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9 August 2026 Pastor’s Column
Dear Parishioners and friends,
We received this letter from Fr. Joseh Morrissey, OSFS, the Foreign Mission Procurator of the Oblates of St. Frances De Salles:
I want to thank you and your parish for having Father Sleeva Raju Kala OSFS for the Mission Cooperative Pan for the summer 2026.
Because of your kindness and generosity, our missionaries from South America, South Africa, Benin, and India will receive much needed as assistance and support in their work of spreading the Gospel. …
Many thanks for your kind hospitality and thoughtfulness, Be assured of the continued prayers of all the Oblates for u and your ministry …
Since the Assumption of Mary falls on a Saturday, it is not a Holy Day of obligation this year.
Next Sunday is our annual Flea Market. We will do our best to keep the first half of the parking lot for 10:00 AM Mass attendees. It may be a motivation to come early!
Announcements from the Altar and Rosary Society
- Altar and Rosary will sponsor a BASKET RAFFLE that will take place at the FLEA MARKET 16 August.
- Altar and Rosary is hosting a DAY OF RECOLLECTION with St. John Nepomucene Parish Sunday, August 30th from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The day consists of Mass, Breakfast, Presentation, Rosary and Benediction. Cost: $16.00. Reservations NEEDED by August 15. You do not have to be a member – everyone is welcome. For more information please call Linda at 216.470.4986.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Flea Market and Money Raffle: Sunday, 16 August
St. Wenceslaus Day: Saturday, 26 September
International Festival : Saturday, 17 October
Sincerely, Father Joseph H. Callahan
MINISTERIO HISPANO
9 de agosto de 2026
Queridos hermanos y hermanas:
Recibimos una carta del Padre Joseph Morrissey, OSFS, el encargado de las misionas extranjeras de los Oblatos de San Francisco de Sales:
Gracias por recibir al Padre Sleeva Raju Kala, OSFS para pedir ayuda económica de para nuestros esfuerzos misioneros.
Su generosidad ayudará misioneros en Sudáfrica, Sudamérica, Benin, y la India con la misión de predicar el Evangelio. …
Gracias por su hospitalidad. Cuenten con las oraciones de los Oblatos para su comunidad.
El próximo domingo es el famoso FLEA MARKET y RIFA!
Atentamente en Cristo, Revdo. Joseph Callahan
EVENTOS POR VENIR
PICNIC DE LA PARROQUIA
Sabado, 8 de Agosto
FLEA MARKET Y RIFA
Domingo, 16 de Agosto
Rifa del Verano: 1 Premio $500.00,
2 Premio $300.00
Valor del tiquete: $5.00