St. Vincent de Paul Church

St. Vincent de Paul Church
Photo: Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rectory
Rev. Dennis M. McNeil, Pastor
Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Em eritus
Mrs. Betsy Tavolier, Office M anager
Ms. Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff
Mrs. Ellen Dies, Y outh M inister
Ms. Nancy Daley, M usic Director
Mr. Herman Allshouse, M aintenance
Director
Phone: .............................. 330-535-3135
Fax: .................................. 234-571-2919
Web Site: www.stvincentchur ch.com
Office Hours:
Monday- Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00
PM
School
Mrs. Maria Meeker, Principal
Mrs. Laurie Belair, Secretary
Phone: .............................. 330-762-5912
Address: 17 S. Maple St., Akron, OH
44303
PSR
Mrs. Ellen Dies, Principal, 330-864-5484
Bulletin Deadline:
12:00 Noon Monday in Writing
October 4, 2015
Masses:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM • Sunday: 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Weekdays: 6:30 AM
Holy Days: 6:30, 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM
Confessions: Satur day: 11:00 to 12:00 Noon and Thur sday befor e Fir st
Friday; 3:30-4:30 PM
Parish Registration: New Parishioners are most welcome and should register at
the rectory as soon as possible. If moving out of the parish, please notify the rectory.
Baptisms: It is necessary that parents attend a Baptism Preparation Program
before the Baptism of their first child. Baptism Preparation classes can be completed at either St. Hilary (Beth Rado, 330-867-1055) or at St. Sebastian (Cathy Sivec
330-836-2233 ext. 134 or [email protected]). Call either parish for times and
registration details. Proof of attendance should be presented to St. Vincent Church
prior to the baptism.
Marriages: Couples intending to mar r y should call at the r ector y at least
SIX MONTHS prior to the marriage. It is required to have copies of Baptism,
First Communion and Confirmation records, if these Sacraments are not received at St. Vincent. Wedding times on Saturday are at 2:00 PM.
Parish School of Religion (PSR) Pre-School - 8th: Classes ar e September
through May. Classes are held in St. Vincent Grade School on Sundays from
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Convert Classes): Classes begin in
September: For information, call 330-535-3135.
Hospital/Sick/Shut-in Visitation : Please notify the Rector y when a par ishioner is hospitalized, shut-in or ill.
Funerals: Please notify a Pr iest as soon as possible r egar ding ar r angements, either personally or through the funeral director.
164 West Market Street ● Akron, OH 44303-2373
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Masses
SATURDAY, October 3
5:00 PM Cornelius & Alice B. Lusardi
SUNDAY, October 4 * Twenty-Seventh Sunday in
Ordinary Time * World Communion Sunday *
Respect Life Sunday
8:30 The living and deceased members of the
Ametrano and De Abreu Families
11:00 Dino Destefano
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: J on 1:1 -- 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:2537
Tuesday: J on 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:3842
Wednesday: J on 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4
Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13
Friday: J l 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9;
Lk 11:15-26
Saturday: J l 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;
Lk 11:27-28
Sunday: Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13;
Mk 10:17-30 [17-27]
MONDAY, October 5 * Jewish: Shemini Atzeret
6:30 Jean Sear
Twenty-Seventh Sunday
in Ordinary Time
October 4, 2015
Let the children come to me;
do not prevent them, for the
kingdom of God belongs to
such as these.-- Mark 10:14
TUESDAY, October 6 * St. Bruno * Blessed MarieRose Durocher * Jewish: Simchat Torah
6:30 Nick Kozma
WEDNESDAY, October 7 * Our Lady of the Rosary
6:30 Emilio, Gracilia & Meyon Cheuy
THURSDAY, October 8
6:30 Jim Gentner– Birthday
FRIDAY, October 9 * St. Denis and Companions * St.
John Leonardi
6:30 Norm Menendez
8:15 Dominic Sr. & Marcella Fallucco
SATURDAY, October 10
5:00 James McCafferty-Anniversary
SUNDAY, October 11 * Twenty-Eighth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
8:30 Barbara D. Thorpe– Anniversary
11:00 The living and deceased members of the Urdiales
& Martinez Families– Richard
Sunday, October 4, 2015
TOWARD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
From the beginning of creation, God intended for
people to live together in relationship with one another. Much of scripture shows us how to do this as it
illustrates and clarifies God's plans. The readings this
weekend guide us in the value and care of our relationships. Specifically, the Gospel focuses on the circumstances of failed relationships. Unlike the Pharisees, we would do well not to focus on the laws that
pertain to failed relationships, but concentrate instead
on what God really intended for us. Healthy bonds
require a lot of our time and energy. They certainly
require trust and honesty. Jesus demonstrated a deep
commitment to his friends and to us. As our brother,
he gave his very life for us. Children work hard at
friendships. They trust, forgive, and love without
conditions. The final words of today's Gospel invite
us to welcome Jesus and the people of our relationships with the fresh enthusiasm of a child.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
COLLECTION FOR
SUNDAY, September 20, 2015
Thanks for your Support!
