St. John of the Cross Parish

2019-2020 Parish School of Religion (PSR)
The new PSR year is quickly approaching! Classes will begin on Sunday, September 15, and will be held weekly from 9:15-10:45 AM in the Community Center. Children, grades K-6, are welcome to join. Registration forms, which are due by Friday, September 6, can be found in the Parish Office, or in the kiosk in the Gathering Area of the Church. Additionally, a mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Sunday, September 8, at 10:15 AM in the Sacred Heart Chapel. For additional information, contact Anney Roach at 216-289-0770 ext.107 or aroach@sjceuclid.com.

Are you curious about the Catholic faith? Or do you know someone who is? If so, RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, may be a great fit! Throughout the year, RCIA participants are introduced to the Catholic faith through group sessions that involve discovery, discussion, and prayer.
For more information, please contact Anney Roach at 216-289-0770 x107 or aroach@sjceuclid.com.

Save the date; Saturday, September 28.
Tickets are just $5. each and a maximum of $20. per family.  

eGiving with Faith Direct

Many of you are aware and take advantage of the convenience of electronic giving to our parish and we are grateful for that.  We believe it is time to upgrade to a more streamlined online provider for our eGiving needs through Faith Direct.  For those of you who have yet to join us in giving online, I strongly encourage you to do so.  Here’s why:
Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church contributions through either direct debit from your checking/savings account or through your credit/debit card.  No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door.  Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, car or tuition payments. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket.
Visit faith.direct/OH960 to enroll securely online.
 

The Parish Cookbooks are now available for purchase. So many wonderful recipes from our parishioners. They are $10.00. The Celebration Hospitality Committee will be selling the cookbooks after Masses the first Sunday of the month. They will also be available at the Parish Office. If you would like to purchase online please click here, and you will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up.

As of August 1, 2019 St. John of the Cross will only license parish facilities to parishioners and for gatherings following a liturgical event held at the parish (i.e., Baptism, First Communion, & Funerals).  The only exceptions to this policy are for pre-existing uses, and for events scheduled prior to the policy’s establishment.  While there is ordinarily no charge for use for parishioners, a contribution to the Parish to help defray costs is appreciated.  Please note that the contribution for facility use may not be tax-deductible.  Please also note that, as a condition of using the parish’s facilities, proof of liability insurance will be required, or, alternatively, Special Events Insurance can be purchased by contacting the Diocese of Cleveland Insurance office. If alcohol is permitted, liquor liability insurance must be purchased. If you are interested in using parish facilities for your event, please contact Anita, at alinsky@sjceuclid.com for further details. 

Welcome to the ​    Catholic Community ​of St. John of the Cross

We are the Body of Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, joyfully committed to living the Gospel message, and working together to share our gifts. We are called to humbly serve our Lord, one another and our community as disciples of Jesus.  

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St. John of the Cross and Ss. Robert & William has recently bought a subscription to FORMED.org for the entire Parish to use. We have found this amazing resource that we know you will love. FORMED.org has compiled the largest library of comprehensive and inspiring Catholic content. Visit our FORMED Community... You can visit the Community Page for SS Robert and William/St. John of the Cross by clicking the following link https://srwsjceuclid.formed.org to see our active discussion groups and featured content. If you are not yet registered on FORMED this same link will allow you to first set up a new account as part of our on-line FORMED Community.