Eucharistic Revival Updates
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Video Testimonies of the Eucharist
Starting Ash Wednesday, you will find video testimonies on all our diocesan social media pages from staff at Cathedral Square Plaza and the Center for Pastoral Leadership answering the question, “What does the Eucharist mean to me?” As you watch these videos, we hope you are inspired by the testimonies, and that they will help you fall more deeply in love with Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist. Please follow us and share using the hashtag #EucharistCLE.
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Billboard Campaign
Following the success of our billboard campaign during Advent, we have again rented 33 billboards in all eight counties that reside within the Diocese of Cleveland. The new billboards will feature quotes about the Eucharist from Catholics around the diocese and will be up through the entire season of Lent. Please use them as conversation starters to invite people back to church, or to consider becoming Catholic for the first time.
When you see the signs, we encourage you to share pictures of them through social media and tag us at #EucharistCLE. Please do not try to take pictures while you're driving. Do so safely; by pulling over first or asking one of your passengers to take the photo.
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Eucharistic Miracles Display
The Eucharistic Miracles Display will be hosted at Holy Rosary Church in Little Italy during the weeks of February 20-March 5. Visit their website here to find more info about their exhibition hours.
The exhibit will travel next to St. Edward’s in Ashland and be displayed during the week of March 19-26.
All are encouraged to pray the Novena to Blessed Carlo Acutis as a supplement to visiting the Display.
Interested in hosting the Eucharistic Miracles Display?
Visit dioceseofcleveland.org/miraclesdisplay for more information and to sign up. Spots are available beginning in Fall 2023; this is a great opportunity for parishes and schools to offer in their communities, especially within PSR or Campus Ministry. Email Mary Boneno with any further questions.
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Evening of Confession
Wednesday, March 8, 5–8pm
We encourage parishes to consider exposing the Blessed Sacrament during the Evening of Confession on Wednesday, March 8. Please be sure to identify a few parishioners who could sign up for adoration during this time period so that Our Eucharistic Lord isn’t left alone. Also, please know that our Eucharistic Revival team has composed a beautiful prayer intended to be prayed in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord. This prayer has been translated into thirteen languages to date, and you can find it here. Make as many copies as you need. Additional resources can be found on the diocesan website.
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Black Catholic Ministries
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Days of Lenten Renewal
March 14-15, 6:30–8pm
Holy Spirit Church, Garfield Heights
Two days of Lenten Renewal will be held at Holy Spirit Church. The Diocesan Gospel Choir and Praise Dancers will gather under the theme of “This Is My Story.” Sr. Jane will deliver reflections highlighting that God wants all of us to have life more abundantly and calls us to share the Good News.
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Each month Pope Francis requests for prayers for a chosen intention. The prayer intention for the month of March is for the victims of abuse. Please pray this intention with others of the world.
We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
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St. Anne & Joachim Grandparent Workshops
March 4, 12-6 pm, Download flyer
Sagrada Familia Parish, Cleveland
March 18, 12-6 pm, Download flyer
Sagrado Corazon Chapel, Lorain
Join us for one of these workshops being offered in Spanish for older adults interested in learning more about how to share their Catholic faith with their grandchildren of all ages. Brunch will be provided.
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Instituto Emaús / Escuela de Discípulos Misioneros
Saturday, March 25, 9am–4pm
Center For Pastoral Leadership
En este curso se vera las etapas de desarrollo del ser humano desde una perspectiva cristiana. || During this course we will discuss the stages of human development from a Christian perspective.
For more information about these programs, please contact Misael Mayorga or Ana Eslaquit.
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Catholic-Jewish Colloquium
Immigrants and Refugees in Light of Religious Traditions
Thursday, April 27, 7pm
The Temple-Tifereth Israel
Keynoter: Rabbi Victor Urecki, Congregation B’nai Jacob, Charleston, West Virginia
Respondent: Sr. Mary Rita Harwood, SND, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
The evening allows interchange from the audience and the program concludes with a dessert reception.
Sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League, St. Mary Seminary and School of Theology, and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Interfaith Office.
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CST 103: Catholic Social Teaching in Action
Saturday, March 11, 9am–12pm
Center for Pastoral Leadership, Wickliffe
This is the last of a three-part series on Catholic Social Teaching. Participants of this training will be offered “real world” scenarios and analyze the situation and their possible response options, based on CST principles.
