St. Vincent de Paul Church Photo: Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Rectory Rev. Dennis M. McNeil, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Em eritus Mrs. Betsy Tavolier, Office M anager Mrs. Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Mrs. Ellen Dies, Y outh M inister Ms. Nancy Daley, M usic Director Mr. Herman Allshouse, M aintenance Director Ms. Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff Phone:... 330-535-3135 Fax:... 234-571-2919 Web Site: www.stvincentchur ch.com Office Hours: Monday- Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 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: 12:00 Noon Monday in Writing December 27, 2015 Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Weekdays: 6:30 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM Confessions: Satur day: 11:00 to 12:00 Noon and Thur sday befor e Fir st Friday; 3:30-4:30 PM 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. Marriages: Couples intending to mar r y should call at the r ector y 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 2:00 PM. Parish School of Religion (PSR) Pre-School - 8th: Classes ar e September through May. Classes are held in St. Vincent Grade School on Sundays from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Convert Classes): Classes begin in September: For information, call 330-535-3135. Hospital/Sick/Shut-in Visitation : Please notify the Rector y when a par ishioner is hospitalized, shut-in or ill. Funerals: Please notify a Pr iest as soon as possible r egar ding ar r angements, either personally or through the funeral director. 164 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303-2373
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Two Sunday, December 27, 2015 Masses SATURDAY, December 26 * St. Stephen 5:00 PM The Estadt Family SUNDAY, December 27 * The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:30 Nick Ardelian Sr. 11:00 Alberta Lenke MONDAY, December 28 * The Holy Innocents 6:30 Darah Farris TUESDAY, December 29 * St. Thomas Becket 6:30 Mary Fuller WEDNESDAY, December 30 6:30 Mike Dangel THURSDAY, December 31 * St. Sylvester I * New Year s Eve 5:00 PM Eldy Peters FRIDAY, January 1 * Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God * Holy Day of Obligation * New Year s Day 10:00 AM Margaret and Jack Pontius SATURDAY, January 2 * Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 5:00 Thomas Costigan SUNDAY, January 3 * The Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 Paulette Thomas 11:00 Richard Urdiales and Family COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY, December 13, 2015 Thanks for your Support! Collection of December 13... $7,853.13 Children s Envelopes... $94.76 E-Give...$2,147.50 THANK YOU! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 27, 2015 Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. -- 1 John 3:2a FAMILY LIFE Family life is sacred, but it is not without trial. Perhaps this is the most important message we can glean from today's readings. If Jesus, Mary, and Joseph can trip up sometimes--can disconnect--then we shouldn't find it surprising when such things happen to us as well. And parents everywhere (children, too) can probably relate to-- and take some solace in--the Gospel's account of Mary and Joseph after Jesus explained why he stayed behind in the temple. They heard his words, Luke tells us, "But they did not understand what he said to them" (Luke 2:50). Amen! Nevertheless, Jesus does go back home with them, and continues to thrive under their care. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. NEW YEAR S PRAYER God, thank you for a new year. May everyone be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another. As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time. LOST AND FOUND Please check the back center vestibule of the church if you have left anything at Mass. We have quite a few hats, gloves, and other miscellaneous items just waiting to be reclaimed. Thank you.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three December 27, 2015 NEW YEAR S MASS SCHEDULE NEW YEAR S EVE: Thursday, December 31, 2015 Mass is at 5:00 p.m. NEW YEAR S DAY: Friday, January 1, 2016 Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Blessed and Joyous New Year! Fr. McNeil and the parish staff would like to wish a Happy New Year to all our parishioners and visitors. May the New Year be filled with many blessings, joy and peace! Please note: The parish office will be closed Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st in observance of the holiday. Eucharistic Adoration will begin again on the First Friday of every month following the 8:15 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p. m. Please consider joining us for an hour of silent prayer. If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Schneider at 267-234-4898. All are welcome! WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION? Are you an adult, practicing your faith but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation??? Now is your chance to learn more about the Sacrament and to consider whether or not you wish to receive the many blessings that come from the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Meetings will be on the following Sundays: January 10th, 24th, and 31st, and February 7th, 14th and 28th following the 11:00 Mass. Confirmation will be celebrated with Bishop Lennon on Saturday, March 12 th at the 5:00 Mass. Just want to learn more??? You too are welcome to join us. Please call Ellen Dies at 330-535-3135 X 101 or email her at ellendies588@gmail.com to reserve a spot! DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING The schedule is as follows: There will not be a First Friday Mass in January at St. Vincent as it is New Year s Day; Mass on February 5 at St. Sebastian at 5:00 p.m. All are Welcome. ALTAR SOCIETY The Altar Society would like to wish you a very blessed and happy New Year! Middle School and High School Youth Ministry January 2015 Calendar 5 th 3:00 4:30 A service project for the month! Continuing with our service to the nursing homes, we will be making new treats for those at Hickory Ridge and The Merriman. Meet Mrs. Dies in the Scullen Room after school. 