Vilija Nasvytis-Klimas wrote a very nice article for the Collinwood Observer, summarizing the recent opening of St. Casimir parish in the North Collinwood neighborhood.
I know some folks took issue with Vilija's use of the term "community", preferring to think of St. Casimir as a "Lithuanian" parish. Here's a news flash for you: St. Casimir's needs the neighborhood as much, if not more than the neighborhood needs St. Casimir's.
There aren't enough Lithuanians in Cleveland to make this parish viable as a "Lithuanian" parish. It's going to have to be a two-way street, both literally and figuratively, on the north end of Neff Road in the days ahead.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
October 25, 2006
Thanks to Fred Taub of Jewish Community Radio for his assistance with last week's radio show, and with this week's as well. I can be in two places at once…
Congratulations to all who worked so hard to make the closing liturgies at St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help the moving and dignified gatherings they were. These two churches had a long and lasting impact on Cleveland Lithuanians. Especially nice to see so many people in the pews at St. George for one last look, and a few pictures of the old place before it was closed for good.
This morning at 10:00, Bishop Lennon, along with the new pastor Father Bacevicius, and the parishioners will celebrate the opening mass at St. Casimir, located at 18022 Neff Road. Don't miss the start of a new, united era of Lithuanian Catholicism in Cleveland.
There will be a special kavine in the upper hall at St. Casimir after the 10:00 opening mass today.
The regular mass schedule at St. Casimir is: 5:30 pm on Saturdays (English); 8:00 am and 12:00 noon on Sundays (English); and 10:00 am on Sundays (Lithuanian). Daily mass is offered at 7:30 am weekdays. The weekend mass schedule starts Saturday, October 31st.
Does this mean we can officially stop talking about the parish merger and get back to "normal"? (As if any of us remember what that is anymore)?
Don't forget to turn your clocks back next Saturday night/Sunday morning, as we say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time for another year. An extra hour of trick or treating, since the "fall back" is on Halloween this year.
I always think of Gerardas Juskenas when the time change comes around, as he would always include a reminder in his report of news from St. George before his passing a few years ago.
Virgis Stakenas will perform at Lithuanian Village on Saturday, November 21st. Tickets available from Ruta D. at the Klubas.
Later tonight, I'll be back on the air hosting Visiting the Folks on WJCU. Uncle Fred and Aunt Jill have the night off, and they asked me to fill in to play country, folk and bluegrass from 9:00 pm to Midnight. Join me, won't you?
Congratulations to all who worked so hard to make the closing liturgies at St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help the moving and dignified gatherings they were. These two churches had a long and lasting impact on Cleveland Lithuanians. Especially nice to see so many people in the pews at St. George for one last look, and a few pictures of the old place before it was closed for good.
This morning at 10:00, Bishop Lennon, along with the new pastor Father Bacevicius, and the parishioners will celebrate the opening mass at St. Casimir, located at 18022 Neff Road. Don't miss the start of a new, united era of Lithuanian Catholicism in Cleveland.
There will be a special kavine in the upper hall at St. Casimir after the 10:00 opening mass today.
The regular mass schedule at St. Casimir is: 5:30 pm on Saturdays (English); 8:00 am and 12:00 noon on Sundays (English); and 10:00 am on Sundays (Lithuanian). Daily mass is offered at 7:30 am weekdays. The weekend mass schedule starts Saturday, October 31st.
Does this mean we can officially stop talking about the parish merger and get back to "normal"? (As if any of us remember what that is anymore)?
Don't forget to turn your clocks back next Saturday night/Sunday morning, as we say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time for another year. An extra hour of trick or treating, since the "fall back" is on Halloween this year.
I always think of Gerardas Juskenas when the time change comes around, as he would always include a reminder in his report of news from St. George before his passing a few years ago.
Virgis Stakenas will perform at Lithuanian Village on Saturday, November 21st. Tickets available from Ruta D. at the Klubas.
Later tonight, I'll be back on the air hosting Visiting the Folks on WJCU. Uncle Fred and Aunt Jill have the night off, and they asked me to fill in to play country, folk and bluegrass from 9:00 pm to Midnight. Join me, won't you?
Monday, October 19, 2009
WKYC (& WOIO) Coverage of Parish Closing Masses
The cameras of local NBC affiliate WKYC/TV3 were on hand at the closing masses of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Here's a link to the video in case you blinked and missed it on Sunday.
Given that Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland fared surprisingly well in the Great Diocesan Downsizing (far better than several higher-profile communities), complaining about not getting your first choice of the parish name seems rather petty to me.
I'm going to be charitable and choose to believe that all the nice things said about the merger ended up on Channel 3's cutting room floor.
Update: Thank you to the anonymous commentor for sharing a link to Channel 19's more rational coverage of Sunday's closing masses.
Given that Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland fared surprisingly well in the Great Diocesan Downsizing (far better than several higher-profile communities), complaining about not getting your first choice of the parish name seems rather petty to me.
I'm going to be charitable and choose to believe that all the nice things said about the merger ended up on Channel 3's cutting room floor.
Update: Thank you to the anonymous commentor for sharing a link to Channel 19's more rational coverage of Sunday's closing masses.
Friday, October 16, 2009
October 18, 2009
I want to take a moment to thank Donato Cristillo, co-host of Memories from Italy
There is still time to call the St. George Memory Line at 440-364-5650 to record your special memory about St. George parish. The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and you can reserve your copy of the CD by contacting Zivile Vaitkus. Once again, today is the final day to call 440-364-5650 and share your special St. George memory.
Well, we’ve been talking about parish clustering and merging for several months now, and this morning, the reality of all that talk finally comes into sharp focus.
Today the members of St.George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, along with their pastors, Father Bacevicius and Father Kijauskas, and Bishop Richard Lennon draw to a close the tenure of the two churches service Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland.
St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help have a combined 194 years of proud, dedicated service not only to their members, but to the larger community of Lithuanians living in Cleveland and to the respective neighborhoods in which they are located. All parishioners, priests and religious who have been associated with these two churches over the past 114 years can be proud of the legacy they leave behind here in Cleveland, and equally proud that Cleveland will continue to have a place for Lithuanian Catholics to gather and worship.
This morning at 9:00 am, the final mass will be celebrated at St. George, and at 12 noon, the final mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Bishop Richard Lennon will officiate at both closing masses.
Tomorrow morning, representatives of the diocese and Henninger’s Religious Goods will gather at St. George’s and begin removing the contents of the church and placing them in storage. By late afternoon, the church will be empty, the doors will be locked, the building secured.. This coming week, the church at 18022 Neff Rd will stand mostly empty and quiet, as preparations are made for next Sunday’s opening mass of St. Casimir parish, celebrated by Bishop Richard Lennon and the new pastor, Father Joseph Bacevicius.
Please note that closing services at both churches are expected to be extremely well-attended. If you’re planning to be present for either of these historic events, make sure to get there early. Both parishes will gather for food and fellowship after the respective closing masses. However, the breakfast after mass at St. George today is completely full at this point, but all are welcome to attend the final mass.
