14 th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3 rd, 2016

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1 14 th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3 rd, 2016 Monday, July 4, Independence Day 9:30 a.m. Jacob & Patricia Pfeiffer (Family) Tuesday, July 5, St. Anthony Zaccaria 8:15 a.m. Bob Arbogast (Jan Troutman) 6:30 p.m. Sylvester Rambacher (Jim Rambacher Family) Wednesday, July 6, St. Maria Goretti 8:15 a.m. Philipp Mayer (Fred Strelbicki) Thursday, July 7 8:15 a.m. Wendy Harter (Harry & Michele Valentino) 6:30 p.m. Ann Marie Strelbicki (The Mayer Family) Friday, July 8 8:15 a.m. Mary Carol Getzinger (SVdP Society of St. Augustine) 6:30 p.m. Tim Dougherty (Rozewicz Family) Saturday, July 9 8:15 a.m. Intentions of the Misbrenner Family (Marty & Liz Misbrenner) 5:00 p.m. Anointing of the Sick Mass Tony Colant (Gary & Patti Phillips) July 10 th, th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - Pro-Populo Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Scripture Readings for the Week: Banns of Matrimony II Daniel Savage & Ashley Longworth The collection for was $14, Our parish is blessed by your generosity! If you haven't been following any Catholic news agencies (get the CNA app on line), you may not be aware that five years ago our United States bishops initiated the Fortnight for Freedom campaign that runs from June 21 to July 4 each year. The purpose is to call upon Catholics to participate in a pledge to religious liberty and an appeal for the inclusion of a "conscience clause" for religious institutions and religious faithful to practice according to the moral tenets of one's religious faith. It comes at a perfect time considering that this extended weekend our nation celebrates our independence and freedom. In our pursuit of such inalienable rights, please pray that we do not forget that Christians must also boldly celebrate that the only true freedom is not from some declaration or legislation or human power or authority. True freedom is only from Jesus Christ, and the choices we freely make must lead us closer to Him or it is not true freedom at all. The 4th of July is a day for us to celebrate our great nation and to remember the religious freedoms that we enjoy as citizens and residents of America must always lift up religious freedom. To help facilitate our celebration please join us Monday, July 4th (the feast of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati), at our 9:30 a.m. Mass (it will be the only Mass of the day no Eucharistic Adoration will be available). Please consider starting your day in true freedom by choosing to give thanks at Mass also, we will be collecting to restock our St. Vincent de Paul pantry. Next weekend at the 5:00 p.m. Mass we will be offering a special gift of freedom in the Sacrament of Anointing for those who are sick or in need of healing. Please come through the main entrance before Mass begins for someone to help. During the Mass, Fr. Thomas and I will be coming to you if you are in need. I promised last weekend that we are happy to announce our parish will be subscribing to an exciting new online Catholic platform: formed.org. Once we purchase the annual resource, all parishioners will be able to obtain a passcode from us so you can have: 24/7 access to the truth, beauty, and meaning of the Catholic Faith anytime, anywhere. Informative and inspiring teaching and movies from renowned speakers Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Robert Barron and many more. You can use it by yourself or family, or in Adult Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation and Enrichment, Scripture Study, RCIA...anyway to help evangelize our Catholic faith. Pax, Fr. Bline

2 Here s What s Happening Around the Parish This Week Monday, July 4 -Independence Day one Mass only 9:30 a.m. -Men s prayer Group 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. (VHM) Tuesday, July 5 -Pro-Life Holy Hour 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 - Return 7:15 p.m. (Upper Room) -AA/Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. (Refectory) Thursday, July 7 -Mom s Book Study 10:00 a.m. (Pavilion) Friday, July 8 Sunday, July 10 -Steubenville Youth Retreat at Franciscan University Saturday, July 9 -Men s Scripture Study 7 a.m. 8:15 a.m. (Upper Room) - Anointing of the Sick Mass 5:00 p.m. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters (priests) of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. James 5:14-15 (CCC #1526) Remember that the troubled heart is lightened through the gift of the sacraments. Our annual Anointing of the Sick Mass will be held this Saturday, July 9th during the 5:00 Mass. All those in need of the sacrament are encouraged to participate. All that is required is to sign in before Mass in the main vestibule. Vacation Bible School July :15-12:30 VOCATION CRUCIFIX Have you ever taken the Vocation Crucifix into your home? Please prayerfully consider it. If you or your family would like to pray with the Crucifix for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, married or single life, please call the rectory. We will place your name on the list so the Crucifix can be presented to you during Mass on a given weekend or picked up at another convenient time in the sacristy or parish office. Tim and Jeannette Eberhardt received the Vocation Crucifix this weekend. Mercy Beach: Waves of Mercy, an Ocean of Love Please get your registration forms in as soon as possible, so we will know how many supplies to order. Forms are available in the back of the bulletin, the Church foyer under the bulletin board, and on the parish website Fortnight for Freedom Join with the United States Bishops and Catholics throughout the country until tomorrow July 4, in praying for Religious Freedom. The prayer began on June 21, the vigil of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, two martyrs who stood up for the right to live their conscience. Visit for more information. Happy Saint Thomas Day!

