The Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

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1 March 25, 2012 The Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr 3649 East 65th Street Cleveland, Ohio The historic church in the heart of Slavic Village since 1873 Rectory and Parish Office Parish Fax Saint Stanislaus Elementary School Central Catholic High School Parish Website LIKE us on FaceBook Group Shrine Church of Saint Stanislaus Photo Album bpieniakphoto.com/st-stanislaus-album SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday English Masses 8:30am, 11:30am Niedziela po polsku 10:00am Daily Masses 7:00am (except Saturday) and 8:30am National Holidays 9:00am Icon of Saint Stanislaus and Blessed John Paul II CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND OHIO Most. Rev. Richard G. Lennon, Bishop Staffed by Franciscan Friars Assumption B.V.M. Province Franklin, Wisconsin Fr. Robert Konopa, O.F.M., Administrator Fr. Leonard Stunek, O.F.M., Friary Guardian, Parochial Vicar Br. Justin Kwietniewski, O.F.M., Pastoral Ministry Mr. Dan Kane, Jr., Parish Business Manager Mr. David Krakowski, Director of Liturgy and Music Mr. Fred Mendat, Maintenance and Social Center Manager Ms. Patricia Murray & Ms. Patricia Otloski, Parish Receptionists Mrs. Deborah Martin, Elementary School Principal Mrs. Denise O Reilly, Elementary School Secretary Mrs. Aries Jones-Irizarry, Elementary School Receptionist.nine months till Christmas.

2 ORGANIZATIONS Mr. Ron Zeszut, Pastoral Council Chairperson Ms. Celeste Suchocki, Finance Council Chairperson Mrs. Dorota Tomaszewska, Katechizacja po polsku Mrs. Sophie Wasielewski, Golden Agers President Mr. Matt Zielenski, St. Vincent DePaul Society Ms. Jane Bobula, Good Shepherd Catechesis Mr. Rob Jagelewski, Parish History Mr. Frank Greczanik, Gift Card Coordinator Mrs. Sharon Kozak, Alumni and Development Mrs. Denise Siemborski, Fr. William Scholarship Ms. Marilyn Mosinski & Mrs. Denise Siemborski, Polish Festival Mrs. Sharon Kozak, Four Eagle Award Mr. Frank Scalish, Building and Grounds Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF, Stewardship Mrs. Alice Klafczynski, Hospitality Mr. Ralph Trepal, Evangelization Ms. Lois Sumegi, Garden Club T.J. Dillon, Lil Bros President Ms. Betty Dabrowski, & Mrs. Viviane Buchanan, Web Site Editors To contact Organizations: Send an to the parish, with the person you wish to contact named in the subject line. REGULAR SCHEDULE DEVOTIONS Daily Morning Prayer 8:00 AM (exc. Sunday) Saint Anthony Novena Tuesdays after Mass OFFICE HOURS The parish office is open from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 PM or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Ordinarily on Sundays at 1:00 PM. Alternate times must be arranged with a parish priest. Pre-Baptism instructions are necessary in advance. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE All arrangements must be made with one of the priests of the parish six months in advance. CHURCH HOURS Church is open daily 30 minutes before and after all Masses. For tours or private prayer call the rectory. PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 1 KWIETNIA 2012 SCHEDULE Sat 5:00 FOR PM Lector MINISTERS Tom Krol Euch. Min. Connie Aliff & Rick Krakowski Len Matlock & Jean Potter Sun 8:30 AM Lector Ron Zeszut Euch. Min. Loretta Horvath & Chris Luboski, Mark & Nicole Kobylinski 10:00 AM Lector Beata Cyranek Euch. Min. A. Jankowska & Judy Jamiot, M. Sladewska & Witold Sztalkoper 11:30 AM Lector Bill Bobowicz Euch.Min. Stan Koch & Marie Ostrowski, Candace Pritchard & Angela Revay Collection team: Rob, Larry, Giuseppe, Carm, Sharon MASS INTENTIONS FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 25 marca 2012 Sat 5:00 PM + Chardon High School Students Sun 8:30 AM + James Horvath 10:00 AM + Bernice Jankowski 11:30 AM Sp. Int. Parishioners Mon Mar. 26 St. Joseph 7:00 AM + Joseph Bobowski 8:30 AM + Stanislaw Uzdowski Tue Mar. 27 Lenten Weekday 7:00 AM + Harriet Luboski 8:30 AM + Louise Klasa-Lucas Wed Mar. 28 Lenten Weekday 7:00 AM + Dan Witczak 