This is my final update for 2009, and when I look back, it's clear that this year has been a time of great change for many of us, both personally, and in the context of the Cleveland Lithuanian community. I hope you've come to the end of 2009 with a sense of accomplishment and growth. While tomorrow is not promised to anyone, we look forward to a new year with hope for new opportunities without quite so much turmoil. My best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to you and your family.
This morning, you're invited to a special Christmas Coffee at St. Casimir after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
Today is also the deadline to contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas, or Ingrid Civinskas to volunteer to host an after-mass Coffee Hour at St. Casimir during 2010. Parish and community organizations as well as individual families are invited to host these coffee socials.
This coming Thursday evening is New Year's Eve, and it's not too late to make plans to ring in the New Year at Lithuanian Village. Say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010 at a New Year's Eve celebration sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm.
You'll be treated to appetizers, dinner, desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
Friday, January 1st is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31st at 5:00 pm, and on Friday January 1st at 11:00 am.
Father Bacevice would like to thank all who helped decorate St. Casimir church for Christmas, as well as choir members and musicians who added so much to the Christmas masses at St. Casimir.
During the month of January, St. Casimir parish will form a Steering Committee to begin the formation of a Parish Council and a Parish Mission Statement. If you are interested in serving on the Steering Committee, please contact Father Bacevice by January 20th.
The LaSalle Theater on East 185th Street will be open for tours on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Full details available in the Collinwood Observer.
On January 30th, the Svyturys dancers will warm things up with a Beach Party-themed fundraiser. The party, which will be held at Lithuanian Village will feature burgers, hot dogs, dance contest, prizes and more. Mark your calendar also for the April 24th, which will include not only Svyturys, but also dancers from Toronto and Chicago.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
December 20, 2009
Today is one of your last chances to get your Christmas wafers, available at St. Casimir in the church on weekends, and at the rectory during the week.
2010 calendars, courtesy of Jakubs and Son Funeral Home, are available at St. Casimir church entrances.
The St. George Memory Project CD was a very popular item last Sunday at the St. Casimir kavine, but Zivile Vaitkus managed to get more copies of the CD in time for this morning. The CD features audio memories from parishioners (from as far back as 1924) along with excerpts from the parish closing mass with Bishop Richard Lennon, and Fr. Bacevice's homily from the last parish mass. The CD packaging includes beautiful recent and vintage photographs of St. George church.
This is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and today after 12 noon mass, St. Casimir parishioners are invited to gather and decorate the church for Christmas. Algirdas Matulionis is coordinating this afternoon's decorating activities, so see him if you're interested in helping.
Christmas Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 24th at 4:00 pm in English and Lithuanian, and at 10:30 pm in Lithuanian. Christmas Day masses will be celebrated at 8:00 am in English, 10:00 am in Lithuanian, and 12 noon in English.
Svyturys will host a Christmas Day Karaoke dance and social at Lithuanian Village. The Club will open at 7:00 pm and the party runs from 8:00 to midnight. Should be a nice chance to get together with Lithuanian friends after the presents have been opened and you've had dinner with the family.
On Sunday, December 27th, all members of St. Casimir parish are invited to a special Christmas Coffee after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
The after-mass Coffee Schedule for 2010 at St. Casimir is now being organized. As in the past, all parish and community organizations are invited to host these coffee socials. This coming year, parish families are also invited to host a coffee hour.
To volunteer, please contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas, or Ingrid Civinskas before December 27th.
You are invited to say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010 at a New Year's Eve celebration at Lithuanian Village, sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm. You'll be treated to appetizers, dinner desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
Friday, January 1st is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31st at 5:00 pm, and on Friday January 1st at 11:00 am.
The LaSalle Theater on East 185th Street will be open for tours, followed by a public forum seeking community input on future uses for this historic facility. The event takes place on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Full details available in the Collinwood Observer.
Coming up on January 30th, the Svyturys dancers will attempt to warm things up with a Beach Party-themed fundraiser. The party, which will be held at Lithuanian Village will feature burgers, hot dogs, dance contest, prizes and more. The proceeds will be used to help fund the upcoming dance concert on April 24th, which will include not only Svyturys, but also dancers from Toronto and Chicago.
2010 calendars, courtesy of Jakubs and Son Funeral Home, are available at St. Casimir church entrances.
