TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018

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1 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018 MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, St. Teresa of Jesus 8:15 a.m. Mickey Sullivan (Family) 6:30 p.m. Costello Family (Sean Costello) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, Ss. Hedwig and Margaret Mary 8:15 a.m. Samuel Sansone (Daughter) 6:30 p.m. Carolyn Conjerti (Billie Shoemaker) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, St. Ignatius 8:15 a.m. Bob Arbogast (Family) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, St. Luke 8:15 a.m. Living & Deceased of the Senior Social Group (The Group) 6:30 p.m. Pat Huddleston (Joe & Shirley VanDevere) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, Ss. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues 8:15 a.m. Robert Luxeder (Jean Luxeder) 9:00 a.m. Stacey Kapper (The Italian Council) 6:30 p.m. Rudy & Elsie VanDevere (Family) Month s Mind Earl Gleisinger SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, St. Paul of the Cross 8:15 a.m. Andrew & Teresa Misbrener (Marty & Liz Misbrener) 1:30 p.m. Wedding: Michael Aleman & Samantha Spradling 5:00 p.m. Ruth Ann Hydeg (Anna Fana) OCTOBER 21, 2018 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo, 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Friday Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday Eph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are all on this life journey that takes us many places. I was asked to reflect on St. Francis de Sales quote, he says, Bloom Where You Are Planted. Well, I guess you could call me a transplant sort of. I grew up in St. Paul Parish back in the 50 s and 60 s. Life was different back then (a long time ago). I was a server and involved, but didn t realize how important God was in my life. St. Paul is our mother parish and St. Francis was from an area that was growing in the faith and needed spiritual guidance because of the hugeness of my former parish. How has this journey affected my vocation? My arrival at St. Francis in 1971 was an eye opener. Right after Vatican Council II, many of the changes in the involvement of the laity in parish life was started. I first started as a communicator to instruct the faithful on participating in the new Mass. I became a lector and was given the privilege to proclaim the Word at Mass WOW! Reading the New and Old Testament was new to me but enabled me to look deeper into what the Bible was revealing to me. This gentle touch of Jesus in my life opened new doors. Later in the 70 s I was asked by our pastor to think about becoming a Eucharistic Minister. Again, what a privilege it was (and is) to actually hold the Lord in my hand and offer His presence to you, the faithful! Growing in faith and the belief in who and what we are as Catholic became very instrumental and real for me. My faith journey continued on many different paths, but something was missing. The decision to approach the Diaconate was not one that was immediate. I thought about it for years but when Deacon Richard became a deacon I thought, what a relief. One of those deacon guys was enough. But, God had different plans, again. Much thought and discernment went into the final decision to apply for the Diaconate. Since my time at the Seminary and ordination, I have learned something very profound. This vocation that God has called me to has enriched my life immensely. This parish is very special. We all share in God s loving revelation to each of us; we need to be open to that soft whisper. Christ gave us His Body and Blood to nourish us. The Holy Spirit works in our life; let Him inspire and guide us forward. As we continue our next seventy years may we learn to love others and bring the message of the Gospel to all we meet. Your Brother in Christ, Deacon Ray Ordained on May 7, 2005

2 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018 HERE S WHAT S HAPPENING AROUND THE PARISH THIS WEEK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Donut Sale after all Masses for Youth Group Praying With Each Other 101, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Upper Room) MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 No School PSR, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Men s Scripture Study, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Upper Room) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Lift Up Your Heart, 9:00 a.m. (Upper Room) Lift Up Your Heart, 1:00 p.m. (Coutts Home) Ministry of Consolation Holy Hour, 7:00-8:00 p.m. RCIA, 7:15-8:30 p.m. (Upper Room) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Training for Healing Team Volunteers, 5:30-9:00 p.m. (Gym) Angels 101, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Mobile Unit) Opus Angelorum, 7:00-8:15 p.m. (Mobile Unit) Lift Up Your Heart, 7:00 p.m. (Upper Room) Choir Practice, 7:00-9:30 p.m. (Church) AA/AI Anon, 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Refectory) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Thursday Scripture Study Group, 12:30 p.m. (Upper Room) Lift Up Your Heart, 