SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – March 5, 2023

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

TODAY’S MASS INTENTION: Mátyás & Erzsébet Horváth, by Margit Csiszár & the Family

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK:

March 6 Monday 9:00 AM Sándor Bene, by the Family
March 7 Tuesday 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Emeric and St. Elizabeth parishes
March 8 Wednesday 9:00 AM Intention of Ilona Balassy
March 9 Thursday 9:00 AM László Győri, by Zsuzsanna  Győri
March 10 Friday 9:00 AM György & Mária Balassa, by the Strada Family
March 11 Saturday 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Emeric and St. Elizabeth parishes
March 12 Sunday 11:15 AM Zsolt Dömötörffy, by Éva Dömötörffy

FROM THE DESK OF FR. BONA: Below please find the message of the Ohio bishops in regards to efforts of an anti-life coalition to codify abortion in our state.

MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOPS OF OHIO (edited for length): Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! As Catholics, we are committed to protecting the sanctity of human life no matter the circumstances or stage of development.

In Ohio, the dignity of life in its earliest stages is threatened by groups proposing an amendment to Ohio’s Constitution for the November 2023 ballot that would enshrine and expand abortion at the expense of protections for preborn children and women. The Church must not be silent and cannot remain on the sidelines when confronted with such a clear threat to human life. This proposal demands a response, and we strongly encourage Catholics and all people of good will in Ohio to work against including the proposed amendment for the November ballot and, if it appears on the ballot, vote against the amendment to prevent countless deaths of preborn, innocent children. … Our commitment to protecting and promoting life includes providing resources and accompanying women during and after pregnancy through our numerous social service agencies, schools, and parishes. This commitment also includes rejecting abortion expansion, which only perpetuates a throwaway culture that does not value human life.

We, the Catholic bishops of Ohio, stand with you, our faithful, in our commitment in the name of the Lord of Life, to each human person from conception to natural death. Let us unite in fasting and offering this prayer:

 God our loving Father, grant wisdom to those who govern us, compassion and courage to those who work to defend human life, and safety and care to every human being. For you alone who formed us in our mothers’ wombs, and who call us home to heaven, are God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BRINGING AMERICA BACK TO LIFE CONVENTION is the premier Diocesan-wide pro-life event: two jam-packed days filled with the nation’s top speakers, workshops, and exhibitors. To discover more about this must-see event, view the impressive line-up of speakers, and register for “In-Person” or “Live-Stream” options, visit  www.bringingamericabacktolife.org or call 440-653-5245. Join us March 10th & 11th as we Bring America Back to Life!

A Review of Lenten Regulations for Latin Catholics: 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fast, that is, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. 2. All Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence from meat. 3. The obligation to abstain from meat commences at 14 years old. 4. The obligation to fast commences at 18 years of age and ends at 59 years of age. 5. The laws on abstinence and fast bind under the pain of mortal sin.

EMERIC ALTAR GUILD is holding its annual meeting this Sunday (3/5), after Mass. All the ladies of the parish are invited to consider membership in this organization.

WILD GAME DINNER here at St. Emeric, on March 12. Price: $40; take-out: $30; students: $15. To make your dinner reservations or to place your take home order, please call one of the ladies by March 8: Marika Zsula 216-676-5863    or    Mária Mészáros 440-331-0391. Thank you for your support of the parish.

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: (2/26) – Sunday collection: $2,235. May God reward your generosity in supporting the church. Thank you for sending in your donations by mail or using our website https://stemeric.com/donations/.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, especially for Bev Kimar, Rose Dudevszky, Teréz Kalász, Lajos Boday, Julius Skerlan, Márta Takács, Zsuzsanna Hunyadi, Albert Kovács, Viola Kocskár and Mária Hokky.

THIS SUNDAY the 11:15 AM Mass from St. Emeric church will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/saintemeric/ and https://stemeric.com/

LET US PRAY THREE HAIL MARYS FOR OUR PARISH EVERY DAY!

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