Collection of September 20 ............................$6,7135.00
Children’s Envelopes ........................................... $30.50
E-Give................................................................$3,212.50
THANK YOU!
PLEASE PRAY FOR the repose of the soul of Dr.
Carlo Albert Bersani, father of Michelle Stasitis.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed
rest in the peace and joy of the Lord.
LOST AND FOUND If you have misplaced an item
and feel you may have left it in the church, please
check the back, center vestibule. There are quite a
few items in our Lost and Found.
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Want to get more involved in the
parish?
If you’d like to become more involved, be
sure to visit our Parish Ministry Fair! Since
there will not be any “sign-ups” taken at the
fair, this fun, educational event will be your
opportunity to simply find out more about
all the parish ministries and organizations
that are active in our parish. There will be
refreshments, games and door prizes. October 10 & 11 after all Masses in the
Corrigan Hall. If you have questions, or
if your ministry would like to participate,
please contact Bob Pacanovsky at (330) 352
-6084.
STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL BEGINS TODAY
This week, we kick off our parish Stewardship
Renewal. Soon you will receive a package of beautiful
materials in the mail. They explain what Stewardship
means at St. Vincent de Paul. Over the next few
weeks, please pray about your role in our parish. Two
Sundays from now, each parish family is asked to
make commitments of time, talent and treasure.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AUXILIARY
Our supplies of SOUP, Canned MEAT (chicken, tuna,
spam), FRUIT and JELLY are pretty low. How about
helping with these items for October? As always, we
appreciate every item brought in! Gratefully, The
Ladies of St. Vincent de Paul Auxiliary
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS-OCTOBER
Junior & Senior High
10 & 11– Ministry Fair! - Come and help show the
parish the MANY opportunities there are to become
involved! We have been asked to help by volunteering
to run the children’s activities and to show off what the
Youth Group is all about! The Stewardship Committee
is counting on you! Yes, it counts as service hours too.
And yes, some have already signed up… Thanks! Help
by: Manning an activity (game, crafts, etc,) after the
5:00 Mass on Saturday, 8:30 Mass on Sunday and
11:00 Mass on Sunday. Manning the Youth Group
Table after the 5:00 Mass on Saturday, 8:30 Mass on
Sunday and 11:00 Mass on Sunday.
8 – Regular Meeting- Let’s plan November’s events!
October 4, 2015
Bring your ideas to share. ALL ARE WELCOMED…
EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER COME BEFORE!
Open gym from 4:00– 5:00. I’ll provide the gym; you
provide board games, movies, etc. Meeting from 5:00
– 6:00. Be sure to bring ideas for service projects,
Thanksgiving ideas, etc. Ladies bring the snacks this
month; I will provide the drink.
24 - 2015 Halloween Experience… at Maize Valley
8 acre corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch
(pumpkins are an additional charge), pumpkin cannon
demonstrations, “Nashog” pig races, duck races, Goata-palooza featuring the “goat ridge boys”, chicken run,
tire pile, straw bale mountain, and “Frank” the
combine. Wagon ride at 3:00. Pumpkin Cannon and
Pig Races 5:00 Maze in between. Leave St. Vincent at
1:30, return at 7:30 P.M. Cost is $10.
Ellen Dies
St. Vincent Youth Ministry Director
(330)535-3135 Ext. 101
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
The Social Justice Ministry of St. Sebastian/St.
Vincent Churches invites you to participate in a guided
-study and discussion of Pope Francis’ encyclical “On
Care of our Common Home: Laudato Si.” Each
session, presented on the third Sunday of each month
and repeated on the third Thursday of each month, will
use encyclical reference materials from the United
States Catholic Bishops. Readings and discussion
materials will be available at each session. The
remaining series schedule is: (Encyclical– Chapters 34) 1st Mtg: October 18, 2015 at Byr ider Hall fr om
10:00 a.m.– 10:50 a.m. right after the 9:00 a.m. Mass
and before the 11:00 a.m. Mass. 2nd Mtg: (repeated)
October 22, 2015 at Forest Lodge at 7:00 p.m.
(Encyclical-Chapters 5-6) 1st Mtg: November 15,
2015 at Byrider Hall from 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m.
right after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and before the 11:00
a.m. Mass. 2nd Mtg: (repeated) November 19, 2015 at
Forest Lodge at 7:00 p.m. To read the entire encyclical
go to Laudatosi.com. If you have any questions, please
contact Carolyn Varner at 330-864-5267. Please join
us for an enlightening look at what Pope Francis says
of our world and our place in it.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Please join the Altar Society at the Friendship
Weekend.
