With a rich history of collaboration and fellowship, the 20 parishes in Lake and Geauga counties along with Diocesan and Educational Administration, strive to create enthusiasm, joyfulness and enrichment for the Catholic faith and those that preach, teach, and support this.
2019 Chairperson is Gina Rensi, Director of Religious Education, Divine Word Parish
2019 Convenor, Father Dave Woost, Pastor, Divine Word Parish
Upcoming Events/Latest News
Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference
Last year the first Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference sold out in a few weeks–with more than 400 women attending the event. We anticipated 600 women would register for our 2020 conference. However, due to current state restrictions and local health guidelines in these uncertain times, this year’s conference will be a live-streamed, virtual event instead. It will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
We would like to invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us by sponsoring the 2020 Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference. There are three sponsorship tiers available, but your gift of any amount is appreciated and vital. Please click on the link below for more information about the tiers and to donate. Or, please make a check payable to Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference. Mail to 6899 Bauley Drive, Hudson, OH 44236.
https://www.clecatholicwomen.org/become-a-sponsor
We appreciate your consideration along with your prayers for the success of this year’s conference and the 2021 conference where we look forward to gathering over 600 women.
Blessings,
Sue Lagoni
CCWC Committee Member
Pre-Cana Online Program Available
The St Mary/St Helens Pre-Cana team has created an online Pre-Cana program.
It contains team couple videos on all the topics that are usually covered.
Links to the talks are sent to the engaged couples for their viewing, along with links to supporting resources.
The registration is on the St Mary web site here: Pre-Cana Registration Form
- cost per couple is $15 for parishioners or $20 for non-parishioner
- once registered, they will receive an email with links to the talks, resources materials, and an online feedback survey
- after we see their feedback being submitted we will mail (US Mail) a participation certificate
2020 Census Information from the Diocesan Social Action Office
From Susan L. Licate of the Philadelphia Regional Census Center, who will be presenting at our March meeting:
“Our faith-based outreach is critically important –and we appreciate working with trusted voices of our Clergy to help share the facts about the Census, why it is important, and how each of us has a right to be counted. The Census is non-partisan– not Democrat, Republican, or Independent but rather a Constitutional mandate. It is pretty awesome to know that we can take part to uphold our US Constitution as people who live or stay in the United States.”
Below are links to Faith-based flyers and fact sheets in both English and Spanish:
https://2020census.gov/content/dam/2020census/materials/partners/2020-01/Faith_Community_FAQ.pdf
“Additionally, we have many many flyers, posters, ads, and social media cards, PSAs, and scripts for signs, message boards, and Bulletins ready for our churches. Please do include my contact information in your mailing and I’m happy to provide files as the parishes would like ahead of the March presentation.”
Susan L. Licate, MBA, Media Specialist
Philadelphia Regional Census Center
U.S. Census Bureau
m: 440.840.4122
Lake/Geauga 2019/2020 District Meetings
All meetings begin at 11:45 am.
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District News
Special Needs PSR
Our Lake Geauga District sponsors a Special Needs PSR program for all students who have physical, intellectual, or emotional challenges. The program is called Friends of Jesus, and is held at St. Gabriel parish from 10 to 11am on Saturday mornings. If you are willing to help make a difference in the lives of these students by assisting in the lessons, please contact Rachel Troha at St. Gabriel. Rtroha@st-gabriel.org
Alpha program is available now at St. Gabriel Church
St. Noel Youth Minister Position Open
Immigration Crisis
St. Mary in Painesville has been in the news with deportations and advocacy for their parishioners.
We can all help by getting the word out to our parishioners to:
- Learn more about the USCCB’s position on Justice for Immigrants
- Learn more about the Dream Act and DACA from the American Immigration Council
- Phone your legislators at 202-224-3121 (updated number from the 9/11/17 District Meeting)
- Leave a message saying that you support the Dream Act
Divorced and Separated Support
- Information can be found at the Lake/Geauga Divorced and Separated Catholic Ministry web site.
Resources
Lake/Geauga District Confession Assistance Call List as of September 2020
| Priest | Phone | Parish |
| Fr. Jim Caddy | 440-256-1412 | Divine Word |
| Fr. Joe O’Donnell | 440-585-0700 | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel |
| Fr. Greg Olsewski | 440-585-0700 | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel |
| Fr. Greg Schaut | 440-585-0700 | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel |
| Fr. Dave Baugh | 440-585-0700 | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel |
| Fr. Sweany (Pastor) | 440-729-9575 | St. Anselm |
| Fr. Tim Plavac (Pastor) | 440-257-5544 | St. Bede |
| Fr. George Kusy (Pastor) | 440-259-2344 | St. Cyprian |
| Fr. Steven Flynn (Pastor) | 440-461-0066 | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Fr. Peter Kovacina | 440-461-0066 | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Fr. Fred Pausche (Pastor) | 440-352-8282 | St. Gabriel |
| Fr. David Stavarz | 440-352-8282 | St. Gabriel |
| Fr. Joe Bozek | 440-352-8282 | St. Gabriel |
| Fr. Kevin Leibhardt (Pastor) | 440-946-1177 | St. Justin Martyr |
| Fr. Stephen Spisak | 440-285-7051 | St. Mary Chardon |
| Fr. Peter Bang | 440-354-6200 | St. Mary Painesville |
| Fr. Steve Breck (Pastor) | 440-943-2133 | St. Mary Magdalene |
District Resource Book
- Please keep our District Resource Book updated by clicking the link below.
Past Meeting Minutes
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