contact the parish office or Sue Wiedenmannott who heads up this ministry. “The true peacemakers are those who maintain peace of mind and body for love of our Lord Jesus Christ, no matter what they must endure in this world.” – St. Francis of Assisi WOMEN OF FAITH: Women of all ages are welcome to come together and grow spiritually in community. We will gather on Monday, August 6th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. On this Feast of the Transfiguration, we will learn about the importance of this special event in our Catholic

faith. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at: gogonek@olqpgrafton.org SUMMER BREAK! This weekend the Lectionary interrupts the semi-continuous readings from Mark’s gospel. Over the next five Sundays, the gospel readings will be taken from chapter 6 of the Gospel of John, the bread of life discourse of Jesus. Several scholars have suggested that chapter 6 of John’s gospel may have originally been the text of a homily or treatise by an early Christian teacher on the developing sacrament of the Eucharist. Jesus’ feeding of the multitude with scraps of bread and fish is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels. This story was cherished by the first Christians for whom the Eucharist was becoming the center of their life together. Jesus’ actions are indeed “Eucharistic”: bread (and fish) is collected, Jesus gives thanks and breaks the bread, and the community feasts. The gospel readings over the next few Sundays will invite us to consider the deeper meanings of Eucharist: Christ Bread of Life, present to us in this sacrament that is given to us in order that we might become sacrament for one another. - Living Liturgy PARISH COUNCIL: Three members of the council, Julie Gauvreau, Jon Axe and Don Carmichael, will be completing their term of service at the September meeting. We are in the process now of looking for interested parishioners who will take their place on council beginning with the October meeting. The commitment to council is for three years with an option for an additional year. Parish Council meets on the first Thursday of each month with a break in August. If you are interested in being on Parish Council please see any one of the current members whose names are listed on the front of the bulletin or contact Fr. John.

Our Lady Queen of Peace 8th Annual Family Fest

August 3rd & August 4th, 2018

Win the BIG Raffle! Come join us at this year’s church festival and don’t forgot to buy your tickets for a chance to win $15,000 plus other cash prizes. ♦ Tickets are 3 for $5.00, or 10 for $10.00 ♦ Remember you can pick up or buy tickets in

the Gathering Area after all masses or stop by the parish office.

♦ The seller of the winning ticket will receive $250.00

We will need volunteers for many of the events that will be a part of the festival. Sign-up sheets are available in the Gathering Area after all masses.

For questions on the festival or to volunteer please call the church office at 440-926-2364

Other Events Include:

• FIREWORKS NIGHT

• 5K Run & 1.25 Mile Fun Walk

• Car Show

• Bingo & Instants

• Casino Games

• Beer Garden

• Various Raffles

• Family Activities and Talent Show

• Food and Kids Games

• DJ and Magician

• Bar Trivia

• Minute to Win It

• Neo Soccer Bubble

• Pie in the Face

• Cake/Cupcake Walk

• Nightly 50/50

PARISH FESTIVAL NEWS www.olqpgrafton.org/festival.

