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.

Blessed Palms will be available OUTSIDE the East Entrance to the Church (Berea Rd side), Rain or Shine, from 12pm to 2pm. We ask that you touch only what you're going to take. Social Distancing (6 feet) will be maintained and a line will be maintained.

Although we can't attend Daily Mass physically, we can be spiritually and virtually. Through the power of technology, Fr. John will be recording Daily Mass from both SVdP Parish and St. Patrick Parish-West Park, rotating between the 2 parishes. Go to our YouTube page here on our website to view.

As of 3:45 PM on March 16, 2020, all liturgies and Masses (including Stations of the Cross) are suspended through Easter Sunday. Please see the article for more info.

The Bishops of Ohio have dispensed with the obligation of attending Sunday mass for the weekends of March 14 and 15th, March 21 and 22nd, and March 28 and 29th. While Masses will still be held as scheduled & we invite you to come & pray. For those who are sick, and for those who are sick, in high risk groups, I will choose to distance himself from social gatherings for the time being the obligation is waived. You can read the letter in the article

Your support strengthens the Church of this region through grants that give pastoral care, affordable shelter, and a cultural and spiritual education to those in need. Your donation will restore the Church and build the future of Central and Eastern Europe. Donations may be placed in the second collection this weekend, March 14 & 15.

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland shared information with all parishes on March 10 regarding public health concerns in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19.

Join us for an Evening of Confession at our parish and every parish in the Diocese of Cleveland on Wednesday, March 11, from 5:00-8:00pm. If you know someone who has been estranged from the Catholic Church, please invite them to come home this Lent, and to experience God’s gift of healing through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As Pope Francis says, “God never tires of forgiving. Never tire of asking.”

Join us, with St. Patrick's W.P., for the first-ever year-long Parish Mission on Sunday, March 8th at 3 PM at St. Patrick's, West Park. Our guest presenter will be Greg Wasinski, a nationally recognized Catholic Inspirational Speaker and a native Clevelander.

Sponsored by the SVdP Society of our parish, we will have a Giving Tree for Lent similar to the one at Christmas. Take an ornament or two from the tree and return it with the food items requested by Sunday, March 22nd. Cash envelopes may be placed in the regular collection at Mass. All proceeds go to help the poor in our area this Easter.

It is hard to believe that this Wednesday, Feb. 26th, we begin the season of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday Mass. Masses will be held at 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM, and ashes will be blessed at both Masses.

The Social Committee is again sponsoring the Malley’s Easter Candy Sale. Flyers can be found at the church entrances for anyone interested in purchasing these tasty Easter treats. Orders are due back to the rectory, with your payment, no later than Sunday, March 8, 2020. Pick up will be on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot. For more information, you may contact Judy Zalewski at (216) 316-7814. All proceeds benefit the Parish Picnic.

The SVdP "Miracle on 134th Street" Easter Choir will meet on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 PM in the church, and will continue to meet for the next 6 Tuesdays until Easter. All are welcome, no auditions.

Those who have completed our usual formation for extraordinary ministry may also attend a Pastoral Care of the Sick for Extraordinary Ministers formation session, offered in cooperation with the Marriage and Family Life Office.

That's right! Food and Fellowship returns on the weekend of February 15-16th for Coffee and Donuts and Fellowship with parishioners. Enjoy a donut, some coffee, and fellowship with your "fellow" parishioners after ALL Masses that weekend. This "Fellowship Weekend" will be sponsored by our Parish's PSR Program.

...have mercy on us and on the whole world! These words echoed by St. Faustina are re-echoed every first Sunday of the Month at our Divine Mercy Holy Hour. Join us next Sunday, February 2nd, at 3:00 PM for the Divine Mercy Holy Hour. It consists of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Holy Rosary, and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Come join us!

If you would like to receive a statement detailing your contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Parish, please complete the form from this weekend's bulletin, and return it to the Parish Office via the offertory collection basket at Mass or by mail. Thank you for following these guidelines which will enable us to process your requests more efficiently.

Be sure to join us for the next FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND, formerly Coffee & Donuts Sunday! It will take place on the weekend of January 18-19, 2020 after ALL MASSES in the Social Hall. Come join us for a sweet treat to eat with your fellow parishioners.

Help is needed to take down the Christmas Decoration in our Church! This will take place on Friday, January 10th at 6:00 PM. Any help is greatly appreciated! Many hands make light work!