The St. George Memory Project CD was a very popular item last Sunday at the St. Casimir kavine, but Zivile Vaitkus managed to get more copies of the CD in time for this morning. The CD features audio memories from parishioners (from as far back as 1924) along with excerpts from the parish closing mass with Bishop Richard Lennon, and Fr. Bacevice's homily from the last parish mass. The CD packaging includes beautiful recent and vintage photographs of St. George church.
This is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and today after 12 noon mass, St. Casimir parishioners are invited to gather and decorate the church for Christmas. Algirdas Matulionis is coordinating this afternoon's decorating activities, so see him if you're interested in helping.
Christmas Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 24th at 4:00 pm in English and Lithuanian, and at 10:30 pm in Lithuanian. Christmas Day masses will be celebrated at 8:00 am in English, 10:00 am in Lithuanian, and 12 noon in English.
Svyturys will host a Christmas Day Karaoke dance and social at Lithuanian Village. The Club will open at 7:00 pm and the party runs from 8:00 to midnight. Should be a nice chance to get together with Lithuanian friends after the presents have been opened and you've had dinner with the family.
On Sunday, December 27th, all members of St. Casimir parish are invited to a special Christmas Coffee after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
The after-mass Coffee Schedule for 2010 at St. Casimir is now being organized. As in the past, all parish and community organizations are invited to host these coffee socials. This coming year, parish families are also invited to host a coffee hour.
To volunteer, please contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas, or Ingrid Civinskas before December 27th.
You are invited to say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010 at a New Year's Eve celebration at Lithuanian Village, sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm. You'll be treated to appetizers, dinner desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
Friday, January 1st is the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31st at 5:00 pm, and on Friday January 1st at 11:00 am.
The LaSalle Theater on East 185th Street will be open for tours, followed by a public forum seeking community input on future uses for this historic facility. The event takes place on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Full details available in the Collinwood Observer.
Coming up on January 30th, the Svyturys dancers will attempt to warm things up with a Beach Party-themed fundraiser. The party, which will be held at Lithuanian Village will feature burgers, hot dogs, dance contest, prizes and more. The proceeds will be used to help fund the upcoming dance concert on April 24th, which will include not only Svyturys, but also dancers from Toronto and Chicago.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
December 13, 2009
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Vladas Vaitkus, who died peacefully yesterday morning at his home in Juno Beach, Florida. Vlada Vaitkus is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ona, daughter Onile Šeštokienė, sons Linas and Paulius Vaitkus, and six grandchildren.
Dr. Vlada Vaitkus was instrumental in initiating the field of dental implantology in Lithuania. In acknowledgment of his work, he was awarded the medal of St. Apolonija, an award given to the most distinguished Lithuanian dentist. He is the only dentist not living in Lithuania to have received this prestigious award.
Funeral services for Dr. Vladas Vaitkus will be in Putnam, CT on Dec. 19th.
Traditional Christmas wafers are available at St. Casimir in the church on weekends, and at the rectory during the week.
2010 calendars, courtesy of Jakubs and Son Funeral Home, are available at St. Casimir church entrances.
Korp Giedra invites you to a jewelry show and sale this morning at St. Casimir. The show will feature works by Lina Palubinskas, Dr. Roma Jasinevicius-Degesys and Dr. Birute Balciunaite-Penkiuniene.
Also this morning, Santa is coming to visit St. Casimir parish. The mothers of the Tevynes Zibureliai preschool group have arranged for the Big Guy in the Red Suit to stop in the lower hall around 11:00 am. Children up to 11 years of age are invited to spend the morning with Santa and have their picture taken with him.
Work on the the St. George Memory Project CD we talked about back in October has been completed and CDs are available starting today after 10:00 am mass in the lower hall at St. Casimir, and at Lithuanian Village. The CD features audio memories from parishioners (from as far back as 1924) along with excerpts from the parish closing mass with Bishop Richard Lennon, and Fr. Bacevice's homily from the last parish mass. The CD packaging includes beautiful recent and vintage photographs of St. George church.
St. Casimir will be the host parish for an Advent Penance Service tomorrow evening, December 14th at 7:00 pm. Six priests from St. Jerome, St. Mary, Holy Redeemer and St. Casimir will be on hand to hear confessions in English, Lithuanian, Slovenian and Italian.
Christmas Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 24th at 4:00 pm in English and Lithuanian, and at 10:30 pm in Lithuanian. Christmas Day masses will be celebrated at 8:00 am in English, 10:00 am in Lithuanian, and 12 noon in English.
