Our condolences this morning to the family of Ona Zilionis, who passed away this morning, at the age of 98. Ona is survived by her daughter Violeta Leger, daughter-in-law Roma Zilionis, granddaughters Renata and Elenute, and great granddaughters Lukas and Ema. Funeral arrangements are pending, check the Plain Dealer for details.
Today is the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish picnic, and the festivities get underway at 12:30, the Vincas Apanius estate on Mulberry Road in Chesterland. It’s going to be a hot day today, but there will be plenty of shade and cold beer, so the weather won’t be a deterrent to a good time.
Don’t forget that Oberlin-based painter Audra Skuodas is exhibiting at Artseen Gallery in Vermilion, through August 23rd. The gallery, located at 5591 LIberty 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. More information is available by calling Artseen Gallery at 440-963-0611.
The first annual Miles Coburn Environmental Symposium is coming up in mid-September right here on the JCU campus. Each day at 4:00 pm from September 8th to September 11th, will feature a different seminar in the Dolan Science Center. The week culminates with the Ride for Miles on Saturday, September12th.
The Lithuanian connection in all this is that the featured speaker on Wednesday, September9 th will be Saulius Kliorys, Environmental Programs Coordinator for Great Lakes Brewery. The Ride for Miles also features live acoustic music, with sound reinforcement by that guy that does sound for all the Lithuanian events. More information is available at rideformiles.org.
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.
Former OSU middle linebacker James Laurinaitis is making good progress learning the ways of the NFL at the St. Louis Rams training camp this summer. Rams coach Steve Spaguolo calls Laurinaitis a smart, tough player who can run really well. Laurinaitis was the 35 th overall pick in this past spring’s NFL draft.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
July 19, 2009
Congratulations to Ingrid and Kestutis Civinskas, who became grandparents this past week, when their daughter Venta gave birth to a son, Tadas Antanas. Venta and her husband Jamie Norris make their home in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held this Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village.
This coming Saturday, July 25th, is the annual Lithuanian Club at the Italian-American Center in Wickliffe. There will be traditional Lithuanian food and drink, entertainment by Kolorado Vabalai and the Gottscheer Blaskapelle Band, as well as a Krupnikas contest and a special exhibit honoring the 60th anniversary of Cleveland Lithuanian Displaced Persons in America.
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.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held this Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village.
This coming Saturday, July 25th, is the annual Lithuanian Club at the Italian-American Center in Wickliffe. There will be traditional Lithuanian food and drink, entertainment by Kolorado Vabalai and the Gottscheer Blaskapelle Band, as well as a Krupnikas contest and a special exhibit honoring the 60th anniversary of Cleveland Lithuanian Displaced Persons in America.
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.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
July 12, 2009
Congratulations to Olgerts Kubulins of Middleburg Heights, who was recently honored with Latvia’s highest civilian award, the Order of Three Stars, Fourth Class, Kubulins was presented with the medal by Latvian President Valdis Zatlers at the Latvian embassy in Washington, DC.
The Willoughby Municipal Planning Commission met Thursday night to consider a conditional use permit for Mary Rose Estates adjacent to the current Lithuanian Sodyba. The commission rejected the permit application by a vote of 4-1. Mariana Stachnik, chairwoman of the Lithuanian Center and trustee for Mary Rose Estates said the group has not given up on the project, but will need to make a determination as to what their next step will be. Check out the article from Friday's News-Herald, which includes many interesting comments not available in the print edition.
Rob Mays will be appearing in tonight’s episode of the CW series Valentine, which airs tonight at 7:00 on WBNX, Channel 55, here in the Cleveland area.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village.
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.
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.
The Willoughby Municipal Planning Commission met Thursday night to consider a conditional use permit for Mary Rose Estates adjacent to the current Lithuanian Sodyba. The commission rejected the permit application by a vote of 4-1. Mariana Stachnik, chairwoman of the Lithuanian Center and trustee for Mary Rose Estates said the group has not given up on the project, but will need to make a determination as to what their next step will be. Check out the article from Friday's News-Herald, which includes many interesting comments not available in the print edition.
Rob Mays will be appearing in tonight’s episode of the CW series Valentine, which airs tonight at 7:00 on WBNX, Channel 55, here in the Cleveland area.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village.
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.
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.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
July 5, 2009
Welcome to the 16 young Lithuanian baseball players who are currently in Cleveland for the Continental Cup Tournament which wraps up today here at John Carroll University. Check out Friday’s Plain Dealer or Cleveland.com for a profile of Kasparas Bareika, a 14-year old pitcher from Vilnius who is here in Cleveland for the tournament. It takes courage to choose baseball over basketball when you’re growing up in Lithuania.
