164 West Market Street Akron, OH ST. VINCENT CHURCH SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 21, 2017

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1 ST. VINCENT CHURCH SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 21, 2017 RECTORY Rev. Norman K. Douglas, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Rev. David Halaiko, In Residence Deacon Bob Bender, Pastoral Minister Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Peggy Wellemeyer, Office Manager Ellen Dies, Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation Nancy Daley, Music Director Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff Mike Bauman, Director of Maintenance Phone: Fax: Web Site: Office Hours: Mon-Fri : 8:30-3:00 ST. VINCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mrs. Maria Meeker, Principal Mrs. Laurie Belair, Secretary Phone: Address: 17 S. Maple St., Akron, OH PSR Mrs. Ellen Dies, Principal, BULLETIN DEADLINE: In writing by 10 a.m. Thursdays 10 days prior to the date of bulletin MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. Holy Days: 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday before First Friday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 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, ) or at St. Sebastian (Cathy Sivec ext. 134 or sivecc@stsebastian.org). Call either parish for times and registration details. Proof of attendance should be presented to St. Vincent Church prior to the baptism. Please call the rectory to schedule baptisms. Baptisms are scheduled for the 2nd/4th Sundays of the month after 11 a.m. Mass (12:30 p.m.) Marriages: Couples intending to marry should call at the rectory 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 PM. Parish School of Religion (PSR) Pre-School - 8th: Classes are September through May. Classes are held in St. Vincent Grade School on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Becoming Catholic): Presentations begin in September: For information, call Hospital/Sick/Shut-in Visitation: Please notify the Rectory when a parishioner is hospitalized, shut-in, or ill. Funerals: Please notify a Priest as soon as possible regarding arrangements, either personally or through the funeral director. 164 West Market Street Akron, OH

2 St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Two Sunday, May 21, 2017 READINGS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, May 20 * VIGIL/6th SUNDAY OF 5:00 All Souls EASTER SUNDAY, May 21 * 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:30 Ann Cox 11:00 John Santell MONDAY, May 22 * Easter Weekday * St. Rita of Cascia, Religious 6:30 Rev. James J. Berardi (Ordination Anniversary) Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b- 6a, 9b; Jn 15: :4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, :1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 TUESDAY, May 23 * Easter Weekday 6:30 Rosemary Ilg - Birthday WEDNESDAY, May 24 * Easter Weekday 6:30 Jackie Bryan - Anniversary THURSDAY, May 25 * Ascension of the Lord 6:30 All Souls 6 pm 8th Grade Graduation FRIDAY, May 26 * St. Philip Neri, Priest 6:30 Special Intentions 9:00 Living & Deceased members of all St. Vincent de Paul Elementary school families (Closing School Mass) 4:30 Wedding: Dale Wilsterman + Nicole Carone SATURDAY, May 27 * VIGIL/7th SUNDAY OF 5:00 Frederick Dannemiller EASTER SUNDAY, May 28 * 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:30 Robert Stimler 11:00 All Living & Deceased members of the Lusardi and Bouy families SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 21, 2017 "I will ask the Father, and he will give you... the Spirit of truth." -- John 14:16-17 COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support! May 14, 2017 Collection. $ 8, Children s Envelopes.. $ E-Give..... $ 1, Missions $ 3, WEDDING BANNS III Dale Martin Wilsterman + Nicole Renee Carone II Nickolas James Latchaw + Amy Ann Gannon I Gerald Don Brown, Jr. + Ellen Marie Adams I Isaac Javier Gallardo + Oriana Isabel Colombo EXTREMES If you wish to go to extremes, let it be in sweetness, patience, humility, and charity. --St. Philip Neri

