Charles R. Rooks (Chuck), age 82, passed away November 16, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Eleanore (née Mikoleski). Loving father of Chuck and Denise (deceased), Linda and Don Kasych, Susan (Kroyer), Brian and Zeina. Cherished grandfather of Jeff and Morgan Rooks, Shawn Kasych, Katie and Ryan Tappel, Karen Kasych, Cody Kroyer, and Olivia, Julia and Adriana Rooks. Loving Great-Grandfather to Eleanor (Ellie) and Andrew (Andy) Tappel; Uncle and Great Uncle to many. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Saturday, November 24 at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 4940 Broadview Rd. (N. of Brookpark Rd) at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery immediately after. The family will receive friends in THE TOMON & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 7327 PEARL RD. (S. OF BAGLEY), MIDDLEBURG HTS. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 FROM 2-4 AND 6-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Chuck’s memory to Holy Family Home.
Bulletin for November 18, 2018 →
A Letter from Bishop Perez on the protectiomn of children.
As bishops from across the United States meet in the annual General Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) taking place in Baltimore, Maryland. Bishop Perez would like to take this opportunity to share his thoughts with you on the subject of the protection of children, a major topic of discussion at this very important gathering.
Click below for: Pastoral Letter from Bishop Perez and Q & A regarding the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine for November and December →
Diocese of Cleveland, Catholic Directory for 2018-2019
The Diocese of Cleveland is pleased to offer its Catholic Directory. Parishes, schools and organizations are encouraged to download and print (if needed) a copy of the directory.
Click HERE or the directory icon to download the Catholic Directory (revised September 2018) – PDF Version.
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Those who wish to order a printed copy of the directory can click HERE to download an order form. Printed copies are $20 each and are not bound. Copies are 3-holed punched suitable for a binder (not provided). Payment must accompany order form for processing.
Memorial of our patron St. Leo the Great - November 10, 2018
St. Leo was born at Tuscany in Italy. He came from a noble Roman family and was a very good student especially in scripture and theology (religious studies). When he grew up, he became a priest and was a powerful writer and preacher.
When Pope Sixtus died in 440, St. Leo became pope. Those were difficult times for the Church. Barbarian armies of Attila the Hun were attacking Christians in many places.
Within the Church, some people were spreading heresies (false teachings about the faith), too. But St. Leo was one of the greatest popes there ever was. He was absolutely unafraid of anything or anyone. He had great trust in the help of the first pope, St. Peter the apostle and prayed to St. Peter often.
To stop the spread of false teachings, St. Leo explained the true faith with his famous writings. He called a Council to condemn the wrong teachings. Those who would not give up their mistaken beliefs were put out of the Church. And Pope Leo received back into the Church those who were sorry. He asked people to pray for them.
When Attila the Hun came to attack Rome, all the people were filled with fear. They knew that the Huns had already burned many cities. To save Rome, St. Leo rode out to meet the fierce leader, Attila.
The only weapon he had was his great trust in God. When they met, something wonderful happened. Attila, the cruel pagan leader, showed the pope great honor. He made a treaty of peace with him.
Attila said afterward that he had seen two mighty figures standing by the pope while he spoke. It is believed that they were the great apostles, Peter and Paul. They had been sent by God to protect Pope Leo and the Christians.
Because of his humility and charity, Pope Leo was loved by all. He was pope for twenty-one years. He died on November 10, 461.
Bulletin for November 11, 2018 →
Rest In Peace Johann Artbauer
JOHANN M. ARTBAUER (nee Scherma), age 80, passed away Nov. 5, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Otto; dearest mother of Otto Jr. (Jackie), Janice (Dave) Buehner, Michael (Julia) and Scott (Norma); grandmother of six; great-grandmother of six; sister of Marie Smolik and Michele Scherma. Memorial Mass Saturday, Nov. 10 at St. Leo the Great Church, 4940 Broadview Rd., Cleveland 44109 at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The family will receive friends in the TOMON & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 4772 PEARL RD. (N. OF BROOKPARK RD.), CLEVELAND ON FRIDAY, NOV. 9 FOR A MEMORIAL GATHERING FROM 2-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Cleveland APL, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113.