7:15 p.m. (Upper Room) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Men s Group, 7:00-8:15 a.m. (Upper Room) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Cub Scouts Pack Meeting, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (Refectory) Boy Scouts, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Pavilion) Youth Group, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Upper Room) COLLECTION INFORMATION The collection for last weekend was $21, The second collection for the victims of 2018 calamities was $2, Our parish is blessed by your generosity! WEDDING BANNS III Michael Aleman & Samantha Spradling VOCATION CRUCIFIX The parish can always use more volunteers to receive the Vocation Crucifix. Even if you ve received it before, you may receive it again. There s no limit! Vocation prayers are always needed and appreciated! Please call the parish office at to have your name added to the list. Margaret Zeis received the Vocation Crucifix this weekend. SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Learn. Believe Soar. We had so many wonderful submissions for our all school To The Heights To Sainthood T-shirt contest and Mrs. Kowallek has chosen a winner. A big congratulations goes out to 7th grader Jesse Powers! Jesse s design depicts a young man walking up a mountain where he passes signs that lead him to Sainthood and remind him that he is blessed. Jesse s design also depicts a beautiful quote: The higher we go the better we shall hear the voice of Christ. - Blessed Pier Giorgio. We also celebrate some other great T-shirt entries. Congratulations to Kindergartner Madison Fraleigh, 4th grader Danny Lute, 5th grader Quinn Slota, 6th graders Sienna Miller and Libby Shoemaker, and 7th grader Ashley Lute as our runners up. Mrs. Kowallek mentioned that she was so proud of the artistic and creative abilities of all of our entries! I thank God for your children. Kathryn Buzzelli, Principal RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE On October 26th, St. Francis de Sales will hold its 4th Blood Drive of the year from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Because of your generous support, we have met and exceeded our goal at all three of the past drives. With all of the disasters going on right now, there is an extreme blood shortage everywhere. It s needed now more than ever. Will you please give blood to help someone in need? Thank you. CYO SIGN UPS Girls and boys in grades 3-8 who are interested in playing CYO basketball for St. Francis de Sales can register to play until October 15th. Cheer registration is open for grades 3-8 until October 24th. To register, go to St. Francis Athletics at the bottom left of our website stfparish.com. Any questions you have should be directed to our parish Athletic Director, Kerri Defibaugh, at orangejett@ gmail.com or via phone at

3 ADOPT A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS Once again this year, St. Francis de Sales Parish will team up with Green Good Neighbors to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in our area, grocery cards for the families, and toys for Good Neighbors to distribute. Gifts for the children (personalized or unwrapped items) are much needed. We also have the opportunity for you to donate money toward the purchase of grocery gift cards. These cards will then be purchased through the St. Francis de Sales Scrip Gift Card program and will be delivered to Good Neighbors at the same time the gifts are delivered. THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, PLEASE MAIL TO THE PARISH OFFICE, HAND-DELIVER IT, OR PLACE IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET. PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR ENVELOPE AS FOLLOWS: St. Francis de Sales Parish Adopt a Child Program 4019 Manchester Road, Akron, OH Please cut along the dotted lines and return by October 22nd Your Name Your Address Your City and ZIP Code Your Phone Number OPTION #1 I would like to participate in the Adopt a Child Program this Christmas. Number of children for whom I would like to purchase $25.00 gifts If you have chosen to Adopt a Child by purchasing a personalized gift, your gift tag(s) will be available for pick up after all Masses the weekend of November 3/4 in the narthex of the Church. These tags will have details about the gift recipient so that you may shop accordingly. These gifts will be collected after all Masses the weekend of November 24/25. OPTION #2 I prefer to donate $25.00 for the purchase of grocery and/or gift card(s) for a family. Amount of your donation Please make your donation in increments of $ If you choose to donate money in lieu of purchasing a gift, please complete this form and include it with your check, payable to St. Francis de Sales. OPTION #3 I will purchase $25 worth of toys, games, books, or sports equipment for infants through high school. These will be collected the same time that the personal Adopt a Child packages are collected after all Masses the weekend of November 24/25. These gifts should not be wrapped. For questions, please feel free to call Mike & Susie Naragon at (or) John & Michele Steurer at THANK YOU SO MUCH!

