Family Jesse Tree

Here are links to videos for families to help them celebrate Advent with a Jesse Tree.

Jesse Tree Ornament packet

First Sunday of Advent

First Monday of Advent

First Tuesday of Advent

First Wednesday of Advent

First Thursday of Advent

Advent-Christmas During the Pandemic

Thank you to everyone who aprticipated in the October 10 webinar on preparing the celebration of Advent and Christmas during the Pandemic.  Sincere apologies that I did not remember to begin recording the session until mid-way through!

HERE is a link to the video of the second half of the webinar.

HERE is a link to the powerpoint slides from the session.

Please feel free to contact the Office for Worhsip with any questions.

The Office for Worship provides prayer resources for families during this unusual time.

Family Prayers when Gathering for Mass is not Possible (pdf)

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Vatican Releases Free On-line Prayer Book

The Vatican has released a free on-line prayer book in pdf format called "STRONG IN THE FACE OF TRIBULATION The Church in Communion: A Sure Support in Time of Trial".  The book, put together especially for the pandemic contains 192 pages and is downloadable in both English or Spanish

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Keep the Lord’s Day (www.keepthelordsday.com) guides Catholics step-by-step through Sunday Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours and the Readings and Prayers from Sunday Mass. Please share this free, digital resource. 

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Liturgy Training Publications continues their virtual retreats every Thursday en Español a las 5:00 PM and in English at 8:00 PM ET during the Easter Season, anticipating the Sunday celebrations.   

• At Home With the Word: A Weekly Easter Retreat http://ltp.adobeconnect.com/vre-easter-sunday-word/
• Diálogos de Esperanza Cristiana http://ltp.adobeconnect.com/vde-dialogos-virtuales/

They are also offering free formation sessions on Thursdays at 4:00 PM:

• How Deep the Mystery: An Understanding of the Mass http://ltp.adobeconnect.com/vfhdm-understanding-the-mass/

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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN

From the Diocese of Richmond: http://www.cdrworship.org/familyresources 

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Pflaum Weekly Children's Bulletins, free with registration:
https://www.pflaum.com/readings/

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Magnificat publishing house is providing complimentary access to online versions of MAGNIFICAT and MagnifiKid! to help people pray from home.

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Music directors from St. John of the Cross Parish, Euclid and SS. Robert & William Parish, Euclid are livestreaming "Concerts of Hope" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. 

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"A New Birth to a Living Hope - Prayer Resources from Steve Janco
Steve Janco provides a simple three-part prayer format suitable for use by individuals, families, or small groups gathered online: Scripture reading, litany of intercession, concluding prayer. The resource includes multiple options for each part: four scripture readings, three litanies, and twelve concluding prayers—allowing the prayer to be prayed periodically with variations or with a different focus. Apart from the scriptures and the Litany of Saints (adapted), the texts are newly written. The first page of the resource provides an introduction and some additional information.

https://www.fdlc.org/sites/default/files/files/Praying%20through%20the%20Pandemic.pdf

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RESOURCES FOR TEENS

Visit the NFCYM website for a variety of events, resources, prayer experiences, and webinars aimed at youth and youth leaders. https://nfcym.org/covid19/

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“Project YM Live” is held every Sunday night at 8:00 PM (eastern time).  It is held in collaboration with forty-eight (arch)dioceses in the United States, but your diocese does not have to be a sponsor for a teen to join in.  For more information, please visit  https://projectym.com/live/

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Partial Listing of Parishes Livestreaming Sunday Mass:

Diocese of Cleveland  <https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/communications/tv-mass>

St Albert the Great NorthRoyalton  <https://www.facebook.com/theGreatParishStAlbert>

St Ambrose Brunswick  <https://stambrose.us/watchmass/>

St Augustine, Cleveland, Mass in ASL on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/322593631470068/

St Barnabas Northfield  <http://stbarnabasfamily.org/live/>

St Basil the Great, Brecksville <https://www.basilthegreat.org/>

St Bernadette Westlake  <https://www.saintbernadetteparish.org/>

St Christopher RockyRiver  <https://stchrisparish.com/parish/online-services/>

St Columbkille Parma  <https://www.stcolumbkilleparish.org/media>

St Dominic ShakerHts  <http://www.stdominicchurch.net/livestream>

St Francis of Assisi GatesMills  <https://stfrancisgm.org/>

Gesu UniversityHts  <https://www.churchofthegesu.org>

St Helen Newbury  <https://www.sthelen.com/daily-mass-recordings.html>

Holy Angels Bainbridge  <www.holyangelschurch.com>

Holy Family Parma  <http://holyfamparma.org>

Holy Martyrs Medina  <http://holymartyrs.net>

St John Nepomucene (via Facebook Live) https://st-john-nepomucene.org/

St Joseph Strongsville  <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGeq_JVE2cscFEMkatUx4cw>

St Joseph AvonLake  <http://www.stjosephavonlake.org/livestreaming>

St Ladislaus Westlake  <https://www.stladislas.org/mass>

St Mary Painesville  <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rb9NJx6ldGlv5UDpw_bWA>

St Michael the Archangel, CLE (English & Spanish, via Facebook Live) https://www.facebook.com/smacleveland.net

Our Lady of Peace ShakerSquare  <https://olpchurch.com>

St Raphael BayVillage  <https://www.saintraphaelparish.com/164>

Resurrection Solon  <https://churchofresurrection.org/live-streaming/>

SS Robert & William Euclid  <https://www.facebook.com/srweuclid/>

Sacred Heart of Jesus SouthEuclid  <https://www.sacredheartofjesusparish.org>

St Victor Richfield  <http://www.saintvictorparish.org>

Liturgy of the Hours online resources:

Texts of Mass and the Hours from Give Us This Day: Digital Edition, temporarily free to use

Liturgy of the Hours Information from Liturgy Training Publications

Liturgy of the Hours podcasts:

Divine Office

Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, Missouri

Liturgy of the Hours with the Brothers of St. John

Benedictine Monks of Conception Abbey - Daily Lauds, Mass and Vespers Livstream

Office of Readings, Discerning Hearts®

Formed

Now is a good time to register with Formed.org, using your parish's account, and exploring their rich library of video resources.

The Office for Worship assists the Bishop in his role as Chief Steward of the mysteries of God and the overseer, promoter, and guardian of the liturgical life.

The Office for Worship is responsible for the formation and preparation of liturgical ministers; educational programming concerning implementation of sacramental and other Rites of the Church; overseeing sacramental preparation through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA], including implementation in parishes as well as continuing formation of parish ministers and RCIA teams; preparation of major diocesan liturgies; specifying diocesan standards and best practices regarding music for worship; providing resources and guidelines for sacred space, including overseeing the implementation of Built of Living Stones in the building and renovation of churches and chapels; moderating the work of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission; serving as a resource for parishes and other diocesan institutions on liturgical matters.