164 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303-2373 St. Vincent de Paul Church MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Holy Days: 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday before First Friday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Two Sunday, August 6, 2017 PARISH OFFICE Rev. Norman K. Douglas, Pastor frnorm@stvincentchurch.com Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Rev. David Halaiko, In Residence Deacon Bob Bender, Pastoral Minister, Ext 203 dcnbob@stvincentchurch.com Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager, Ext 102 connie@stvincentchurch.com Peggy Wellemeyer, Office Manager, Ext 100 peggy@stvincentchurch.com Ellen Dies, Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation, Ext 101 ellen@stvincentchurch.com Nancy Daley, Music Director, Ext 103 ndaley@stvincentchurch.com Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff, Ext 102 mroberts@stvincentchurch.com Mike Bauman, Director of Maintenance, Ext 402 mike@stvincentchurch.com 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 Phone: 330-762-5912 Mrs. Maria Meeker, Principal Address: 17 S. Maple Street, Akron, OH 44303 mmeeker@stvincentelementary.com Mrs. Laurie Belair, Secretary lbelair@stvincentelementary.com PSR Mrs. Ellen Dies, Principal, 330-535-3135, Ext 101 ellen@stvincentchurch.com BULLETIN DEADLINE: In writing by 10 a.m. Thursdays 10 days prior to the date of bulletin 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: Please call the rectory to schedule baptisms. Marriages: Couples intending to marry should call the rectory at least SIX MONTHS prior to the marriage. Weddings are scheduled for Saturdays at 2 p.m. Parish School of Religion (PSR) Pre-School - 8th: September through May in St. Vincent Grade School - Sundays 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 -- 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD August 6, 2017 The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. -- Psalm 97:6
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, August 6, 2017 EYEWITNESSES SATURDAY, August 5 * VIGIL/THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 5:00 Charles * Blanche O Neil SUNDAY, August 6 * THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8:30 The People of St. Vincent de Paul Parish 11:00 Dina Destefano-Sprague MONDAY, August 7 * St. Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest 6:30 For the homebound and those in nursing homes and hospitals TUESDAY, August 8 * St. Dominic, Priest 6:30 Daniel Wm. Dunphy WEDNESDAY, August 9 * St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr 6:30 All Souls THURSDAY, August 10 * St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 6:30 For living & deceased members of the US Armed Forces and law enforcement FRIDAY, August 11 * St. Clare, Virgin 6:30 Tony & Betty DeCarlo SATURDAY, August 12 * VIGIL/19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11:30 Wedding: Aaron Singleton + Meghan Bachtel 2:00 Wedding: David Hill + Alana Kolb 5:00 The People of St. Vincent de Paul SUNDAY, August 13 * 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 Jerry & Eleanor Fulkerson 11:00 Isabella Ciraco COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support! July 30, 2017 Collection $5,903.43 Children s $ 11.96 E-Give.. $1,260.00 Today, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, is a day of eyewitness accounts. The first, a vision reported by the prophet Daniel, was well known to Jesus and his apostles. The vision account was written in quite mystical and figurative language. It is a vision of heaven, powerful and memorable. There are flames of fire, burning wheels, the Ancient One, and a Son of Man. Clearly, Daniel saw something. But was it a dream? Was it real? Was it merely a clever myth? Peter wants no such confusion about his vision! We are told in Matthew's Gospel what he and his friends James and John saw when they went up on the mountain with Jesus one day. Jesus warned the three witnesses to tell no one until "the Son of Man has been raised from the dead" (Matthew 17:9). Lest readers of one of the Gospels discount the story or simply write it off as a pious myth, Peter gives his own account of the Transfiguration of Jesus in his second letter to the church. He writes with authority, as an eyewitness. He reports this message from God concerning Jesus: "This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased," and he assures us that the message is "altogether reliable" (2 Peter 1:17, 19). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. WEDDING BANNS III Aaron James Singleton + Meghan Anne Bachtel III David Richard Hill + Alana Fawn Kolb II Jason Leonard Heiss + Karly Lyn Herman I Michael Thomas Hurley + Katey Jeanne Hoffman FAMILY PERSPECTIVES Whatever valley we are in, whatever crisis confronts us, whatever problem perplexes us, we have a completely reliable source of direction, strength, courage and wisdom. This is my Son, my beloved. Listen to Him. Families that gather in prayer and worship will be transfigured by the presence of the Lord Jesus. QUESTION OF THE WEEK What peak experience do you hold onto, or what experience holds onto you? How does it help you when it is time to bear your cross and share in Jesus passion?