4 HOLY HOUR Our Ministry of Consolation will have a Holy Hour this Tuesday, October 16th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please join us. SOLEMN EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Thursday, November 1st-Sunday, November 4th It is time once again to join together as a parish family to devote ourselves to the Adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament commonly known in our parish as Forty Hours. This year our Solemn Exposition will take place from Thursday, November 1st with the opening Mass at 9:00 a.m., through closing Vespers with Benediction on Sunday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. ROSARY DEVOTION AND PROCESSION October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Loyola Retreat House and St. Francis de Sales Parish will co-sponsor a Rosary Procession at 2:00 p.m. TODAY, Sunday, October 14th, followed by a social. Seating will be available for those unable to take part in the procession. Father Bearer and our Deacons will be leading the Rosary and our Music Ministry will provide music. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION An adorer is needed Wednesdays, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m. If you are able to fill either of these timeslots, please call Joanne at Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth! St. Mother Teresa PETER S SHADOW If you are interested in joining the Peter s Shadow team to help guide the prayer on October 24th (details to the right ) you will need to attend the mandatory training session on October 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the gym. If you desire to join Peter s Shadow as a co-team member but cannot make the October 17th date/time, please contact Fr. Bearer at the parish office at TH ANNIVERSARY CHILI COOK-OFF!! Looking for our Parish s best cooks to compete at their chance to be the Chili Master and leave their mark on this celebratory year!!! To enter, please call or text Terri Bachtel at This event will be paired with the Browns on a big screen!!! This is a FREE event chili, hot dogs, chili toppings, root beer floats, water, and coffee. OCTOBER 28TH STARTING AT 12:30 P.M. PREPARE YOUR TASTEBUDS FOR BATTLE! ENCOUNTERING LOSS AND GRIEF Has your heart been broken? Are you grieving? Grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. (Death, divorce, loss of relationship, loss of a job, end of addictions, major health changes) While grief is normal and natural, and clearly the most powerful of all emotions, it is the most neglected and misunderstood experience, often by both the grievers and those around them. (Grief Recover Method) Please join us on Saturday, November 10, 2018,from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as we share our grief journeys and explore paths of healing. Saint Francis de Sales Ministry of Consolation, in collaboration with Certified Grief Specialist Ellen Barber from AseraCare Hospice is offering a free one-day workshop: Encountering Loss & Grief for all those who are grieving a loss, those who care for and/or support grievers as well as those who are interested in becoming members of the Ministry of Consolation. We will meet in the Upper Room at St. Francis de Sales, 4019 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio, Lunch is provided. To RSVP or for more information, contact Colleen at ctkelliher@yahoo.com or or Ann at aclarkpvb356@gmail.com or Space is limited; please RSVP by October 28th. NIGHT OF HEALING PRAYER Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 6:00-9:00 p.m. JESUS STILL HEALS TODAY! Not only does Jesus still heal today, but healing is one of the most powerful forms of evangelization. Jesus never preached the Gospel of the Kingdom of God without demonstrating the Kingdom through signs, wonders, and miracles with healing as the most frequent demonstration of God s love. Come experience God s supernatural love at St. Francis de Sales! All are welcome this is a free event.

5 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018 JUST A LITTLE UPDATE I know many of you are asking what is going on with all of the tree removal and excavation work being done on Diederich Lane. Well, for all you curious souls, the area that is being cleared is for the construction of a pole building to be used to consolidate all of the equipment that is currently spread out in many different locations around the St. Francis de Sales campus. Also, in the beginning of November, we will begin work to create additional parking spots. These spots will be going on the ball field between the playground and Diederich Lane. Hopefully, this will be welcome news for the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass participants! Dennis Ott, Project Manager DEAR PARISHIONERS, My name is Paul Hirsch, Jr. (PJ), and I am a senior at Archbishop Hoban High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 215 here at St. Francis de Sales. I am also a 2015 graduate of the parish school. I am currently working on my Eagle Project. My project is to build a floating swim dock for the Akron Rotary Camp, which will be used by the campers during swimming lessons. My project is in the final planning stages, and I would like to build the dock by the end of October. I am accepting monetary donations on behalf of the Akron Rotary Camp for materials for the dock. Donations may be sent to: Akron Rotary Camp, Attn: PJ Hirsch Eagle Project 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH Thank you for supporting Akron Rotary Camp and the Boy Scouts! See what love the Father has bestowed on us, that we may be called children of God. 1 John 3:1 At the core of our being is a desire for meaningful connection and authentic relationship. We long to love and be loved, but how often do we just feel lonely? As we search for