3 St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, May 21, 2017 A WORD FROM THE DEACON... Several weeks ago I had the great pleasure of attending the ordination of four men as Permanent Deacons for service to the Diocese of Cleveland. I was ordained 15 years ago and each of the ordinations I have attended since then have, in some way, made present - in a special way - something of my own. Reflecting back on the event of my own ordination and participating in some small way in the formation of others as deacons since then is always a profound and humbling experience. This year I was especially attentive to the significant changes that ordination occasions in one s life. Bishop Gries was gracious in acknowledging the role of men s wives and children in their formation and their ministry that follows. No one s life in the family is quite the same following ordination. In recognition of this, Bishop Pilla - right before the Rite began - asked each of the wives whether the church had permission to ordain their husbands. Throughout formation, he was very clear with all of us that our first responsibility was to our wives and families, our second to our workplaces, and our third to the Church (I have since retired from my employment, so the Church has now moved up to second!). All of us try very hard to maintain this necessary balance. I am grateful to Martie and our children for the encouragement and prayerful support that they provide me in my ministry. I am grateful to you for welcoming me to St. Vincent s and for your friendship and encouragement. I have been blessed to provide diaconal ministry to the good people of Queen of Heaven, Nativity of the Lord Jesus, St. Paul, and now you. Please let me know if there is something I can do for you.... DEACON BOB CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION Join us for Mass to honor those who served, pray for peace, and join with the body of Christ. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Cemetery, 100 East Waterloo Road, Akron, Monday, May 29, 2017, at 10 a.m. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES Jesus reminds Christian families, If you love me, you will keep my commandments. We are to remind and exhort family members to do this, but always with gentleness and reverence. No matter what the problems, pray for the Holy Spirit s guidance and the way will be revealed to you. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Do you know someone suffering an illness? Experiencing a loss in his/her life? Going through a stressful time? The St. Vincent Prayer Shawl Ministry team now has prayer shawls available to any and all who would like one for a family member, friend, or acquaintance in need. The shawls are made in prayer and then blessed. They serve as a tangible sign of God s love and care. The shawls come in all sizes and colors. If you would like to give someone a shawl, please call the rectory to arrange a time to select a shawl for someone you know. Recipients of the shawls may be parishioners or non-parishioners. CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART DAY TRIP Saturday, June 3, :15AM 4:45PM COST: $3 All are invited to join us on a day trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art on June 3. We will be leaving St. Vincent s Church on the church van at 9:15 a.m. and returning around 4:45, just in time for the 5 p.m. Mass! We will have a docent lead tour of the Opulent Fashion of the Church exhibition in the morning, and the rest of the day is yours to explore! Please remember to bring money for lunch. Please contact Samantha Cornell ( or molodylo@hotmail.com) if you would like to attend. Deadline to register is May 26.

4 St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, May 21, 2017 FROM OUR PASTOR, FR. NORM CONGRATULATIONS, EIGHTH GRADERS! Congratulations to all the eighth-graders graduating from our school this Thursday evening. Several of them have been at the school for 10 years since entering preschool. We are blessed to have a Catholic Christian, caring, vital, and competent school in which all the children have an opportunity to thrive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Kudos to the faculty and staff who give of themselves completely and make such a positive difference. Last weekend our Parish School of Religion (PSR) completed their school year by participating in the 5 PM parish Mass. The faculty and staff of PSR are dedicated volunteers who give from their hearts much time and effort to strengthen the faith of these youth. The care and formation of our young people is one of the most significant ministries we do as a total parish. We pray for all their families who are the first Christian community in which these children come to know a God of love who wants to be at the heart of family life. ******************************************** PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Following the Parish Pastoral Council Information Night held this past Monday evening, all those who attended were asked to reflect and pray on the information they received regarding the role of the Council and the various commissions being developed. They were asked to prayerfully discern whether or not they feel called to the ministry of service and leadership in any of these ways. This Monday, May 22, a discernment night will be held. All those who feel called will return. These individuals will be asked to address several questions regarding their gifts and their thoughts about the life and future of the parish. This will be done in the context of prayer and reflection. A discernment core group will come together in prayer later this week to determine who will be the members of our newly formed Parish Pastoral Council and who will be involved in the formation of our commissions which are Worship and Spiritual Life, Religious Education, Evangelization, Faith at Work, Social Service and Justice, Stewardship, and Communications. THE SERRA CLUB ALTAR SERVERS AWARDS Six 8 th grade Altar Servers of St. Vincent de Paul Parish will be presented with Altar Server Awards by The Serra Club of Akron at the 11 a.m. Mass today. The Serra Club appreciates the assistance of Father Douglas and parish staff in making this presentation a special event. Serra is an international organization of Catholic lay persons whose mission is the support and promotion of religious vocations, and The Serra Club of Akron is one of six clubs in the Diocese of Cleveland. Those altar servers being honored are Emily Bame, Jackson Deitrick, Simon Hamad, Griffin Morgan, Matthew O Connor, and Kouta Tabata. PEOPLE OF HOPE Throughout this Easter season the readings have drawn us into the experience of the early church. We have tasted the excitement and zeal of the first Christians. Now, with them, we listen to the words of Saint Peter, who reminds us that when people notice that we are people of hope, we should be ready to explain why. This challenges us. Do others even notice that we are people of hope? In a world often marked by cynicism and hopelessness, do we stand out as people who offer hope and reassurance to others? In today's Gospel Jesus promises that when he leaves the earth he will not leave us orphaned. Today he promises to send his Advocate, the Spirit of truth who will be with us always. Let us acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and ask the Spirit to make us people of hope. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. ST. ANTHONY PADUA St. Anthony Padua in Akron invites you to visit Our Lady of Fatima statue on the 13th of any month from May to October. Please visit for full information.