Looking ahead to next week and beyond, the opening mass at St. Casimir will be next Sunday, October 25th, at 10:00 am, at the new home of Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland, 18022 Neff Road.
The regular Sunday mass schedule at St. Casimir begins on Saturday, October 31st, with vigil mass at 5:30pm, and on Sunday, November 1st with masses in English at 8:00 and 12 noon, and mass in Lithuanian at 10:00 am.
I think we'll just leave it right there this morning. There may be other news that would seem important enough to mention on any other Sunday, but today we should just pause and consider the personal and historical significance of the events we are witnessing this morning. Please be safe this week, and be sure to tune in next Sunday morning as you prepare to celebrate the opening of the new, united Lithuanian Catholic parish here in Cleveland.
And we thank Fred Taub of Jewish Community Radio, also heard on WJCU for his invaluable assistance this morning, and next Sunday morning, again allowing me to defy the space-time continuum.
There is still time to call the St. George Memory Line at 440-364-5650 to record your special memory about St. George parish. The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and you can reserve your copy of the CD by contacting Zivile Vaitkus. Once again, today is the final day to call 440-364-5650 and share your special St. George memory.
Well, we’ve been talking about parish clustering and merging for several months now, and this morning, the reality of all that talk finally comes into sharp focus.
Today the members of St.George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, along with their pastors, Father Bacevicius and Father Kijauskas, and Bishop Richard Lennon draw to a close the tenure of the two churches service Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland.
St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help have a combined 194 years of proud, dedicated service not only to their members, but to the larger community of Lithuanians living in Cleveland and to the respective neighborhoods in which they are located. All parishioners, priests and religious who have been associated with these two churches over the past 114 years can be proud of the legacy they leave behind here in Cleveland, and equally proud that Cleveland will continue to have a place for Lithuanian Catholics to gather and worship.
This morning at 9:00 am, the final mass will be celebrated at St. George, and at 12 noon, the final mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Bishop Richard Lennon will officiate at both closing masses.
Tomorrow morning, representatives of the diocese and Henninger’s Religious Goods will gather at St. George’s and begin removing the contents of the church and placing them in storage. By late afternoon, the church will be empty, the doors will be locked, the building secured.. This coming week, the church at 18022 Neff Rd will stand mostly empty and quiet, as preparations are made for next Sunday’s opening mass of St. Casimir parish, celebrated by Bishop Richard Lennon and the new pastor, Father Joseph Bacevicius.
Please note that closing services at both churches are expected to be extremely well-attended. If you’re planning to be present for either of these historic events, make sure to get there early. Both parishes will gather for food and fellowship after the respective closing masses. However, the breakfast after mass at St. George today is completely full at this point, but all are welcome to attend the final mass.
Looking ahead to next week and beyond, the opening mass at St. Casimir will be next Sunday, October 25th, at 10:00 am, at the new home of Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland, 18022 Neff Road.
The regular Sunday mass schedule at St. Casimir begins on Saturday, October 31st, with vigil mass at 5:30pm, and on Sunday, November 1st with masses in English at 8:00 and 12 noon, and mass in Lithuanian at 10:00 am.
I think we'll just leave it right there this morning. There may be other news that would seem important enough to mention on any other Sunday, but today we should just pause and consider the personal and historical significance of the events we are witnessing this morning. Please be safe this week, and be sure to tune in next Sunday morning as you prepare to celebrate the opening of the new, united Lithuanian Catholic parish here in Cleveland.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
October 11, 2009
Dana Cipkus and Maryte Stachnik would like to thank all who made the 25th anniversary celebration at the Lietuviu Sodyba such a big success. Special thanks to Senator George Voinovich, Congressman Steve LaTourette, and Honorary Consul Ingrida Bublys.
A parish farewell is planned for Father Kijauskas this morning at the 10:00 Mass. A reception will follow in the lower hall after Mass. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help today.
On October 16th at 6:30 pm, a dinner honoring Father Kijauskas will be held at Bratenahl Place in Bratenahl. Reservations are required, and you can contact Rita Matas at 440-476-2530 for reservations and more information.
On Saturday, October 17th, Zaibas will host the North American Lithuanian Swimming Championships at Hawken School on Clubside Road in Lyndhurst. Registration opens at 1:30 pm, and the meet starts at 1:45. For more information, call Phil Taraska at 440-944-6112 or by email at ptaraska@yahoo.com.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. There will be a reception in the lower halls of both parishes after the closing masses. There will be no 10:00 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the 18th.
And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish at 10:00 am. If you are a Catholic Lithunian in the Cleveland area, please get involved in this new parish and really make it a reflection of its membership.
The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s. A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 18th. The phone number is 440-364-5650.
The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and you can reserve your copy of the CD by contacting Zivile Vaitkus.
On Saturday, November 7th John Yagoda will present his class in making fused glass jewelry. The class fee includes all materials and firing to make up to 15 pieces of jewelry. Contact John at 440-309-0488 for more information.
On Saturday, November 21st, Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas will perform at Lithuanian Village Contact Ruta at the club for tickets
A parish farewell is planned for Father Kijauskas this morning at the 10:00 Mass. A reception will follow in the lower hall after Mass. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help today.
On October 16th at 6:30 pm, a dinner honoring Father Kijauskas will be held at Bratenahl Place in Bratenahl. Reservations are required, and you can contact Rita Matas at 440-476-2530 for reservations and more information.
On Saturday, October 17th, Zaibas will host the North American Lithuanian Swimming Championships at Hawken School on Clubside Road in Lyndhurst. Registration opens at 1:30 pm, and the meet starts at 1:45. For more information, call Phil Taraska at 440-944-6112 or by email at ptaraska@yahoo.com.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. There will be a reception in the lower halls of both parishes after the closing masses. There will be no 10:00 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the 18th.
And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish at 10:00 am. If you are a Catholic Lithunian in the Cleveland area, please get involved in this new parish and really make it a reflection of its membership.
The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s. A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 18th. The phone number is 440-364-5650.
The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and you can reserve your copy of the CD by contacting Zivile Vaitkus.
On Saturday, November 7th John Yagoda will present his class in making fused glass jewelry. The class fee includes all materials and firing to make up to 15 pieces of jewelry. Contact John at 440-309-0488 for more information.
On Saturday, November 21st, Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas will perform at Lithuanian Village Contact Ruta at the club for tickets
Sunday, October 4, 2009
October 4, 2009
The September/October issue of Lithuanian Heritage magazine features an article by Algis Ruksenas on Napoleon’s unsuccessful 1812 invasion of Russia. I won’t give away the crux of the article, but suffice it to say the story involves an encounter between a horse and a hare on the banks of the Nemunas.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja rehearses each and every Wednesday at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
The Cleveland Ateitininkai will meet today in the conference room at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation today after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 17th, Zaibas will host the North American Lithuanian Swimming Championships at Hawken School on Clubside Road in Lyndhurst. Registration opens at 1:30 pm, and the meet starts at 1:45. For more information, call Phil Taraska at 440-944-6112 or by email at ptaraska@yahoo.com.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold its closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. The deadline to make your reservation is this Tuesday, October 6th. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
A parish farewell is planned for Father Kijauskas on October 11th at the 10:00 Mass. A reception will follow in the lower hall after Mass. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Sunday, October 11th.
