St. Vincent de Paul Church 164 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303-2373 Magi from the East arrived in Jerusalem, saying, Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage. Matthew 2:1-2 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 7, 2018 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., 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, January 7, 2018 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 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED! Welcome to St. Vincent de Paul Parish Community: CHELSEY CHIZARAM MGBENKA Daughter of Simeon and Angel Mgbenka, who was baptized Sunday, December 24, 2017.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, January 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 7, 2018 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. -- Psalm 72:11 SATURDAY, January 6 * VIGIL/THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 3:30-4:30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 For the people of SVDP Parish SUNDAY, January 7 * THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8:30 Norbert Ilg 11:00 Bill Balch MONDAY, January 8 * The Baptism of the Lord 6:30 Gene Gentner TUESDAY, January 9 * Weekday 6:30 Earl & Betty Webb WEDNESDAY, January 10 * Weekday 6:30 Catherine DiFeo THURSDAY, January 11 * Weekday 6:30 Special Intentions FRIDAY, January 12 * Weekday 6:30 Jim Burdon SATURDAY, January 13 * VIGIL/2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3:30-4:30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 Beatrice Laatsch - Anniversary SUNDAY, January 14 * 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 For the people of SVDP Parish 11:00 Richard Urdiales & Family ALTAR SOCIETY 300 Club December Winners Patty Burdon Danielle Witwer Emma Lotto Therese Thomas FAMILY PERSPECTIVES It was only after they entered the house that the Magi found Jesus. Today s gospel challenges us to bring our gifts into our home and family. There we will find Jesus. Our spiritual search for God starts at home. 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 Sunday, December 24, 2017 Offertory E-Give... COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support! $ 7,352.23 $ 2,763.00 Christmas, December 25, 2017 Offertory E-Give... Sunday, December 31, 2017 Offertory Children s. E-Give... $ 21,874.97 $ 2,763.00 $ 7,377.90 $ 6.75 $ 1,088.00 January 1, 2018, Solemnity of Mary Offertory. $ 910.00 REVITALIZE, RENEW & REJOICE CAMPAIGN $863,123
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, January 7, 2018 A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR As many of you know, our Parish Pastoral Council has been facilitating a parish planning process since the new Council was commissioned last June. They hosted a Parish Gathering this past September which led to the development of ten Commissions to help us strengthen our parish community and mission/outreach. Since then each Commission, comprised of between 6-12 members, has clarified their purpose and established goals and objectives for the coming year. We will highlight each of these over the next several months. The Parish Communications Commission enhances and uses various means of communication, including social media, to communicate within the parish and beyond, our worship experiences, faith formation opportunities, parish activities, and services to the community. Their two fundamental goals are: 1. To create, improve, and make more interactive various parish communication initiatives, such as the parish website, Facebook pages, Twitter, other forms of social media, and various marketing strategies. 2. To make available to all ministries and organizations within the parish consistent, easy-to-use communication tools, resources, and ways to better connect with one another. The Commission's first specific objective was to have the parish consider hiring a part-time Communications Coordinator. After doing our appropriate research, we have hired on a part-time basis Jennifer Douglas-O'Neill, an active member of our parish, who begins this Monday. She brings a deep faith, a vibrant energy, and insights into how we can best communicate with one another and reach out to those around us. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Is there something I realize that I changed after encountering the Lord? Is there something I realize now that I should change? The same Christ who in Bethlehem, as a Child, accepted the gifts of the Magi Kings, is still the One to whom men and whole peoples open their treasures. St. John Paul II REVITALIZE, RENEW AND REJOICE! UPDATE ON OUR $1.6 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Thank you for your generosity in this early stage of our campaign. We have received pledges and donations totaling $863,123 for 53.95% of our goal. We are grateful to the 99 donors who have made this possible. Each week we will keep you updated on our progress. You will find the campaign total listed on page 2 of the bulletin along with the report of weekly donations. The campaign total in that list will represent what we have received as of Monday mornings. We will also keep our campaign posters in the church updated, reflecting what we have received by the end of the week. If you need information about the campaign, please take a packet from the basket by the campaign poster at each exit. In each pew, there are also envelopes with a yellow border that you can use for a campaign donation. Beginning in February, parishioners will receive one of these envelopes each month with the regularly mailed Sunday envelopes. If you are interested in donating through E-giving, credit card, stock transfer, or IRA distribution, please contact Connie Pacanovsky. For more information or to volunteer to help, please contact Mary Anne Beiting, Director of Development at mabeiting@stvincentchurch.com. YOUR HEART SHALL THROB AND OVERFLOW The magi "were overjoyed at seeing the star." So many of the words of Isaiah positively glow at the prophecy of the shining light of Israel, Jesus. "Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance... Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow." Christmas day, with all of its light and glory, has passed, and yet we forget that the Christmas season continues until tomorrow. The glory of the Lord continues to shine and manifest the glory to all nations. We who are members of these nations of the earth should continue to celebrate and rejoice at the coming of the Lord into our lives. We are indeed the Gentiles who have come to worship Christ, and to be saved by his glorious appearance. Blessed be the God who reaches out to us in mercy and love, and may the joy of his coming fill our hearts forever. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven Sunday, January 7, 2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW COMPETITION Girls and boys ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the grade school gymnasium. The event will begin at 6 and last until 7:30. Participants can register the day of the event or preregister by contacting the grade school gym teacher for forms. Winners can advance to district, regional, state, and even national competition. Gym shoes only please. Sponsored by the St. Vincent Knights of Columbus. Contact Brian at 864-1242 for information. MEN S CONFERENCE A conference for men featuring Father Patrick Schultz, Parochial Vicar, Communion of Saints Parish, will be held on Saturday, January 27, at St. Matthew Parish, 2580 Berne Street, Akron. The conference will begin at 8:30 AM with breakfast and concluded at 5 PM with dinner for all men and their families. The day will include inspiring talks, fellowship, Eucharistic Adoration, and an opportunity for confession. This conference is open to men 18 and older. Registration price is $10 and reservations can be made by calling Saint Matthew Parish Office at 330-733-9944. THEOLOGY ON TAP AKRON Theology on Tap Akron will again be at Ray's Place Fairlawn on Wednesday, January 10, at 7 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen to Rev. Rob Ramser, Parochial Vicar of St. Ambrose, speak on "By whose name are we saved - Jesus is that you?" 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! Ray's Place of Fairlawn is located at 25 Ghent Road, Fairlawn, OH. FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND FAITH FOR ADULTS Monday, January 15 Finding Redemption in a Pornographic Culture: An Overview of Theology of the Body by St. John Paul II. Fr. Barry Gearing, Pastor, St. Adalbert Parish. 7 p.m. appetizers, 7:30 speaker. $10 Admission includes appetizers - Cash bar. Located at D Agnese s at 566 White Pond Drive, Akron. Sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron. On December 7, Archbishop Hoban High School hosted a reception to recognize the 8 th grade students who were awarded a Moreau or Father Dujarie Society scholarship. Recipients were selected based on their academic achievement and their outstanding performance on the placement exam. President Dr. Sweda, Principal Emily Hanson and faculty department chairs were on hand to honor the students accomplishments. The scholarship recipient from St. Vincent de Paul Parish School is Teresa Chicatelli. KICK OFF THE MARCH FOR LIFE Walsh University will host a March for Life Event on January 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the David Center. Kick off the March for Life with this Free event featuring local speakers, who will speak on life issues. After the talks, there will be a blessing send-off for all those going to the March for Life. Walsh University is located at 2020 East Maple St. North Canton; 44720 All are invited. Refreshments will be served For more reservations or information, please call Molly at 330-490-7581, or email mromano@walsh.edu. THE FEST INTERNSHIP Looking to do something extraordinary this summer? The FEST is looking for marketing & communications, event planning, and logistics management interns to join the team that puts together our annual Diocesan Family Festival. Interns will be a part of a fast-paced team and will play a critical role in the marketing, planning and coordination of annual event for 40,000+ people. Interns will provide support and have responsibilities including public speaking, marketing, mailings, digital and social media, press releases, logistics, event planning, and more. Interns must have strong people skills, work ethic, critical thinking, organizational skills, and reliable transportation. For more information or to apply, please send your resume to Caitlin@theFEST.us by January 20 th!
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