Congratulations to John Vedera, who has joined the ranks of the Royal Society, alongside Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Vedera is a researcher at the University of Alberta, who is working on identifying antimicrobial peptides that preserve food, and may have potential as antibiotics against organisms resistant to current drugs. Vedera is a graduate of St. Joseph High School, and the grandson of General Povilas Plehavicius, and the nephew of Norbertus Plehavicius.
The Willoughby Municipal Planning Commission will meet Thursday night to decide on whether to grant a conditional use permit to allow the construction of Mary Rose Estates adjacent to the current Lithuanian Sodyba. Neighboring residents are concerned about the facility’s effect on property values, and the loss of green space. Thursday’s meeting is open to the public, but public comments have already been heard at a previous session. See yesterday’s News Herald for complete details.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village.
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.
During the month of July, Fr. Kijauskas will be on annual retreat in Quebec. Fr. Arturas Sedaravicius, a Lithuanian Jesuit studying at Loyola University in Chicago will be filling in at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
St. George 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.
This morning we have information about two more Cleveland Lithuanian members of the graduating classes of 2008 & 2009.
Katerina Stungys, graduated 3rd in her class at Kirtland High School this spring, and has been heavily involved in the United Way of Lake County. She will attend the Farmer School of Business at Miami of Ohio this fall, and plans a career in international business.
Katerina also graduated from St. Casimir Lithuanian School, and danced with Svyturys. Her fondest Lithuanian memory is the trip to the 2007 Song Festival in Lithuania.
She is the daughter of Ada and Gus Stungys.
Elena Juodisius graduated from home school this May, and is a National Merit Commended Student, and on the Dean’s List at Lakeland Community College. Elena’s poetry has been published by the Poets and Writers League of Greater Cleveland.
Elena has been involved in many Lithuanian activities, including St. Casimir Lithuanian School, Gintarines Stygos kankles ensemble, Svyturys and Scouts. Her favorite Lithuanian memory is being a scout leader to the youngest scouts this past year.
She will attend Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, to pursue a degree in Environmental Science.
Her parents are Marius Juodisius and Jenniver Blakeny, and her grandmother is Izolda Juodisious.
Congratulations to John Vedera, who has joined the ranks of the Royal Society, alongside Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Vedera is a researcher at the University of Alberta, who is working on identifying antimicrobial peptides that preserve food, and may have potential as antibiotics against organisms resistant to current drugs. Vedera is a graduate of St. Joseph High School, and the grandson of General Povilas Plehavicius, and the nephew of Norbertus Plehavicius.
The Willoughby Municipal Planning Commission will meet Thursday night to decide on whether to grant a conditional use permit to allow the construction of Mary Rose Estates adjacent to the current Lithuanian Sodyba. Neighboring residents are concerned about the facility’s effect on property values, and the loss of green space. Thursday’s meeting is open to the public, but public comments have already been heard at a previous session. See yesterday’s News Herald for complete details.
The next meeting of the Cleveland Pensininkiu Klubas will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 noon in Gintaras at Lithuanian Village.
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.
During the month of July, Fr. Kijauskas will be on annual retreat in Quebec. Fr. Arturas Sedaravicius, a Lithuanian Jesuit studying at Loyola University in Chicago will be filling in at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
St. George 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.
This morning we have information about two more Cleveland Lithuanian members of the graduating classes of 2008 & 2009.
Katerina Stungys, graduated 3rd in her class at Kirtland High School this spring, and has been heavily involved in the United Way of Lake County. She will attend the Farmer School of Business at Miami of Ohio this fall, and plans a career in international business.
Katerina also graduated from St. Casimir Lithuanian School, and danced with Svyturys. Her fondest Lithuanian memory is the trip to the 2007 Song Festival in Lithuania.
She is the daughter of Ada and Gus Stungys.
Elena Juodisius graduated from home school this May, and is a National Merit Commended Student, and on the Dean’s List at Lakeland Community College. Elena’s poetry has been published by the Poets and Writers League of Greater Cleveland.
Elena has been involved in many Lithuanian activities, including St. Casimir Lithuanian School, Gintarines Stygos kankles ensemble, Svyturys and Scouts. Her favorite Lithuanian memory is being a scout leader to the youngest scouts this past year.
She will attend Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, to pursue a degree in Environmental Science.
Her parents are Marius Juodisius and Jenniver Blakeny, and her grandmother is Izolda Juodisious.
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