On Sunday, December 27th, all members of St. Casimir parish are invited to a special Christmas Coffee after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
The after-mass Coffee Schedule for 2010 at St. Casimir is now being organized. As in the past, all parish and community organizations are invited to host these coffee socials. This coming year, parish families are also invited to host a coffee hour. The parish provides the coffee and supplies; you only need to bring the baked goods, brew the coffee and be the good hosts.
To volunteer, please contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas at 216-481-0465, or Ingrid Civinskas at 440-838-0652 before December 27th.
You are invited to a New Year's Eve celebration at Lithuanian Village, sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm. The evening will feature appetizers, dinner desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
The LaSalle Theater on East 185th Street will be open for tours, followed by a public forum seeking community input on future uses for this historic facility. The event takes place on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Full details available in the Collinwood Observer.
Coming up next month, on January 30th, the Svyturys dancers will attempt to warm things up with a Beach Party-themed fundraiser. The party, which will be held at Lithuanian Village will feature burgers, hot dogs, dance contest, prizes and more. The proceeds will be used to help fund the upcoming dance concert on April 24th, which will include not only Svyturys, but also dancers from Toronto and Chicago. More details to follow, but mark your calendars now for the January 30th Svyturys fundraiser.
Dr. Vlada Vaitkus was instrumental in initiating the field of dental implantology in Lithuania. In acknowledgment of his work, he was awarded the medal of St. Apolonija, an award given to the most distinguished Lithuanian dentist. He is the only dentist not living in Lithuania to have received this prestigious award.
Funeral services for Dr. Vladas Vaitkus will be in Putnam, CT on Dec. 19th.
Traditional Christmas wafers are available at St. Casimir in the church on weekends, and at the rectory during the week.
2010 calendars, courtesy of Jakubs and Son Funeral Home, are available at St. Casimir church entrances.
Korp Giedra invites you to a jewelry show and sale this morning at St. Casimir. The show will feature works by Lina Palubinskas, Dr. Roma Jasinevicius-Degesys and Dr. Birute Balciunaite-Penkiuniene.
Also this morning, Santa is coming to visit St. Casimir parish. The mothers of the Tevynes Zibureliai preschool group have arranged for the Big Guy in the Red Suit to stop in the lower hall around 11:00 am. Children up to 11 years of age are invited to spend the morning with Santa and have their picture taken with him.
Work on the the St. George Memory Project CD we talked about back in October has been completed and CDs are available starting today after 10:00 am mass in the lower hall at St. Casimir, and at Lithuanian Village. The CD features audio memories from parishioners (from as far back as 1924) along with excerpts from the parish closing mass with Bishop Richard Lennon, and Fr. Bacevice's homily from the last parish mass. The CD packaging includes beautiful recent and vintage photographs of St. George church.
St. Casimir will be the host parish for an Advent Penance Service tomorrow evening, December 14th at 7:00 pm. Six priests from St. Jerome, St. Mary, Holy Redeemer and St. Casimir will be on hand to hear confessions in English, Lithuanian, Slovenian and Italian.
Christmas Masses at St. Casimir will be celebrated on Thursday, December 24th at 4:00 pm in English and Lithuanian, and at 10:30 pm in Lithuanian. Christmas Day masses will be celebrated at 8:00 am in English, 10:00 am in Lithuanian, and 12 noon in English.
On Sunday, December 27th, all members of St. Casimir parish are invited to a special Christmas Coffee after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
The after-mass Coffee Schedule for 2010 at St. Casimir is now being organized. As in the past, all parish and community organizations are invited to host these coffee socials. This coming year, parish families are also invited to host a coffee hour. The parish provides the coffee and supplies; you only need to bring the baked goods, brew the coffee and be the good hosts.
To volunteer, please contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas at 216-481-0465, or Ingrid Civinskas at 440-838-0652 before December 27th.
You are invited to a New Year's Eve celebration at Lithuanian Village, sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm. The evening will feature appetizers, dinner desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
The LaSalle Theater on East 185th Street will be open for tours, followed by a public forum seeking community input on future uses for this historic facility. The event takes place on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Full details available in the Collinwood Observer.