10 - Middle School and High School Regular Meeting- Let s start the New Year off with a bang! Come and help us plan February's events! Bring your ideas to share. ALL ARE WELCOMED EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER COME BEFORE! Open gym from 5:00 6:00. I ll provide the gym; you provide board games, movies, etc. Meeting from 6:00 6:30. Be sure to bring ideas for service projects, and fun activities. I can get tickets for the Lake Erie Monsters if interested??? I will provide the drink and light snacks. 21 One of a Kind Pet Volunteer Opportunity- Leave St. Vincent at 3:15 or meet us there on West Market Street by 3:30. Work until 5:00 and return to St. Vincent by 5:30. 23 - SkyMax in North Canton- Leave St. Vincent at 11:00. Arrive in North Canton at 11:30 to jump! $13 for an hour of jumping. Add $4 if you would like to go another ½ hour. Return to St. Vincent by 2:00 at the latest. If more than 14 attend, I will need parents to help drive. WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BEFOREHAND BY PARENTS:WWW.SKYMAXARENA.COM/WAIVER 30 St. Vincent Confirmation Retreat and Confirmandi Presentation at 5:00 Mass- Day begins at St. Vincent School and will end with the 5:00 Mass. Confirmandi and parents will attend Mass and be presented to the parish. Ellen Dies Youth Ministry Director St. Vincent: (330)535-3135 ext. 101 ellendies588@gmail.com KNIGHT AT THE RACES Mark your calendar! The St. Vincent Knights of Columbus will be holding a Knight at the Races on Saturday, January 16, 2016. In support of this effort please consider an ad for the Knight at the Races racing form. The ads are $25.00, $50.00, and $100.00 respectively; all you need to do is to supply a business card or brochure and it can be placed into the racing form. A $50.00 ad will offer the extra publicity that comes with being a race sponsor; a $100.00 ad will fill a whole page. Considering the inexpensive cost of these ads and the benefit to our parish, the good will to your company is not such a bad value. For more information call Fred Neugebauer at 867-2019 or Brian Walsh at 864-1242, or send your information to our mailbox at the rectory by January 7, 2015.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six December 27, 2015 SCRIPTURE PRAYER GROUP Read the bible and pray the scripture. The Sunday readings will be the focus of a new prayer group at St. Vincent's. The scriptural Rosary and intercessory prayer will also be featured. We will discuss the challenges to our Faith and help one another become more dynamic Catholics. Join us the first and third Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Scullen Room. -Bring a bible and bring a friend! Contact Don Wilson (330) 535-4583. FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, January 8, 2016 at its new location, Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron, 44303 and will feature a Clergy Panel speaking on the topic The Joys and Challenges of the Modern Priesthood. The panel includes newly ordained Rev. Jeremy Merzweiler, parochial vicar at St. Gabriel Parish in New Concord; Rev. Michael McCandless, Director of Priesthood Vocations for the Diocese; Rev. Steven Brunovsky, Pastor at St. Hilary Parish; Rev. Norm Douglas, Director of Heart to Heart Communications and campus minister at the University of Akron. The cost of the luncheon program is $20.00. Doors open at 11:00 AM; the program begins at noon, and ends promptly at 1:00 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, at 330-535 -7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org. See the website for information on subscriptions for the 2016 luncheon series. HOST A STUDENT! CHANGE A LIFE! Twinn Palms Homestay Services is seeking qualified individuals and families to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for international high school students from China. The students will arrive in August 2016 and attend a private Catholic high school in the local area. A stipend of $1,000 per month is provided. Please contact Lisa Munoz at 859-443-1980 or lisam@twinnpalms.com for additional information. Apply now! AM 1260 THE ROCK AM 1260 The Rock, Cleveland s Catholic radio station, is looking for small businesses interested in advertising on air. Reaching over two million people in the Cleveland area, this may be the perfect opportunity for you or a friend. For more information visit http:// am1260therock.com/advertising/ or call (216) 227-1260. You can help share the faith in this time of confusion and misplaced priorities! RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND Someone once said marriages may be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth. Have you become so distracted by outside pressure that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled marriage back on track. This program is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The next Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 15-17, 2016. