St. Vincent de Paul Church Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 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:... 330-535-3135 Fax:... 234-571-2919 Web Site: www.stvincentchurch.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri : 8:30-3:00 ST. VINCENT ELEMENTARY 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: 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, 330-867-1055) or at St. Sebastian (Cathy Sivec 330-836-2233 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 330-535-3135. 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 44303-2373
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Two Sunday, January 22, 2017 MASSES SATURDAY, January 21 * Vigil/Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 Frank & Eileen Eder SUNDAY, January 22 * Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Mary Bonomo Poland 11:00 Lillian Szwed - Anniversary MONDAY, January 23 * Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 6:30 Michael and John Roberts TUESDAY, January 24 * St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 Phil and Pat Phillips WEDNESDAY, January 25 * The Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle 6:30 John Robert Nist THURSDAY, January 26 * Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops 6:30 Ann Cox FRIDAY, January 27 * St. Angela Merici, Virgin 6:30 Betty Webb 8:15 Jack Leonhard SATURDAY, January 28 * Vigil/Fourth Sunday 2:00 First Reconciliation in Ordinary Time 5:00 Catherine Anne Donahue SUNDAY, January 29 * Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Anna Sica & deceased members of the Sica family 11:00 J. Thomas Henretta THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 22, 2017 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. -- Psalm 27:14 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 4:21-35 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a COLLECTIONS THANK YOU! January 8, 2017 Collection. $9,881.27 Children s Envelopes... $ 43.68 E-Give.. $4,450.75 January 15, 2017 Collection.. $7,706.75 Children s Envelopes. $ 37.00 E-Give. $1,169.62 RIGHT TO LIFE SIGNATURE AND MEDIA CAMPAIGN Today marks the 44 th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made it legal to take the life of an unborn child through a mother's right to privacy. With abortion being legal we need to reach out to vulnerable pregnant women to give them lifeaffirming choices they don t think they have. TODAY we are joining with Right to Life of Northeast Ohio and dozens of area churches in the annual Signature & Media Campaign. Volunteers are in the back of church accepting signatures that will be sent to our legislators to emphasize our beliefs and to collect donations to support the pro-life multi-media education that gets women to choose life. Thank you for helping us Build a Culture of Life!
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, January 22, 2017 A WORD FROM THE DEACON... Last weekend I traveled with a group of men to the Abbey of the Genesee in New York for what has become an annual retreat tradition for me. I have been doing this for about thirty years. We always go the third weekend of January. Here is their website if you would like to learn more about the Abbey: http:// www.geneseeabbey.org/ Fr. Norm spoke at the weekend Masses on the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, about the need to take some time to reflect daily on how God has been present in our lives and how we have responded or failed to respond in gratitude for this. Besides this daily discipline, it is a long-standing tradition of our Church to make a retreat, a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life, and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion. This tradition is, of course, as ancient as Jesus himself. He spent 40 days in the desert praying and fasting to prepare for the important work ahead (see Lk 4:1-13). Those were days of retreat. Most of us are not going to spend 40 days on retreat. I do, though, want to encourage you to make these daily reflections a part of your routine and to consider making time for a more formal retreat. We will be doing a Mission (a sort of retreat) here on three evenings during Lent, so be on the lookout for more information about it! FAITH ALIVE RETREAT With Fr. Norm... DEACON BOB N e x t w e e k e n d, January 28-29, there will be cards in the pews for you to express an interest in our upcoming Faith Alive retreat, facilitated by Father Norm, on Friday evening, March 3, and Saturday morning and afternoon, March 4. You will hear more about this uplifting and inspirational retreat at that time. RCIA CALENDAR 1/22/17-8:30-9:45 am Church, Scullen Room 9:45-10:45 am - Scullen Room Fr. Norm, Chris Davis, and Bill Marshall Topic: Reconciliation 1/29/17-8:30-9:45 am - Church, Scullen Room 9:45-10:45 am - Scullen Room Fr. Norm and Deacon Bob Topic: Anointing of the Sick and Vocations-Holy Orders 2/5/17-9:45-10:45 am - Scullen Room Deacon Bob Topic: Matrimony 11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room 2/12/17-9:45-10:45 am - Scullen Room Deacon Bob Topic: Christian Morality 11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room 2/19/17-9:45-10:45 am - Scullen Room Deacon Bob and Fr. Norm Topic: Social Teachings 11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room Mass, Presentation of the Creed, Breaking Open the Word 2/26/17-9:45-10:45 am - Scullen Room Deacon Bob Topic: Lent and Liturgical Calendar 11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room MARCH 1, ASH WEDNESDAY