We are looking forward to seeing
everyone! Also, please mark your calendar to save the
date for our annual Parish Christmas Dinner. It will be
December 5th after the 5 PM Mass. Our next Altar
Society meeting will be Monday October 18th in the
Scullen Room at 7 PM.
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ST. VINCENT—ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL
St. Vincent – St. Mary High School would like to
inform all interested students and families of our upcoming Admissions events. 8th Grade Scholarship/
Placement Tests: Saturday, October 10, 8:30 a.m. 12 Noon, Saturday, October 24, 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon,
Saturday, November 14, 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon and
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*Parent Information Session during the last hour of
each test *Each test is a scholarship/placement test.
Family Open Houses: Wednesday, November 11,
6:30 - 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, April 20, 2016,
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register at www.stvm.com/
admissions. Questions? Contact Director of Admissions, Mrs. Joanne Coletta Wiseman V69, at [email protected] or 330-253-9113 ext. 115.
HUNGARIAN-ENGLISH MASS CANCELLED
The upcoming Hungarian-English Mass is CANCELLED for Sunday, October 4th at Nativity of the
Lord Jesus Catholic Church, Akron.
ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL
Scholarship/Placement Tests: Hoban will administer a Scholarship/Placement test to eighth grade students on Saturday, Oct.17, Oct. 24 and Nov. 7. Testing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Students may preregister
by calling the admissions office at 330.849.2149 or
register at www.hoban.org. There is a $20 test fee.
Parent information sessions are offered on all test
dates. Open House: Hoban invites all seventh and
eighth grade students to join us for Open House on
Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tour the school,
meet our faculty, staff, students, coaches and alumni
and learn more about a Holy Cross education.
ROSARY RALLY
Please join us for a Rosary Rally at St. Hilary Church
Saturday, October 10 at 9:30 a.m. Please come say
the Rosary with us to honor the Blessed Mother during the month of the Rosary and to pray for our country. Public prayer is powerful! All are welcome!
ST. BERNARD IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS
St. Bernard’s Sandwich Program is in need of volunteers. We hand out lunches Monday thru Friday in
the morning and help would be needed from 7:00
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. If you can help, please call St. Bernard at 330 253-5161.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
Today’s readings focus on marriage and divorce.
Pope Francis and bishops from around the world are
gathered for the Family Synod to find better ways to
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both promote marriage and be more compassionate to
divorced persons. Pray for them! Visit
www.foryourmarriage.org for news, practical skills
and Catholic theology on marriage and family.
JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE
13 October, 2015. Laudato Si’ (Praise Be To You):
On Care for Our Common Home. Pr esented by
Sr. Barbara O’Donnell, HM. Pope Francis speaks a
universal message addressing urgent concerns for
humanity’s relationship with our Earth. Come to
learn and share insights about his new encyclical,
“Laudato Si”, with its invitation to shift our thinking
and daily choices given the reality of global climate
change. Sister Barbara O’Donnell is a staff member
with Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center at
Villa Maria, PA. Focusing on Eco-Spirituality and
Eco-Justice, she offers workshops, retreats and rituals
integrating theology, spirituality, Catholic Social
Teaching, a cosmic worldview, and reflections about
the meaning of humility in today’s society. Includes
coffee/pastry & lunch. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Cost is
$35.
19 October, 2015. Day Retreat for Stephen Ministers and Caregivers. How Do We Love as God
Loves? Pr esented by Sue Palmer . As Stephen
Ministers, we walk with people through some of the
hardest times of their lives. Our calling and commitment is to share Christ’s love with others but, as Jesus did, we sometimes need to spend time away from
ministry in prayer and contemplation. Spend a day of
reflection and renewal with other Stephen Ministers
and Caregivers as we consider the theme “How Do
We Love as God Loves?” The day will include
presentations, conversation, and periods of personal
prayer and reflection. Please bring writing materials.
Sue is a spiritual director, retreat leader and Stephen
Minister. She is certified through John Carroll’s Ignatian Spirituality Institute. Coffee/pastry and
lunch. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Cost is $35.
19 October, 2015. Mary: Mother, Disciple, Sister
& Friend. Pr esented by Sr . Mar y Ann Bar an,
SND. Come and spend a few hours with Mary, reflecting on her life, humanity, and role in our
lives. As we deepen our friendship with Mary, she
gladly leads us, more and more, to her Son, Jesus. Sr.
Mary Ann Baran, a Sister of Notre Dame, is a spiritual director and a certified lay ecclesial minister in the
Diocese of Cleveland. Sr. Mary Ann ministers to the
elderly and poor in addition to her retreat and spiritual direction ministries. 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Cost is
$20. To register for any of our retreats, contact Jesuit
Retreat House 440-884-9300 or visit www.jrhcleveland.org
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DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING
The schedule is as follows: St. Sebastian, November
6 at 5:00 p.m. and St. Bernard, December 4 at 12:10
p.m. All Are Welcome.
