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Join us Thursday, November 5, <\/strong> for…<\/h1>\n

“Story of Sacrifice”<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

with Fr. Joseph Mamich & Jim Lechko<\/h4>\n

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In 2014,  Jim Lechko donated a kidney to Father Joseph Mamich, the pastor of his parish, saving the priest\u2019s life. Join us to hear their incredible story! Lechko described the act as laying down his life for his friend in the spirit of Christian charity. <\/span>Fr. Joe and Jim Lechko have maintained a close friendship and are advocates for organ donation, sharing their story to raise awareness about the \u201cconsistent ethic of life\u201d and the critical need for living donors. <\/span>\"\"<\/a>WHEN<\/strong>
\nThursday, November 5, 2026
\nDoors open at 11:00\u2013connect with other attendees!<\/em>
\nBuffet Opens at 11:30 a.m.
\nProgram Concludes at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE<\/strong>
\nCenter for Pastoral Leadership
\n28700 Euclid Avenue (map<\/a>)
\nWickliffe, Ohio 44092<\/p>\n

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Join us<\/strong><\/em> for the 69th Annual Bishop’s Luncheon and “State of the Diocese”<\/em> <\/strong>Address with<\/h2>\n

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic<\/strong>, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland<\/h1>\n

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The 69th Annual Bishop’s Luncheon will take place on Thursday, February 4, 2027<\/strong>. We are pleased to announce that we have secured a new location for the 2027 luncheon. It will be at the Embassy Suites in Independence<\/strong>. This new venue will allow us to seat more people, more comfortably, and will eliminate any need for an “overflow room”!<\/p>\n

We offer sponsorships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Sign up now<\/a><\/strong> to be a part of this unique, annual event that brings together people of all ages from throughout our diocese! Sponsorship commitments are due on November 30; the payment and ad deadline is January 4. Please indicate “Pay by check” if you want to be invoiced for your sponsorship amount.<\/h3>\n

Find more information here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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View our schedule through the end of 2027 here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Did you know…<\/strong> <\/em><\/h2>\n

…that this First Friday Club of Cleveland is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? And, did you also know that the United States of America was consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n

You may view a short video about this consecration at:<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/youtu.be\/lwHSOjaRKsA?si=EBY7r3hnEj_wr-yw<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2026 Bishop’s Luncheon<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, <\/strong><\/em>Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

“The State of the Diocese of Cleveland”<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

This annual event took place on Thursday, February 5, and it continues to bring together Catholics of all ages from throughout our diocese for fellowship and to hear from our Bishop, the Most Reverend Edward Malesic<\/strong>. As part of this event, the 2026 Heart of a Servant Award<\/strong> was presented to the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

See the story by Northeast Ohio Catholic<\/b><\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

THANK YOU to our 2026 Sacred Heart Sponsors!<\/em><\/h2>\n

We are truly blessed and grateful to have FOUR organizations step forward to sponsor at the Sacred Heart sponsorship level. Thank you to:<\/p>\n

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Sacred Heart Sponsor, 2026 Bishop’s Luncheon<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sacred Heart Sponsor, 2026 Bishop’s Luncheon<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sacred Heart Sponsor, 2026 Bishop’s Luncheon<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sacred Heart Sponsor, 2026 Bishop’s Luncheon<\/p><\/div>\n

View all sponsors on our Club Support<\/strong> page<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sign up for our emails.<\/a><\/h3>\n

Receive emails to your inbox informing you of upcoming luncheons. We send about one email per week giving information about upcoming luncheons. Click here to sign up.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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 See our calendar of upcoming events here<\/a> and register online.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Join us and be part of this unique forum for Catholic thought and inspiration!<\/em><\/p>\n

For additional information call Susan 330-800-1493 or email firstfridaycleveland@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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