On October 16th at 6:30 pm, a dinner honoring Father Kijauskas will be held at Bratenahl Place in Bratenahl. Reservations are required, and you can contact Rita Matas at 440-476-2530 for reservations and more information.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. There will be a reception in the lower halls of both parishes after the closing masses. There will be no 10:00 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the 18th.
And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish at 10:00 am.
The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s. A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 18th. The phone number is 440-364-5650.
The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and you can reserve your copy of the CD at the St. George closing banquet on October 10th.
On Saturday, November 7th John Yagoda will present his class in making fused glass jewelry. The class fee includes all materials and firing to make 15 pieces of jewelry. Contact John at 440-309-0488 for more information.
On Saturday, November 21st, Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas will perform at Lithuanian Village Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja rehearses each and every Wednesday at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
The Cleveland Ateitininkai will meet today in the conference room at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation today after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 17th, Zaibas will host the North American Lithuanian Swimming Championships at Hawken School on Clubside Road in Lyndhurst. Registration opens at 1:30 pm, and the meet starts at 1:45. For more information, call Phil Taraska at 440-944-6112 or by email at ptaraska@yahoo.com.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold its closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. The deadline to make your reservation is this Tuesday, October 6th. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
A parish farewell is planned for Father Kijauskas on October 11th at the 10:00 Mass. A reception will follow in the lower hall after Mass. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Sunday, October 11th.
On October 16th at 6:30 pm, a dinner honoring Father Kijauskas will be held at Bratenahl Place in Bratenahl. Reservations are required, and you can contact Rita Matas at 440-476-2530 for reservations and more information.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. There will be a reception in the lower halls of both parishes after the closing masses. There will be no 10:00 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the 18th.
And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish at 10:00 am.
The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s. A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 18th. The phone number is 440-364-5650.
The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and you can reserve your copy of the CD at the St. George closing banquet on October 10th.
On Saturday, November 7th John Yagoda will present his class in making fused glass jewelry. The class fee includes all materials and firing to make 15 pieces of jewelry. Contact John at 440-309-0488 for more information.
On Saturday, November 21st, Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas will perform at Lithuanian Village Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September 27, 2009
There is a new newspaper serving the Collinwood neighborhood. The Collinwood Oberserver published its first print edition this week, and free copies are available at Lithuanian Village. Featured in this issue is an article by Father Bacevicius announcing the opening of St. Casimir parish on Neff Road. Father Bacevicius describes the mission of the new parish as preserving and uniting the Lithuanian people of the Diocese, reaching out to new arrivals from Lithuania, and to be involved in the Collinwood community. The Collinwood Observer is online at collinwoodobserver.com.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja rehearses each and every Wednesday at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
The Cleveland Lithuanian Pensininkiu Klubas will meet this coming Thursday, October 1st at 12 noon at Lithuanian Village.
The Cleveland Ateitininkai will meet next Sunday, October 4th in the conference room at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
On October 18th, St. George church will close its doors forever, after serving its parishioners and the Cleveland diocese for the past 114 years. The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s.
A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 1st. The phone number is 440-364-5650 The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and copies of the CD will available at the St. George closing banquet on October 10th.
Remember, just one short week left to call 440-364-5650 to record your special St. George memory.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 3rd after 4:00 mass, and on Sunday, October 4th after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold its closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
A farewell is planned for Father Kijauskas on October 11th at the 10:00 Mass. A reception will follow in the lower hall after Mass. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Sunday, October 11th.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. There will be a reception in the lower hall at Our Lady after the noon mass on October 18th. There will be no 10:00 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the 18th.
And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish at 10:00 am.
Mark your calendar now for a concert coming up on Saturday, November 21st at Lithuanian Village, featuring Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas. Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
The Knights of Lithuania recently concluded their 96th annual convention in Chicago. Among many activities, delegates agreed to fund new windows at the St. Casimir Lithuanian seminary in Rome, and they elected their council for the coming year. The 97th annual Vyciai convention will be held August 5 th in Binghamton, New York.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja rehearses each and every Wednesday at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
The Cleveland Lithuanian Pensininkiu Klubas will meet this coming Thursday, October 1st at 12 noon at Lithuanian Village.
The Cleveland Ateitininkai will meet next Sunday, October 4th in the conference room at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
On October 18th, St. George church will close its doors forever, after serving its parishioners and the Cleveland diocese for the past 114 years. The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s.
A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 1st. The phone number is 440-364-5650 The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and copies of the CD will available at the St. George closing banquet on October 10th.
Remember, just one short week left to call 440-364-5650 to record your special St. George memory.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 3rd after 4:00 mass, and on Sunday, October 4th after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold its closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
A farewell is planned for Father Kijauskas on October 11th at the 10:00 Mass. A reception will follow in the lower hall after Mass. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Sunday, October 11th.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. There will be a reception in the lower hall at Our Lady after the noon mass on October 18th. There will be no 10:00 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the 18th.
And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish at 10:00 am.
Mark your calendar now for a concert coming up on Saturday, November 21st at Lithuanian Village, featuring Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas. Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
The Knights of Lithuania recently concluded their 96th annual convention in Chicago. Among many activities, delegates agreed to fund new windows at the St. Casimir Lithuanian seminary in Rome, and they elected their council for the coming year. The 97th annual Vyciai convention will be held August 5 th in Binghamton, New York.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Our Lady update
From the OLPH website:
Farewell to Father Kijauskas On October 11th at the 10:00 Mass; reception in the lower hall after Mass. This will be a chance for organizations and individuals to say farewell. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass that Sunday.
Closing of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish On October 18 at the 12:00 o'clock Mass. Mass will be offered by the bishop. Reception after Mass in the lower hall. There will be no 10:00 o'clock Mass that Sunday.
Farewell to Father Kijauskas On October 11th at the 10:00 Mass; reception in the lower hall after Mass. This will be a chance for organizations and individuals to say farewell. There will be no 12:00 o'clock Mass that Sunday.
Closing of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish On October 18 at the 12:00 o'clock Mass. Mass will be offered by the bishop. Reception after Mass in the lower hall. There will be no 10:00 o'clock Mass that Sunday.
September 20, 2009
The Parish Joining Committee would like to thank all who attended last Sunday’s picnic for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes as they begin to come together to form St. Casimir parish.
Special thanks to Fr. Kijauskas, Fr. Bacevicius, the Lithuanian Club, and Ginius Macys of Breadsmith for their efforts in bringing this picnic together.
And of course a big “thank you” to committee members Terese Kalvaitis, Maria Hoffman, Ingrida Civinskas, and Anthony Bacevice.
I was pleased to be able to provide a little music to last Sunday’s get together, and I finally had the opportunity to meet William Jakubs, Sr. in person. Always nice to converse with such a loyal listener and supporter of this radio program.