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, August 6, 2017 A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR We have great news. Please read the following announcement. ANDY DAVIS ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY Great news! Our own Andy Davis has been appointed by Bishop Thomas to the Formation Program to become a Permanent Deacon for service to the Diocese of Cleveland. He has completed a year of Aspirancy (come and see, more-or-less) and will soon begin a four-year program where he will undergo Spiritual, Intellectual, Pastoral, and Human Formation in preparation for ordained ministry. His wife, Chris, will be (and has been) very involved with all of this. Please pray for Andy, Chris, and their family moving forward. The Rite of Installation will take place at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Sunday, August 13. All are invited to attend. HOT MEALS Once again St. Vincent de Paul Parish is providing the meal for the working poor and homeless held at St. Bernard Church on Wednesday, August 23. Please help us feed these 250 plus members of the Akron area. There are two ways to help. First, consider making a donation to offset the food purchased for the meal. Cash or check donations made payable to St. Vincent de Paul Church, marked on the envelope, "Hot Meals", may be dropped in the collection at any Mass. Second, come and work the meal with us. You must be 14 years of age or older to help serve. We are looking for volunteers to help us 4-7 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by a parent if it is their first time working. If you have any questions, please contact Marimargaret Roberts at 330-608-8930. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT St. Vincent Parish and School are seeking a Director of Development and Donor Engagement. This person will be responsible for all fund raising aspects of the Parish Community with specific responsibilities for a major capital project and planned giving. This paid position works 32 hours a week and is healthcare benefits eligible. The salary is commensurate with experience. Please forward your resume to Connie Pacanovsky at Connie@StVincentChurch.com or call Ted Walter at (330) 814-4289 for additional information. RCIA If you are interested in sharing your faith, learning more about our faith, or know of someone, such as your husband, wife, parent, child, or friend, who would like to learn more about our faith, please consider joining R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). We begin sessions on Sunday, September 10, 9:45-10:45 a.m., and will continue to meet on Sundays throughout the year. So that we can better prepare, we ask that you pre-register by calling or emailing Ellen Dies at 330-535-3135 x101 or ellen@stvincentchurch.com. Even if you have been away from the church, we welcome you with open arms! ST. VINCENT PRAYER & SCRIPTURE STUDY TEAM Meet on the first and third Mondays (August 7 and August 21) in the Scullen Room at 7 p.m. for the Scriptural Rosary and Bible Study. All are welcome! "Saying the Hail Mary and the Rosary: Those who accept this devotion should have a great love for the Hail Mary, or, as it is called, the Angelic Salutation. Few Christians, however enlightened, understand the value, merit, excellence and necessity of the Hail Mary. Our Blessed Lady herself had to appear to men of great holiness and insight (St. Dominic)...to convince them of the richness of this prayer." From The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis de Montfort.
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St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six Sunday, August 6, 2017 ST. VINCENT de PAUL ALTAR SOCIETY 300 CLUB HISTORY OF 300 CLUB Our first drawing was held on April 4, 1973. The club was established as a way for the Altar Society to help the parish and was started with the approval of Fr. Corrigan. Today we still have some of the first members. With your support of our 300 Club during the past year we donated $3,700 to St. Vincent de Paul School for tuition, $370 for memorial Masses, $300 to the food pantry, and $200 to the prayer shawl ministry. We also purchased new palms, fresh flowers for the altar each week, provided hams for funeral luncheons, and many more things. We thank all of our members for your generous support. Your captain will be contacting you soon for the new year. The first drawing is August 28 th. For only $1 per week you have a chance to win $100 per week. There is a special drawing at 9 months for $250. At the end of the 300 Club year (July) there are two drawings for $300 and two drawings for $200. This gives you 57 chances to win for only $52 a year. You must be current on your payments to win. Drawings held on the last Monday of the month, to cover 4 or 5 Mondays in month. In case a holiday falls on that Monday, the drawing will be held on the last Wednesday of the month. Winners will be notified by their captain. Membership limited to 300 numbers. You do not have to be a member of the parish to join. WE HAVE MANY OPEN NUMBERS IN THE 300 CLUB THIS YEAR. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL THEM!! Please call Marilyn McCafferty @330-836-3924 for your lucky Irish number and all the details.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven Sunday, August 6, 2017 Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults Monday, August 21 st The Dangerous Christ: How Jesus will Change America Fr. Jacob Bearer, Parochial Vicar St. Francis de Sales Parish, Akron D Agnese s at White Pond Akron 566 White Pond Dr. 7 pm Appetizers, 7:30 pm Speaker $10 Admission includes appetizers Cash bar Sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron THEOLOGY ON TAP AKRON Theology on Tap Akron is excited to again be at On Tap at the Harbor on Wednesday, July 12th, at 7 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen to newly ordained Rev. Anthony Simone, Parochial Vicar of St. Sebastian, speak on "Don't Worry, Be Happy: The Road of Discipleship is Easier than You Think." Admission is $5 and includes appetizers. The bar will be open for those who would like to purchase beverages. Come experience faith, fellowship, and food with other young adults in their 20s and 30s at Theology on Tap Akron! On Tap at the Harbor 562 Portage Lakes Drive Akron, OH 44319 RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND September 8-10, 2017 A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring your relationship cold, distant thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you already separated/divorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help. RETROUVAILLE (rediscovery), which is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland but open to couples of all faiths, consists of a weekend experience for couples and six follow-up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program or to register, call Marce or Liz Gliha at 440-357-6580 or 1-800-470-2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org. 300 CLUB July Winners Lisa & Gabby Dannemiller Nancy Mannion Nick De Cardenas Paul Castner Barb Kline $200 - $200 - $300 - $300 - John Heffern Gene Considine Dennis Gaffney Dottie O Rourke Never read books you aren't sure about... even supposing that these bad books are very well written from a literary point of view. Let me ask you this: Would you drink something you knew was poisoned just because it was offered to you in a golden cup? St. John Bosco HONORING NURSES Queen of Heaven Church 1800 Steese Rd, Green Nurses of all denominations and all areas and status of service, their families and the entire community are invited to join in a Mass of thanksgiving honoring nurses on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Church. The celebrant will be Rev. William A. Smith, also a nurse, who is chaplain at St. John Medical Center, Westlake and Director of Pastoral Cares and Health Affairs for the Diocese of Cleveland. Queen of Heaven Pastor Rev. David R. Durkee will be concelebrating. Peace Together Choir, an interdenominational group of vocalists/musicians, will sing/lead music for the Mass. Social will follow. Information: Louise Hellwig 330-603-0385 or Jo Ernst 330-896-1039.
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