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New Finance Officer for The Eparchy of ParmaMr. Marty Kopmeyer, Eparchial Chief Finance Officer, asked to be relieved of his position in November of 2022 and provided time for an orderly transition. Mr. Kopmeyer needed more family time. A search was underway for his replacement for several months.
Mr. Edward Kiss has been hired as the new Finance Officer of the Eparchy of Parma. Ed is an active Catholic and a retired CPA in the State of Ohio. He has broad and varied experience that will benefit our Eparchy. Among other things, he worked in real estate development and created courses and seminars to teach bookkeepers and accountants to use the latest accounting software. He is local and is already familiar with many of our churches in Northeast Ohio. Ed is also active in the Knights of Columbus as a 4th Degree Knight. I look forward to working with Mr. Kiss as steward of the goods of the people of the Eparchy of Parma.
Welcome aboard, Ed!
The Church in Central & Eastern Europe: This collection supports the training of seminarians and lay leaders, supporting social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral and catechetical centers, schools, church construction and renovation, and evangelization through Catholic media in Eastern and Central Europe. Our Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Churches in Europe directly benefit from this USCCB Collection.
The Holy Land & Our Christian Brethren: This is a Pontifical collection that supports the Holy Places as well as the pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of our Christian brethren and of the local communities.Click here to make a donation.
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast St. John ClimacusOn Sunday, March 19, 2023, the fourth Sunday of the Great Fast, we commemorated Saint John Climacus, or Saint John of the Ladder, a 5th century abbot and advocate of Christian asceticism.
St. John's book, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" sets out the whole of Christian life as a divine ascent of thirty, short and practical steps to Christ. His recommendations are designed to engage the soul.
We celebrate St. John and his ascetic example of how we can avoid vice and practice virtue, and thus obtain salvation.
"And Jesus said to him, 'If you can! All things are possible to him who believes. `Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, 'I believe; help my unbelief!'"
(Mark 9:23-25)
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"We want to ensure that our Byzantine Catholic faith will continue to be a well
through which thirsty Christians flock to drink."Mr. and Mrs. John and Paula Oshinski, parishioners of St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church in Columbus, Ohio speak about their backgrounds and motivation to become members of the Society of Blessed Paul Gojdich. Click here for a complete informational brochure.
Join Us on the World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Lisbon!Just look at that amazing itinerary! Arrive in Europe on July 20 to participate in an English Summer Camp ministry in Juskova Vola, Slovakia. A week later, embark on a European road trip stopping in Nice as well as popular pilgrimage sites, Lourdes, France and Fatima, Portugal. Then spend a week in Lisbon partaking in World Youth Day 2023 activities!
We will be providing one scholarship to a young member of our Eparchy which will cover the cost of the full trip including airfare. The recipient will serve as a chaperone for the English summer camp and be required to photograph and film their experience, capture testimonials from fellow participants, and speak at the Eparchy's Annual Evening of Hope Gala. This is a great opportunity of college bound youth or young adults looking to expand their resume! Click here to learn more and Apply by April 1, 2023.
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Are you using your gifts to build up the Kingdom of God?
We remember during this penitential season to give of our time, talent, and treasure. God has graced each of us with many gifts and talents. How are you using these gifts to build up the Kingdom of God? What treasure do you have stored here on earth that could be offered for the Kingdom? Please consider supporting the Stewardship Appeal today!
Visit parma.org/2021appeal to submit your monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for your generosity! -
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Video Message from Bishop Kurt Burnette
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eparchial events
March 25: Day of Recollection on the Holy Cross and the Icon of the Resurrection, St. John's, Solon, OH
April 29-30: Pre-Cana, St. John's, Solon, OH
SAVE THE DATES!- July 13-16: Annual Family Camp
- July 20-August 8: World Youth Day, Pilgrimage to Lisbon
- August 7: 1st Annual Bishop's Golf Classic, Lost Marsh Golf Course, Hammond, IN
- August 14: 3rd Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Brecksville, OH
- October 21: Annual Evening of Hope
- November 2-5: Assembly of the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church, St. Mary's, Hillsboro, NJ
- November 10-12- Women's Renewal, The Lial Retreat Center, Whitehouse, OH
For more information or additional events, click here to visit the Eparchial Calendar.
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