The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 2017

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1 The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 2017 Monday, February 27 8:15 a.m. Pauline Kazlauskas (Grandson) 6:30 p.m. Marie McNeill (11:00 Ushers) Month s Mind Donald Black Tuesday, February 28 8:15 a.m. David H. Clark (Ed & Ann Clark) 6:30 p.m. Emmit & Mary Kennedy (Jim & Pauline Kennedy) Month s Mind Rosalie Dalessio (January 29, 2017) Anniversary Ray Abrams (January 29, 2016) Wednesday, March 1, Ash Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Aileen Ford (Daughter Sandy) 9:00 a.m. Grace Cobb (The Butz Family) 6:30 p.m. John Keblesh (Cathy Scherer) Thursday, March 2 8:15 a.m. Russell Eggert (The Choir) 6:30 p.m. Chuck Ruhlin (Robin & Jim Kulick) Friday, March 3, St. Katharine Drexel 8:15 a.m. Maria Bonfiglio (Anna Fana) 6:30 p.m. Tom Welsh (Marna & Dean Wheaton) Saturday, March 4, St. Casimir 8:15 a.m. Carol Obermeier (Lou & Laurene Scala) 5:00 p.m. Gus Gastaldo (Jim & Pat Mesko) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent 7:30 am, 9:00 am Pro Populo, 11:00 am Scripture Readings for the Week: Lent begins this week with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. On this day, those who are of age fast from food and abstain from meat. Those who attend Mass receive ashes on their foreheads as a sign of our need for repentance. From this day until Easter, the Gloria and the Alleluia are no longer sung at Mass. The presider wears the somber color of purple. And the flowers are removed from the sanctuary as the church takes on a stark, almost barren, appearance. During this season, the Church takes this time to prepare for the great celebration of the Paschal Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter through the three great disciplines of praying, fasting, and almsgiving. Praying to bring us closer to the Lord, who is constantly calling us to Himself; fasting to reinforce our reliance upon God for even our basic needs; and, almsgiving to show our love for God in our love for others who are in need. Through these practices, we seek to renew our commitment to God and the Church and cleanse from our lives that which can distract us. Additionally, seeking the Lord s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and His presence in the Eucharist can only enhance our Lenten preparations. To give those who wish to come to the Sacraments every opportunity to attend, we will be bringing back the Wednesday evening Mass and offering the opportunity for Reconciliation before every evening Mass. We will also gather for Night Prayer (Compline) on Sunday evenings. Or why not consider being part of the Father Byrider 40 Hour Club and attend daily Mass during Lent? It is our hope that everyone will take advantage of the additional opportunities for prayer to help us truly prepare for the celebration of the Lord s suffering, death, and resurrection. (A full Lenten schedule is included in this bulletin). Christus vincit, Fr. Louis Thomas

2 In May of 1948, Fr. Diederich came to the Portage Lakes with a mission from Bishop Hoban. He was asked to start a vibrant parish community under the patronage of Saint Francis de Sales that would serve the faithful south of Warner Road and Robinson Avenue and west of Massillon Road. He then proceeded to build that dream with his own two hands. Legends speak that a founding family first encountered Fr. Diederich as he was digging the foundation of the church-school himself. It was that down-to-earth, do-what-needs-to-be-done attitude and quiet leadership style, that endeared him to the families he would serve for the next 26 years. Fr. Schleicher was thrilled to be given the reins to shepherd the people for the next 34 years until his retirement in Then finally, I was given the joy to continue the privilege to be the third pastor of this awesome parish. This May 27 th we begin the celebration of the beginning of our 70 th Jubilee year as a parish. We give thanks to Almighty God for every grace and blessing He has bestowed upon us. During these past 68 years we have seen not only three pastors, but a faithful people who have worked to build and sustain this parish throughout these ever-changing times. We remember the building of our temporary original Church (which is now the library on the third floor of the school), the building of the first Church (where the gym is), and the formation of the current Church (cornerstone 1974). Through the years we have become stronger in faith and devotion to the Sacramental life through so many who grew up here, moved here, or came here from Saints Cyril and Methodius and Saint George following their closure. I firmly believe that it is the dedication of all the people of Saint Francis de Sales Parish, no matter from where they come, that makes this place filled with the Spirit. While we thank God for our past, we must also look toward the future. Providing for the spiritual needs of the people takes a tremendous amount of time and commitment from all of us. We are grateful for everyone who gives of their time, talent, and treasure to make Saint Francis de Sales Parish live out St. Francis' motto: be who you are and be that perfectly well. In addition to the commitment of so many, there has also been a financial commitment by you to help us with our monthly commitments and secure our ministerial future. In thanksgiving for this coming 70 th year, plans are being made to provide a permanent structure for the church bell we received from Saint George Church following their closing. It is a fitting way to celebrate our Jubilee Year! To help us fund this project, the VanDevere family and the VanDevere Chevrolet Thrive and Drive program has offered us a chance to raise those funds by generously donating to our parish a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. Raffle tickets will immediately be available at the parish office, at the school office, and at parish events from now until the drawing on Saturday, May 27, May God continue to bless us as we ask for His grace to live out the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Pax, Fr. Bline