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, January 22, 2017 Please pray for the repose of the souls of MaryAnne Sutter, George Vasko, and Dina Destefano Sprague, who recently passed away, and for all the souls of the faithfully departed. MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Youth Ministry January 2017 Calendar FAMILY PERSPECTIVES The Gospel tells us that Jesus withdrew when John the Baptist was arrested. It is important to know when to withdraw. Many disputes at home are about petty things. We may win an argument but damage the relationship. Knowing when to withdraw from conflict is the Spirit s gift of wisdom and the reward is peace. January 27 th - Interfaith Youth Service Leave St. Vincent at 6:45 and travel to Temple Israel to be part of an Interfaith Youth Service. This is a wonderful chance to learn more about the Jewish faith and to learn where some of our traditions originated. Afterwards, we can stop for ice-cream somewhere. Mrs. Dies treat. More information on the web! February 4 th 8 th grade Confirmation Retreat Retreat starts at 8 a.m. and ends with the Confirmandi being presented at the 5 p.m. Mass. If you are a sixth- or seventh-grader, please come to this special Mass and support your fellow classmates as they make this commitment. Looking ahead! We have a wonderful opportunity for service hours and are counting on your support. We are sponsoring a Parenting Workshop presented by Catholic Charities on Thursday evenings March 2-April 6. We would like to offer babysitting from 6:30-8:30 each night. Please check your calendars and save these dates if you can! More information to follow. LIVING BREAD RADIO The Living Bread Radio Network, AM 1060 and 94.5 FM, welcomes Michael Roberts as Director of Communications. Roberts hosts Around the Town airing on Friday at 2:30PM and Saturday at 6:30PM as well as the very popular Catholic Challenge Quiz Show airing Saturday and Sunday at noon. Also listen online at livingbreadradio.com. WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED! Welcome to the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Community ALEXANDER JEFFREY NEITZKE, son of Jeffrey and Carolyn Neitzke, who was baptized January 8, 2017. MAGNIFICAT OF STARK COUNTY Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat, a women s ministry modeled after the Visitation, invites you to our Breakfast on Saturday, February 18th at Walsh University, Barrette Center, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio. Join us in a special time of fellowship and sharing. April Merzweiler 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 44718. Seating is limited. PLAN on getting your reservations EARLY! RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 11 TH. Open seating. Doors open at 8:30 am with Breakfast at 9:00 am. There will be an optional Mass at 8:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel at Walsh University. For further information call Shirley DeOrio at 614-620-3169.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Five Sunday, January 22, 2017 FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Tangier Restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, and will feature Dr. Frederick J. Frese, Professor of Psychiatry Northeast Ohio Medical University, speaking on the topic, Experiencing Schizophrenia - A Catholic Psychologist s Perspective. The cost of the luncheon program is $20. Doors open at 11 AM; the program begins at noon, and ends promptly at 1 PM. Reservations can be made by sending a check to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307, by calling the office, or on the website, no later than Monday, January 30, 2017. For additional information, call 330-535-7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org. COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY Grief is a normal and natural reaction upon the 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, 2750 West Market Street, along with Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, are happy to offer the Companions on a Journey: Support during Grief and Loss series on Thursdays - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Spiritual Center Lower Level Meeting Rooms. JANUARY 26 FEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY 9 FEBRUARY 16 FEBRUARY 23 MARCH 2 MARCH 9 MARCH 16 ALL ARE WELCOME! PRE-CANA MARRIAGE PREPARATION A Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Day for engaged couples will be February 11, 2017, at St. Sebastian Parish, Akron, Ohio. Further information and registration details may be obtained by calling or texting Maggi and Dave Blischak at 330-867-0365 or by sending an email to dmbakron@msn.com. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT FOR VALENTINE S DAY? Give the gift of the perfect weekend to bring a husband and wife closer together! A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is exactly what you are looking for! At a Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the original and continually updated marriage enrichment program, you get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other. Celebrate the gift of love GOD has given you in one another and learn more communication techniques of a CHRIST-centered marriage filled with romance and intimacy. The next weekend is February 17-19, 2017, at the Clarion Inn in Hudson, Ohio. Applications for a Marriage Encounter Weekend and further information are available online: GreatMarriagesOhio.org or call 330-305-9963. DIVORCED, SEPARATED, AND WIDOWED CATHOLICS OF AKRON A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, January 23, 7:30-9 pm, at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Betty Hack, an RN, will facilitate this session. She has much experience working with grief groups for both the divorced and widowed. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Sue at 330-554-5626.
2017 ST. VINCENT PARISH ANNUAL FISH FRY IMPORTANT MEETING DATES: MONDAY, JANUARY 23, AT ROCKNE S MERRIMAN RD. - 6:30 pm MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, AT ROCKNE S MERRIMAN RD. - 6:30 pm MONDAY FEBRUARY 20, AT ROCKNE S MERRIMAN RD. - 6:30 pm MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, AT ST. VINCENT CORRIGAN HALL - 6:3O pm FISH FRY DATES ARE: MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, APRIL 7, 14 ANYONE WHO WISHES TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT RICK DAVIS AT 216-214-2381. ** ANYONE WISHING TO ADVERTISE/ SPONSOR THE FISH FRY AND HAVE YOUR BUSINESS ON OUR PLACEMATS PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN DIFEO AT 330-352-4801. ***IF YOU WISH TO DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE (I.E. TICKETS, GIFT CARDS, ETC.), PLEASE CONTACT T.J. PASADYN AT 330-352-4678.
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