8:30 AM + Carl Wawrosz Thu Mar. 29 Lenten Weekday 7:00 AM + The Poor Souls 8:30 AM + Wladyslaw Rzuciolo Fri Mar. 30 Lenten Weekday 7:00 AM + Stanley Luboski 8:30 AM + Sabina Monzell Sat Mar. 31 Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM + Angela Gazda PALM SUNDAY April 1 kwietnia 2012 Sat 5:00 PM Sp. Int. Parishioners Sun 8:30 AM + Stanley Wasielewski 10:00 AM + Jan Boc 11:30 AM + John Winiarski SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK SUN MON TUES WED FRI SAT SUN 10 AM IN RECTORY GOOD 11 AM 11:15 IN RECTORY REKOLECJA 6:30 PM PARISH FINANCE 7 PM IN RECTORY ENGLISH 6:30 PM AA 8 PM IN SOCIAL CENTER SCHOOL 1:30 PM DROGA 5:30 PM WAY OF THE 6:30 PM ADULT FAITH 7 PM IN RECTORY GARDEN CLUB SPRING AM 10 AM IN RECTORY GOOD 11 AM 11:15 IN RECTORY GORZKIE 3 PM

3 SHRINE CHURCH OF ST. STANISLAUS MARCH 25 MARCA 2012 We pray for the souls of Nancy Stevens and Thomas Koprowski; May eternal light shine upon them. PARISH SUPPORT LAST WEEKEND 5:00 PM (67)....$ 1, :30 AM (86) , :00 AM (67) :30 AM(64).... 1, Mailed in (30) 1, Total $ 5, Bread and Wine Offering for March: Christine the Angel who brought us into this world Christy Angel returned to God from whom we came. Mom, we miss you. Pray for us Mark, Marianne, Michael, Lisa WHEN WE EAT THIS BREAD AND DRINK THIS CUP, WE PROCLAIM YOUR DEATH, O LORD, UNTIL YOU COME AGAIN! Does that heading ring a bell? Well, for the past five weeks we ve been singing it as our memorial acclamation after the words of consecration. Well, we ve been trying.and we should get used to it. This will also be the acclamation we use throughout the upcoming Easter season. Gone is the phrase Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again forever (or at least until someone in the Vatican decides it was really a bad idea to eliminate it.which can happen) Yes, it will take us another year or more to get used to all these new translations. The choir is certainly aware of this as it struggles with the new translation of the Exsultet as well as other Holy Week chants. Oh well, take a deep breath and move ahead. In a few years we will wonder what all the fuss was about. In the meantime, PLEASE try to join in the singing and responses during our liturgies. Those lovely lavender liturgy aids with all the pretty notes on them are not just Lenten decorations. Make them your friends! Embrace them! Digest them! Pretend they are chocolate Easter bunnies! Just don t ignore them. David Krakowski Czy patriotyzm jest grzechem? (2/3) Czytamy w Ewangelii, że tłumy były podburzone przez faryzeuszów. Jednak zanim przejdziemy do motywów faryzeuszów i kapłanów zatrzymajmy się na chwilę tutaj. To pytanie postawione wobec tłumów przez Piłata oznacza, że nie chodziło tam o wybór dobra lub zła ile raczej chodziło o wybór pomiędzy dwoma rodzajami dobra. Inaczej mówiąc: Tłumy nie miały do wyboru pomiędzy kimś o nieposzlakowanej opinii z jednej strony (białym charakterem) i zbrodniarzem z drugiej strony (czarnym charakterem). Nie wiemy zresztą, jaką wiedzą o Panu Jezusie dysponowały owe tłumy. Na pewno nie było to poznanie, które my mamy o Nim. W najlepszym wypadku chodziło tu o wybór między cudotwórcą i wędrownym kaznodzieją, kimś, kto uczył moralnego postępowania, stawiania miłości Boga na pierwszym miejscu z jednej strony, a kimś, kto był patriotą gotowym do walki zbrojnej z wrogiem Ojczyzny, z drugiej. Postawmy siebie w sytuację ludzi stojących przed Piłatem. Jaka byłaby nasza decyzja? Kogo wybralibyśmy mając tą wiedzę, którą oni mieli? Czy kogoś, kto mówi o miłości Boga i jednocześnie stawia wymagania moralne czy też wybralibyśmy bojownika, który walczy z wrogiem narażając własne życie? Powiedzieliśmy, że tłumy były podburzone przez arcykapłanów i starszych. Ale nie było to trudne. Wystarczyło, że tamci odwołali się do uczuć miłości do ojczyzny i świątyni oraz do nienawiści do okupanta. Jakie były ich motywy? Jak wynika z Ewangelii według św. Jana, są to motywy polityczne pomieszane z religijnymi. Czytamy, że po wskrzeszeniu Łazarza: Niektórzy z nich udali się do faryzeuszów i donieśli im, co Jezus