3 A REGIONAL WOMEN S RETREAT L I V I N G W I T H THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION SATURDAY, MARCH 25 9AM-3PM S T. FRANCIS DE SALES PARIS H 4019 M anches ter Rd. A k r on, OH Inspiring talks, Adoration, Confession, and fellowship with sisters in Christ Registration and information: stfparish.com (click retreat link) Registration deadline: Friday, March 17 Cost: $15 (includes light breakfast and lunch) Questions: therese@stfparish.com or WOMEN S RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM - DEADLINE FRIDAY, MARCH 17 Name address (print clearly) Phone Parish City of parish Mail form and check for $15 written to St. Francis de Sales Parish with Women s Retreat on memo line to: Mary Wagner, 171 Townes End Dr., Wadsworth, OH May place form and check in envelope labeled Women s Retreat and drop in collection basket or take to parish office.

4 Here s What s Happening Around the Parish This Week SCHEDULE 2017 MASS All weekdays 8:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. School Mass 9:00 a.m. on the following dates:!ash Wednesday, March 1!Fridays, March 10 April 7 Adoration All weekdays 7:00 to 8:10 a.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Also: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. and Fridays 10:15 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. Stations of the Cross Mondays 2:15 p.m. (with school children) Fridays 7:00 p.m. Confession All weeknights 6:00 p.m. until Mass time Wednesdays 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Sunday mornings after 9:00 Mass until 10:50 (through April 9)!Diocesan-wide Evening of Reconciliation: Wednesday, March 15, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Mass will take place simultaneously)!cluster Communal Penance: Monday, March 27, 7:00 p.m. Night Prayer Sundays 9:00 p.m. through Palm Sunday Please keep in prayer the deceased, especially parishioners Meryl Boxler and Mary Medford. Also, Bill Maloney, brother of parishioner Pat Maloney. May perpetual light shine upon them. Sunday, February 26 - Play Practice, 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Gym) - Cub Scouts, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (Refectory) - Boy Scouts, 5-6:30 p.m. (Refectory) Monday, February 27 - PSR 7-8:00 p.m. - Men s Scripture Study 7-8:00 p.m. (VHM) Tuesday, February 28 - Women s Book Study, 9-11:00 a.m. (VHM) - Play Practice, 3-4:30 p.m. (Gym) - Choir Practice, 7-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 - Ash Wednesday Masses at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - RCIA, after 6:30 p.m. Mass (In Church) - Choir Practice, 7-9:00 p.m. - AA/Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m. (Refectory) Friday, March 3 - Women of Faith 7:00 p.m. (Upper Room) - Love & Logic, 7:15-8:45 p.m. (Upper Room) Saturday, March 4 - Men s Scripture Study, 7-8:15 a.m. (Upper Room) - Women of Faith, 9:00 a.m. (Upper Room) - Play Practice, 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Gym) - Family Lenten Dinner, 6:00 p.m. (Refectory) Sunday, March 5 - Spirit Day, 9:00 a.m. Mass then to the gymnasium - Boy Scouts, 5-6:30 p.m. (Refectory) LECTIO Eucharist Bible and Video Study Groups: Tuesday 7:15 p.m. VHM Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Coutts Home Thursday 12:30 p.m. Upper Room 7:15 p.m. VHM VOCATION CRUCIFIX Please prayerfully consider bringing the Vocation Crucifix into your home to pray with your family that we all answer God s vocation call for us, whether it be to the priesthood, religious, married or single life. Don and Kathy McCabe received the Vocation Crucifix this weekend.