3 Mercy: A Light in the Darkness In today s Gospel, Jesus sends His disciples into the world to impart God s message of peace and that the reign of God is at hand. He said, I am sending you as lambs in the midst of wolves. By being bearers of His Grace, they were able to expel demons and bring blessings on those who welcomed them In our present world, we witness much pain and suffering brought on by hatred and the evil. Yet we are called by our Holy Father Pope Francis to also go out and be living witnesses of our Lord Jesus to the world that desperately needs Him. We do this by showing them He lives in and through us by our example for caring for others and showing God s mercy to those who need mercy and always, His Peace. So often we hear and see so much pain and sorrow that we can sometimes wonder why these evil things happen. We must be the light that shines through the darkness of evil. We must be the hands that help, the feet that carry to the Lord, and the voice of the Lord to those troubled souls that need the Light of Christ and His mercy the most. Each week during this Year of Mercy, look for a new message from our Social Action Commission on ways that we can bring this Year of Mercy closer to our hearts. If you have any feedback from any week, whether it be a testimonial to that week s message, or an idea for an upcoming week, please those ideas to mhuggins46@gmail.com Calling all Parishioners who have Antique or Historical Cars! Car Show during the Parish Picnic September 11, :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are limited to 20 cars first come first serve! Cars need to arrive in the lot by 10:30 a.m. Contact Denny Stock to register at: NASCAR3738@yahoo.com UPCOMING RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Friday, July 15, from 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m., our parish will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive in the school gym. Remember, there is always a great need for blood. Please take the time to give this special gift of life ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Fourth of July Collection The St. Vincent de Paul Society at our parish is in need of donations to re-stock our food pantry and for funds to help those in need. For the 9:30 a.m. tomorrow s Mass on Independence Day, we are asking that you consider bringing the following items: Pasta and pasta sauces, sloppy joe sauce, rice, canned fruit, canned chicken, canned tuna, tuna or hamburger helper, peanut butter, jelly, cold cereals, canned soup, toilet paper and paper towels. At this time we have an abundance of canned vegetables so keep that in mind when doing your shopping. In addition, St. Vincent de Paul could also use monetary donations to assist people, and there will be a collection taken up as we would normally do on a Sunday Mass. If you ll be making a monetary donation, please make your check payable to St. Vincent de Paul. If you forget to bring money or are not going to Mass on the Fourth of July, you can always make a monetary donation to St. Vincent de Paul by using the Poor Box located in the Narthex by the left exit doors. This is one great way our parish helps the poor in our community so all donations are greatly appreciated.

4 Eucharistic Adoration Join us Wednesday Evenings for Return: How to Draw Your Child (or loved one) Back to the Church Adorer needed for Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday mornings from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. If you are able to help with one of these, please call The Lord will bless you in many ways. Author and speaker Brandon Vogt put together videos that explain exactly how to draw your loved one back to the Church. Wednesdays at 7:15 in the Upper Room. **(Don t invite your fallen-away loved ones. This program is for YOU to learn the skills.) Something for Mom s Something for Kids. Join us Thursday mornings in the pavilion for our Momnipotent Book Study while the children play on the playground 10:00-11:30. Questions? Call Joanne Kickball is back! Remember playing kickball in school? Now you can relive those days! Kickball evenings are scheduled for Sunday, July 17 th and Sunday, August 7 th at 6:30p.m. on the St. Francis baseball field. Bring the whole family: children, parents, and even the grandparents. Anyone 5 and under always gets on base! Come welcome new parishioners and meet new families. Refreshments will be served after one hour of play. All are welcome. Come join the FUN! Save the date for the St. Francis de Sales Golf Outing- Saturday, September 17 th 2:00 PM Shotgun at Paradise Lake This year s event will benefit the youth of our parish. Anyone willing to help: Please contact Heather (Bodine) Langenek Shoe Drive Last weekend, the Russell Family had collected GENTLY used shoes to raise funds to bring their adopted son home from China. These shoes will be given to people in Haiti, Guatemala, and Pakistan who do not have shoes. It is not too late to donate. If interested, please call Robert at to make arrangements.

