Our sympathies go to Kathy Schulz whose mother Alice passed away. I had anointed & given last rites to Alice & asked you to pray for her last week. Fr. Dan Schlegel, a friend of the family, celebrated Alice’s funeral Mass in my absence. May she rest in God’s peace. st
I celebrated the funeral of Frank Zupancic on July 1 and so we continue to pray for him and for the consolation of his wife Mary and daughter Cheryl who wrote beautiful words about her father. We called upon the saints to intercede for him when he was given the last rites. May they lead him into paradise.
Finally we remember John Gorencic whose Mass of Chris- tian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Dennis O’Grady this past Tuesday, assisted by Deacon Pat Berigan. We keep these and all the faithful departed from our parish in our daily prayers, especially during daily Mass.
On occasion I am made aware that someone receives an email or text looking like it came from me, asking for money or gift cards or some other favor. One such text was recently received by a parishioner and was signed “Reverend Father James Schmitz, Pastor.” First, I wouldn’t be so formal in such correspondence, and secondly, if I want money from you, I’ll come right out & ask you in person! Needless to say such attempts are fraudulent and you should never respond to them.
Our live-streaming camera has been installed & so now that it is connected directly to our sound system, the audio is 100% clear. It is quite flexible in terms of using presets that are zoomed in on the pulpit (& temporary lector stand), altar & chair or zoomed out to see the whole sanctuary area and even the nave. We will experiment with using these presents during the Mass itself but if that’s not possible on occasion we can still show a zoomed out overview of the sanctuary area. All of our weekend and weekday Masses will be recorded so you can view them any time on demand. Just head to our website (leothegreat.org) to view live or recorded liturgies. If you use our social media (YouTube, FaceBook or Twitter), you may also receive a notification on your device that you click to view the Mass immediately. If you have an AppleTV box at home, you can download the free Boxcast app and search for “Catholic” where you will find St. Leo the Great which you can save as a favorite and then watch live or on demand events on your television. The livestream is about 30-60 seconds behind the actual time so don’t be thrown off by that. We will also be live-streaming funerals, weddings and baptisms but we will ask if you would prefer us not to do so and we will respect your preference. These may be nice to look back on or to make available to those who cannot be present for such occasions, especially during the pandemic. At least some good things can come out of the situation we find ourselves in this year.
John & Jeanne Sabol have placed pictures in the vestibule display case showing visits of various bishops to St. Leo’s over the years. Thanks to them for this. We continue to pray for our Diocese as we wait for the Holy Father’s decision on the next bishop of Cleveland.