ways to escape these feelings of isolation, there comes a small, quiet whisper that pierces through to the depths of our heart: You are never alone, because you are Mine. You belong. JULY 12-14, 2019, ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN ENTERING COLLEGE FRESHMEN ARE INVITED Conference spots will be reserved for ONLY those who complete the registration form and return it with $50.00 deposit check, payable to St. Francis de Sales. Registration forms can be dropped off at the rectory. Form deadline is November 5. If you would like to attend and are unable to pay the approximate $ (total) cost of the retreat, or have any questions at all, contact Shirley Clark sclark.sfds@gmail.com. *Fund raisers will help lower costs* 2019 Franciscan University Youth Conference Deposit Form YOUTH NAME PHONE: YOUTH ADDRESS PARENT ADDRESS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR IN FALL OF 2019 (circle one) FR SO JR SR College FR

6 ANGELS 101 Congratulations to those who were formally consecrated to their Guardian Angel. They now have an extra special bond with the Angel God assigned to accompany them on their earthly journey. Come find out more about how to connect with your Guardian Angel on October 17th. Therese Holderbaum will give a talk called Angels 101 at 6:00 p.m. in the mobile unit in the school parking lot. A discussion will follow from 7:00-8:15 p.m. on What is a Consecration to Our Guardian Angel and why it is so important for these times. For those enrolled in Opus Angelorum, please read letter 12 and review letter 1. PRAYING WITH EACH OTHER 101 St. Teresa of Avila said, Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. We are the Body of Christ, and Jesus desires you to pray with others. Have you wanted to pray with others, but weren t sure where to start? Have you wanted to pray with loved ones, friends, or coworkers and just didn t feel like you had the words? Join Fr. Bearer this evening, October 14th from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for Praying with Each Other 101. You ll be given insights about what it means to be the Body of Christ and practical pointers for praying with others. Also, there will be time to put the learning into practice in a fun and judgment-free place. Join Praying with Each Other 101 to see how you can live the Gospel of God s power in your own life! GOT DONUTS? SFdS Youth Group will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts THIS WEEKEND, October after all Masses $6.00 a dozen. Bring some $$ and enjoy some dough! SFDS YOUTH GROUP UPCOMING EVENTS: October 13-14: Donut sale fund raiser after all Masses October 21: Youth Group night Upper Room 7:00-9:00 p.m. October 28: Bonfire night St. Francis field 7:00-9:00 p.m/ Contact Shirley Clark w/questions at or sclark. sfds@gmail.com. THANK YOU Parish Pastoral Council would like to thank everyone for your participation in our 70th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk. We are pleased to say that with your help, we were able to donate $1, to the Embrace Clinic and Care Center in Barberton. From the Executive Director, Kathryn Makra: It is only with your help that we can continue to provide the most needed items to our client families. Your continued support to those who live in this area allows them to feel valued. Furthermore, because you invest in our client families, they continue to have hope in their hearts that they can count on us for that helping hand. We are so blessed and humbled by the generosity of St. Francis de Sales parishioners and all race participants. Thank you for supporting our mission. LIFT UP YOUR HEART Sixth Meditation Judgement Over 140 parishioners are attending this Book Study. Each week they are asked to find a quiet place and through a short prayer put themselves in the presence of Christ. For the remaining part of that week they are asked to reflect on thoughts from that meditation. Finally, they meet to discuss the meditation. If you aren t attending these weekly sessions join us anyway by taking this bulletin, circling a few words from the list below, and over the next several days, using daily repetitive activities to spark a reflection on your circled thoughts. Some opportunities might be your coffee break, when you place your phone down, each time you open your wallet or purse. Start a process of daily reflection and make it grow. You might even try leaving your marked-up bulletin open on your kitchen table. By the way, you can find all the previous meditation briefs in the archived bulletins on our parish website. Thoughts for reflection on this meditation follow. Judgement is a direct result of our freewill to make choices. Ultimately, freedom means we are free to choose our eternal residence. Then will the culpable unbelief that counted the offer of God s grace as nothing be condemned. (CCC 678) By rejecting grace in this life, one already judges oneself. (CCC 679) Judgment is real and it is in our future and it is permanent. The thought of entering the kingdom of God once and for all lifts the heart. God has given us everything we need, by grace and by sacrament, to ensure that we may need never hear those words of condemnation. God s only desire is for our eternal happiness. Possible Sixth Meditation discussion questions Do you think that you will be surprised by your judgement? In your own words comment to the meaning of the quote from CCC 678 above? The Gospel from the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time speaks of a hardened heart. How does such a mental condition relate to our judgement? In the Third Meditation we heard, Over time, the conscience has become numb, and sins have become many. Can our indifference or hardheartedness make us less culpable of sin? Did Christ establish a Church with the power to identify what a serious sin is?

