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This Week at St. Richard

Weekday Mass - Mon-Fri: 7 a.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. | Weekend Mass - Sat (Vigil): 4:30 p.m., Sun: 7 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. | Reconciliation - Sat: 3-4 p.m. | Sacrament of Baptism & Reconciliation arrangements available | Parish Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat & Sun: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sacraments and Events Reminder

Please contact the Parish Rectory for Baptism and Reconciliation arrangements, and update the parish on hospitalized or homebound members. Eucharistic Adoration on Wed: 7:30 a.m.; Rosary on Sat after 8 a.m. Mass.

Lent Schedule at St. Richard

Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7 p.m. | Faithful Friends monthly luncheon on Mar 5th at Mahle’s Restaurant, RSVP by Mar 2nd | Special services on Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, check bulletin for details.

Men's Prayer Group and Women's Fellowship

Men’s Prayer Group meets on Saturdays after 8 a.m. Mass to discuss faith challenges. Women’s Fellowship will meet on Mar 14th at 9 a.m. for community and prayer. Contact the Rectory office for details.

Mass Schedule for February 28th - March 8th

Saturday, Feb 28 - 4:30pm: Aileen Hoffman Sunday, Feb 29 - 8:00am: The Grace of intercession of Maximilian Kolbe Sunday, Feb 29 - 10:00am: Thomas Berry Sunday, Feb 29 - 12:00pm: Parishioners of St. Clarence Monday, Mar 2 - 8:30am: Peter Lally Tuesday, Mar 3 - 8:30am: Bill Green Wednesday, Mar 4 - 8:30am: Peg & Bob Mc Grail Anne Quinn Thursday, Mar 5 - 8:30am: Peter Zwick Adelheid Sammer Friday, Mar 6 - 8:30am: Parishioners of St. Clarence

Sacraments Information

Baptism: Contact the office. Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 pm. Baptisms during Mass must be arranged with the priest. Matrimony: Arrangements must be made six months before marriage. Couples who are registered members of the parish should contact the pastor six months in advance of the intended date. Reconciliation: Saturdays 4pm in St. Kevin Chapel and anytime by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: Contact the office.

Daylight Savings Time Reminder

Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 8th at 2am. Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

March Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Join us for the St. Julie & St Peter Men's Fellowship breakfast on Saturday, March 21st at 8:20 am. Open to men of any parish in the Diocese, enjoy a hot breakfast, a short video, and discussion. RSVP by March 16th.

Lent Music | Música para Cuaresma

Praise & Worship AOH Music https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2780ea72-e59e-4eaf-9a47-a7e6a3371813 Música de Nico Cabrera y Vale Montes https://web.tabella.app/podcast/a2a183f2-4359-463a-89fd-98d080124d91

This Week at St. Richard Parish

Mass Schedule: Weekdays Mon-Fri 7 a.m.; Sat 8 a.m. | Weekend Mass: Sat (Vigil) 4:30 p.m., Sun 7 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. | Reconciliation: Sat 3-4 p.m. | Sacrament of Baptism and Reconciliation arrangements available by contacting the Parish Rectory.

Lenten Season Adjustments at Mass

During Lent, expect changes at Mass: No Alleluia or Gloria, violet vestments, reflective music, penitential tone, altar decorations. Join us in preparing spiritually for Easter with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Upcoming Lenten Events

Evening of Confessions every Fri during Lent at 7 p.m. | Stations of the Cross every Fri during Lent at 7 p.m. | Faithful Friends Senior Group monthly luncheon on March 5th at Mahle’s restaurant. RSVP by March 2nd.

Day of Reflection with Fr. Paul

Join Fr. Paul for scripture study every Tue at 9:15 a.m. in the Brendan Room at St. Brendan Church. Reflect on upcoming Gospel readings and pray together. For more info, contact Fr. Paul at [email protected].

Protecting God's Children Program

Diocese's program on protecting children from abuse ongoing. Report any inappropriate behavior immediately. For more info, contact the Diocesan Response Service Office at 216-334-2999 or [email protected].

Weekend Liturgy Schedule

Saturday, February 21, 2026: 4:30pm Parishioners of St. Clarence; Sunday, February 22, 2026: 8:00am Raymond Brow, 10:00am Ruth Murray, 12:00pm Francis Peskorski, Fred A Guzzo, Judge Fred J. Guzzo.

Upcoming Baptism and Matrimony Preparation

Baptism: Contact the office for Sunday ceremonies at 1:15 pm; Matrimony arrangements six months before marriage, contact pastor in advance.

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4pm at St. Kevin Chapel, anytime by appointment; Anointing of the Sick: Contact the office.

Lenten Events

Lenten Reconciliation at St. Richard Church, Saturdays 3-4pm, Tuesdays 6-7pm through March 31st; Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 5:30pm.

Baptism Preparation Workshop

Parents: Join the Baptism Preparation Workshop on March 1, 2026, at 11:30 am, call Parish Office at 440-734-2414 to sign up.

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

This Week's Mass Schedule

Weekday Mass: Mon-Fri 7a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. | Weekend Mass: Saturday (Vigil) 4:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Sacraments Information

Reconciliation: Saturday 3-4 p.m. | Baptism: Contact Parish Rectory in advance | Reconciliation: Saturday 3-4 p.m. or by appointment

Parish Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat & Sun 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Parish Email & Bulletin: [email protected] | Parish Website: www.st-richard.org

Upcoming Events and Activities

1. Mass of the Lord's Supper on April 2 at 7 p.m. followed by Adoration. 2. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass on April 4 at 9 p.m. 3. Easter Sunday Mass on April 5 at 7 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Lenten Preparation

Reflection on getting ready for Lent, focusing on prayers, fasting, almsgiving, and internal transformation. Advises on making a plan for 'doing' and 'being' during Lent.