Congratulations to the Lietuviu Sodyba, on its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration, to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Center on Ridge Road in Willoughby.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja begins rehearsals this Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members at the first practice on the 24th. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
On October 18th, St. George church will close its doors forever, after serving its parishioners and the Cleveland diocese for the past 114 years.
The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s. A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 1st. The phone number is 440-364-5650.
The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and copies of the CD will available at the St. George closing banquet on October 10th.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 3rd after 4:00 mass, and on Sunday, October 4th after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold it’s closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish.
Check out the parish bookstore at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a new stock of books and other items just arrived from Lithuania. The bookstore is open after 10:00 mass every Sunday morning in the lower hall, and is staffed by Dzuigas Staniskas, Grazina Pleckaitis, and Danute Dunduras.
Mark your calendar now for a concert coming up on Saturday, November 21st at Lithuanian Village, featuring Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas. Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
Special thanks to Fr. Kijauskas, Fr. Bacevicius, the Lithuanian Club, and Ginius Macys of Breadsmith for their efforts in bringing this picnic together.
And of course a big “thank you” to committee members Terese Kalvaitis, Maria Hoffman, Ingrida Civinskas, and Anthony Bacevice.
I was pleased to be able to provide a little music to last Sunday’s get together, and I finally had the opportunity to meet William Jakubs, Sr. in person. Always nice to converse with such a loyal listener and supporter of this radio program.
Congratulations to the Lietuviu Sodyba, on its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration, to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Center on Ridge Road in Willoughby.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja begins rehearsals this Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members at the first practice on the 24th. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
On October 18th, St. George church will close its doors forever, after serving its parishioners and the Cleveland diocese for the past 114 years.
The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s. A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 1st. The phone number is 440-364-5650.
The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and copies of the CD will available at the St. George closing banquet on October 10th.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 3rd after 4:00 mass, and on Sunday, October 4th after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold it’s closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish.
Check out the parish bookstore at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a new stock of books and other items just arrived from Lithuania. The bookstore is open after 10:00 mass every Sunday morning in the lower hall, and is staffed by Dzuigas Staniskas, Grazina Pleckaitis, and Danute Dunduras.
Mark your calendar now for a concert coming up on Saturday, November 21st at Lithuanian Village, featuring Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas. Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 13, 2009
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Elena Ruksenas, who passed away this past week here in Cleveland. Elena Ruksenas was the mother of Algis Ruksenas. The funeral mass was celebrated yesterday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Our condolences to the family of Edmund Juodenas, of Gates Mills, who died this past Friday after a short bout with cancer. Memorials for Edmund Juodenas will be private, but contributions in his name are suggested to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th Street.
Our condolences to the family of Jonas Vasys, who died in Akron this week at the age of 90. Jonas Vasys was active in the Lithuanian community in Cleveland before moving to Akron, and worked for 34 years at Babcock and Wilcox. Funeral arrangements are still pending.
Congratulations to local attorney and JCU alumnus Algis Sirvaitis, who is celebrating his 70th birthday this weekend.
The formation of St. Casimir parish from the merger of Our Lady of Perpetual and St. George parishes took a significant step forward this week as Bishop Richard Lennon appointed Fr. Joseph Bacevicius to be the pastor of the new parish. All the best to Fr. Joe as he officially begins his new assignment at the end of October.
The Parish Joining Committee invites you to a get-together this afternoon for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, as they come together to form St. Casimir parish. The meet and greet picnic will be held today from 1:00 until 4:00 pm at Wildwood Park, located just off Lakeshore Boulevard, one-half mile west of Neff Road. Hope to see you there this afternoon.
The Lits Anglers will hold their monthly meeting today at 12 noon at Lithuanian Village. The Lits Anglers will also be holding their annual fish fry at Degutis Pavilion in Richmond Heights next Sunday, September 19th at 6:00 pm.
Summer is winding down, and the school year is getting started. St. Casimir Lithuanian Saturday School begins classes next Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 am. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children on the first day, and students are asked to wear clothes in the colors of the Lithuanian flag. Contact Principal Aida Bublyte O’Meara at 440-209-8160 for more information or send email to omearaiv@yahoo.com.
School is not just for kids, either. Classes in Lithuanian language, history and culture for adults who speak little or no Lithuanian are held each Sunday from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm in the backstage classroom at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. New students are welcome; contact Vida Bucmys at 216-481-0653 for more information.
Congratulations to the Lietuviu Sodyba, on its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration, to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Center on Ridge Road in Willoughby. There was a nice article in the News-Herald this week about Dana Cipkus, and her family, and the founding of the Sodyba.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja begins rehearsals on Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members at the first practice on the 24th. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
On October 18th, St. George church will close its doors forever, after serving its parishioners and the Cleveland diocese for the past 114 years. The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s.
A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 1st. The phone number is 440-364-5650. The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and copies of the CD will available at the St. George closing mass on October 18th.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 3rd after 4:00 mass, and on Sunday, October 4th after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold it’s closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish.
Mark your calendar now for a concert coming up on Saturday, November 21 st at Lithuanian Village, featuring Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas. Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
Our condolences to the family of Edmund Juodenas, of Gates Mills, who died this past Friday after a short bout with cancer. Memorials for Edmund Juodenas will be private, but contributions in his name are suggested to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th Street.
Our condolences to the family of Jonas Vasys, who died in Akron this week at the age of 90. Jonas Vasys was active in the Lithuanian community in Cleveland before moving to Akron, and worked for 34 years at Babcock and Wilcox. Funeral arrangements are still pending.
Congratulations to local attorney and JCU alumnus Algis Sirvaitis, who is celebrating his 70th birthday this weekend.
The formation of St. Casimir parish from the merger of Our Lady of Perpetual and St. George parishes took a significant step forward this week as Bishop Richard Lennon appointed Fr. Joseph Bacevicius to be the pastor of the new parish. All the best to Fr. Joe as he officially begins his new assignment at the end of October.
The Parish Joining Committee invites you to a get-together this afternoon for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, as they come together to form St. Casimir parish. The meet and greet picnic will be held today from 1:00 until 4:00 pm at Wildwood Park, located just off Lakeshore Boulevard, one-half mile west of Neff Road. Hope to see you there this afternoon.
The Lits Anglers will hold their monthly meeting today at 12 noon at Lithuanian Village. The Lits Anglers will also be holding their annual fish fry at Degutis Pavilion in Richmond Heights next Sunday, September 19th at 6:00 pm.
Summer is winding down, and the school year is getting started. St. Casimir Lithuanian Saturday School begins classes next Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 am. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children on the first day, and students are asked to wear clothes in the colors of the Lithuanian flag. Contact Principal Aida Bublyte O’Meara at 440-209-8160 for more information or send email to omearaiv@yahoo.com.
School is not just for kids, either. Classes in Lithuanian language, history and culture for adults who speak little or no Lithuanian are held each Sunday from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm in the backstage classroom at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. New students are welcome; contact Vida Bucmys at 216-481-0653 for more information.
