St. Vincent de Paul Church Photo: Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson All Saints November 1, 2015 Rectory Rev. Dennis M. McNeil, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Em eritus Mrs. Betsy Tavolier, Office M anager Mrs. Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Mrs. Ellen Dies, Y outh M inister Ms. Nancy Daley, M usic Director Mr. Herman Allshouse, M aintenance Director Ms. Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff 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 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, November 1, 2015 Masses SATURDAY, October 31 5:00 PM Frances and Bud Palmer SUNDAY, November 1 * All Saints * Daylight Savings Time Ends 8:30 The Easterday Family Special Intention 11:00 Mary Louise Hilkert MONDAY, November 2 *All Souls Day 6:30 Phil and Pat Phillips 8:15 All Souls (In Latin) TUESDAY, November 3 * St. Martin de Porres 6:30 Lucille DiSalvo WEDNESDAY, November 4 * St. Charles Borromeo 6:30 Fr. James Berardi THURSDAY, November 5 6:30 Alberta Lenke FRIDAY, November 6 6:30 Jim Kelly 8:15 Barbara Leonard SATURDAY, November 7 5:00 Ann and Bill Tipping SUNDAY, November 8 * Thirty- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 William Webb 11:00 Mary Louise Hilkert READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44] All Saints November 1, 2015 See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. -- 1 John 3:1 WE LONG TO SEE GOD'S FACE "Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face." This antiphon for today's responsorial psalm offers the focus for today's readings. As we on earth celebrate the triumph of all the saints--the ones officially canonized by the Church, and the countless others who have also reached heaven--we add nothing to their glory. But we give ourselves reason to hope. We too long to see the face of God and believe that we can one day be counted among those whose robes, as John tells us in the book of Revelation, are washed "white in the blood of the Lamb." The passage from John's First Letter offers further assurance: we are God's children who will one day see God. But today's Gospel pulls us past longing and reassurance into action. Jesus clearly tells us what we must do to be counted among the saints. We must be poor in spirit, hungry for holiness, merciful, single-hearted, and peacemakers! Then we too will see the face of God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY, October 18, 2015 Thanks for your Support! Collection of October 18... $8,168.87 World Mission...$1,801.00 Children s Envelopes... $22.00 E-Give...$3,127.50 THANK YOU! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THANKSGIVING BAGS We will soon be packing our Thanksgiving food bags for those in need. If you are aware of anyone who might be in need of food this holiday season, please contact Ted Walter at 330-869-0771. PLEASE PRAY FOR the repose of the soul of Rachel Cavanaugh. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in the peace and joy of the Lord.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three November 1, 2015 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. K OF C ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST On Sunday, November 15 th, the St. Vincent Knights of Columbus will be offering a Pancake Breakfast in Corrigan Hall from 8:00am until 1:00pm. As usual the menu will include orange juice, coffee, whipped cream, chocolate drops, and other good things, including a raffle with interesting prizes. This year we will be serving blueberry pancakes as well. There will also be a poster contest by our grade school children. Admission is free but donations will be accepted at the door. Come share a delicious breakfast and support our parish Knights of Columbus Ministry. Please see the full page flyer in this bulletin. SVDP BIBLE STUDY Do you seek to gain a deeper knowledge of the Bible but are not sure how to go about it or where in the Bible to start? The St. Vincent de Paul Parish Bible Study will provide many topics to help grow in your relationship with Christ through knowledge of the Bible and how it applies to our Catholic Faith. We will be starting in early November. Look for information to come. DON T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR COMMITMENT CARDS We are still in the midst of our annual Stewardship Renewal. If you haven t returned your Commitment Card, you still can mail it to the parish, or drop it in the collection basket. Returning your card is an important part of being an active member of St. Vincent de Paul. Please take this opportunity to express your support of our parish with your time, talent and treasure. 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. 