uczynił. Wobec tego arcykapłani i faryzeusze zwołali Wysoką Radę i rzekli: «Cóż my robimy wobec tego, że ten człowiek czyni wiele znaków? Jeżeli Go tak pozostawimy, to wszyscy uwierzą w Niego, i przyjdą Rzymianie, i zniszczą nasze miejsce święte i nasz naród». (J 11:46-48 BT) Podobnie jak faryzeusze i arcykapłani, tłumy wybrały Barabasza z przyczyn polityczno-religijnych: Kochali swoją ojczyznę, pragnęli jej wolności, kochali świątynię i pragnęli jej zachowania. Czy to znaczy, że patriotyzm jest czymś złym? Nie, tego nie chcę powiedzieć. Miłość do Ojczyzny, podobnie jak miłość do rodziców, jest święta. Ta ostatnia jest przedmiotem czwartego przykazania Bożego: Czcij ojca i matkę swoją. Przykazaniu temu towarzyszy obietnica: A będziesz długo żył. A jednak Pan Jezus mówi, jak czytamy w Ewangelii: Kto kocha ojca lub matkę bardziej niż Mnie, nie jest Mnie godzien. I kto kocha syna lub córkę bardziej niż Mnie, nie jest Mnie godzien (Mt 10:37 BT). Mamy kochać rodziców, tak jak mamy kochać ojczyznę i siebie samego: a jednak kto kocha ojczyznę, rodziców, siebie czy innych ludzi bardziej niż Boga, ten grzeszy. I jeśli miłość do ojczyzny, rodziców, siebie czy innych ludzi jest większa od miłości, jaką kochamy Boga, to taka miłość ostatecznie przynosi zniszczenie innych i siebie. o. Placyd

4 PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS The annual election for new Parish Pastoral Council members will take place the weekend of May 5-6. Please spend some time prayerfully considering if you or someone you know would be able to serve the parish on this council. Evening meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from September through June. Nomination forms are available through April 8 at the church entrances. Completed forms may be placed in the collection basket or turned in to one of the priests or council members. If you have any questions, please call the rectory at (216) NOMINACJE DO RADY PARAFIALNEJ Doroczne wybory do Rady Parafialnej odbędą się w weekend 5-6 maja. Proszę zastanowić się nad wyborem kogoś, o kim wiecie, że jest odpowiedni, aby pełnić rolę członka tej Rady. Spotkania Rady Parafialnej mają miejsce w każdy trzeci wtorek miesiąca od września do czerwca. Formularze nominacji można znaleźć w przedsionku kościoła do 8 kwietnia. Po ich wypełnieniu można je złożyć do koszyka w czasie niedzielnej kolekty lub też oddać jednemu z kapłanów czy też dowolnemu członkowi obecnej Rady Parafialnej. W razie pytań, prosimy dzwonić do biura parafialnego (216) REKOLEKCJA WIELKOPOSTNE 26 marca, u św. Stanisława 6:30 pm Ks. Jan Wachała Błogosławieństwo, Kazania i Spowiedzi 27 marca u św. Jana Kantego 7 pm, Ks. Wachała 28 marca, u N.S.M. 7 pm, Błogosławieństwo 29 marca, u N.S.M. 6:30 pm, Droga Krzyżowa 7 pm Msza św. THE SHRINE CHURCH OF ST. STANISLAUS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Minutes from meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2011 Opening The meeting began at 7:00pm with a reflection by Alice Klafczynski. In attendance were Christy Bartley, Karen Grabel, Frank Greczanik, Sue Halamek, Alice Klafczynski, Jim Sikora, Sylwia Sobolewski, Ron Zeszut, Matt Zielenski, Fr. Bob Konopa, Fr. Len Stunek, Brother Justin, Deb Martin (School Prinicipal). David Krakowski (Liturgical Director) was absent. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the January meeting were approved as submitted. A summary of minutes will be published in the back of the church. A question was noted that the parish guidelines were to be updated per New Diocesan Guidelines. Sue Halamek will inquire on status with the Diocesan office and current parish guidelines will be sent to all PPC members. Reports Grade School-The committee report was submitted by Deb Martin, School Principal. The eligibility card process, which is attitude and commitment based, for the basketball team has been very successful. All schools must participate in a process where an external validation team agrees with a school s 6-year plan. St. Stanislaus received very positive feedback and the finalized report will be submitted to the