St. Vincent de Paul Church Photo: Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson The Exaltation Of The Holy Cross September 14, 2014 Rectory Rev. Timothy J. O Connor, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Betsy Tavolier, Office Manager Mrs. Ellen Dies, Youth Minister Ms. Nancy Daley, Music Director Mr. Herman Allshouse, Maintenance Director Phone:... 330-535-3135 Fax:... 234-571-2919 Web Site: www.stvincentchurch.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 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: Saturday: 11:00 to 12:00 Noon and Thursday before First 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 (Marival Ciarlariello, 330-730- 6652). 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 marry should call at the rectory 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 are September through May. Classes are held in St. Vincent Grade School on Sundays from 10:15 AM to 11:15 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 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. 164 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303-2373
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Two Sunday, September 14, 2014 Masses SATURDAY, September 13 * St. John Chrysostom 5:00 PM Maureen Maloy Morris SUNDAY, September 14 * The Exaltation Of The Holy Cross 8:30 Mary Beth Dobo 11:00 Fr. Raymond Horley MONDAY, September 15 * Our Lady of Sorrows 6:30 The living and deceased members of the St. Vincent Altar Society TUESDAY, September 16 * Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian 6:30 Carmela Demarco-Anniversary WEDNESDAY, September 17 * St. Robert Bellarmine 6:30 Louis Kluska THURSDAY, September 18 6:30 Edward Shuber FRIDAY, September 19 * St. Januarius 6:30 For Our Parish 8:15 Thomas Hillery 5:00 PM Wedding: John Daily and Alison Daine SATURDAY, September 20 * Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions 5:00 Beatrice Laatsch SUNDAY, September 21 * Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 For Our Parish 11:00 Dorothy Schismenos COLLECTIONS FOR SUNDAY, August 24, 2014 SUNDAY, August 31, 2014 SUNDAY, September 7, 2014 Thanks for your Support! Collection of August 24... $7,913.00 Children s Envelopes... $26.00 E-Give...$1,702.50 Collection of August 31... $6,713.70 Children s Envelopes... $33.00 E-Give...$1,737.50 Collection of September 7...$6,966.00 Collection for the Middle East...$792.00 Children s Envelopes... $74.00 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17 or Ps 31:2-6, 15-16, 20; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a The Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14, 2014 Christ Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness. Philippians 2:7 BEING LIFTED UP In today s Gospel, Jesus reminds Nicodemus how Moses had lifted up the serpent in the desert. Then Jesus says, So must the Son of Man be lifted up, that all who believe may have eternal life in him. The evangelist clearly saw this lifting up of Jesus to mean his crucifixion. That lifting up of the serpent by Moses is described in today s first reading. The people were attacked by saraph serpents, and many died. God had Moses make an image of the serpent and put it on a pole and lift it up. The people who had been bitten looked at it and recovered. Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of a slave. Lifted up on the cross, he was despised and seemed the most abject of people. But it was in embracing this disgrace and painful death that he became the bearer of eternal life for all of us. His lifting up in shame was also his lifting up in glory and triumph. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. WEDDING BANS III John Daily and Alison Daine II Anthony Destefano and Diana Brown I Brandon Cooper and Christina Dattilo PLEASE PRAY FOR the repose of the souls of Thomas Hillery and Agnes Walter, mother of Tom Walter. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in the peace and joy of the Lord.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three September 14, 2014 New Parishioners We welcome to our Parish Community: Mr. and Mrs. John and Candice Komlanc, And children, Cassandra and John Welcome to the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Community: Ella Marie Hammer, daughter of Colin and Casye Hammer, Dylan Frederick Breiding, son of Matthew and Nicole Breiding, and Noelle Lucille Krohn, daughter of Mark and Lori Krohn. Ella, Dylan and Noelle were baptized on the weekend of September 7, 2014. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AUXILIARY Thank you so much for your food and monetary donations. We couldn t do this without your help. We continue to need pasta sauce, pasta, chili or baked beans, soup, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, Spam, stew, boxed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. We are so grateful for your generosity. ALTAR SOCIETY The Altar Society will be holding it s first meeting tomorrow night, Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Scullen Room. Please make time to join our group! LOST AND FOUND If you have left any items behind while at Mass, please check in the back, center vestibule of the church. Thank you! MISSIONARIES OF ST. CHARLES- SCALABRINIANS This weekend Rev. Aldo Vendramin from the Missionaries of St. Charles Scalabrinians is visiting our parish and will be preaching at each Mass. He shares with us the concerns and longings of the missionary activity that his Religious Order was entrusted in the Church: the care of migrant and refugee people. He is sent by the Catholic Mission Office with the purpose of reminding each