St. Vincent de Paul Church 164 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303-2373 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, December 10, 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 201 dcnbob@stvincentchurch.com Mary Anne Beiting, Director of Development, Ext 203 mabeiting@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 (pre-k to Grade 8) Mrs. Maria Meeker, Principal mmeeker@stvincentelementary.com Mrs. Laurie Belair, Secretary lbelair@stvincentelementary.com Phone: 330-762-5912 Address: 17 S. Maple Street, Akron, OH 44303 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 - Grade 8: 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE OFFICE NUMBERS ABOVE! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Offertory Children s. E-Give... COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support! December 3, 2017 $ 9,725.85 $ 1,493.00 $ 33.17
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, December 10, 2017 SATURDAY, December 9 * St. Juan Diego VIGIL/2nd Sunday of Advent 3:30-4:30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 Linda Laatsch Kaila SUNDAY, December 10 * 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:30 Henry Wojcik 11:00 Neil Lusardi MONDAY, December 11 * St. Damasus I, Pope 6:30 John McCaffrey TUESDAY, December 12 * 6:30 Esther Evelyn Pitchure Our Lady of Guadalupe WEDNESDAY, December 13 * St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr 6:30 Gordon & Rosemary Smith THURSDAY, December 14 * St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church 6:30 All Souls FRIDAY, December 15 * Advent Weekday 6:30 Thomas Aldrich 8:15 Mark Rasicci SATURDAY, December 16 * VIGIL/3rd Sunday of Advent 3:30-4:30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 The People of SVDP Parish SUNDAY, December 17 * 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:30 Leo Stadler, Sr. 11:00 Louis & Angie Maglione FAMILY PERSPECTIVES John the Baptist stood out from the crowd. The way he dressed, his lifestyle, his fervor, his commitment to proclaiming the coming of Jesus Christ. Families proclaim their beliefs every day by the way they live and the choices they make. Do our family s priorities proclaim our belief in Jesus? HELP RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry, writes a religious sister. Your gift to today s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders! ALTAR SOCIETY 300 Club November Winners Brenda Meadows Ted Walter and daughter Jillian Kathy Lusardi Sonya Presper BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for submissions for the bulletin: Sunday, December 31: Noon, Tuesday, 12/19. EAGERNESS Today's readings combine to tell a story of eagerness-- enthusiasm, zeal, wholehearted dedication. Eager anticipation is not a surprising topic for the Advent season, but very surprising, perhaps, is what our readings urge us to be eager about: the cleansing of sins. Isaiah tells God's people to cry out loudly, proclaiming that the Lord will come with power to comfort them and forgive all their sins. Saint Peter inspires us to "be eager to be found without spot or blemish." In Mark's Gospel, people from all over stream to the Jordan, acknowledging their sins and repenting. John the Baptist preaches the mighty power of the Lamb of God, who takes away our sin. Today's readings wake us up, reminding us how great God is. May we eagerly seek the powerful peace that God's forgiveness brings. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, December 10, 2017 FROM OUR PASTOR... REVITALIZE - RENEW - REJOICE St. Vincent de Paul Parish Campaign Prayer Loving God, at this time in the life of our Parish, we turn to you with grateful hearts for what we have and with great anticipation for what is yet to be. Bless us with a sense of unity, a spirit of cooperation, and a generous sacrificial heart as we face the responsibilities and challenges of this Capital Campaign. Lord, we thank you for all the ways you Revitalize our faith, a faith that has been handed on to us for 180 years. We pledge to you and to those who come after us to Renew our commitment to pass on this legacy of love with a strong foundation of faith, bricks and mortar. We know there is much to do. We believe