5 Mercy Beach: Waves of Mercy; an Ocean of Love CAMPER REGISTRATION FORM for Vacation Bible School 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Parish July 18th - 22nd 9:15-12:30 p.m. Child s Name Age Grade This Fall Allergies/Meds/other important info. Parent or Guardian s Name (please print) Parish/School Check if attending VBS for the first time. You learned of the program through (One registration form per family for children age 4 through entering 5 th grade. Older youth are wonderful volunteers.) I and/or my older child would like to volunteer at Vacation Bible School. Please forward further information to me. Address: City ZIP Code Address Phone-home: Cell/work Emergency Contact Relation to child Phone: Registration: 1st Child... $25.00 I am registering now and payment is enclosed; Additional Children: x $5.00 =... I am registering now, but would like to pay VBS Iron-on x $3.00 =... on (date) Additional Donation... I am interested in a Scholarship. (Scholarships are available by calling one of the numbers at the bottom of TOTAL Amount Enclosed... this form.) MEDICAL: I,, parent/guardian of, do hereby give permission to the staff of St. Francis de Sales Vacation Bible School to treat as necessary any accident received on the premises. Serious treatment will be referred to: Physician: phone: Dentist: phone: Signed by parent/guardian: date: PHOTO RELEASE: We ask your permission to print, post, display or show photos taken of your child(ren) at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School activities. I give my permission to print, display, or show any photos taken of my child(ren) as stated above. Parent/Guardian Signature Date I do NOT give my permission. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Checks should be made payable to St. Francis de Sales. If needed, they can be post-dated to July 18th. Please enclose your check, cash or money order with your registration (unless your are interested in a scholarship) in an envelope marked VBS Registration and mail it to: Rose Kuner, 5424 Arlington Rd, Clinton, OH by June 30th. Register early as space is limited and it will help us accurately purchase supplies. Questions/Comments are welcome: Joanne Reich or Colleen McVicker