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. SVDP AUXILIARY Thank you for responding generously to our October request for soup, meat, jelly and fruit -- it was so helpful to us! At this time, we are thinking ahead to that special time of year when we give thanks for the people in our lives and for gifts received. Preparing and sharing special foods is an important part of our Thanksgiving celebration. Let's prepare to share our bounty with others! The Auxiliary will now start collecting special foods for our approximately 50 families to be distributed the week before Thanksgiving. Please add these items to your shopping list and bring to church. Boxes of stuffing mix, pie crust mix, potato, cans of pumpkin, evaporated milk, cranberries, turkey gravy, noodles and hot or cold cereals. Of course, families need every day staples, so each and every donation is appreciated! You have given, you have sacrificed and we are grateful.-ladies of St Vincent de Paul Auxiliary ALTAR SOCIETY The Altar Society s next meeting will be Monday November 16th at 7PM in the Scullen Room. Please join us for final preparation for our Christmas Dinner! DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING The next First Friday Mass will be at St. Sebastian on November 6 at 5:00 p.m. The schedule is as follows: St. Bernard on December 4 at 12:10 p.m. All are Welcome. (There will be no Mass at St. Vincent in January as First Friday falls on January 1.) SAVE THE DATE: ALTAR SOCIETY ADULT PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER! PLEASE JOIN THE ALTAR SOCIETY FOR THE ADULT PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER ON SATUR- DAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 6:00 PM. IN CORRIGAN HALL. WE WILL HAVE APPETIZERS, DINNER,AND DESSERT CATERED BY MARIMARGARET ROBERTS, PLUS AN OPEN BAR -ALL FOR $25.00! DINNER MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY CYNTHIA COLEMAN AT THE PIANO. AFTER DINNER MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY OUR CANTICUM NOVUM AND SCHOLA CANTORUM CHOIRS! WE PROMISE ALL OF YOU A WONDERFUL AND ENTERTAINING EVENING!! MAKE YOUR PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS EARLY BY CALLING: KAREN INMAN AT 330-923-9734 OR MIMI REXROAD AT 330-836-7839.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six November 1, 2015 THE GIVING TREE: The tradition continues the Christmas Giving Tree will be in the sanctuary for three weeks beginning Saturday, November 14 th. If you are able, please take a tag and purchase a gift to share. Keep one tag as a reminder and place the second tag in the box with your name and phone number. Unwrapped gifts and or gift cards should be returned to the sanctuary no later than Sunday, December 6 th. Want to help, but don t want to buy a gift or a gift card? We have a solution for you! Place donations in an envelope marked Giving Tree and place it in the collection basket or pick up a scarf or mittens for children and adults and we will take care of the rest. We are helping children and adults from King Elementary, Harris Elementary, Portage Path Elementary and the West Senior Center located in the old West Junior High School building. Please contact Ellen Dies at 330-535-3135 X 101 or at ellendies588@gmail.com if you have any questions. Sponsored by the Senior and Middle School Youth Group. Thank you. Middle School and High School Youth Ministry November and December 2015 Calendar November 3 - Crafts for the Nursing Home-Scullen Room right after school. Come helps us make a treat for our Catholic friends at the Merriman and Hickory Ridge. Have parents pick you up at 4:30 pm. Can t make until later, no problem come when you can. I will have snacks to share. 6 - Cav s Game -The Cav s are playing the 76ers and the game starts at 7:30. Van leaves the parking lot at 6:00 so you may want to come a few minutes earlier. Twenty five students will get to greet the Cavs at ½ time as they come back onto the court! Only 14 tickets remain. Tickets are $39 each and checks need to be made out to Mrs. Dies 13 - Giving Tree Set-Up-Meet Mrs. Dies in the church after school to help set-up the Giving Tree. Have parents pick you up when we are done approx. 4:30. Have practice? No problem, stay as long as you can! 19- Christ Child Boutique Help or Saint Vincent de Paul Craft Show-Help Christ Child load the truck! Meet at St. Vincent at 3:30, travel to Cuyahoga Falls, load the truck and return by 5:30. Only 4 are needed. Mr. Downey is in charge. He will need help on Friday, November 20 th from 6:00 to 9:00 and on Saturday from 8:00 4:00 in 2 hour intervals. Sign-up sheets will be provided by Mr. Downey! 25 Salvation Army Ringing of the Bells- Yes, I know it is the day before Thanksgiving, but what better way to help than to ring bells at Acme #1 on W. Market St. by the railroad crossing from 4:00 to 9:00? Please let me know which shift you are able to work.. 4:00 6:30 or 6:30-9:00. 