our goals are rooted in Your Word and in Your Work. We Rejoice knowing that you are with us. May your Holy Spirit inspire and guide us now and through the years to come. In the name of the Master Builder we pray AMEN. REVITALIZE, RENEW AND REJOICE! Our 180-year history as a parish is a remarkable gift that has been handed down to us. We have an opportunity to take our turn and preserve our legacy for the future generation. Today Father Norm is sharing information about our parish's campaign to raise the funds to renovate our campus facilities. Please join us in the Scullen Room if you would like to learn more about the campaign. You can also contact Mary Anne Beiting, Director of Development, for more details, 330.535.3135 ext. 203 ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and ADULTS! Have you been Baptized, made your First Communion, but just never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? We have an easy solution for you! Join the sessions on Sundays between Masses (9:45 10:45 in the Scullen Room) starting in January and running through February 4 th. Then join our other Confirmandi on Sunday, April 22 nd, and receive this beautiful sacrament. For more information, please contact Ellen at 330-535-3135 X 101 or ellen@stvincentchurch.com and let s talk. CONTINUING ADULT FAITH FORMATION Scullen Room, from 9:45 to 10:45, mini classes for high school students and adults. This is in place of the formal R.C.I.A. sessions. The topics are: Sunday, December 10 Mary and the Saints Presented by Deacon Bob Sunday, December 17 Incarnation Presented by Father Norm Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve Sunday, December 31 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph and New Year s Eve We would love to hear from you! What would you like to learn? Call Ellen at 330-535-3135 X 101 or e-mail her at ellen@stvincentchurch.com. QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK In what ways do I feel parched, spiritually or emotionally? How can Jesus presence satisfy my thirst? How can I prepare myself for Christ s presence? In what way do I witness the presence of Jesus in my life as I prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world two thousand years ago?
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Five Sunday, December 17, 2017 GIVE YOURSELF AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT We all know that in the month of December, leading up to Christmas, life gets busier and more hectic. This is the season intentionally to take time to reflect upon how we can experience a greater peace and joy in the midst of the frantic pace. Please consider taking 90 minutes to participate in a peace -filled, insightful, and inspirational Advent Experience: STAYING CENTERED IN OUR CHRISTMAS FAITH ALL YEAR LONG. We will come together in Church on Sunday, December 17, 4 to 5:30 p.m. to renew our Spirit, especially the one we call Holy! Invite others to come with you. This will be an uplifting experience for all. Father Norm and others will guide us. THANK YOU, PARISHIONERS!!! A huge THANK YOU to the following groups who gave so generously this holiday season to support our St. Vincent de Paul Auxiliary Food Pantry: St. Vincent PSR Program St. Vincent Elementary School St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Archbishop Hoban High During this season of giving, our group was heartened to see that many of you collected and brought in food for the pantry. Be assured that your gifts were passed on and very much appreciated! Ever Grateful, Auxiliary Ladies We are humbled by your kindness and are so very grateful that you continue to help us with our mission to feed those in need. Special thanks to the following individuals who organized their respective canned food drives and/or assisted with delivery. Ellen Dies (Principal, PSR) Laurie Belair (Grade school) Tom Carone (St. V-M) Kelsey Sees (Hoban) Mike Bauman (St. Vincent Church) EVENING OF REFLECTION Get into the Advent Spirit with an Evening of Reflection on Monday, December 11, 2017, at 7 p.m. in St. Sebastian Church. Fr. Valencheck will be keynote speaker with the Peace Together Choir providing music. Sponsored by the Christ Child Society of Akron. Please join us!