5 St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Five Sunday, May 21, 2017 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This weekend, May 20-21, we are participating in a follow-up In-Pew Appeal for Catholic Charities, which will benefit the Hungry and Homeless throughout our Diocese. During this weekend, parishioners will have the opportunity to designate their gifts to support a critical need in the North Hill area of Akron: Blessed Trinity Food Pantry. This pantry provides monthly food supplements and weekly hot meals to families in need. All of the money raised from next weekend s Appeal will provide for fundamental needs, such as food, hot meals, shower facilities, and clothing, as well as future needs through training and case management programs. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! All new, increased, and additional gifts made in the In-Pew envelopes available next weekend or donated online at will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. All proceeds from this Appeal will be invested in services for the Hungry and Homeless, by providing for the basic needs and new beginnings for those in our Diocese who are most vulnerable. Please give as generously as possible. From Matthew s Gospel: Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for the least among us, you did it for me. FUN FACTS! Without exception Recycling is the top action society can do to improve the environment, economy, sustainable manufacturing, and to prevent waste from going to the oceans! Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Thank you Parishioners! For March our 6,020 lbs. of recycled paper saved: Trees Pounds of CO Cubic Yards of Landfill Space 21,070 Gallons of Water 12,341 Kilowatts of Electricity 3.01 Homes Heated for 5 months Pounds of Air Pollutants The custom of genuflection is not found everywhere in the Catholic Church. In fact, it is a bit of breach of etiquette to genuflect in most Eastern Catholic Churches. If you're visiting an Eastern Catholic or an Orthodox church, the "when in Rome" rule should be adopted. Watch what the home team is doing! Usually, Eastern Catholics and Orthodox reserve a small portion of the eucharistic bread for the dying in a cupboard or eucharistic dove, but it is not a center of attention or devotion. The rule is to make a profound bow, called a "metasis," toward the altar--bowing deeply while making the sign of the cross. East and West split years before we Westerners began to reserve the Blessed Sacrament prominently in our churches. Thus, the East never changed the original custom of bowing toward the altar. Increasingly, as tabernacles became more widespread in the West and moved into prominent placement within churches, we replaced the bow toward the altar with a genuflection toward the Blessed Sacrament when its place of reservation is visible. In a church where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in a special chapel or off the main axis of the building, normally you should bow toward the altar when you enter your pew, because the eucharistic table is the principal sign of Christ's presence in the church building. If you have ever participated in the liturgy of Dedication of a Church and Altar, there is no mistaking the altar's significance: it is first slathered with chrism and then adorned with a brazier billowing clouds of incense that fill the whole church as a sign of prayer and presence! -Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. DOMINICAN SISTERS OF PEACE and ASSOCIATES The Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates invite you to Navigating the Black and Blue Lines, a panel discussion with members of the Akron Police Department and the Police Auditor of the City of Akron, Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at the Dominican Motherhouse, 1230 W. Market St. Akron. The discussion will be moderated by Attorney Edward L. Gilbert, Akron civil rights lawyer. All are welcome.