6 Retreat for Post Abortive Women Woman you are set free, facilitated by Dr. Debbie Dacone and Fr. Matt Roche, SJ, is designed for women who have experienced abortion personally or aided another in obtaining one. Participaints will have the opportunity to open themselves to the healing touch of Jesus, the Divine Physician. The retreat is July at Loyola Retreat House 700 Killinger Road, Clinton, OH, Registration is at 5:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $175 per person ($50 deposit due with registration). Registration form found at Our Lady of the Elms Sports Camps Our Lady of the Elms will hold a number of summer sports camps for students in third grade through high school. The camps will stress the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and giving one's best effort on a daily basis. Girls in grades 9-12 can participate in the High School Soccer Camp on July 11-15, while girls in grades 6-8 can participate in the Middle School Soccer Camp on July Both camps will be run by Coach Denzil Antonio and will run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 can sign up for a Middle School Basketball Camp that will run from July 6-8, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Middle School Volleyball Camp will be held for girls in grades 5-8 on July 18-20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Enroll online at summer/. For more information, contact Lindsay Fullerman at or lfullerman@theelms.org. St. Vincent de Paul Golf Outing Whether you re an avid golfer or just enjoy the great outdoors, join us for OUTDRIVE HUNGER: An Inaugural Golf Outing on Friday July 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Grantwood Golf Course, Aurora Rd. Solon, OH. The outing will raise money to feed the 13,000 people who turn to our food pantries (including the one that we have at St. Francis de Sales) for nourishment each month. For tickets call x or order online: September Song Camp Christopher's September Song is an excellent choice for anyone age 50+ who enjoys meeting new people, spending time outside and making new memories. Throughout the day, campers are offered a variety of activities from which to choose: daily Mass or prayer services, swimming, crafts, canoeing, hiking, riding the zipline, or simply relaxing on the beach. September Song campers can be as active or as relaxed as they choose. September Song 2015 begins Sunday, August 14th and ends Friday, August 19th. The cost is $300 per person, which includes lodging, meals, and all entertainment and activities. Financial assistance is available from Friends of Camp Christopher, friendsofcampchristopher@gmail.com. For more information or to register, see or call Catholic Charities at The FEST- EVERYTHING In just over one month, thousands from across the region will come together for FEST 2016 our Catholic Family FESTival. Come on Sunday, August 7 from 12 noon until 10 pm for great music Newsboys, Michael W. Smith, Matthew West, and Lauren Daigle. Visit over 150 activities and displays. Stop by the Marcs Mom s Relaxation Station for over 150,000 giveaways for moms. Dads can stop by the Dad s Den for inspiration and resources on how to be a strong man of faith. The FEST is a day of faith, family and fun- EVERYTHING- and it s all for FREE thanks to Marc s, Notre Dame College, Barons Bus Lines, Cleveland.com, PNC Bank, Sherwood Foods, and Sanctuary Health Network. Parking is close and convenient. Get all the details at: or call The FEST Office at Join us at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe) for The FEST! Young Catholic Professionals Young Catholic Professionals' Executive Speaker Series is a monthly program in which executives share their business experience and challenge young professionals to Work in Witness for Christ. Andrew Dougherty will share his experience of faith and work at Swagelok on Tuesday, July 12th at St. Basil's in Brecksville. Enjoy free appetizers and drinks with hundreds of young, professionally minded Catholics. A newtorking happy hour will also be held on July 26th. Find out more at YCP Cleveland's Facebook page. See you then!

7 New Parish School Entrance Project Last summer, we renovated the main entrance to our Parish School. This exciting project not only enhanced our facilities, but also created an even safer environment for our students, staff, and visitors. As part of this renovation project, a brick pathway was created to lead to the school entrance. You can still purchase a brick and/or a paver and become part of St. Francis de Sales school history forever while honoring or memorializing a loved one or by creating a family legacy. We welcome your support of this exciting project through the purchase of an engraved brick or paver! Purchaser's Name: Address: Phone: Kindly send or deliver this form with payment (Checks made payable to St. Francis de Sales) to the Rectory at: St. Francis de Sales Parish, 4019 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH You may also return this form and payment in the collection basket marked "Brick/Paver Order."! 4"x8" $125 COMMON AREA RED BRICK Two (2) lines of text; 20 characters per line.! 4"x8" $300 MAIN AREA TAN BRICK Three (3) lines of text; 20 characters per line. Questions? Please contact the Rectory at

8 SCRIP GIFT CARDS AN EASY WAY TO EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL!!! Stop by the Rectory or School during office hours to purchase gift cards: Acme Aeropostale Amazon Applebee's Arby's Babies R Us Banana Republic Barnes & Noble Bath & Body Works Bed Bath & Beyond Best Buy Bob Evans Bonefish Grill Bravo Buehler s Burger King Carrabba Grill Chili's Bar & Grill Chipotle Cinemark Circle K Claire's Cracker Barrel CVS Dick's Sporting Goods Dillards Dunkin Donuts Fleming's Game Stop Gander Mountain The Gap GFS Giant Eagle Handel s Ice Cream (NEW!) Home Depot HomeGoods Honeymoon Grille (NEW!) itunes JCPenney Jo-Ann Fabrics Kohl's Longhorn Steakhouse Lowe's Macaroni Grill Macy's Marathon Marshall s Menches Brothers(NEW!) Michael's Old Navy Olive Garden Outback Steakhouse Panera Pat Catan's PF Chang's Pier 1 Imports Pizza Hut Red Robin Red Lobster Regal Cinema Ross Dress for Less Sam's Club Sears Sheetz Spaghetti Warehouse Speedway Starbucks Steak 'n Shake Subway Sunoco Taco Bell Target TGIFridays Tinseltown Theaters TJ Maxx Toys R Us Walgreen's Walmart Wendy's Whole Foods