5 Collection Information The collection for last weekend was $17, Our parish is blessed by your generosity! ATTENTION PARENTS DON T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR TEEN FOR THE STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE JULY 7-9, 2017 He is calling you to follow Him and enter into a transforming experience with His love, grace, and mercy! He can make you new! Lectio Eucharist: Another Opportunity If you weren't able to join one of the current parish studies on the Eucharist, here's an opportunity beginning this Lent with the Tuesday morning women's study group. We are eager to learn more about the biblical roots of the Eucharist and to deepen our devotion to this most wondrous Sacrament! We will be watching the video series by Dr. Brandt Pitre from the Formed website and having group discussions. The study begins Tuesday, March 7, and runs for 10 weeks. Meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Visistation of Holy Mary room just inside the school entrance and to the left. For questions contact Lori at gutbrods@att.net. Entering high school freshman - Entering college freshmen are invited IT WILL CHANGE THEIR LIFE! Interested? Contact Shirley Clark /sclark.sfds@gmail.com UPCOMING YOUTH GROUP EVENTS 3/12: YG Night - Upper Room, 7-9pm 3/19-21: Lenten Parish Mission - Fr. Ryan Mann Track and Field registration is now open for all athletes in grades 3 through 8. Log into our parish website, then click on the CYO tab on the left. You can register any time up until March 8 th. Good luck runners! Wireless Streaming of Formed.org Movies to Your Big Screen! If you have an internet streaming device such as Chromecast, Hulu (or a smart TV) along with WiFi, you can cast any of the movies and courses from the Formed.org website to your big screen! Simply open the Formed.org website in your browser on your computer and you can wirelessly cast it to your TV in a different room, where it may be more comfortable and easier to watch on a larger screen. There are many great movies and courses on Formed.org and it can be an enriching and inspiring alternative for entertainment! As a reminder, our parish has purchased our membership to this fantastic Catholic resource, so first time users must enter our parish code: WY494W and then you can set up your own personal login and password. Enjoy!

6 complete and return to your teacher or the rectory by February 27, 2017 Altar Server Registration Form The Altar Server Ministry is a unique one in the Catholic Church. The Altar Server fulfills a very important role at Mass. When you serve the priests and deacons, you serve the people of God, and above all, you serve Christ our Savior. Young people from high school to the 5 th grade are invited to serve in the Altar Server Ministry at St. Francis de Sales. Please Print: Last Name First Name Address City Zip Code Telephone School Grade I would like to commit to serving in the Altar Server Ministry at St. Francis de Sales Parish. I accept the responsibilities of this position and will do my best to honor Our Lord at Mass, and to assist at the altar prayerfully, with reverence and respect. Student Signature We give permission for our child to serve in the Altar Server Ministry at St. Francis de Sales Parish and we will assist our child to make certain that they meet the schedule requirements and support them in this ministry of service. Parent/ Guardian Signature Serving at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received. Pope Francis August 4, 2015

7 THE OZANAM CENTER The Center has an urgent need for furniture donations. They are in need of all types of furniture from dressers to tables to couches to bedroom furniture and anything in between. If you are able to get your donation to the Ozanam Center on your own, that is great. If you aren t and you can use some help, give Don McCabe a call at and he will arrange for a pick-up. Moms Book Study & Kids Playgroup Join us for our weekly get-togethers! We study books that deepen our faith and socialize together to strengthen our connections with fellow Catholic women. We meet Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:30 at a member s house or a play place. Women talk while the children play together. All are welcome. Feel free to invite a friend. Our current book study is Scripture & the Mystery of the Mass, a book with great insights on deeper meanings of responses, gestures, and more in the Mass. We study at a slow pace to avoid pressure and homework. The setting is very laid back and fun. Contact Michelle Powers for more information at or mypower36@yahoo.com. Are you planning your summer? Mark your calendar VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 July It ll be a fun and faith-filled adventure! STREET EVANGELIZATION TRAINING Ever wanted to share your Catholic faith with others, but didn t know how to get the conversation started? Come learn how! St. Paul Street Evangelization provides a nonconfrontational avenue for you to share Jesus Christ and the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith with a hungry culture. We have developed a practical method for breaking the ice and asking some simple questions to quickly determine where a person is in their faith journey. This method provides you with a road map of how the conversation will go and how to plant seeds by sharing your own personal experiences to help the person move to the next step. Basic Evangelization Training will be held here at St. Francis de Sales Parish on May 13, Register by going to: and click our link under Upcoming Workshops. Or you can scan this QR code: Additional information may be obtained by giving Mike Powers a call at , or him at 2016.spse@gmail.com. Are you looking for answers to handle some of those challenging parenting moments? Short videos by Jim and Charles Fay PhD and group discussions will look at the everyday challenges that come along with raising children. The Friday evening series continues from 7:15-8:45 p.m. in the Upper Room. Check out the remaining titles of the sessions and mark your calendar. Come and share with other parents. Childcare is available. March 3 March 10 Guiding Kids to Own and Solve Their Problems Teaching Kids to Complete Chores Without Reminders and Without Pay Parenting the Love and Logic Way