ST. SEBASTIAN BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Summer break is almost over and we’re gearing up for
another intellectually stimulating year of Bible
Study! Please join the St. Sebastian Bible Study
Group anytime during the next year and attend one or
more of our Bible Study sessions. Meetings take place
in Room 2 at Byrider Hall (across the street from St.
Sebastian School). Byrider Hall is located at 420 S.
Hawkins Avenue, Akron, 44320. All meetings take
place on Monday evening. Not sure if you want to
purchase the study guide right away? No
problem! Just show up at one of our study sessions in
order to find out what we’re all about. If you have
any questions, please contact Jisel Emerson at 330745-4462 or Mike Palko at [email protected]
and 330-328-3448. Session 1: Now through
November 30, 2015 The Lamb’s Supper by Scott
Hahn “In The Lamb’s Supper, Scott Hahn
connects the Catholic Mass with the early Christians’
understanding of the New Testament’s Book of
Revelation, explaining that the mystical visions of
heaven found in Revelation can shed light on the
sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist.” (Summary
quoted from amazon.com website.) You may
purchase the study guide at http://www.amazon.com/
Scott-Hahns-Study-Guide-Supper/dp/0307589056
ROSARY FOR LIFE
You are invited to join in a Rosary for Life ! Please
pray the Holy Rosary with us in honor of the 98th
anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's Miracle of the
Sun. Our rosary and prayers will begin at 12:00 noon
on Saturday Oct. 10th in front of St. Vincent... on the
'porch-area'. Many other faithful Catholics will also
'Rally' in cities across the country ...to pray the Rosary
-our greatest 'extra-liturgical' prayer for strengthening
and sharing our faith! Our special intentions :-Mary's
blessings and protection for our nation -Repentance
and forgiveness for sins against Life.
BELL ITALIA TRIP
Our Lady of the Elms, a Dominican Catholic school
for girls in Akron, is extending an invitation to anyone
interested in traveling with our community to the
fabulous and intriguing land of the Romans, Bell'
Italia. This trip is offered through Encore, a division
of ACIS, at an exceptional price of $4,499 per
person. The 12-day excursion is scheduled for June
10 -21, 2016. Bus transportation to and from the
Cleveland airport is included in the cost of the
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trip. Registration for the trip closes October 31. For a
complete itinerary or more information about this
wonderful Italian adventure, contact Maureen
Reymann at [email protected] or call
330.990.7960.
BLANKET SUNDAY NEXT WEEKEND
The weekend of October 10/11 marks the 29th Annual
Blanket Sunday Collection. This collection is
sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul
Society. Due to lack of storage space, we will
gratefully accept your donation and do the shopping
for you, making your money go even further with bulk
purchases of blankets and other items needed by the
homeless and disadvantaged. So “blanket” someone
for the winter– and give yourself a warm feeling. You
may also donate online at www.svdpcle.org
WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
It is time to register for the Walsh Jesuit Entrance
Exam. Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m; Saturday,
November 14 at 9:00 a.m.; and Saturday, November
21 at 9:00 a.m. Please visit the admissions page at
www.walshjesuit.org. For additional questions, please
contact Mr. Rob Eubank, Director of Admissions at
330-929-4205 ext. 103.
OUR LADY OF THE ELMS
Our Lady of the Elms Placement Test and Open
House dates: Scholarship Placement Tests: Saturday,
October 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.noon , Thursday, October 22 6-9 p.m., Saturday,
November 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Open Houses: Sunday,
October 18, noon-2 p.m., Wednesday, October 28 5-7
p.m., and Sunday, November 15, noon-2 p.m.
PREVIEW DAY: Our Lady of the Elms is hosting an
all schools (PreK through Grade 12) Prospective
Parent Preview Day on Friday, October 9. Witness an
Elms classroom(s) in action! Reservations are
required. Contact Sarah Hutzler-Psihountakis at 330867-0918 or [email protected].
COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY
Grief is a normal and natural reaction upon death of a
loved one. It can begin a journey that we did not
choose to take but, when shared with others, can often
help us heal and grow. St. Hilary’s Parish, , along with
Ciriello & Carr funeral Homes, are happy to offer the
“Companions on a Journey: Support during Grief and
Loss” series. It will be held on Thursday evenings at
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Center Lower
Level Meeting Rooms on Oct, 1st, Oct. 8th, Oct. 15th,
Oct. 22nd, Oct. 29th, Nov. 5th and Nov. 12th. Please
contact Beth Rado if you have any questions at
[email protected]./330-867-1055 ext. 206.