Congratulations to the Lietuviu Sodyba, on its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration, to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Center on Ridge Road in Willoughby. There was a nice article in the News-Herald this week about Dana Cipkus, and her family, and the founding of the Sodyba.
The Lithuanian choir Svaja begins rehearsals on Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 in the basement of Lithuanian Village. Choir director Danute Liauba looks forward to seeing all current and prospective members at the first practice on the 24th. For more information please call 330-722-5210.
On October 18th, St. George church will close its doors forever, after serving its parishioners and the Cleveland diocese for the past 114 years. The St. George Memory Project has been formed to gather parishioners’ remembrances from their time at St. George’s.
A dedicated phone line with voicemail has been set up so you can record your special memory, anytime, day or night through October 1st. The phone number is 440-364-5650. The voicemails will be transferred to CD and become part of the St. George Parish archives, and copies of the CD will available at the St. George closing mass on October 18th.
You’re invited to meet fellow parishioners in the upper hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 3rd after 4:00 mass, and on Sunday, October 4th after the 12 noon mass.
On Saturday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. St. George parish will hold it’s closing memorial banquet at Lithuanian Village. Advance tickets are required, and can be purchased through the St. George rectory. Call 216-431-5794 for more information.
On Sunday, October 18th, Bishop Lennon will celebrate the final mass at St. George at 9:00 am, and the final mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 12 noon. And then on Sunday, October 25th, the bishop will celebrate the opening mass of St. Casimir parish.
Mark your calendar now for a concert coming up on Saturday, November 21 st at Lithuanian Village, featuring Lithuanian country singer Virgis Stakenas. Cleveland is the first stop on Stakenas’ US tour.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
A New Pastor
Last Sunday, we had official confirmation of Bishop Richard Lennon's decision to choose St. Casimir as the name for the new parish formed by the merger of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. George parishes.
Today we have official confirmation that the bishop has appointed Fr. Joseph Bacevicius to be the pastor of St. Casimir parish, which will be located on the site of the current Our Lady of Perpetual Help church.
Under Fr. Bacevicius' leadership, St. George has managed to serve both its Lithuanian commuter membership, and the needs of the local neighborhood in the East 67th and Superior area. Fr. Bacevicius has also been responsible for the largely Hispanic St. Francis parish, which is also closing as part of the Cleveland diocese's current reorganization.
"Fr. Joe" will undoubtedly be a great asset to both the newly united community of Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland, and to the fabric of the North Collinwood neighborhood. We wish him well in his new assignment, and look forward to the opening of St. Casimir on October 25th.
Today we have official confirmation that the bishop has appointed Fr. Joseph Bacevicius to be the pastor of St. Casimir parish, which will be located on the site of the current Our Lady of Perpetual Help church.
Under Fr. Bacevicius' leadership, St. George has managed to serve both its Lithuanian commuter membership, and the needs of the local neighborhood in the East 67th and Superior area. Fr. Bacevicius has also been responsible for the largely Hispanic St. Francis parish, which is also closing as part of the Cleveland diocese's current reorganization.
"Fr. Joe" will undoubtedly be a great asset to both the newly united community of Catholic Lithuanians in Cleveland, and to the fabric of the North Collinwood neighborhood. We wish him well in his new assignment, and look forward to the opening of St. Casimir on October 25th.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
September 6, 2009
I hope you’re enjoying the Labor Day holiday, which marks the end of the summer season, and honors all who labor to make our society work, especially members of the Labor Movement, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for the many protections and benefits we as workers take for granted today.
In a letter to both pastors, dated September 1st, Bishop Richard Lennon has announced his final decision on the name of the new parish formed by the merger of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes. The new parish will be known as St. Casimir, which is of course the patron saint of Lithuania.
The Parish Joining Committee invites you to a get-together for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, as they come together to form St. Casimir parish. The meet and greet picnic will be held next Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 until 4:00 pm at Wildwood Park, located just off Lakeshore Boulevard, one-half mile west of Neff Road. Hope to see you there next Sunday afternoon.
The Finance and Legal Affairs Committee has been busy reviewing budget scenarios based on past revenues and expenses, and estimated future expenses and revenues. As a result of this process, it becomes clear to the committee that in order for St. Casimir to survive and thrive, the parishioner base needs to grow.
When the current parishes merge, the Diocesan Facilities Department will maintain and market the St. George property, and when it is sold, pay off any debt and expenses, and pass the remaining profit to St. Casimir parish.
In terms of the current Our Lady of Perpetual Help property on Neff road, Vladas Pleckaitis is leading an effort to identify projected capital improvements and facility maintenance projects.
The first annual Miles Coburn Environmental Symposium is coming up this week right here on the JCU campus. Each day at 4:00 pm from Tuesday, September 8th to Friday, September 11th, there will be a different featured speaker in the Dolan Science Center. The week culminates with the Ride for Miles on Saturday, September 12th.
On Wednesday, September 9th the featured speaker will be Saulius Kliorys, Environmental Programs Coordinator for Great Lakes Brewery. Saulius will speak on Sustainable Business. More information is available at rideformiles.org.
This evening at 7:00 the Three Latvian Tenors will perform at the Latvian Church Hall, 1385 Andrews Road in Lakewood. For more information, please contact Ausma Pirktins at 216-521-1435.
Last evening in Palanga, Cleveland artist Nijole Palubinskas successfully opened her first exhibition in Lithuania. Many artists in Lithuania and Latvia were in attendance, and serenaded Ms. Palubinskas with a rousing Ilgausiu Metu. More information about Palubinskiene’s art and the exhibition can be found at www.antanasmoncys.com.
Council 25 of the Knights of Lithuania will meet this coming Friday, September 11th at 1:00 pm in the lower hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. A cultural program will follow the business meeting at 2:00 pm.
Summer is winding down, and the school year is getting started. St. Casimir Lithuanian Saturday School begins classes on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 am. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children on the first day, and students are asked to wear clothes in the colors of the Lithuanian flag. Contact Principal Aida Bublyte O’Meara at 440-209-8160 for more information or send email to omearaiv@yahoo.com.
School is not just for kids, either. Classes in Lithuanian language, history and culture for adults who speak little or no Lithuanian are held each Sunday from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm in the backstage classroom at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. New students are welcome; contact Vida Bucmys at 216-481-0653 for more information.
Congratulations to the Lietuviu Sodyba, on its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration, to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Center on Ridge Road in Willoughby.
In a letter to both pastors, dated September 1st, Bishop Richard Lennon has announced his final decision on the name of the new parish formed by the merger of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes. The new parish will be known as St. Casimir, which is of course the patron saint of Lithuania.
The Parish Joining Committee invites you to a get-together for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, as they come together to form St. Casimir parish. The meet and greet picnic will be held next Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 until 4:00 pm at Wildwood Park, located just off Lakeshore Boulevard, one-half mile west of Neff Road. Hope to see you there next Sunday afternoon.
The Finance and Legal Affairs Committee has been busy reviewing budget scenarios based on past revenues and expenses, and estimated future expenses and revenues. As a result of this process, it becomes clear to the committee that in order for St. Casimir to survive and thrive, the parishioner base needs to grow.