Coming up next month, on January 30th, the Svyturys dancers will attempt to warm things up with a Beach Party-themed fundraiser. The party, which will be held at Lithuanian Village will feature burgers, hot dogs, dance contest, prizes and more. The proceeds will be used to help fund the upcoming dance concert on April 24th, which will include not only Svyturys, but also dancers from Toronto and Chicago. More details to follow, but mark your calendars now for the January 30th Svyturys fundraiser.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
December 6, 2009
The Lithuanian Scouts are holding their annual Christmas Fair this morning in the lower hall at St. Casimir, beginning after 8:00 am mass, and continuing throughout the morning.
Traditional Christmas wafers are available at St. Casimir in the church on weekends, and at the rectory during the week.
2010 calendars, courtesy of Jakubs and Son Funeral Home, are available at St. Casimir church entrances.
Korp Giedra will sponsor a jewelry show and sale on Sunday December 13th at St. Casimir. The show will feature works by Lina Palubinskas, Dr. Roma Jasinevicius-Degesys and Dr. Birute Balciunaite-Penkiuniene.
Santa is coming to visit St. Casimir parish on Sunday, December 13th at 11:00 am. The mothers of the Tevynes Zibureliai preschool group invite children up to 11 years of age to spend the morning with Santa and have their picture taken with him.
St. Casimir will be the host parish for an Advent Penance Service on Monday, December 14th at 7:00 pm. Six priests from St. Jerome, St. Mary, Holy Redeemer and St. Casimir will be on hand to hear confessions in English, Lithuanian, Slovenian and Italian.
On Sunday, December 27th, all members of St. Casimir parish are invited to a special Christmas Coffee after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
The after-mass Coffee Schedule for 2010 is now being organized. As in the past, all parish and community organizations are invited to host these coffee socials. This coming year, parish families are also invited to host a coffee hour. The parish provides the coffee and supplies; you only need to bring the baked goods, brew the coffee and be the good hosts.
To volunteer, please contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas at 216-481-0465, or Ingrid Civinskas at 440-838-0652 before December 27th.
You are invited to a New Year's Eve celebration at Lithuanian Village, sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm. The evening will feature appetizers, dinner desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
Zaibas will hold their annual Hall of Fame induction dinner on March 6th, 2010. This year Zaibas will induct basketball coach Joe Cannavino. You can make your reservation by contacting any Zaibas board member.
Traditional Christmas wafers are available at St. Casimir in the church on weekends, and at the rectory during the week.
2010 calendars, courtesy of Jakubs and Son Funeral Home, are available at St. Casimir church entrances.
Korp Giedra will sponsor a jewelry show and sale on Sunday December 13th at St. Casimir. The show will feature works by Lina Palubinskas, Dr. Roma Jasinevicius-Degesys and Dr. Birute Balciunaite-Penkiuniene.
Santa is coming to visit St. Casimir parish on Sunday, December 13th at 11:00 am. The mothers of the Tevynes Zibureliai preschool group invite children up to 11 years of age to spend the morning with Santa and have their picture taken with him.
St. Casimir will be the host parish for an Advent Penance Service on Monday, December 14th at 7:00 pm. Six priests from St. Jerome, St. Mary, Holy Redeemer and St. Casimir will be on hand to hear confessions in English, Lithuanian, Slovenian and Italian.
On Sunday, December 27th, all members of St. Casimir parish are invited to a special Christmas Coffee after 10:00 mass in the lower hall. Please bring a plate of Christmas goodies, and your Christmas spirit to share with fellow parishioners.
The after-mass Coffee Schedule for 2010 is now being organized. As in the past, all parish and community organizations are invited to host these coffee socials. This coming year, parish families are also invited to host a coffee hour. The parish provides the coffee and supplies; you only need to bring the baked goods, brew the coffee and be the good hosts.
To volunteer, please contact Dalia Armonas, Loretta Gudenas at 216-481-0465, or Ingrid Civinskas at 440-838-0652 before December 27th.
You are invited to a New Year's Eve celebration at Lithuanian Village, sponsored by the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland. Doors open at 8:00 pm on December 31st, and the party starts at 9:00 pm. The evening will feature appetizers, dinner desert, champagne at midnight, and dancing to the music of Arturas Blazukas from Chicago. Tickets are available after 10:00 mass at St. Casimir, or by calling Zita Mascinskas at 216-235-5212.
Zaibas will hold their annual Hall of Fame induction dinner on March 6th, 2010. This year Zaibas will induct basketball coach Joe Cannavino. You can make your reservation by contacting any Zaibas board member.
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