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Interested in the Lay Ecclesial Ministry program, but missed the Information Night? Contact our office at 440-943-7670 or email Michelle Nowak at mnowak@dioceseofcleveland.org.
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EUCHARIST: Forming Intentional Disciples
Monday, April 24, 2023
Session 1: 8:30am–12:30pm, St. Albert the Great, North Royalton
Session 2: 7–8:30 pm, Center for Pastoral Leadership, Aula Room
Join us for one of two sessions with Sherry Weddell, co-founder and co-director of the Catherine Sienna Institute and author of several books, including Forming Intentional Disciples. Registration is free.
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Marriage & Family Ministry
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Marriage Mentor Training
Saturday, March 18, 9am–1pm
St. Francis de Sales, Akron
Designed for married couples interested in mentoring engaged couples as they prepare for marriage. The training covers a basic understanding of the Prepare-Enrich Inventory, its implementation and use in the diocese, and how to use the Catholic Couples Workbook. The cost is $45 per couple and includes lunch and the Marriage Mentoring Manual. If finances are a concern, please reach out to Terri Yohman.
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Parish Young Family / Mom’s Groups
We are currently scheduling a Zoom Meeting for the end of March with parish leaders of young family or mom’s groups to discuss and schedule a summer gathering. Email Maria Wancata by March 10 if you or someone you know would like to be included.
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Natural Family Planning
We will be gathering local NFP trainers in April via Zoom to discuss the variety of new resources currently available. Please email Maria Wancata by March 28 if interested.
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NFP vs. Contraception Webinar
On Wednesday, February 1, Dr. Les Ruppersberger hosted a webinar through Couple-to-Couple League covering the latest information regarding natural family planning and contraception. Handouts can be downloaded here.
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Save the Dates!
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May 22, St. Anne & Joachim Grandparent Workshop, St. Francis De Sales, Akron
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July 26, Annual Anne & Joachim Summer Pilgrimage, St. Mary of the Falls, Olmsted Falls
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YM Bootcamp: All About Volunteers
March 15, 1pm, St. Barnabas Parish
Optional Lunch at 12:15pm
Please join us for this Youth Minister Bootcamp formation event where we will discuss best practices for creating a team of adults to serve our teens. Register by March 13.
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National Catholic Youth Conference
November 16-19, Indianapolis, IN
NCYC is an exciting three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment. Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN and Mari Pablo will be the hosts this year.
Tickets are on sale now for our diocesan pilgrimage, which includes the transportation, hotel, and the conference. Details available on our NCYC page. Teens must attend with a parish or school group. Early bird package discount ends March 15.
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Theology on Tap West
Tuesday, March 21, 7 pm
Forest City Brewery, Cleveland
“To Nazareth in Lent: A Pilgrimage with Mary and Joseph” with Fr. Andrew Hoover. Parking available on the street or at St. Wendelin.
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Theology on Tap East
Wednesday, March 22, 7 pm
Abo’s Grill, Lyndhurst
Join TOT East as they welcome Kaitlyn Ripplinger from the Culture Project.
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Pre-Palm Sunday Pilgrimage
Saturday, April 1, starting at 9:30am
St. Luke the Evangelist, St. Clement, St. James, Transfiguration, Lakewood
Join us in Lakewood for a Walking Pilgrimage of the four churches of Lakewood. The Pilgrimage begins at St. Luke’s (1212 Bunts Ave.) at 9:30 am and concludes with a free luncheon.
No tickets. No fees. JUST SHOW UP! Questions? Contact Mike Hayes.
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Theology of the Body: Poustinia Retreat 2023
Friday, March 10-Sunday, March 12
Loyola Retreat House, Green, OH
$185 fee includes speaker, priest stipends, lodging, and meals.
Ten spots still available! For more information and to register, visit the website here.
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Learn American Sign Language!
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Coventry Branch Library is pleased to announce its offering of free 6-week Basic Introduction and Intermediate American Sign Language classes.
Learning a new language has many health benefits, from improving cognitive functions, fighting depression, delaying dementia symptoms, and more. We can also become valuable instruments in our community when we open our ways of communication to others.
Both classes are held on Saturdays from March 11 through April 22.
Basic classes begin at 1:00 pm, and Intermediate classes follow at 2:15 pm.
For more information and to register, visit the following webpages.
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