baptized Catholic of our common responsibility to teach all nations about God s salvation plan in Christ Jesus. A collection will be taken for the needs of the Missionaries of St. Charles-Scalabrinians. Your generous donation will enable many missionary works to be accomplished in the world. Thank you for your prayers and financial support. DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING The intentions of the dying will be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at St. Vincent, October 3 at 6:30 a.m. All are Welcome. PARISH SCHOOL NEWS OPEN HOUSE All-school Open House for enrolled families is Thursday, September 18th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Sunday, September 21, 2014 through Friday, September 26, 2014 In the Scullen Room 8th GRADE FALL MUM SALE Our 8th graders will once again be selling mums to support their trip to Washington D.C. this spring! Order forms are on the front tables and back center vestibule table of the church. Mum pickup will be in Corrigan Hall on September 19th from 2:45 until 6:00. Delivery available for $5.00. Mums are $6 each or $5 each (5 or more). Hanging baskets are also available for $10.00. Don t miss out-order your mums today!!!! 8th GRADE BREAKFAST FOR DINNER Saturday, October 4, 2014 after the 5:00 Mass in Corrigan Hall. Come after Mass and enjoy Belgium waffles, French toast, Egg Bake, Quiche, Crepes and so much more! The profits from this dinner benefit the 8th Grade trip to Washington D.C. in the spring!!! Hope to see you there!!! ALL SCHOOL SKATING PARTY This annual fun-filled event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at G.S.F.E. CADE Rollerskating Rink on E. Market Street. Proceeds benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington D. C. this spring!
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four September 14, 2014 Saint Vincent de Paul Parish PSR REGISTRATION AND OPEN HOUSE Did you know P.S.R. serves Pre-K 8 th grade? If your child is not attending a Catholic school, please take advantage of this wonderful program. P.S.R. Registration will be next Sunday September 21 st in the P.S.R. Office between 9:30-11:00, and following the meeting with Father O Connor after the 11:00 Mass. Please plan on registering. If this presents a problem, please contact Ellen Dies at 330-864-5484 or 330-535-3135 X 101. Open House for P.S.R. students and families will be Sunday, September 21 st following the meeting as well. Come and meet your teachers and see your new classroom. MARKET DAY Market Day sale is October 4th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Orders to school by Friday 9/26/14 and late calls to Lidia by 8 p.m. on Mon Sept 29th. Internet orders by 11p.m. CST Tue 9/30. Thank you all who ordered at our first sale this September. Lets welcome our new chair person Dave! Account No. 12928 Lidia (330) 620-3787. Volunteers please arrive at 9:30AM. A NATIONWIDE EDUCATION PROJECT Creating a Climate for Solidarity From St. Francis to Pope Francis to You! will be held on Tuesday September 30, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM-St. Hilary Spiritual Center. A 90 minute multimedia presentation combining short video testimonials with group reflection processes that highlight the impacts of climate change on the world's poorest and most vulnerable people and communities. To register or for information contact Lyn Schott at lynschott@aol.com ST. VINCENT ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Attention families of elementary and middle school students! St. Vincent-St. Mary High School invites you to our first Open House of the year on Sunday, September 28th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Families are invited to meet our administrators, teachers, coaches, and staff while our student ambassadors take you on a tour of our campus. Enjoy presentations by our Cheerleaders, Irish Dancers, Marching Band, and Robotics and Rocket teams as well! We are expecting you! Register at http:// www.stvm.com/admissions/open_house_rsvp.php. THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Are you looking for ways to experience God? When you see others in need, do you have a desire to help them? Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invite you to share in their ministry of experiencing Christ in the poor. A Catholic lay organization, the Society provides opportunities for women and men to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in our local community. Consider learning more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by looking for our Invitation to Serve membership drive in September. For more information: 216-696-6525, ext. 3150 or via email at info@svdpcle.org. OUR LADY OF ELMS Our Lady of the Elms High School invites all 7th and 8th grade girls to join us for Girl s Night Out on Sat. Sept. 27th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Meet current Elms students, take part in fun activities, and enjoy refreshments. No RSVP required. Please call 330-836-9384 for more details. LECTURE SERIES Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will resume his informative mid-day Lecture Series, inside the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist immediately following the noon Mass. Bishop Lennon will be speaking about Organization at the Vatican on Thursday, September 25, 2014, and about Evangelization and the Family on Wed., October 15 and Wed., October 29, 2014. HUMAN TRAFFICKING 8 WEEK STUDY GROUP Human trafficking and slavery are the second most lucrative illegal enterprise, after only drug trafficking. Owning a slave is easier today than ever before. Study the issues and then decide how you can take action to stop human trafficking. Eight week study group Wednesdays 10:00 am to noon or Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm, September 17 through November 5, 2014. For information please contact Lyn Schott 330-388-0873 or lynschott@aol.com. CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY WITH THE CLEVE- LAND INDIANS Join the Cleveland Indians for Mass and a Ball game for Catholic Family Day at Progressive Field on September 28th. Pre-Game Mass at 10:15 in the Ball Park-tickets starting at $14. Purchase online at: http://tinyurl.com/ kmtyg8z and enter the special offer code baseball. Any additional questions, please call 216-420-4162.