When the current parishes merge, the Diocesan Facilities Department will maintain and market the St. George property, and when it is sold, pay off any debt and expenses, and pass the remaining profit to St. Casimir parish.
In terms of the current Our Lady of Perpetual Help property on Neff road, Vladas Pleckaitis is leading an effort to identify projected capital improvements and facility maintenance projects.
The first annual Miles Coburn Environmental Symposium is coming up this week right here on the JCU campus. Each day at 4:00 pm from Tuesday, September 8th to Friday, September 11th, there will be a different featured speaker in the Dolan Science Center. The week culminates with the Ride for Miles on Saturday, September 12th.
On Wednesday, September 9th the featured speaker will be Saulius Kliorys, Environmental Programs Coordinator for Great Lakes Brewery. Saulius will speak on Sustainable Business. More information is available at rideformiles.org.
This evening at 7:00 the Three Latvian Tenors will perform at the Latvian Church Hall, 1385 Andrews Road in Lakewood. For more information, please contact Ausma Pirktins at 216-521-1435.
Last evening in Palanga, Cleveland artist Nijole Palubinskas successfully opened her first exhibition in Lithuania. Many artists in Lithuania and Latvia were in attendance, and serenaded Ms. Palubinskas with a rousing Ilgausiu Metu. More information about Palubinskiene’s art and the exhibition can be found at www.antanasmoncys.com.
Council 25 of the Knights of Lithuania will meet this coming Friday, September 11th at 1:00 pm in the lower hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. A cultural program will follow the business meeting at 2:00 pm.
Summer is winding down, and the school year is getting started. St. Casimir Lithuanian Saturday School begins classes on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 am. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children on the first day, and students are asked to wear clothes in the colors of the Lithuanian flag. Contact Principal Aida Bublyte O’Meara at 440-209-8160 for more information or send email to omearaiv@yahoo.com.
School is not just for kids, either. Classes in Lithuanian language, history and culture for adults who speak little or no Lithuanian are held each Sunday from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm in the backstage classroom at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. New students are welcome; contact Vida Bucmys at 216-481-0653 for more information.
Congratulations to the Lietuviu Sodyba, on its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration, to be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Center on Ridge Road in Willoughby.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
August 23, 2009
Bishop Richard Lennon has announced his decision on the name of the soon to be established parish resulting from the merger of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes.
The bishop states in a letter dated August 14 th, that he is very much inclined to name the new parish St. Caismir. The bishop’s letter also indicated a willingness to meet with Fr. Bacevicius and Fr. Kijauskas and a small group of parishioners to hear their input and explain his choice before making the decision final.
So it would appear that one St. Casimir church in Cleveland will close, and a new St. Casimir will open on Neff Road in October of this year.
The Parish Joining Committee is planning a get-together for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes. The exact date, time and location will be announced shortly, but it will be somewhere in the Cleveland area during the month of September. Keep listening to the Lithuanian Voice for details.
The next meeting of the joint parish subcommittees will take place on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 pm in the lower hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Subcommittee representatives will give an update of the work they have done thus far.
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.
The bishop states in a letter dated August 14 th, that he is very much inclined to name the new parish St. Caismir. The bishop’s letter also indicated a willingness to meet with Fr. Bacevicius and Fr. Kijauskas and a small group of parishioners to hear their input and explain his choice before making the decision final.
So it would appear that one St. Casimir church in Cleveland will close, and a new St. Casimir will open on Neff Road in October of this year.
The Parish Joining Committee is planning a get-together for the members of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes. The exact date, time and location will be announced shortly, but it will be somewhere in the Cleveland area during the month of September. Keep listening to the Lithuanian Voice for details.
The next meeting of the joint parish subcommittees will take place on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 pm in the lower hall at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Subcommittee representatives will give an update of the work they have done thus far.
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.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
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 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.
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.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 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.
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.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
August 2, 2009
Very sad news coming out of the Detroit area this week. Father Ricardas Repsys and his 13-year-old nephew Tautvydas Skudas drowned in Lake Saint Clair this past Tuesday. Father Repsys was the pastor of Divine Providence parish in Southfield.
Repsys and his family were aboard a pontoon boat on the lake, when Tautvydas and his father went for a swim. When Tautvydas had difficulty staying on the surface, Father Repsys dove in to save him. None of the three men were wearing life jackets.
We send our condolences to the Repsys and Skudas families, and to the entire community of Lithuanians in the Detroit area. Services for Father Repsys were held yesterday at Divine Providence church. Monsignor Edmondas Putrimas celebrated the funeral mass. There is a link on the blog to an article on the Detroit News website with further details.
Parish Merger News
The Parish Naming Subcommittee submitted its report with recommendations for the new parish name to the Bishop’s office this past Thursday. The Bishop will most likely make his decision about the new name some time this month. As soon as there is word of his decision, it will be announced to everyone.
The Liturgy Committee has developed a questionnaire (in both Lithuanian and English) regarding Mass schedules and other liturgical programs to be considered for the newly formed parish. The questionnaires will be available today and for the next two Sundays, until August 16th, at both parishes. They can be found on tables at the back of the church.
Parishioners are asked to fill out the questionnaire, and then return it to the specially marked boxes which may be found both in the church and lower hall. They may also be returned by mail to Kestutis Civinskas. The Liturgy Committee will compile all of the results and present them in a report to the new pastor for his consideration.
The joint subcommittees of both parishes will meet this coming Tuesday, August 4th, at 7:00pm in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help cafeteria. They will give updates about the work they have accomplished thus far.
St. George parish will hold its annual parish picnic next Sunday August 9th, following 10:30 mass. This of course is the final picnic at St. George’s as a distinct parish, so you won’t want to miss a final opportunity to gather in the rectory garden for a bit of summer fun.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday August 16th at 12:30, the Vincas Apanius estate on Mulberry Road in Chesterland. This is also the final picnic for Our Lady as a distinct parish, and the atmosphere out in Chesterland is so beautiful, you’ll want to stop out and celebrate with your friends and parishioners.
Former Euclid City Council president Ed Gudenas is being sued over a real estate deal on Middle Bass Island. Complete details in the News-Herald.
Repsys and his family were aboard a pontoon boat on the lake, when Tautvydas and his father went for a swim. When Tautvydas had difficulty staying on the surface, Father Repsys dove in to save him. None of the three men were wearing life jackets.
We send our condolences to the Repsys and Skudas families, and to the entire community of Lithuanians in the Detroit area. Services for Father Repsys were held yesterday at Divine Providence church. Monsignor Edmondas Putrimas celebrated the funeral mass. There is a link on the blog to an article on the Detroit News website with further details.
Parish Merger News
The Parish Naming Subcommittee submitted its report with recommendations for the new parish name to the Bishop’s office this past Thursday. The Bishop will most likely make his decision about the new name some time this month. As soon as there is word of his decision, it will be announced to everyone.
