EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS:
An offering can be made in memory of a deceased loved one. The names will be
published in the bulletin and we will pray for all of our deceased brothers and
sisters at our Easter Liturgies.
Place the name of the person (please print) for whom the flowers/decorations are in
memory of on the “Easter Flowers/Decorations Offering Envelope”. Place the envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the Administration Center. A suggested offering is $10.
The deadline is April 2.

You are invited to more fully experience these moments in Jesus’ life and our salvation.
Friday, April 7th at 10:00 am in the John Paul II Room
Presented by Jim Hickey, Pastoral Associate
Please RSVP call 440 255-0600 ext 207

We are collecting items for our Easter dinners:
Traditionally during Easter, the pantry tries to give a little extra. Items needed are boxed potato sides, canned fruit, Bisquick, dessert mixes, hams and candy for the little ones Easter bags.
Financial donations will be used to purchase hams. With SNAP benefits being cut, we expect to see more families in need coming to us for assistance.
We appreciate all your help and keep all of you in our prayers. If you would ever want to visit the pantry, give us a call, or if you know someone struggling with food insecurity, please encourage them to give us a call and someone will gladly speak with them.

SJV FURNITURE BANK
The St. John VIanney Furniture Bank (the SJVFB), operated by St. John Vianney Church in Mentor, provides “gently used” furniture, appliances and household items, for free, to individuals and families who are low income, unemployed, previously homeless, refugees/immigrants and/or those who have suffered a disaster. If you have donated such items to the SJVFB in the past, we appreciate and thank you for your generosity. The SJVFB is currently in need of furniture donations, especially mattresses, box springs, dressers/chests, and kitchen/dining room tables and chairs. In addition,
household items such as dish sets (no china), pots and pans, silverware and kitchen utensils, drinking glasses, small kitchen appliances and king and queen bed sheets.
While the SJVFB will come to your residence to pick up your donations, we are no longer entering homes to remove the items. We ask that all donated items be placed in either a garage, a front porch or, weather permitting, in the driveway for pickup. Also, on our pickups, we ask, if at all possible, for a $10 donation to help defray the ministry’s expenses.
If you know of anyone who is need of gently used furniture and/or household items, please have them call 440-255-3051 to schedule an appointment. Once again, all furniture and households are free to those who are in need.

FIRST COMMUNION CHOIR: Young and old alike are invited to sing at the large group
First Communion on Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 am.
Rehearsal will be on Thursday, April 13.
Please attend either the 4:00-5:00 pm rehearsal in the church or the 7:00-8:00 pm rehearsal in the
church. If you definitely want to minister or are considering it, please click here to email
Katie. Katie needs to know if there is a possibility you are
coming, she will have materials for all.

WOMEN’S OVERNIGHT RETREAT ENCOUNTER THE HEART OF JESUS
“Come away by yourselves…and rest a while.” Mark 6:31
April 15-16, 2023 ~ Jesuit Retreat Center, Parma
Join us for an overnight retreat led by Emily Jaminet on Divine Mercy weekend! Emily is a wife and mother of seven children. She is a Catholic author, speaker, radio personality, and Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network located in Columbus, OH.
This retreat will offer women opportunities for “encounter” through activities, connection, prayer, quiet time for personal reflection, the sacraments, and rest in a peaceful setting. The weekend will include three inspiring talks by Emily Jaminet, Adoration and Confession with Fr. Clark along with live praise and worship music on Saturday night; and Mass celebrated by Fr. Johns on Sunday.
The $150 cost includes room and three meals. Limited room availability. Register and pay at the parish office. Payment is nonrefundable. Deadline is Wednesday, April 5~~or when available rooms are sold out, so please register soon…
Questions? Contact Denise Ahlstrom