Our 8th Annual Our Lady Queen of Peace Family Fest is this coming Friday & Saturday. Below are the highlights for the festival. MAIN RAFFLE: Please help us reach our sales goal of $35,000 by picking up a packet or two of tickets to sell. It’s important that we reach our sales goal this year to ensure a successful festival. BASKET RAFFLE: The Basket Committee is looking for donations for the popular Festival Basket Ticket Raffle for this year's festival. Since the items and/or baskets are fully donated all the proceeds are profit! We need your help to make our efforts a success! Bring any donated items or premade basket to Mass and drop them at the Festival table. There is a form on the website with information on the Basket Raffle CONCESSIONS & CRAFTS: We have a great lineup of food and crafts this year. Wright’s Catering, Paula’s Kitchen, Royal E, Moto Pizza and Taco Mike will all be returning. The Ladies will be in the hall conducting their Bake Sale and the youth from Elyria Catholic as part of their service hours, will be here nightly spinning up cotton candy and popping popcorn. And don’t forget to stop by all of our craft vendors booths, they have something for everyone to enjoy. CASINO: Our Casino games will be under the tent on the festival grounds. Casino will be open from 7:00pm - 11:00pm Friday and Saturday. We have various table games for you to enjoy. BINGO: What would a festival be without Bingo and Instant Bingo? Traditional Bingo will be held in the air conditioned Parish Hall on Friday and Saturday from 6:00pm - 11:00pm (no alcohol permitted inside the Bingo Hall). Watch for the special games we have planned for Bingo. Instant Bingo will be available throughout the grounds during normal festival hours. The Instant Bingo tent will be behind the Entertainment Tent along with the Wheelbarrow of Cheer Raffle. BEER GARDEN: This year Heidelberg Distributing will supply us with all of our beer and wine. We will also have well drinks available. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided while you sit back, relax and enjoy a cold drink with friends every night during the festival. And back by popular demand is our very own Parish Punch. This year you will be able to take your refreshments anywhere on the festival grounds with the exception of the Bingo Hall. No alcohol is to be taken off of the festival grounds. Security will be onsite to enforce these rules. CAR SHOW: Okay all you classic car owners, drive those classic beauties to the festival on Friday, August 3rd for our Annual Car Show. Parking will begin at 5:30pm with the show running from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Award presentations will be at 7:30pm. Dash plaques will be available for the first 50 registered classic cars. Awards will include top 10 and Father John's pick. Entry fee is $10. BAR TRIVIA: Bring your friends and family to the festival on Friday, August 3rd at 8:00pm to play BAR TRIVIA. What a great way to spend the evening showcasing your talent of trivia. Sign-ups will begin at 7:00pm outside of the Entertainment Tent. Teams will consist of a minimum of 2 persons with a maximum of 6. If we have 5 teams registered they will compete for a $100 Grand Prize. If there are less than 5 teams, they will compete for a $25 gift card. There are 7 categories with 10 questions in each category. ACTIVITIES: We have all kinds of activities planned for both days. There is a Minute to Win It competition on Friday & Saturday with a prize to the winning team each night. A Magician and Bar Trivia on Friday. Corn Hole, Basketball Hoops, and a Giant Jenga game are on the grounds both nights. Saturday we have pie & Jell-O eating contests, water balloon toss, with prizes awarded to the winners of each contest. There will pie in the face booth with your favorite hometown celebrities and of course a cake/cupcake walk on Friday and Saturday. And don’t forget the fantastic kids game area with putt-putt golf and the Neo Soccer Bubbles. Sign up sheets for all of these activities will be in the Gathering Area along with the volunteer sheets. If you are not sure what you are signing up for, just ask the person manning the table and they will be happy to explain all our activities.

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STEWARDSHIP CORNER: As we work towards one of our parish goals to "increase the level of stewardship in the parish - contributions of time, talent and treasure," we are ready to form a Stewardship Committee. All are encouraged to prayerfully discern to join! This group will generate ideas and implement steps needed to help parishioners better understand stewardship as a way of life in our parish. We will all grow spiritually as we go through this process. We will meet once a month beginning in August. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org or leave a message at the parish office. GLFF NEWS: Classes will begin on Sunday, September 9th, 9:30-10:50am. Online registration will be available in August. If you are interested in growing in your faith, why not consider being a faith formation teacher? Being a catechist is a special way to share Jesus' love for you with others. For more information, please contact Grace Ogonek at gogonek@olqpgrafton.org or leave a message at the parish office. FAMILY MASS: Our next Family Mass will be on August 19th at 8:30am. Currently, we need one Eucharistic Minster, two greeters, and a family for the presentation of the gifts. All parish families are invited to participate. The "Family Mass Sign-Up" link is accessible on the parish website at olqpgrafton.org or call the parish office to sign up. Embrace this opportunity to teach your children about actively participating in Mass through your involvement in these various Mass ministries. INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? If you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic now would be a good time to give them that nudge that they may need. It is a good time during these next few months to help them to come in touch with the call of God in their lives and to direct them to myself, Grace Ogonek, Sally Logar, Chuck Rink, or Kathy Keyse. We would be more than happy to sit down with them to answer questions and ease anxieties. The RCIA process for those seeking to become Catholic will begin in September. Also if you are interested in being on the team that journeys with the candidates to the Easter sacraments please let us know. It is so rewarding sharing ones faith and being nurtured by those seeking a deeper relationship with God through participation in the Catholic Church.