The Liturgy Committee has developed a questionnaire (in both Lithuanian and English) regarding Mass schedules and other liturgical programs to be considered for the newly formed parish. The questionnaires will be available today and for the next two Sundays, until August 16th, at both parishes. They can be found on tables at the back of the church.
Parishioners are asked to fill out the questionnaire, and then return it to the specially marked boxes which may be found both in the church and lower hall. They may also be returned by mail to Kestutis Civinskas. The Liturgy Committee will compile all of the results and present them in a report to the new pastor for his consideration.
The joint subcommittees of both parishes will meet this coming Tuesday, August 4th, at 7:00pm in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help cafeteria. They will give updates about the work they have accomplished thus far.
St. George parish will hold its annual parish picnic next Sunday August 9th, following 10:30 mass. This of course is the final picnic at St. George’s as a distinct parish, so you won’t want to miss a final opportunity to gather in the rectory garden for a bit of summer fun.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday August 16th at 12:30, the Vincas Apanius estate on Mulberry Road in Chesterland. This is also the final picnic for Our Lady as a distinct parish, and the atmosphere out in Chesterland is so beautiful, you’ll want to stop out and celebrate with your friends and parishioners.
Former Euclid City Council president Ed Gudenas is being sued over a real estate deal on Middle Bass Island. Complete details in the News-Herald.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
July 26, 2009
Our condolences to the family of former Clevelander Meile Krygeriene, who died in Houston, TX, at the age of 67. Funeral arrangements for Meile Krygeriene will be announced later, as she is to be buried here in Cleveland.
We say a special welcome back to Cleveland to Algirdas and Amanda Muliolis, who returned late last week from another summer of APPLE seminars in Lithuania. The Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science has invited them back next summer, with a request for 35 lecturers. Planning for next summer’s APPLE activities starts at its annual meeting in August.
Congratulations to Grazina Kudukis, who was recently honored by the American Nationalities Movement on their 50th anniversary, for her work on behalf of Lithuania‘s entry into NATO. Also honored at the July 16th event was Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman.
The Parish Naming Committee met on July 13th to open ballots and tally the St. George Parish voting results for the new parish name. Parishioners were asked to vote for their top 5 names from the provided list of 38 names suggested by parishioners of both St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes.
At St. George, St. Casimir received the highest number of first choice votes, followed by Our Lady of Siluva. Overall, Our Lady of Siluva was the most popular choice at St. George, with St. Casimir receiving the next highest number of overall votes.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish decided that the name suggestion phase was sufficient and that a voting phase was not necessary. The top three names suggested at Our Lady were: Our Lady of Siluva, St. Casimir, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
A report of how the naming process was carried out together with all of the names and numbers will be handed in to the Bishop for his consideration. The Bishop will make the final decision of choosing the new parish name.
Wasn't that a Party? Despite the ritual thunderstorms, the Lithuanian Club picnic was a great success yesterday, with a large turnout, and all the elements of a great Lithuanian gathering. Food and drink were plentiful, and the Gottscheer Blaskapelle Band, and Kolorado Vabalai provided a wide entertainment of musical entertainment.
St. George church, will hold its annual parish picnic on Sunday August 9th, following 10:30 mass.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday August 16th at 12:30, the Vincas Apanius estate on Mulberry Road in Chesterland.
We say a special welcome back to Cleveland to Algirdas and Amanda Muliolis, who returned late last week from another summer of APPLE seminars in Lithuania. The Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science has invited them back next summer, with a request for 35 lecturers. Planning for next summer’s APPLE activities starts at its annual meeting in August.
Congratulations to Grazina Kudukis, who was recently honored by the American Nationalities Movement on their 50th anniversary, for her work on behalf of Lithuania‘s entry into NATO. Also honored at the July 16th event was Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman.
The Parish Naming Committee met on July 13th to open ballots and tally the St. George Parish voting results for the new parish name. Parishioners were asked to vote for their top 5 names from the provided list of 38 names suggested by parishioners of both St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes.
At St. George, St. Casimir received the highest number of first choice votes, followed by Our Lady of Siluva. Overall, Our Lady of Siluva was the most popular choice at St. George, with St. Casimir receiving the next highest number of overall votes.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish decided that the name suggestion phase was sufficient and that a voting phase was not necessary. The top three names suggested at Our Lady were: Our Lady of Siluva, St. Casimir, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
A report of how the naming process was carried out together with all of the names and numbers will be handed in to the Bishop for his consideration. The Bishop will make the final decision of choosing the new parish name.
Wasn't that a Party? Despite the ritual thunderstorms, the Lithuanian Club picnic was a great success yesterday, with a large turnout, and all the elements of a great Lithuanian gathering. Food and drink were plentiful, and the Gottscheer Blaskapelle Band, and Kolorado Vabalai provided a wide entertainment of musical entertainment.
St. George church, will hold its annual parish picnic on Sunday August 9th, following 10:30 mass.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday August 16th at 12:30, the Vincas Apanius estate on Mulberry Road in Chesterland.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
June 7, 2009
Last weekend, Svyturys and Naujoji Intriga performed a great concert here in Cleveland, and later this morning, they’ll be performing at Divine Providence church in the Detroit area.
Today’s concert is a benefit organized by Lietuvos Dukterys, a group that helps people with significant medical issues. Lietuvos Dukterys provides funds to help pay for treatment expenses not covered by traditional insurance.
Everyone involved in today’s concert and dinner, including Svyturys and Naujoji Intriga is donating 100% of their time and materials so that all the proceeds can help a young mother who just underwent a bone marrow transplant. So, if you bought a ticket to last week’s concert, you’ll be pleased to know that those dollars are helping pay the travel costs so our young Cleveland performers can go to Detroit and perform a fundraiser for this very worthy organization.
The chairwoman of the Detroit chapter of Lietuvos Dukterys is Vida Juska, who also happens to be the mother-in-law of Laura Ruksenas.
St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioners were sent letters soliciting suggestions for the name of the newly formed parish. All are urged to return the parish name suggestion forms by this weekend in a sealed envelope to the box in church, or to committee member, Birute Vedegys. The Parish Naming committee will meet on June 10 to compile a list of all suggested names. The plan is to mail the official voting ballot out to all parishioners by June 15th so all may vote for the new parish name.
Congratulations to Honorary Consul Ingrida Bublys, who was recently honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Cleveland chapter of Rotary International.
Amanda and Algirdas Muliolis will be at St. George today to ask for your support of APPLE.
Lithuanian citizens living in Cleveland can vote today in elections for European Parliament. The polls will be open at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the lower hall after 10:00 mass.
The Lits Anglers will meet at Lithuanian Village today at 12 noon.
The Baltic communities of Greater Cleveland will gather next Sunday, June 14th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help to commemorate the 1941 deportations of Baltic peoples to Siberia. The prayer service begins at 3:00 pm. Exultate will provide special music and there will be a reception in the lower hall after the service.
John Yagoda will present another session of his fused glass jewelry making class, next Saturday, June 13th at Lithuanian Village. Contact Ruta at the Club for more information.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village. I hear that last month's meeting was a full house, so get there early if you want a seat.