6 St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six Sunday, May 21, 2017 MARY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN and EARTH CHAPTER OF MAGNIFICAT Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat, a women s ministry modeled after the Visitation, invites you to a breakfast Saturday, June 10 th at Walsh University, Barrette Center, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio. Join us in a special time of fellowship and sharing. Mary Tohill will be the guest speaker. Cost is $18. Make checks payable to Magnificat of Stark County and send to Debby Bentivegna, 5575 East Blvd. NW, Canton, OH Seating is limited. PLAN on getting your reservations EARLY! RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 3 RD. Open seating. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with Breakfast at 9 a.m. There will be an optional Mass at 8 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel at Walsh University. For further information call Shirley De Orio at DEAR PARISHIONERS, It was special doing the G.R.O.W. mission at St. Vincent where Father Norm is pastor. It is obvious that your parish, in existence now for 180 years, is a vital community, growing spiritually and in outreach to others. We want to thank each of you again for your wonderful spirit, faith, goodness, and generosity (including financial) expressed in the G.R.O.W. mission we facilitated with your parish recently. And wow--what great hospitality and delightful fellowship we experienced with you. All of you provided a home in your heart for us and it was a special joy to share this mission with so many familiar faces. We pray that you may continue to be vital in your most important mission and ministry in daily life and work. Please pray for us as we reach out to more workplaces and communities. We can be reached at any of the following: info@h2hc.org, , or Heart to Heart Communications, 40 University Ave, Akron, OH Also we have many Catholic Christian resources at God Bless, Larry Vuillemin - Co-Founder and Director of Community Impact Jeremy Lile - Executive Director Jesuit Retreat House 5629 State Road Parma, OH To register: or May Pre-Baptism Class for Parents. May pm. This class is for parents seeking to have their infants baptized into the Catholic faith. This class meets Sacramental preparation requirements of the Diocese of Cleveland. Please check with your parish to make arrangements for baptism. The evening includes reflection on the meaning of Baptism, hallmarks of the Sacrament, and the role of parents and godparents in raising children with faith. Cost: $20/couple. Summer Individually Directed Retreats (IDRs). June 12-19; June 20-27; June 30-July 2, July Carve out time to reconnect with the God of love who draws near. Daily Mass and Reconciliation are available during Individually Directed Retreat. Cost includes room, board and director s stipend. $275 (Weekend Retreat), $550 (8 Day Retreat). Loyola Retreat House, Inc. 700 Killinger Road Clinton, OH Registration forms at: PRE-CANA DAYS 2017 Jun. 11, Sep :15 a.m. 6:45 p.m. (Mass at 12 p.m.) Engaged couples retreat presented by Julia and Jason Solomon $75 per couple (includes dinner) ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND FUNDRAISER AT PARADISE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 1900 Randolph Road, Mogadore, OH Fri., June 2, 2017 Arrive 7 a.m. $100 per person ($400 per foursome) Includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, steak dinner, snacks, and chance at prizes.

7 St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven Sunday, May 21, 2017 SUMMER CAMPS and VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL, 1 Holy Cross Blvd. in Akron, will hold summer camps during the months of June and July. All of the camps are run by Hoban coaches and staff. Visit the Athletic page of the Hoban website for details on the camps including dates, times, age groups, program costs, and registration information. Phone: Baseball * Basketball * Bowling * Cheerleading * Football Lacrosse * Soccer * Softball * Tennis * Volleyball *** ATHLETIC IMPACT ACADEMY is a unique Basketball Skill Academy based upon Christian Biblical Leadership Principles. Multiple Academies, taught by professional skill coaches, offer young men & women in grades 4-12 with diverse abilities the opportunity to learn concepts not available in many traditional camps while developing the total individual in all aspects of their lives including competing as a Christian while being an example for their faith. CYO approved and hosted by Our Lady of the Elms, Walsh Jesuit, CVCA, and other respected Christian Schools in Northeast Ohio this summer. Program information, Academy dates and locations & more available at *** ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL BE your Best, BE Irish this summer; spend your summer at STVM! At Camp Irish 2017, we offer school-age students a chance to develop through a variety of enrichment experiences. We provide opportunities for growth, both academically and athletically, in a safe and exciting atmosphere. No matter what you enjoy, STVM has an enrichment opportunity to offer you. Ace the ACT and prepare properly, SHOOT and DEFEND with our reigning 2017 DII Boys Basketball State Champs and Head Coach Dru Joyce, play and fine TUNE your music skills with Mr. Campbell and the Fighting Irish Marching Band, throw the perfect SPIRAL with our 6-time Football State Champion Football Team and Coach Wattley, and go into CHARACTER with Director Neary and the Leprechaun Theater Guild. Come and join us this summer to learn all about what the STVM experience has to offer you. Camp Irish Art Camp, Band Camp, Drama Camp, Photography Camp, Study Skills Camp, ACT Prep, Baseball Camp, Football Camp, Boys Soccer Camp, Girls Soccer Camp, Girls Lacrosse Camp, Wrestling Camp, Volleyball Camp (co-ed), Cheer Camp (co-ed), Boys Basketball Camp, and Girls Basketball Camp. *Get more information on STVM Summer Camps, Camp Irish 2017 at Athletics tab, and then Camps button on our homepage. *** VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Join us for Vacation Bible School at St. Hilary! The Cat.Chat program is back this year with BIRTHDAY BLAST: A Celebration of Life! Our Vacation Bible School is for campers age 4 entering 4th grade and meets from 9 am - Noon each day. Older youth (entering 5th grade and above) and adults are needed to make the week a success. The overall goal of this Catholic program is to awaken the hearts and minds of kids to the beauty of God s creation and the dignity of the human person. Kids will learn to discover, respect, protect, serve and celebrate life. Register and find more information at

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