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8 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018 I HAVE COME TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE AND HOW I WISH IT WERE ALREADY BLAZING! LUKE 12:49 6th, 7th, & 8th grade day school, public school, and homeschool students: THIS. IS. FOR. YOU. A brand new ministry on a brand new night SFdS Middle School Youth Group Games, Food, Fun, and Jesus Monday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m. St. Francis de Sales Gym Let s IGNiTE that fire! D ANGELO S ITALIAN PLACE 3288 S. MAIN ST. AKRON, OH Pleasant View Skilled Rehab & Nursing Please Patronize Our Advertisers To Place An Ad, Call BE PRO-LIFE Coventry s Favorite Spot for Family Dining 5, 6, & 7 K-Style Gutter 7 Commercial Apron Gutter K-Style Water Master Gutter Cover 204 E. Ralston, Akron Family Owned and Operated Granite Monuments Bronze Markers Family Owned and Operated - Serving the area for over 25 Years 1610 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road (Rt. 619) INTERNET BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT thewebfactors.com/sf Learn how we create competitive advantage from Internet Technology Call today! Wooster Road W, Barberton, OH Chris Silva Dwane Hostetler Steve Best Save $25 WITH THIS AD See Rick Saunders for all of your tool and party needs. Service is our Privilege STF OH Lic #14610 beckwithheatcool.com TOOL AND PARTY RENTAL Where Quality & Service Come First Bacher Funeral Home Present at time of Purchase. not valid with other offers Eric Bacher & Jeff Reitman For Caregiver Services Job Opportunities firstlighthomecare.com 878 W. Bowery St., Akron ctm S. Arlington Steven Schubert, CLC, Queen of Heaven Parishioner NARI MeMber Free estimates bbb MeMber Quality is the key to customer satisfaction David W. Vincent The Menches Family invite you to our full service Restaurant and Menu. Thanks for your support. Handy Jim s Drive-Thru Shops of Green 1174 Portage Lakes Dr. John Menches CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION B&B & Sons Heating & Cooling Call E. Caston Road myguiseppes.com SUMMA PHYSICIANS INC. INTERNAL MEDICINE Franciska Kiraly, M.D. 500 Portage Lakes Dr., Ste. B Akron, OH Same-day/next day appointments are available for a USED Mazda, Subaru or Looking fornew a NEW or or USED Mazda, Subaru or Audi? GEHM & SONS Steven s RemodelingLooking Audi?Call Call Jerry Freymoyer, your St. Francis Jerry Freymoyer, your St. Francis Representative, & Construction Co. DRY ICE All Phases of Remodeling Representative at today! at today! CO2, Helium, Nitrogen & Propane qualitybodyshop.net QUALITY BODY SHOP Work Hard, Play Hard W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. We build value back into our customer s vehicles Chris Silva, Parishioner 3337 Fortuna Drive, Akron shaffersmarket@ymail.com Automobile Collision Repair Akron s Best Since Extraordinary People. Exceptional Care. FOR LISTINGS & MORE VISIT DPICKENS.CUTLERHOMES.COM (330) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials 3333 Manchester Rd DEBBIE PICKENS R E A L T O R DPickens@CutlerHomes.com DPickens.CutlerHomes.com Assisted Living Family Owned & Operated David, Eric & Katie Anthony Barnett Spouting, Inc. Pleasant Pointe 4149 StateRoad Road, Cuyahoga Falls 4149 State Cuyaho Falls, OH SeeSee ourour inventory inventoryonline! online! Let God s promises shine on our problems. From the Sarver Family Akron/Canton s Leading Golf Shop for over 40 years! Erin English Beitko, Real Estate Sales Agent Office: Mobile: erinenglishbeitko@howardhanna.com 4016 Massillon Rd., Ste A, Uniontown Photography & Video inmanproductionsohio.com NORTH HILL GLASS & MIRROR CO. Joe Durkin, Parishioner 40 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd GLASS FOR ALL PURPOSES 560 N. Main St., Akron Call Us or Go Online for a FREE Estimate! (330)