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Diane or Al Miskinis in complete confidence at (330) 665-3506 or (from a 216 or 440 area code) 1-800-470-2230. For additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org. CYO BASKETBALL SEASON IS UNDERWAY! CONCESSION STAND Did you know that our CYO Booster Club offers concessions at our home basketball games? Outside of the gymnasium doors, you will find an assortment of drinks, candy, hot dogs and more! The concession sales help defray the cost for the families who wish to participate in CYO sports! Be sure to stop by and grab a bite to eat it s game time! NEW YEAR S BONUS RECYCLE WEEK! To ring in the New Year, River Valley is giving our parish an extra $5 per ton of recycled materials during bonus week, January 18th-22nd! Save all of your gift wrap, holiday cards and gift boxes and bring them to the bin in the church parking lot!!!! Thank you for your support! JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE 31 December 1 January. New Years Eve Retreat: Gratitude. Presented by Fr. Matt Roche, SJ. New Year s Eve is an ideal time to kick back and pray in gratitude for the things I am grateful for. Do I have my health? Are my children and grandchildren doing well? What would I like to thank God for? Let s come together in a litany of gratitude with discussion on how God has been good to us. The evening will begin with dinner at 6:00 pm and will conclude at 11:00 am the next morning. Includes Mass and time for reflection and discussion. Fr Matt Roche, SJ is a fulltime minister at Jesuit Retreat House with 30 years experience in spiritual direction. Cost is $90. To register contact Jesuit Retreat House 440-884-9300 or visit www.jrh-cleveland.org PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FOR CLUSTERS OF OCCUPATIONS For all those who work in the textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations, that they may live the Gospel and express what we profess both in the work they do and in the interactions they have with their co-workers.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven December 27, 2015 Our St. Vincent de Paul Parish School campaign has begun! Qualifying receipts are dated between August 20, 2015 and January 6, 2016. Simply place your receipts in the box marked Acme Receipts (at the back center entrance of the church), or put them in the collection basket at Mass. Our school will turn in the receipts to Acme and will receive 5% cash back! Thank you for your support! I love Math! Earn 5% cash back for your non-profit organization on all purchases of Acme Fresh Market brands! These brands include Academix, Acme Fresh Market, Domestix, Electrix, Food Club, Full Circle, Paws, Top Care, Valu Time and World Classics. the exciting job opportunities available with Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union. Recognized as the largest faithbased, full service credit union in the stat of Ohio and the ninth largest in the country, Ohio Catholic practices a unique business model of focusing on faith and finances. With a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for advancement, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The credit union recognizes the integral role their hardworking employees play in the success of Ohio Catholic. Visit www.ohiocatholicfcu.com/careers for a list of open positions or send an email to hr@ohiocatholicfcu.com for more information. CAMP CHRISTOPHER WINTER FAMILY CAMP JANUARY 15-18, 2016 -Take a break this winter and join us at Camp Christopher for a fun-filled family camp weekend where there s something for everyone! Children can enjoy activities with their parents, as well as activities designed just for them. Program options include snowshoeing, sledding, the ropes course (weather permitting), arts & crafts, and more. Alternatively, you may prefer to relax by the blazing fire with a good book! Accommodations are in heated cabins. Cabins are equipped with bunk beds and are of varying sizes. Participants are responsible for bringing their own blankets, pillows, linens, and towels. Enjoy delicious, hearty, and well balanced meals family style in the St. Francis Dining Hall. A one-ofa-kind family get-away where adventures abound and where friendships are made to last a lifetime. For more information and to register, visit: www.campchris.org or phone 1.800.296.CAMP I love Art! I love to Garden! I love cooking! What do you love to do? We would love you to share it with us! St. Vincent de Paul Parish School is looking for parishioners who would like to share their expertise with our learners during the school day! We routinely have parents, grandparents, and members of the community participate in activities with our learners during the school day. Are you able to visit us and share your talents? Please contact our school principal, Mrs. Maria Meeker, to discuss the opportunities to share with us and make a difference with our SVDP Learners! 330-762-5912 or mmeeker@stvincentelementary.com CATHOLIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Start a New Career in the New year with Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union! Are you a motivated, business-savvy individual who is searching for a meaningful career with an organization that shares your Catholic values? Check out WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER MARRIED COUPLES - Do you know that more than 1,500,000 couples in over 92 countries have experienced a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? They found something worth passing on. The next weekend is scheduled for February 12-14, 2016 at the Clarion Inn & Conference Center, Hudson, 44236. For more information call 330-305-9963 or visit their website at www.greatmarriagesohio.org. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES Jesus caused Mary and Joseph great anxiety when he went missing at the age twelve. Upon finding him, his mother said, Son, why have you done this to us? What mother of a teen has not found herself in a similar situation asking this same question! And, upon hearing the son s answer also found like Mary and Joseph that, they did not understand what he said to them. Anxiety is normal in families-especially between parents and teens. Teens need protective parents but also perceptive ones who will help them discover and follow God s path in their life in order to grow in wisdom and age and favor. THE NAME FOR GOD Mother is the name for God on the lips and in the hearts of little children. --William Makepeace Thackeray