The Sound of God`s Mercy Saint Lorenzo Ruiz

Rev. Fr. John Keehner, Pastor - Rev. Fr. John Ettinger, Associate Pastor - Deacon Dr. Robert Cuttica, Pastoral Associate
VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4
Please Welcome the Newest
Members of Our Parish
February
• Mr. James Morehead
• Mrs. Rachael Ramps
• Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Patricia Tringhese
• Mr. Carl Farina
• Ms. Rachelle Barb
• Mr. Jason Norris
• Mrs. Marcia Ruse
• Mr. & Mrs. William Jr. & Allison Bugzavich
• Mrs. Mary Barb Fleet
• Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Val Thomas
• Mrs. Cara Bartell
March
• Mr. Thomas Murphy
• Mr. Scott Summers
• Mrs. Anna Dilanni
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Summertime, and the
living is easy …. or is it? The
very word, “summer,” conjures
up thoughts of family reunions,
warm weather sports, backyard barbecues, refreshing
ocean breezes, mountain adventures, and more. It is a time
to recharge after the doldrums
of winter. Sometimes, however, these summer activities
come at a price. “Why must I
really be nice to the cousin
who is always better than I or
to my workplace friend who
brags continually about the
athletic prowess of his children
and about his own business
successes? Why must our family reunion always be at the
seashore where I burn like a
• Mrs. Jerilyn NitolliCromartie
• Mr. & Mrs. Pete & Mary Sheehan
• Mr. Bill McDermott
• Mr. Joseph Flores
• Mrs. Kristen Grosso
• Mr. Daniel Stilson
• Mrs. Kristin Banks
• Mrs. Paula Cahalin
• Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Laura Cupp
• Mr. & Mrs. Ciprian & Brandy Gilea
• Mr. Patrick Holcomb
• Mrs. Elizabeth Stein
April
• Mrs. Ashley Alexander
• Mr. Adam Streb
• Mrs. Shirley Stamp
• Mr. Tony Yeropoli
• Mr. & Mrs. James & Melissa III
• Mr. & Mrs. David & Gina Brace
• Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Jill Evans
• Mrs. Brianna Fowler
I was born in 1550 in the
kingdom of Naples. My mother
died when I was an infant, and
my father, who had been an
army officer, died when I was
six years old. At a young age I,
myself, entered the army where
I developed a passion for gambling. After my regiment was
disbanded, I continued my love
of games of chance, at times
gambling away all my belongings. I was forced to do menial
labor and, while working on a
building for the Capuchin friars,
I was moved to change my life.
I became a Capuchin lay brother, but was soon dismissed because of chronic draining abscesses on my feet that had developed during my army years.
I entered the Hospital for Incurables in Rome, where I was temporarily cured. I subsequently
lobster? Why must we go to
the mountains when everyone
knows I fear heights?” Why do
we do things to please others
rather than what would please
us? If we are attentive to the
gospel readings during these
summer months, we might just
find the reason. As Jesus instructs us in the way of the
Kingdom, he reminds us that
“Whoever wants to be my
disciple must deny themselves,
take up their cross daily and
follow me.” Thus, this is what
became a nurse and served
the sick in the same hospital
with great zeal. I paid particular attention to those who
were dying, being especially
concerned about the state of
their souls.
At age 32, following the
advice of my spiritual advi-
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sor, St. Philip Neri, I began
studies for the priesthood. I
founded a new Order, the
Fathers of a Good Death,
whose members were bound
by the vows of poverty,
chastity, obedience, and
Third Quarter 2016
we do. Our problems in life,
whether big or small, are these
daily crosses which we must
bear even in the lazy days of
summer.
We are now halfway
through this Holy Year of Mercy. In this issue of the newsletter, Deacon Cuttica gives us
some more insight into ways of
living this very special year.
You will also be introduced to
a “Mystery Saint” who strongly believed in, and preached,
God’s mercy. Our Ministry
Focus highlights our St. Christine Parish Nurses whose lives
have been dedicated to caring for the sick and who continue to enrich our parish with
their talent and compassion.
perpetually serving the sick,
even those with plague. Many
of us became martyrs of charity, dying of the plague contacted from those we served. I
firmly believed that a man’s
last moments are the most precious of his whole life as that is
the time the devil uses his
greatest efforts to ruin a soul. I
believed in the divine mercy
and urged the dying to unite
their suffering and death with
that of Christ’s.
I, myself, had many physical infirmities and even when
unable to stand, I would crawl
on my hands and knees from
sick bed to sick bed, tending to
the spiritual and physical
needs of patients. God gave
me the gifts of prophecy and
miracles on several occasions.
I even foretold the day of my
death. I died at age 65 on
July 14, 1614. I was canonized by Pope Benedict XIV in
1746. I am the patron of
nurses, doctors, and hospitals.
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“As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the
Lord God make justice and praise spring up before all the nations.” Is 61:11
TRUE JUSTICE DEMANDS MERCY - Deacon Dr. Robert Cuttica, Pastoral Associate
“Be merciful just as your Father
is merciful.” On December 8,
2015, Pope Francis opened
the Holy Door of Mercy in St.
