St. Vincent de Paul Church

St. Vincent de Paul Church Photo: Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rectory Rev. Dennis M. McNeil, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Em eritus Mrs. Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Mrs. Betsy Tavolier, Office M anager Mrs. Ellen Dies, Y outh M inister Ms. Nancy Daley, M usic Director Ms. Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff Mr. Herman Allshouse, M aintenance Director 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 October 11, 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, October 11, 2015 Masses SATURDAY, October 10 5:00 PM James McCafferty-Anniversary SUNDAY, October 11 * Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Barbara D. Thorpe Anniversary 11:00 The living and deceased members of the Urdiales and Martinez Families Richard MONDAY, October 12 * Columbus Day 6:30 For Our Parish TUESDAY, October 13 6:30 Christopher Caudill Birthday WEDNESDAY, October 14 * St. Callistus I 6:30 Patrick Shreffler THURSDAY, October 15 * St. Teresa of Jesus 6:30 The living and deceased members of the St. Vincent Altar Society FRIDAY, October 16 * St. Hedwig * St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 6:30 Pete and Ella McDowell SATURDAY, October 17 * St. Ignatius of Antioch 5:00 Frederick F. Dannemiller-Anniversary SUNDAY, October 18* Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time * Laity Sunday * World Mission Sunday 8:30 Fr. Gordon Yahner 11:00 John and Les Coleman COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY, September 27, 2015 Thanks for your Support! Collection of September 27...$6,306.00 Catholic Communication...$390.00 Children s Envelopes... $23.00 E-Give...$1,287.50 THANK YOU! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 11, 2015 The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword. -- Hebrews 4:12a DISCIPLESHIP AND WEALTH Sometimes we get the idea that having material wealth is a bad thing. We may convince ourselves that it is the poor who are favored. In today's readings, we discover that material wealth alone does not keep us from discipleship. We will see that there are other gifts more important than material wealth, but even so, it is how we use our gifts that matters most. Today's scriptures point to the value of the gifts of wisdom, trusting in God, and letting our actions reflect the love of God from within. It is not gold that causes us to fall, but rather the desire for gold above all other things. From the readings in Wisdom and Hebrews, we find the source of God's gifts in our lives. Wisdom is more valuable than worldly possessions. In Hebrews, we are challenged to look at our own values and admit honestly what controls our lives. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. ALL SOULS DAY MASSES Monday, November 2nd is The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. To enable more people to celebrate and remember their beloved dead, there will be Mass at 8:15 a.m. as well as 6:30 a.m. As part of Fr. McNeil s tradition, he will celebrate the 8:15 Mass in Latin in accordance with the present Rite of Mass, not the Tridentine Rite. There will be booklets provided for participation.

St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three October 11, 2015 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL BEGINS TODAY Today is your chance to learn more about our parish ministries, and talk to the people who are involved. Be sure to join us in Corrigan Hall after the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass, or the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses this weekend. Please see the flyer in this bulletin for more information! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AUXILIARY Our supplies of SOUP, Canned MEAT (chicken, tuna, spam), FRUIT and JELLY are pretty low. How about helping with these items for October? As always, we appreciate every item brought in! YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS-OCTOBER Junior & Senior High 24-2015 Halloween Experience at Maize Valley 8 acre corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch (pumpkins are an additional charge), pumpkin cannon demonstrations, Nashog pig races, duck races, Goata-palooza featuring the goat ridge boys, chicken run, tire pile, straw bale mountain, and Frank the combine. Wagon ride at 3:00. Pumpkin Cannon and Pig Races 5:00 Maze in between. Leave St. Vincent at 1:30, return at 7:30 P.M. Cost is $10. Ellen Dies St. Vincent Youth Ministry Director (330)535-3135 Ext. 101 SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY The Social Justice Ministry of St. Sebastian/St. Vincent Churches invites you to participate in a guided -study and discussion of Pope Francis encyclical On Care of our Common Home: Laudato Si. Each session, presented on the third Sunday of each month and repeated on the third Thursday of each month, will use encyclical reference materials from the United States Catholic Bishops. Readings and discussion materials will be available at each session. The remaining series schedule is: (Encyclical Chapters 3-4) 1st Mtg: October 18, 2015 at Byrider Hall from 10:00 a.m. 10:50 a.m. right after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and before the 11:00 a.m. Mass. 2nd Mtg: (repeated) October 22, 2015 at Forest Lodge at 7:00 p.m. (Encyclical-Chapters 5-6) 1st Mtg: November 15, 2015 at Byrider Hall from 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. right after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and before the 11:00 a.m. Mass. 2nd Mtg: (repeated) November 19, 2015 at Forest Lodge at 7:00 p.m. To read the entire encyclical go to Laudatosi.com. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Varner at 330-864-5267. Please join us for an enlightening look at what Pope Francis says of our world and our place in it. ALTAR SOCIETY The Altar Society meeting will be Monday, October 12th at 7:00 PM in the Scullen Room. We are busy planning our Parish Christmas Dinner. Please join us and help with ideas and planning!! JAMES FINLEY TO SPEAK AT VMESC Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center will host a special evening presentation with James Finley, noted Thomas Merton scholar, entitled Turning to Thomas Merton As Our Guide In Contemplative Living on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation is open to the public and cost is $15. Preregistration is requested. For more information or to register call 724-964-8886 or go to vmesc.org. SAINT VINCENT POEM/SONG CONTEST I have always thought that there should be more songs for Saints. There are, of course, hundreds of songs honoring Mary but few (to my knowledge) that honor other Saints by name. I know All Praise to St. Patrick and Dear Guardian of Mary (about St. Joseph,) that we used to sing when I was in grade school but I can t think of any others beyond When the Saints Go Marching In and For All the Saints. Consequently, I want YOU to write a song honoring St. Vincent de Paul. This will NOT require that you compose music, but only that you write a poem. There are many tunes that we sing at Mass that have different sets of lyrics. In fact, if you look at the bottom of the songs in the Gather Hymnal, you will often see a notation: Tune (with a name) and then numbers like 8 7 8 7. These numbers indicate the meter of the lyrics or the number of syllables in each line. Any poem with the same meter will fit that tune. If you have a favorite hymn melody, you might use that as a starting point. What I invite you to do is write a poem honoring St. Vincent de Paul that will fit a common hymn tune. The poem should have at least three stanzas (with or without a refrain) and should refer to some of his virtues such as his care for the poor, his zeal for preaching, his founding the Vincentian religious (Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity) and so forth. I m still working on the details of the contest (including the prizes) and the way to submit your entries, so while you can start thinking and writing, please do NOT send them in just yet. I d like to complete the contest by early spring (so you ve got some time) so that we can print the winning entry (ies) and use them for the next Solemnity of St. Vincent in 2016. I d love to have the hymn become a beloved part of the traditions of our parish. God bless you all. (There will be more to come in the next couple weeks.)- Fr. Dennis McNeil

St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six October 11, 2015 ST. VINCENT ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL St. Vincent St. Mary High School would like to inform all interested students and families of our upcoming Admissions events. 8 th Grade Scholarship/ Placement Tests: Saturday, October 24, 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon, Saturday, November 14, 8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon and Saturday, November 14, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Parent Information Session during the last hour of each test *Each test is a scholarship/placement test. Family Open Houses: Wednesday, November 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register at www.stvm.com/ admissions. Questions? Contact Director of Admissions, Mrs. Joanne Coletta Wiseman V69, at jwiseman@stvm.com or 330-253-9113 ext. 115. ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL Scholarship/Placement Tests: Hoban will administer a Scholarship/Placement test to eighth grade students on Saturday, Oct.17, Oct. 24 and Nov. 7. Testing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Students may preregister by calling the admissions office at 330.849.2149 or register at www.hoban.org. There is a $20 test fee. Parent information sessions are offered on all test dates. Open House: Hoban invites all seventh and eighth grade students to join us for Open House on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tour the school, meet our faculty, staff, students, coaches and alumni and learn more about a Holy Cross education. ST. BERNARD IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS St. Bernard s Sandwich Program is in need of volunteers. We hand out lunches Monday thru Friday in the morning and help would be needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. If you can help, please call St. Bernard at 330 253-5161. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES The rich young man in the Gospel knew what he had to do, but he was locked into his stuff. His possessions consumed him and blocked him from truly following God. Pope Francis repeatedly warns us against a throwaway society which discards people. Just as today s Gospel warns us not to be locked into chasing more and better stuff while neglecting God s goals for us. JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE 19 October, 2015. Day Retreat for Stephen Ministers and Caregivers. How Do We Love as God Loves? Presented by Sue Palmer. As Stephen Ministers, we walk with people through some of the hardest times of their lives. Our calling and commitment is to share Christ s love with others but, as Jesus did, we sometimes need to spend time away from ministry in prayer and contemplation. Spend a day of reflection and renewal with other Stephen Ministers and Caregivers as we consider the theme How Do We Love as God Loves? The day will include presentations, conversation, and periods of personal prayer and reflection. Please bring writing materials. Sue is a spiritual director, retreat leader and Stephen Minister. She is certified through John Carroll s Ignatian Spirituality Institute. Coffee/pastry and lunch. 9:00 am 3:00 pm. Cost is $35. 19 October, 2015. Mary: Mother, Disciple, Sister & Friend. Presented by Sr. Mary Ann Baran, SND. Come and spend a few hours with Mary, reflecting on her life, humanity, and role in our lives. As we deepen our friendship with Mary, she gladly leads us, more and more, to her Son, Jesus. Sr. Mary Ann Baran, a Sister of Notre Dame, is a spiritual director and a certified lay ecclesial minister in the Diocese of Cleveland. Sr. Mary Ann ministers to the elderly and poor and to her retreat and spiritual direction ministries. 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. Cost is $20. 