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16 August 2026 Pastor’s Column
Dear Parishioners and friends,
Thank you to all who helped to make our parish picnic last Saturday such a success! The food was outstanding — thanks to all who worked so hard. It was especially gratifying to see so many children enjoying themselves! We have kept that event out of the fundraising dynamic—it is important to enjoy ourselves without pulling the wallet out!
The Flea Market, yes, is a fundraiser. Hosted by the Hispanic Community, the net profit is simply from table rentals. But the winnings are great in terms of building community—both sectors of the parish as well as some of our neighbors. Of course, the food is a big factor in this! Altar and Rosary is offering a basket raffle at the Flea Market and the Hispanic community is offering a money raffle. Thanks in advance for collaborating with these efforts!
Our International Festival is in October. Please let us know if you will be donating prepared ethnic food … and it would be great to have a European folkloric presentation. Any thoughts?
- 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
St. Wenceslaus Day: Saturday, 26 September
International Festival : Saturday, 17 October
Sincerely, Father Joseph H. Callahan
MINISTERIO HISPANO
16 de agosto de 2026
Queridos hermanos y hermanas:
MIL GRACIAS a todos que nos ayudaron con el picnic el sábado pasado. !Un gran éxito! Gracias al trabajo de la comunidad Hispana—los que vinieron a la parroquia muy temprano para llevar mesa, grills, utensilios, desechable, las bebidas, etc. La comida ara riquísima! Gracias a los cocineros, a los que trajeron platos para compartir, etc. Me alegró ver algunas familias que llegaron por primera vez … y los niños divirtiéndose. Luchamos por tener un evento de donde no hay que sacar dinero de su bolsa … simplemente divertirse.
Hoy, el Flea Market es evento para recaudar fondos pero también para construir comunidad. Disfruten!
La celebración FE Y CULTURA el el 19 de Septiembre, en Akron. El invitado es Monseñor Evelio Menjivar-Ayala. Tema: LA ESPIRITUALIDAD DEL IMMIGRANTE. Mons. Es la persona mas indicada para compartir su experiencia llegando aquí de El Salvador sin documentos, trabajando, estudiando, y luego entrando en el seminario. HAY VOLANTES Y TIQUETTES A LA SALIDA DEL TEMPLO … VAMANOS!
Atentamente en Cristo, Revdo. Joseph Callahan