August 9, 2009

Today is the St. George parish picnic, following 10:30 mass in the rectory garden.

Next Sunday is the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish picnic, at 12:30 at the Vincas Apanius estate in beautiful Chesterland.

Parish Merger News
The joint parish subcommittee meeting took place last Tuesday, August 4th. Some highlights from that meeting:

The Education and Formation/Youth Ministry committee has finalized its list of proposed programs and activities that it plans on submitting to the new pastor for his review and consideration. Some of the programs mentioned were: youth Masses, retreats, PSR lessons and preparation for the sacraments.

The Liturgy Committee reminds all parishioners to pick up a copy of the liturgical questionnaire, fill it out, and return it by next Sunday, August 16th. Questionnaires may be found at the back of the church, and can be dropped into the specially marked boxes at each parish or returned to members of that committee.

The Naming Committee has completed its work and handed in its final report to the Bishop. A copy of the report may be found on each parish’s bulletin board. The next subcommittee meeting will take place August 25th.

With the the closings of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes on October 18th, an announcement from the Bishop about the new pastor and new parish name is expected sometime in the second half of August.

Oberlin-based painter Audra Skuodas is exhibiting 18 large works at Artseen Gallery in Vermilion. The gallery, located at 5591 Lberty Avenue is open from 4:00 until 8:00 Thursday and Friday, 2:00 until 8:00 Saturday, and 2:00 until 4:00 on Sunday. Audra Skuodas' paintings are on view through August 23rd. More information available by calling Artseen Gallery at 440-963-0611.

The International Polka Association inducted former Clevelander Joe Oberaitis into its Hall of Fame at a ceremony held last night in Independence, Ohio. Oberaitis now lives in Orlando, Florida, is still active in polka radio, and as a performer, making a guest appearance Friday night with Brave Combo at the Beachland Ballroom here in Cleveland.

John Yagoda will be offering another class in making fused glass jewelry on Saturday, September 19th, from 11:00 to 2:00 at Lithuanian Village. Contact Ruta at the Club for details and reservations.