Dear Parishioners,

Many of you may know that the Holy Father published a Letter to Grandparents last summer (see the link below). In it Pope Francis calls grandparents to be evangelizers, stating, “There is no retirement age from the work of proclaiming the Gospel and handing down traditions to your grandchildren.” Inspired by this letter, the Diocese of Cleveland will be conducting four Sts. Anne & Joachim Workshops during the last week of March and the first week of April at four different parishes across the diocese. The purpose of these workshops is simply this: to train grandparents to evangelize their grandchildren. We are hoping to have 250 seniors at each event. The $10 fee covers a day of practical talks, brunch, and Mass.

Register online for one of the dates below www.dioceseofcleveland.org/events.

Do not know how to sign up online? That is okay! Ask one of your grandchildren to help and start the conversation with them! Space is limited, so sign up soon!

March 28 – Queen of Heaven, Uniontown
March 30 – St John Vianney, Mentor
April 4 – St Albert the Great, North Royalton
April 6 – St Clarence, North Olmsted

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE FIRST WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

Many blessings,

Father Jim