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The Catholic Bishops of Ohio extend the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses/liturgies ending on May 29th, with the hope of publicly celebrating together the Solemnity of Pentecost on the weekend of May 30/31. Each of the bishops of Ohio, once again, dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in their respective dioceses and all other Catholics currently in their territories from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass during this time. We ask for the cooperation and adherence of all the faithfulto the governor’s directives during this period.

The second speaker in our year-long speaker series, Trapper Jack, who was scheduled to be with us at St. Vincent de Paul on Monday, May 11th, has decided with myself in light of the uncertainty of everything right now, to postpone this Mission until further notice. He will still be coming to speak and share with us at some point, and we will be setting the dates for the rest of our parish mission as well. I will keep you updated as I know more.

This Sunday, April 19th, is the Second Sunday of Easter. It is also known as "Divine Mercy Sunday". Join us on Facebook LIVE at 3:00 PM on Sunday, as Deacon Ken Hill will lead us in the Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction with the Most Blessed Sacrament.

   Hello everyone. I am Father Don Oleksiak, Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.   The rapidly evolving crisis involving the coronavirus and the consequent directives from governmental health officials have all of us on edge as the routine of our daily lives has changed dramatically in the past week alone. As people of faith, we are deeply saddened by the changes to our worship and sacramental life brought on by the outbreak. Masses have been suspended and liturgies cancelled.

On April 2, Gov. Mike DeWine extended his executive statewide stay-at-home order through May 1 as the coronavirus continues to impact Ohio. In addition, the Catholic bishops of Ohio extended the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses/liturgies at least through – and including – Sunday, May 3. The bishops said their move was made “out of deep concern for the common good, as well as the physical and spiritual well-being of all the people of Ohio.”

This weekend, April 4-5, begins Holy Week. With the current restrictions in place, we are physically unable to participate in these liturgies. We invite you to join us, virtually. All liturgies will be Live-Streamed on our Facebook page, www.fb.com/svdpcleveland22, and be broadcasted from either St. Vincent de Paul Parish or St. Patrick's Parish West Park. Below is the schedule.