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Five September 14, 2014 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS-SEPTEMBER Junior High Ministry (Gr. 7 & 8) 21 Regular Meeting Let s plan October events! Bring your ideas to share. ALL ARE WELCOMED...EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER COME BEFORE! Open Gym from 5:00-6:00 p.m. I ll provide the gym; you provide board games, movies, etc. A cell phone check-in will be available. I want you to enjoy each other s company without being distracted by your cell phone. Meeting from 6:00 6:30 p.m. Be sure to bring ideas for service projects, Halloween ideas etc. Gentlemen bring the snacks this month I will provide the drink. 27 Akron Marathon Water Station- 7:00 a.m. until Noon (parents provide transportation) Fairfax Rd. in front of Firestone H.S. parking lot. Senior High Ministry (Gr. 9-12) 14 Painting and Cleaning Brennan Place I will bring the paint and supplies; you bring the muscle and creativity. Stencils anyone? 1:00 p.m. starting time. I will bring the drinks and snacks. 20 LaserQuest Meet at St. Vincent for a fun, late afternoon at LaserQuest! We will leave St. Vincent parking lot at 4:30 and travel to Fairlawn. Plan on dinner at Steak and Shake. Cost for LaserQuest is $20. Cash is appreciated. Dinner cost is your own expense. 21 -Regular Meeting Let s plan October s events! Bring your ideas to share. ALL ARE WELCOMED...EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER COME BEFORE! Meeting from 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Be sure to bring ideas for service projects, Halloween ideas, etc. Open Gym from 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. I ll provide the gym, you provide the board games, movies, etc. Gentlemen bring the snacks this month, I will provide the drink. 24 St. Bernard s Soup Kitchen Meet at St. Vincent at 4:00 p.m. and we will travel together to the soup kitchen. If you have not served before, your parents will need to also attend. We will set-up, serve, and clean-up. We should be done by 7:30ish and I will drop you off at home or church. 27 Akron Marathon Water Station 7:00 a.m. until Noon (parents provide transportation) Fairfax Rd. in front of Firestone High School Parking Lot. Ellen Dies St. Vincent Youth Ministry Director 330-535-3135 ext. 101 or ellendies588@gmail.com WALSH JESUIT SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS Walsh Jesuit is offering its Spirituality Program for Adults (SPA) this Fall. The SPA is a group retreat experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, held over a period of 8 weeks. Meetings are held once a week for approximately 2 ½ hours at the school. Retreatants are expected to pray ½ hour each day; materials for prayer will be provided. The Spiritual Exercises have inspired countless men and women to a deeper spiritual growth, especially a deeper relationship with Jesus. There are two options for this retreat. One group will meet on Tuesday evenings, beginning on September 23, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Another group will meet on Wednesday mornings, beginning September 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. For more information or to make a reservation, go to our website at http://www.walshjesuit.org/alumni/staying connected/ spirituality-program-for-adults or contact Dolly Gingo at gingod@walshjesuit.org or 330-929-4205, ext. 264. ST. SEBASTIAN 5K RACE AROUND THE PARK & FAMILY FUN RUN Save the date: October 18, 2014, for the 4 th Annual 5k Race Around the Park & Family Fun Run hosted by the St. Sebastian Knights of Columbus. Start your training today and register at www.akronkofc.org. This fun, exciting and family event is hosted at St. Sebastian parish and the course is run along the streets in one of Akron s most beautiful neighborhoods. Featured during the event will be our Kid s Challenge and your chance to win a car thanks to the generosity of The VanDevere Bunch! This year s event will help support the Battered Women s Shelter of Summit and Medina County s. BWS provides emergency and supportive services to victims seeking to end family violence. Additional proceeds help support those in need in our community through the St. Vincent DePaul Society, our youth to continue their Catholic education, and St. Sebastian School/Parish. Interested in sponsorship? Contact Tony Burgoyne at 330.805.7628 or tburgoyne@gpdgroup.com. ST. MARY S HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE The St. Mary s Holiday Craft Boutique (in Massillon) will hold a gathering of local crafters and vendors selling their unique items on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A concession stand will be provided by the St. Mary s Youth Ministry. Location is at 640 First St. NE Massillon 44646 in the school gymnasium. MAKING A DIFFERENCE What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ~ Jane Goodall