Peter’s Basilica marking the
start of an Extraordinary Year
of Mercy during which time all
Catholics are called to be the
face of mercy living and tangible in the world. In our last
two issues of this newsletter,
we have looked at two of the
themes enunciated by Pope
Francis. First, Pope Francis
elaborated the theological
understanding of God’s mercy
as not an abstract, but a concrete reality, through which
God reveals His love. That
mercy is the foundation of the
Church’s life and her credibility
is seen in how she shows that
mercy and compassion.
The second theme
offers practical ways to live
within this year of mercy - go
on pilgrimages, do not judge
but forgive, avoid gossip, envy, jealousy, have a heart
open to the fringes of society,
and bring consolation to those
in precarious situations, as well
as practicing the spiritual and
corporal works of mercy.
Finally, the pope’s
thus we experience His love,
as the foundation of true justice. Justice always recognizes
the dignity of the human person. It commands that the poor
third theme, which is the essence of this article, calls for
justice and conversion. True
justice demands mercy. Mercy
and justice are two dimensions
of the same reality. God tempers justice with an even
greater amount of mercy and
find ways to be poor no longer. It asks the Church, us, to
ensure that no one ever stands
in need of a soup kitchen, of
makeshift lodging, of legal
assistance in order to live and
to work and to be fully a person.
The pope also calls
for members of criminal organizations and those engaged in corruption to change
their lives. He also notes that
both Judaism and Islam consider mercy to be one of
God’s most important attributes. Hence, if we practice
justice and mercy, it will open
us to dialog which eliminates
every form of disrespect and
drives out violence and discrimination. The pope concludes with an invocation to
Mary and to St. Faustina,
both of whom witnessed to
God’s mercy throughout their
lives and are perfect models
for us to emulate not only in
this year of mercy but for the
rest of our lives.
PARISH EVENTS
RCIA class photo from Left to
Right: Mark McDuff, Heather Hall,
Phil Wilson, Joe Bugzavich
Confirmation : Andrew Gerchak,
grandfather Ken Leslie with Bishop
Murry.
First Communion: Sarah Kravec &
parents Jim & Cindy.
MINISTRY FOCUS
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Parish Nurse Ministry
The Parish Nurse
Ministry extends care
and professional competency to parishioners by
providing Blood Pressure
checks every other month
after the 9AM and
10:30AM Sunday Mass-
es. When checking blood
pressures, the parish nurse
also reviews the patient’s
blood pressure medications, being sure that they
are taken correctly and
advises physician referrals when necessary.
These nurses also participate actively in the St.
Christine Health & Wellness Fairs, checking blood
pressures of those attending.
This ministry provides
a wonderful opportunity
for nurses of the parish to
practice their unique skills
and talent. Membership is
open to all nurses of the
parish, whether active or
retired. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please call Jean Williams RN at 330-7885175.
Jean Williams taking blood
pressure of Jennifer Frank
Clare Jean McNally
Daughter of Breen and Lauren
Gino Michael Lordi
Son of Anthony and Andrea
Concetta Carolena Congemi
Daughter of Anthony and Linda
Emerson Casey Olesh
Daughter of Madison
Baptized April 9, 2016
Nicholas Jeffrey Zenko
Son of Ronald and Heidi
Who Am I?
I am St. Camillus de Lellis
and my Feast Day is July
18th.
Joshua Anthony Stipanovich
Son of Joshua and Carrie
Alexandra Colleen Lucas
Daughter of Aaron and Lori
Jayden Michael Stiles
Son of Rich and Amanda
Rowan Arin Hartup
Son of Bret and Mollie
Adrian James Shagla
Son of James and Alexis
Right: Anointing Mass - Father
Keehner anoints Nancy Layko
along with other parishioners.
Left: Health & Wellness Lecture
on Virtual Dementia.
Lord Jesus Christ … let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the
Samaritan woman: “If you only knew the gift of God!”
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U P C O M I N G
E V E N T S
St. Vincent de Paul Golf Outing
Tuesday, June 7 - Yankee Run Golf Course, Brookfield
Parish Festival
Thursday thru Sunday, June 23 thru June 26 - Church parking lot and
school
Celebrate Trunk Sale
Saturday, August 6 - Church parking lot
Holy Name Golf Outing
Saturday, August 6 - Mill Creek Golf Course
Father's Day Carnation Sale
June 18/19, after all Masses
Know that you are welcomed….. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or if you have been away from the
Catholic Church and feel you are ready to return, you can call on us to help you explore those feelings. We are just a phone
call away at (330) 792-3829. One of the Priests or Deacons would be happy to help you rediscover your faith.
A new RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) class is starting in September 2016!
Saturday and Sunday Masses
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 and
12:00 NOON
Weekday Masses
Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM
Wednesday Evening 5:30 PM
Devotions
Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesdays 6:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays 4:15PM– 5:15 PM
Benediction
Wednesdays 5:15PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday – 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
3:00 PM-3:30 PM, or by appointment
Wednesday - 6:00 PM