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six Sunday, December 10, 2017 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Races on Saturday, January 13, 2018. CALLING ALL ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS! Follow our Youth Connections on Twitter and Facebook to read about all of our upcoming events! Twitter: @svdpyouthgroup Facebook: @svdpyouthconnections KNIGHT AT THE RACES The St. Vincent Knights of Columbus will be holding a Knight at the 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. Personal memorials or tributes are also accepted. For more information: Call Fred Neugebauer at 867-2019 Brian Walsh at 864-1242, or Send your information to our mailbox at the rectory no later than January 6, 2018. Let us know what you are looking for in our Youth Connections! Make sure to see the bulletin AND our social media platforms to stay in touch and read about our events! Remember the next one is our Kickoff Party on December 17 th at 7:00 p.m in the Family Center! We hope to see you there! "Mary's pregnancy is a period of unbroken contemplation, of continual attention to the Son. And yet it is a time of action, for she went to Elizabeth in order to bring the Son to her, the gift she had received from God to hand on to others." Adrienne Von Speyr "He became what we are that he might make us what he is." St.Athanasius 2017 POINSETTIA DONATION During the Christmas Season we think of our loved ones, past and present. The Altar Society extends an opportunity for you to remember your loved ones. A flower donation of $10 per intention/ memorial will be used to enhance the beauty of our altar at Christmas and throughout the year. Please make your donations payable to St. Vincent Altar Society and either mail them to the parish office at 164 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303 or put them in an envelope clearly marked Poinsettia Donation and place them in the collection basket. The deadline for donations and intentions to be printed is Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Thank you! DONATED BY: YOUR INTENTION OR IN MEMORY OF: Theology on Tap Akron will again be at Ray's Place of Fairlawn on Wednesday, December 13th at 7 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen to Rev. Patrick Anderson, Parochial Vicar of St. Mary's in Hudson, speak on "What to do in the darkness and the pain of waiting." 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 20's and 30's at Theology on Tap Akron! Ray's Place of Fairlawn is located at 25 Ghent Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven Sunday, December 10, 2017 FORMED With the holiday season upon us and the rush to prepare our homes for Christmas and get all of our shopping completed, how are we preparing ourselves for the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Savior? What better way to prepare ourselves than by using FORMED! These offerings from FORMED will help us get into the true spirit of Christmas and open our hearts to the coming of our Lord! Access to FORMED is provided to each SVDP Parishioner. To access FORMED: 1. Go to your Internet browser. 2. Go to FORMED.org. 3. In the middle of the page click on Register. 4. New page appears: enter 3PJQTF and your email; then click GO. 5. New page appears. Follow the prompts. After reading/accepting the terms/conditions, click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. 6. For future access, click the light blue LOGIN in the upper right-hand corner and follow the prompts. Once you have logged in, please enter one of these titles into the search bar. ADVENT STUDY ADVENT Four-session video study to prepare for Christmas. FORMED Pick of the week (select listen tab after completing the search) PREPARE THE WAY OF THE KING Audio talk by Dr. Scott Hahn. Mass Reading Preparation/Daily Reflections (Appears when you first log on - no search needed) OPENING THE WORD 2 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT KICK-OFF TO THE FIRST REALLY GREAT YOUTH CONNECTIONS GATHERING The first event for this new and exciting group is coming, so mark your calendar! When: Sunday, December 17, 7 to 8:30 P.M. Where: The Family Center...the Scullen Room for games and movies; the gym for basketball and volleyball What to bring: A $5 wrapped gift for the Greedy Gift Exchange. Can be really nice...or a gag. You decide. Who: Any high-school-aged student or young adult from 18 to 25. Food will be served...but please give me an idea if you are coming (even maybes). Contact us via phone, or email! (330-535-3135 X 101 or ellen@stvincentchurch.com or wallerjake74@gmail.com. We cannot do this without YOU! We are including any and all of our high school and college students who may be home for the holidays, or young adults 18 to 25 and hope that you might want to connect with some friends from the past. Please spread the word... We are looking forward to seeing ALL of you! Jake Waller and Ellen Dies COPING WITH THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Ho, Ho, Ho...The holiday season is here and the world outside tells us to be happy, happy, happy! Christmas can be a special time of the year but how can one be happy when relationships have been fractured by death, divorce, and other losses. We are here to help you navigate through the holidays so please join us on Thursday, December 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the St. Hilary Parish Spiritual Center, 2750 West Market Street, for the Companions on a Journey: Coping with the Christmas Holidays program. All are welcome! Contact Beth Rado with questions - brado@sthilarychurch.org/330-867-1055, x206. OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH is offering a sixweek initiative entitled Catholics Returning Home beginning Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Parish Center Library. Catholics Returning Home is an opportunity for anyone wishing to bring healing to their relationships whether with God, His Church, others or even within their own hearts. The address is 73 North Avenue in Tallmadge. For additional information, please call 330-633-3637.
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