Scripture Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 15: 13-14, 30; 16: 5-13;

Mk 5: 1-20

Tuesday: 2 Sm 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30; 19: 3

Mk 5: 21-43

Wednesday: 2 Sm 24: 2, 9-17; Mk 6: 1-6

Thursday: 1 Kgs 2: 1-4, 10-12; Mk 6: 7-13

Friday: Mal 3: 1-4; Heb 2: 14-18; Lk 2: 22-40

Saturday: 1 Kgs 3: 4-13; Mk 6: 30-34 Sunday: Jb 7: 1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23;

Mk 1: 29-39

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018

Mass Intentions - 2018

The Mass Intention Book for 2018 is open. You might like to remember the birthday or anniversary of your living loved ones, as well as the deceased. Mass stipends are $10 each. Please stop by the Rectory office or call the office at 226-5116, Monday thru Friday.

The people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” Mark 1: 21-28

Today’s Gospel portrays Jesus as a teacher who possesses an “authority” readily perceived by His hearers. Such an authority comes not from the power to enforce, but from the ability to inspire. The authority of Jesus is centered in compassion and empathy for those He has been called to serve. May we seek to possess the authority of the Gospel Jesus: to become men and women of empathy, compassion and selflessness for those we are called to teach, to guide and serve. As Jesus casts out the “unclean spirit” from the poor man through a word of compassion, we are reminded that there are “unclean spirits” and “demons” all around us - and within ourselves - that can be cast out by an act of kindness or generosity, that can be silenced by a word of justice, that can be transformed by what is right and good. In our own acts of compassion and generosity, may we speak with the voice of Christ to “drive out” the unclean spirits that “possess” our minds and hearts that “dispossess” us of the things of God.

To cast out such “demons” is not easy - it

means refocusing our attention from what is missing in

our lives to what we have, from lamenting our regrets

and disappointments to finding meaning in what we

can do for others. “Unclean spirits” of anger, fear and

hurt can “possess” all of us - but by His grace, God

enables us to cast out the “demons” that isolate us, that

mire us in fear and selfishness, that blind us to the love

of God in our midst, and discover, instead, purpose in

doing for others and meaning in being the means for

God’s healing and hope.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, January 29 - Weekday

5:15 PM † Geraldine Hill

Tuesday, January 30 - Weekday

8:00 AM † Thomas P. Lyons

Wednesday, January 31 - Saint John Bosco

5:15 PM † Clarence Workman

Thursday, February 1 - Weekday

8:00 AM Friday, February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord 5:15 PM

Saturday, February 3 - Saint Blaise & Saint Ansgar

8:00 AM † Millie Kerg

4:00 PM † Deceased Members of the

Knights of Columbus

Sunday, February 4 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM For the People of the Parish 11:00 AM † Audrey Susan Hanrahan

Liturgical Ministers Lector Schedule

Saturday, February 3:

4:00 pm P. Tabeling Sunday, February 4:

9:00 am M. Nortz 11:00 am J. Cudnik

Eucharistic Minister Schedule Saturday, February 3:

4:00 pm T. Smith, M. Kolenz, R. DeBlase Sunday, February 4:

9:00 am S. Battiato, D. Mangan, M. Mangan 11:00 am Deacon Danny, G. Rick, C. Hyland Server Schedule

Saturday, February 3:

4:00 pm M. Mahoney, S. Mahoney, J. Staviscak Sunday, February 4:

9:00 am J. Mangan, E. Martin, A. Martin 11:00 am C. Cudnik, J. Cudnik, I. Cudnik

Sisters of St. Joseph Prayer Line:

216-252-0548

Finance Corner:

Collection for January 21st: $ 5,488.00 Monthly Collection - $585.00 Children’s Collection - $2.00 Christmas Collection - $260.00 Diocesan Assessments - $140.00 Catholic University Collection - $113.00 Online giving: Monthly - $485.00— Weekly - $589.00

Thank you for your continued support and generosity for the parish.

Pot of Gold Winners

($25) Herb Trayte, Tammy Pollock, Jack Wilburn, Jim Staviscak, Pat Plisko, Tom Smith

Pray for the Deceased

The Rev. Mark A. DiNardo May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

St. Augustine Hunger Center Collection

The St. Augustine Hunger Center collection will be taken up next weekend. St. Augustine Hunger Center is a nonprofit organization missioned to provide meals and other emergency assistance to the poor and needy individuals of all religions. We appreciate your generosity on behalf of this caring ministry.

Pray the Rosary

The Knights of Columbus will lead recitation of the Rosary next Saturday, February 3rd, starting at 3:35 pm. All are welcome to join them.

Saint Clement Scholarship Program

Saint Clement Parish is pleased to again offer the Saint Clement Scholarship Program for the 2018-2019 academic school year. The scholarships are available to all active parishioners who will be attending a Catholic grade school, Catholic high school, or a Catholic university/college in the Fall of 2018. The rules of eligibility and applications for the scholarship are available online at : www.stclementlakewood.com, or in the Rectory office. Applications will be due to the Rectory office no later than March 5th, 2018, and recipients will be announced on April 29, 2018. Any questions can be directed to Fr. Workman at (216) 226-5116.

Coffee & Donuts

Join us for coffee & donuts and fellowship after the 9am and 11am Sunday Masses.

Poor Clares’ Prayer Line

Do you need prayer today? Are your loved ones, coworkers or neighbors in need of God’s loving guidance? Call the Poor Clares’ Prayer Line at 216-361-0783.

From February 14th to March 25th, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life, 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray any time between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Preterm at 12000 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, 44120; or Planned Parenthood at 25350 Rockside Road, Bedford Hts., 44146; or Family Planning at 54 South State St., Painesville, 44077. Please help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information, and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact John Noall at 216-245-9744, or email: clevelandpraysforlife@gmail.com

Record of 2017 Contributions If you would like a statement of your total contributions to St. Clement Church for 2017, please complete the form and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Rectory. Kindly include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your statement mailed, or it will be available in the Rectory office. Please allow a few weeks for your statement to be ready.

Name____________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________ Telephone #______________________________________________ Envelope #______________

Jesus Loves To Be With You!

Come and sit with Him in the Saint Clement Adoration Chapel (2022 Lincoln Ave. - the stain glass door to the right of the parish office entrance). The Chapel is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 am - 11:00 pm, and you can stop in anytime. On other days, during business hours, you can also stop by the Rectory office and pick up the key to the Chapel. Would you like to have a weekly hour with Him? Sign-up for one of the available hours below: Wednesday Thursday 8:00 am 12:00 pm 6:00 am 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 3:00 pm If you need to start on the half-hour, it can be arranged. To sign up or learn more, contact Jessica Davidson at 216-347-1041, or go to: davidsonnfp@gmail.com.

Feb

ruary 2

018