PREP Marriage Skills Workshop for Married Couples: PREP offers enrichment to married couples. For more information and registration forms, contact Katie at 216-334-2978 or www.klgalicic@ccdocle.org. Date & Time: Saturday, August 18, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Place: St. Raphael Catholic Parish, 525 Dover Center Rd. Bay Village, OH 44140 Cost: $125 per couple. FIRST FRIDAY: Join us at the LCCU Spitzer Center on Friday August 3rd from 11:30am -1:00pm as Ms. Melissa Kay Sirak, LISW-S discusses the topic “St Elizabeth Center – Meeting the Homeless & Hungry: The basic rights of humanity” Ms. Sirak received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Baldwin Wallace College and her Master's degree in Social Work from Case Western University. She is an independently licensed social worker with ten years experience working with the mental health population with a specialization in corrections and prisoner re-entry. Her experience has encompassed a variety of positions that have allowed her to provide direct client service, supervise clinical staff, develop programs, and engage with key stakeholders. Melissa serves as the Director of Emergency Assistance Services for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, providing support to over 70 programs that feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and meet the basic needs of the communities. Her talk will center on the Coordinated Entry process for homeless assistance services. Please call the office by Monday July 30th to register. Cost is $18 and includes a Luncheon Buffet. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:30am in the Parish Hall. Anyone is welcomed whether you can knit, crochet, or sew. Join us for fellowship and sharing. Any questions, call Kathy Smeltz at 419-544-2491, Sue Schneigenberg at 440-926-1610 or Kathy Behlke at 440-935-3344. See everyone Saturday.

Thank you for your generous support of our Parish, and your help with the needs of the community through your ongoing participation in our various ministries. Actual Goal Difference Sunday, July 22: $ 10,268.94 $ 9,500.00 $ 768.94 Sunday Y-T-D: $ 38,713.36 $ 38,000.00 $ 713.36

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This Week in the Parish: Sunday, July 29 8:30am - KOC Corporate Mass (Church) Monday, July 30 9:00am - Festival Setup Tuesday, July 31 9:00am - Festival Setup Wednesday, August 1 9:00am - Festival Setup Thursday, August 2 9:00am - Festival Setup Friday, August 3 8:00am - Parish Office Closed 1:30pm - Keystone Pointe 6:00pm - Parish Festival Saturday, August 4 8:00am - Parish Office Closed 6:00pm - Parish Festival

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.

PARISH FESTIVAL: It’s hard to believe that this coming Friday and Saturday we will be enjoying our 8th Annual Family Fest. There will be entertainment, games, exhibits, festival food and of course

fireworks, sponsored by General Plug and Manufacturing. The website has all the latest information about the festival www.olqpgrafton/festival. Raffle tickets sales this year are going very well as we are far ahead of last year’s numbers. Tickets are available after masses in the Gathering Area along with Flyers, Sponsorship, Basket and 5K forms. Our next drawing for July ticket sales will be Wednesday, August 1st. We are in need of a couple of portable basketball hoops and a couple corn hole sets. If you can help us out with these please contact Jim in the parish office. And don’t forget Bar Trivia on Friday night. There is a $100 prize to the winning team. FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW: We are having a talent show at this year’s festival. Whatever your talent is, whatever your age, why not share it with the rest of us. This can be a lot of fun and very entertaining. Registration forms are on the website and on the Festival table in the Gathering Area. Please return the registration forms in the weekly collection basket, or by dropping them off at the parish office by July 28th.

Join us at The FEST! Join us next Sunday, August 5, 2018 for The FEST – our 18th Annual Catholic

Family FESTival from 12 noon until 10 pm at the CPL (28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe). Join thousands from across our region for a day of faith, family, and great fun! Listen to the inspiring music of Mandisa, We are Messengers, Big Daddy Weave, and TobyMac. There’s plenty of FREE close parking. There’s great family affordable food…. thanks to Executive Caterers and Marc’s. There’s something for everyone at The FEST. The day concludes with a beautiful outdoor Mass at 8 pm with Bishop Perez followed by an incredible American Fireworks display. We have EVERYTHING you need for the perfect family day AND IT’S ALL FREE…. thanks especially to our friends at: Marc’s, Medical Mutual, Key Bank, Notre Dame College, Barons Bus and Sherwood Foods. Check out all the details online at: www.theFEST.us. Please join us.

The Life Share Bloodmobile will be at Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall on Sunday, August 12th from 8:30am to 12:30pm to receive your donation to save the lives of others. The Blood Bank is in critical need of all blood types, so join in our Honor Roll to give the Precious gift

of LIFE. We really need your donation this time of year, so help us reach our goal of 25 donations. Contact John Keyse (440) 387-1980 if you have any questions. STAND FIRM In time of desolation one should never make a change, but stand firm in the resolutions and decisions that guided one the day before the desolation. —St. Ignatius of Loyola