The Lithuanian Club will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, July 25th at the Italian-American Center in Wickliffe. There will be great food and drink, entertainment by Kolorado Vabalai and the Gottsheer Blaskapelle Band, as well as a Krupnikas contest.
Looking ahead to some farewell activities at St. George, the final parish picnic at St. George will be Sunday August 9th, following 10:30 mass. And the farewell to St. George banquet will be Saturday evening, October 10th at Lithuanian Village.
And here's something I'm very excited about: Saturday, November 21st, the Cleveland Lietuviu Bendromene presents Lithuanian country music star Virgis Stakenas at Lithuanian Village.
Today’s concert is a benefit organized by Lietuvos Dukterys, a group that helps people with significant medical issues. Lietuvos Dukterys provides funds to help pay for treatment expenses not covered by traditional insurance.
Everyone involved in today’s concert and dinner, including Svyturys and Naujoji Intriga is donating 100% of their time and materials so that all the proceeds can help a young mother who just underwent a bone marrow transplant. So, if you bought a ticket to last week’s concert, you’ll be pleased to know that those dollars are helping pay the travel costs so our young Cleveland performers can go to Detroit and perform a fundraiser for this very worthy organization.
The chairwoman of the Detroit chapter of Lietuvos Dukterys is Vida Juska, who also happens to be the mother-in-law of Laura Ruksenas.
St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioners were sent letters soliciting suggestions for the name of the newly formed parish. All are urged to return the parish name suggestion forms by this weekend in a sealed envelope to the box in church, or to committee member, Birute Vedegys. The Parish Naming committee will meet on June 10 to compile a list of all suggested names. The plan is to mail the official voting ballot out to all parishioners by June 15th so all may vote for the new parish name.
Congratulations to Honorary Consul Ingrida Bublys, who was recently honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Cleveland chapter of Rotary International.
Amanda and Algirdas Muliolis will be at St. George today to ask for your support of APPLE.
Lithuanian citizens living in Cleveland can vote today in elections for European Parliament. The polls will be open at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the lower hall after 10:00 mass.
The Lits Anglers will meet at Lithuanian Village today at 12 noon.
The Baltic communities of Greater Cleveland will gather next Sunday, June 14th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help to commemorate the 1941 deportations of Baltic peoples to Siberia. The prayer service begins at 3:00 pm. Exultate will provide special music and there will be a reception in the lower hall after the service.
John Yagoda will present another session of his fused glass jewelry making class, next Saturday, June 13th at Lithuanian Village. Contact Ruta at the Club for more information.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village. I hear that last month's meeting was a full house, so get there early if you want a seat.
The Lithuanian Club will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, July 25th at the Italian-American Center in Wickliffe. There will be great food and drink, entertainment by Kolorado Vabalai and the Gottsheer Blaskapelle Band, as well as a Krupnikas contest.
Looking ahead to some farewell activities at St. George, the final parish picnic at St. George will be Sunday August 9th, following 10:30 mass. And the farewell to St. George banquet will be Saturday evening, October 10th at Lithuanian Village.
And here's something I'm very excited about: Saturday, November 21st, the Cleveland Lietuviu Bendromene presents Lithuanian country music star Virgis Stakenas at Lithuanian Village.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Parish Naming News
Open parish meetings will be held after all Masses today at St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Members of the Parish Naming Committee will be on hand to explain the bishop’s directives concerning suggesting and choosing the name for the newly formed parish. All are urged to attend.
The naming committee met this past Thursday to mail out letters containing the name suggestion ballots to parishioners of both parishes. As the parish list from Our Lady of Perpetual Help was unavailable, they were only able to send letters out to the parishioners of St. George. The committee expects the same letters to be sent out to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioners by their pastor.
Both parishes now have attractive bulletin boards, containing the latest news about the parish merger. You will find subcommittee members’ names and other pertinent information posted on these boards. Take the time to look. Get involved in your parishes’ merger process.
The naming committee met this past Thursday to mail out letters containing the name suggestion ballots to parishioners of both parishes. As the parish list from Our Lady of Perpetual Help was unavailable, they were only able to send letters out to the parishioners of St. George. The committee expects the same letters to be sent out to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioners by their pastor.
Both parishes now have attractive bulletin boards, containing the latest news about the parish merger. You will find subcommittee members’ names and other pertinent information posted on these boards. Take the time to look. Get involved in your parishes’ merger process.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Parish Closing & Opening Dates/Times
Bishop Richard Lennon has released the dates and times when he plans to celebrate the closing Masses at St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes, and the opening Mass of the as yet to be named parish on the site of the current Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish.
This information was contained in letters sent to Fr. Bacevicius and Fr. Kijauskas. These letters were read to parishioners at all Masses this past weekend.
The details are:
This information was contained in letters sent to Fr. Bacevicius and Fr. Kijauskas. These letters were read to parishioners at all Masses this past weekend.
The details are:
- The closing Mass at St. George will be Sunday, October 18, at 9:00 am.
- The closing Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be Sunday, October 18, at 12 noon.
- The opening Mass of the new parish will be Sunday, October 25, at 10:00 am.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
(UPDATED) Parish Merger Subcommittees
[There were some changes in the membership of the parish merger sub-committees since I posted the initial list on May 17th. The list below represents the group that began work at the kick-off meeting on May 19th.]
Joint Subcommittees of the Parish Merger of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parishes, and the Parishioners serving on them:
1. Liturgy and Worship
Joint Subcommittees of the Parish Merger of St. George and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parishes, and the Parishioners serving on them:
1. Liturgy and Worship
St. George: Aušra Babickas & Kęstutis Civinskas2. Education and Formation/Youth Ministry
OLPH: Rita Kliorys & Rauda Gelažis
St. George: Julija Čepulis & Virginija Rubinski3. Parish Ministry and Community Outreach
OLPH: Dalia Armonas & Vida Bučmys
St. George: Anthony Bacevice & David Rubinski4. Internal and External Communication
OLPH: Danute Belzinskas & Amanda Muliolis
St. George: Vilija Klimas & Julie Živilė Vaitkus5. Naming
OLPH: Dalia Puskorius & Zita Macinskas
St. George: Birutė Vedegys & Julie Živilė Vaitkus6. Parish Joining
OLPH: Ingrida Bublys & Algis Rukšėnas
St. George: Anthony Bacevice & Ingrid Civinskas7. Memorial
OLPH: Teresa Kalvaitis & Maria Hoffman
St. George: Rimvydas Čepulis & Kęstutis Civinskas8. Finances, Facilities, Legal Matters/Parish Staffing and Administration
OLPH: Romas Bublys & Rita Matas
St. George: Aurelija Jucaitis, Algirdas Matulionis, Antanas Minkūnas & Larry Stochl
OLPH: Remigijus Belzinskas, Vytas Matas, Romas Bublys, Kestutis Steponavičius, Vladas Plečkaitis, Edvardas Baltusis, Eugenijus Silgalis, & Salomeja Sukys
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