26 October, 2015. Life Changer: A Doctor s Encounter with Mother Teresa. Presented by Dr. Paul Wright. Dr. Paul Wright, a prominent cardiologist and University of Notre Dame graduate, was seeking a deeper sense and purpose for his life at the beginning of his medical career. He was spiritually transformed after meeting Mother Teresa of Calcutta. After visiting her, he focused on what she told him, "You're touching Christ within humanity." Dr. Wright will be sharing how his meeting with Mother Teresa transformed his medical practice and his "living out of his faith identity." Light refreshments will be served. 7:00 pm 8:30 pm. Cost is $20. 27 October, 2015. Becoming Like A Child. Presented by Laura Kuhn. Jesus said, Unless you change and become as little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:3) In this retreat, we consider how the unselfconscious child interacts with nature, relationships and events. As we reflect and discuss specially chosen children s books and recall our own childhood experiences, we will celebrate the curiosity, creativity, vulnerability and trust of little children. How do these qualities bring us to the Kingdom? Catechists, parents, grandparents, relatives and indeed anyone may find in this retreat an exposure to enjoyable and beautiful stories that open our hearts, make us laugh and remind us of our dependence as we draw closer in love for ourselves, others and God. Coffee/pastry and lunch. 9:00 am 3:00 pm. Cost is $35. To register for any of our retreats, contact Jesuit Retreat House 440-884-9300 or visit www.jrh-cleveland.org

St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven October 11, 2015 ALTAR SOCIETY 300 CLUB WINNERS Congratulations to our 300 Club winners for the month of September: Lisa Dannemiller, Mary Benzie, Paul Hummel III and Natalie Walter. Thank you to everyone who participates in our 300 Club. Your membership allows us to do many wonderful things for our parish! ST. SEBASTIAN BIBLE STUDY GROUP Summer break is almost over and we re gearing up for another intellectually stimulating year of Bible Study! Please join the St. Sebastian Bible Study Group anytime during the next year and attend one or more of our Bible Study sessions. Meetings take place in Room 2 at Byrider Hall (across the street from St. Sebastian School). Byrider Hall is located at 420 S. Hawkins Avenue, Akron, 44320. All meetings take place on Monday evening. Not sure if you want to purchase the study guide right away? No problem! Just show up at one of our study sessions in order to find out what we re all about. If you have any questions, please contact Jisel Emerson at 330-745-4462 or Mike Palko at papapalko@yahoo.com and 330-328-3448. Session 1: Now through November 30, 2015 The Lamb s Supper by Scott Hahn In The Lamb s Supper, Scott Hahn connects the Catholic Mass with the early Christians understanding of the New Testament s Book of Revelation, explaining that the mystical visions of heaven found in Revelation can shed light on the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist. (Summary quoted from amazon.com website.) You may purchase the study guide at http://www.amazon.com/ Scott-Hahns-Study-Guide-Supper/dp/0307589056 BLANKET SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND This weekend marks the 29th Annual Blanket Sunday Collection. This collection is sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. Due to lack of storage space, we will gratefully accept your donation and do the shopping for you, making your money go even further with bulk purchases of blankets and other items needed by the homeless and disadvantaged. So blanket someone for the winter and give yourself a warm feeling. You may also donate online at www.svdpcle.org WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL It is time to register for the Walsh Jesuit Entrance Exam. Saturday, Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 a.m.; and Saturday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m. Please visit the admissions page at www.walshjesuit.org. For additional questions, please contact Mr. Rob Eubank, Director of Admissions at 330-929-4205 ext. 103. OUR LADY OF THE ELMS Our Lady of the Elms Placement Test and Open House dates: Scholarship Placement Tests: Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday, October 22 6-9 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Open Houses: Sunday, October 18, noon-2 p.m., Wednesday, October 28 5-7 p.m., and Sunday, November 15, noon-2 p.m. PREVIEW DAY: Our Lady of the Elms is hosting an all schools (PreK through Grade 12) Prospective Parent Preview Day on Friday, October 9. Witness an Elms classroom(s) in action! Reservations are required. If you would like more information, contact Sarah Hutzler-Psihountakis at 330-867-0918 or spsihountakis@theelms.org. DIVORCED, SEPERATED AND WIDOWED CATHOLICS OF AKRON The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Father Jared Orndorff, Pastor of St. Joseph Church. Fr. Jared will speak on annulments and the annulment process. It will be held on Monday, October 12 at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments at 7:15 pm. For information call Sue 330-554-5626. HOSTESS POSITION AVAILABLE Friendly hostess position available at Akron Family Restaurant. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can apply after 2:00 p.m. or call simply call for an appointment 330-376-0600. Please ask for Dean or Nick. PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY Catholics across the country will be celebrating Priesthood Sunday on October 25, 2015. It is a day set aside to celebrate the importance of the gift of priesthood in the life of the Church. It is a time for us to reflect on the ministry that our priests share with us when we gather at the Table of the Lord when we call in our times of need. Consider sharing a personal note or card of thanks. Together we pray that many of our young people will be inspired by the ministry and witness of our priests. May their hearts be open to hearing and responding to God s call in their lives. For more information you can visit www.clepriesthood.com. DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING Mass schedule: St. Sebastian, November 6 at 5:00 p.m. and St. Bernard, December 4 at 12:10 p.m. There will not a First Friday Mass at St. Vincent on January 1 as it is New Year s Day. All Are Welcome.