OCSAA in Columbus by the end of the month. Liturgy-The committee report was submitted by David Krakowski. No specific comments by PPC. Evangelization- The committee report was submitted by Sue Halamek. It was the consensus of PPC that the school is an integral part of the parish and that the parish does support the school when there is a need. As a first step to educate the parish about the school, a section of the parish bulletin will be dedicated to the school to highlight needs and activities which can include a particular student or grade. Matt Zielinski will provide Mrs. Martin a Street Card as a reference to various resources/agencies in the area that can provide assistance to the particular needs of students and their families when necessary. Finance Council- The committee report was submitted by Matt Zielenski. Stewardship- The committee report was submitted by Ron Zeszut. Organization leaders will be receiving a list of names of interested parishioners this weekend. The committee is requesting that the organizations provide the follow up. Holy Name-A kickoff is planned for the first week of March. This will be a smaller group to provide the framework for the organization. There was discussion that younger parishioners may not be familiar with HNS and its purpose. The call for membership will educate parishioners which addresses this concern. This may be an opportunity to reach out to the Lil Bros club and have them involved, especially during this transitional period.

5 Pastors Update The chimney work is still in process. SHJ Statue Karen Grabel will work to solicit donations from former SHJ parishioners. Goal is to have the statue reside in Nazareth Park. Golden Agers Celeste and Fr. Bob are actively working with the group. Council Discussion Points Goals: The 2011/2012 goals were reviewed with PPC. Progress is on track. More work is needed with the leadership of the Polish Community. Transition to a new pastor PPC Committee Discussion: Fr. Bob is here until 6/30. There was a joint PPC and PFC meeting on 2/12. Celeste Suchocki will draft a letter to Bishop Lennon based upon the feedback from the meeting. The letter will be sent to PPC and PFC for comment. Diocesan Capital Campaign-PPC is concerned that time is short to adequately prepare for this campaign (December) considering planning needs to be coordinated with the new leadership of the parish beginning in July. There was discussion on asking for an extension of the campaign to later in Old Business Parish Website Per Ron Zezsut s discussion with Betty Dabrowski, there are 2 individuals interested in this role. Anticipating a decision by the next PPC meeting. A link is needed to school website from the parish website. Also, a shortcut to facebook is needed. Closed Parishes-No additional feedback from the Diocesan Office that was has already been shared with PPC. Parish Directory The companies are not providing timely feedback to Christy Bartley. There may have been a merger of the primary two companies providing this service (Olan Mills/Life Touch). Christy will keep following up and hopefully have more details at the next meeting. PPC is in favor of this idea. New Business PPC Elections-Sue Halamek provided PPC a schedule of events. May 5/6 will be election weekend. May 15 th will be the final PPC meeting of the year. This meeting will include current and new members. PPC members should submit possible candidates to Sue Halamek. Health and Human Services-Sue Halamek was approached from a parishioner on way to voice our opinion on current political issue of contraception in the health care laws. There was discussion on providing a form letter that parishioners could sign and send to Senators. Sue will follow up with the Diocese for guidance on the issue and direction to parishes on a response. Parishioner Transportation- There was discussion on a general request for volunteers, community services such as Provide A Ride, etc. There was mention of a previous discussion at a PPC meeting and noted that guidance to PPC from the pastor was that there were