8 Lenten Family Dinner & Activity Night Saturday, March 4th, 6:00-8:00 pm St. Francis de Sales Refectory Join us for dinner together and learn some new traditions and customs for making Lent more meaningful for your family. Make-it Take-it activities may include: "Sacrifice beans "Resurrection eggs "Food crafts that teach lessons on faith "Special activities to do on Holy Thursday and Good Friday RSVP by March 1st to Michelle at or If after deadline, call to see if there s space. Women of Faith will meet on Friday March 3 rd after the 6:30 Mass and Saturday March 4 th after the 8:15 Mass. We will be sending notes to the college students in our Pizza Box Ministry and will have a discussion centered on Lenten practices and traditions. All are welcome. Dear Friends of St. Francis de Sales Parish, We wanted to take a moment to say Thank You to your entire parish for your witness of Christ to the poor. Thank you for your generous financial donations to the poor. Thank you for your donations of blankets, socks, gloves, warm clothing and personal hygiene products. Thank you for donating books, stuffed animals, and warm children s socks and clothing from your children at St. Francis de Sales Parish School. Thank you for volunteering the gift of your time and talent in so many ways, especially cooking and serving at the soup kitchen. Thank you for your unending prayers and support through years of serving our sisters and brothers in need. Your parish is a wonderful example of God s love in action. Together we can make a difference in another person s life. This is what we re called to do as Christians. Together we will follow in the footsteps of Christ. With Gratitude, St. Bernard Hunger Program

9 MEN S NIGHT OUT Featuring former Cleveland Browns linebacker Dick Ambrose! An evening of faith, fellowship, food and football! Tuesday evening, March 14, 2017 from 6:30-9:00 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Akron. This event is open to men of all faiths. Join in for a buffet dinner (cost is $15 per person) and a wonderful presentation by Dick Ambrose, now a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge. To purchase tickets, visit and click on the Events tab to order through PayPal. Questions? Please contact Bob at Events@StVincentChurch.com. THEOLOGY ON TAP AKRON Food, Fellowship and Faith for Young Adults in their 20 s and 30 s Rev. Marty Miller True Confessions: A Short History of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Winking Lizard Tavern, 1615 Main St., Peninsula :00 pm Social 7:30 pm Speaker Cash bar $5 Admission includes appetizers DIVORCED SEPARATED AND WIDOWED CATHOLICS OF AKRON A Caring and Sharing session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held tomorrow, Monday, February 27 th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a retired social worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information, call Marlene at LENTEN FISH FRY You are invited to one of the best Fish Frys in town! Annunciation Church/Visitation of Mary Parish 88 Kent St. in Akron (School building) Every Friday in Lent, beginning March 3 rd 4:30-7:00 p.m. Baked or fried cod, Scalloped potatoes or french fries, Spanish rice, mac & cheese, vegetable, cole slaw, Massoli s bread, coffee, tea & lemonade Desserts & soft drinks available $9.00 adults; $8.50 seniors, $4.00 kids 12 & under For more information, call LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE 700 Killinger Road, Clinton Fat Tuesday Dinner and Lenten Reflection Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Directed by Abbot Clement Zeleznik, OSB A spiritual reflection and Mardi Gras feast in preparation for Lent. The evening begins with a social at 5:30 p.m., $25 per person, Registration form may be obtained by going to or by calling Arise: Good Things Radio Retreat Ladies are you in need of a spiritual getaway? The second annual Arise: Good Things Radio Retreat will be held at Loyola on the weekend of Divine Mercy, April 20-23, Fr. Nathan Cromly is retreat master, Brooke Taylor is emcee, speakers Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet, (authors of Divine Mercy for Moms and The Children of Mary Religious Order), Linda Isaiah will lead a healing workshop, Taylor Tripodi will lead worship, a holy craft session will be hosted by Andrea Singarella. Find out more by contacting Betty at or her at eschnitz@msn.com. SHROVE TUESDAY CARD PARTY The Women of Faith of St. Augustine Church in Barberton will hold their card party on Shrove Tuesday, February 28 th from 5:30-9:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., the meal will be served at 6:30. There will be raffles, door prizes, and a Cavalier basketball game ticket raffle. Please call for additional information. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Demkee Family Scholarship Fund of the Catholic Community Foundation provides an annual academic scholarship ($1,015) to a registered parishioner of a Catholic parish in Summit or Wayne County who is presently enrolled at The University of Akron or satellite branch and maintains a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship applications are available by contacting Colleen at X 4080 or online at:

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