significant concerns to consider regarding this as a provided service from the parish. Discussion resulted in consensus that the request would be published in the bulletin and if anyone would want to volunteer, the parish office can be contacted to assist in coordination. Parish Audit-Due to the change in pastors, a parish audit is required by the Diocese. Dan Kane has provided all required information. No issues are expected. Hospitality Sunday-This event has been missed and was successful. The parish picnic will be held on August 12 th. Public Comments There were no public comments. Closing Prayer and Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:02pm. Motion made by Matt and seconded by Alice. Upcoming Events: 5/4 Four Eagle Dinner Respectfully submitted, Karen Grabel Karen Grabel Recording Secretary

6 MARCH 25 MARCA 2012 A TRIP THROUGH CALVARY By Isaiah Pope I am a guard at the foot of the cross. I look up into the face of Jesus. I think Why does this need to happen to this person? He has done nothing but good. He certainly doesn t deserve to be beaten and crucified. Thieves and wicked men deserve this, not Him. I am Peter and I have just denied Him three times. I feel...like a coward. I am afraid because I have just betrayed my best friend and Savior. I can only imagine what He thinks of me for this. I hope He is generous enough to forgive me. I am Simon. I was pulled from the crowd to help Jesus carry the cross. I wonder how and why this man deserved to take such a thrashing. What did He do so wrong? He healed the sick. Preaching and healing doesn t seem like such a crime. In fact, He should be praised for His acts of kindness. I was serving food to Jesus and His friends at the Last Supper. I am thinking...this is a great man who sits before me. He says He will be given up for us. This sounds kind of unfamiliar, I wonder what He means. If He is the Savior, and He is sacrificing Himself...Wow! That takes a lot of strength. (although not a competition, this piece of writing by 7th grader Isaiah Pope, is surely a winner!) Pictured above are Four Eagle Invitation stuffers Marie Bobowski and Liz Cymanski in the midst of a short break fighting over who gets to befriend the annoying orange. Four Eagles Dinner Friday, May 4, 2012 All are welcome all are welcome all are welcome to come to the Social Center on Friday, May 4 starting at 6:00 p.m. This year we are honoring the generosity of Mrs. Katherine Geis and her son, Fred Geis, who have contributed to the future of our parish through a special donor advised fund at the Cleveland Foundation. Join us as we honor these wonderful people with great hor d ouevres, entrees and desserts prepared family style by Chef Rick Sklodowski. If you have never attended this event in the past, attend this year and see the social center transformed, wonderful food and great conversation as guests bid on silent auction items. These funds support the continued advancement of the spiritual, educational and cultural mission of St. Stan s. Bring friends and family and reserve a table of 8, call Sharon Kozak at or at sharonkozak@yahoo.com Picture above are some of those featured in this year s Author s Tea, a literary program at the school. Many parents and family members and friends attended the presentation. Garden Club Spring Clean Up this Saturday, March 31 Tradition has that we gather on the Saturday before Palm Sunday to clean up the grounds and make ready for Easter. Garden Club members, parishioners, students looking for community service who are interested in helping us out on this day are welcome to join. We will gather at 9 a.m. in the rectory back yard, if you can spare an hour or two that would be great. Please bring your favorite hand tools, rakes, and wheel barrel to help with the clean up. Call Lois Sumegi at if you have any questions. A FULL HOUSE No, it s not Cleveland s new casino...this a picture of the full house we had at last weekend s CityMusic Cleveland concert. Isn t it nice to see the pews filled? Too bad we don t see this picture too often at religious services!