30 - Middle School and High School Regular Meeting Let's plan December and January events! And yes, I know some of you have the day off, so bring your ideas to share. ALL ARE WELCOMED EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER COME BEFORE! Open gym from 5:00 6:30. I ll provide the gym; you provide board games, movies, etc. a short meeting will take place sometime during this period. Be sure to bring ideas for service projects, Christmas ideas, etc. December 1- Crafts for the Nursing Home-Scullen Room from 3:00 4:30. Come helps us make a treat for our Catholic friends at the Merriman and Hickory Ridge. Have parents pick you up at 4:30 pm. Can t make it right at 3:00? No problem; come when you can! 8-Giving Tree Wrap-Up and Feast of the Immaculate Conception-Join us in the rectory from 3:00 5:00 as we organize the gifts from the Giving Tree. We need to get them ready for distribution. Come when you can and stay as long as you can. I ll bring the hot chocolate you bring the Christmas music and movies. If you have not gone to Mass already, stay and we will go together at 5:30. We can even have pizza after Mass. Help us in the following areas: We are looking for donations for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food baskets. We will need: Toothbr ushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, deodorant, razors, toilet paper, etc. Please consider asking neighbors and friends to help. Boxes for these special items will be placed in my office on the second floor of the school. Ellen Dies St. Vincent Youth Ministry Director (330)535-3135 Ext. 101 OUR LADY OF THE ELMS GIRLS NIGHT OUT! Attention all 6, 7, and 8th grade girls! The Elms annual Girls Night Out is November 7th from 7-9. Please come and enjoy games, Zumba, open volleyball and t-shirt tiedying! Reservations are recommended. Please contact Sarah Hutzler-Psihountakis with any questions at spsihountakis@theelms.org or 330.867.0918. You can register at theelms.org. CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY BOUTIQUE AND LUNCHEON The 46 th Annual Boutique and Luncheon will take place at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn at 3180 W. Market St. on Saturday November 21at from 9:00 to 3:00. Shop from over 20 juried artisans as well as handcrafted items made by Christ Child Society members. Delicious homemade baked goods ready to pick up for Thanksgiving and the Holidays will be available. A gorgeous handmade quilt and other items will also be raffled off. At noon there will be a luncheon and style show by Toni in Style of Chagrin Falls. Boutique admission is free, the luncheon and style show are by reservation only. Contact Micki Trenta to purchase tickets 330-668-9068. Proceeds from this event benefit children in need that are served by The Christ Child Society of Akron.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven November 1, 2015 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. - Fr. Dennis McNeil ST. JOSEPH S BOOK AND GIFT STORE St. Joseph s Queen of Angels Religious Treasures Book & Gift Store located at 2 nd and Sackett Sts. in Cuyahoga Falls in Nolan Hall (lower level of the church) will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, November 10 th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided. All items not already on sale will be discounted 15%. This will be the beginning of our extended business hours during the Advent Season. In addition to our regular hours on Sundays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., we will be open on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, November 10 th through December 22 nd. We have many wonderful treasures to choose from and Tuesday evening provides an opportunity to leisurely browse through the store to find that special gift. 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, November 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Open Houses: Sunday, November 15, noon-2 p.m. 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, 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 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. You can 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- Archbishop Hoban High School will administer a Scholarship/Placement test to 8 th grade students on Saturday, November 7. Testing will begin at 8:30AM. Students may pre-register by calling the admissions office at 330.849.2149 or register at www.hoban.org. There is a $20 test fee. Parent information session offered on all test dates. Open House Archbishop Hoban High School invites all interested students and their families to join us for Open House on Wednesday, November 18 from 6PM to 8PM. Tour the school, meet our faculty, staff, students, coaches and alumni and learn more about a Holy Cross education. Visit our new Center for Spiritual Formation and new Health & Fitness Center. CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY EVENING OF REFLECTION We will be having an Evening of Reflection on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Sebastian Parish 476 Mull Ave, Akron, Ohio 44313. Music will be provided by Peace Together Choir. Please take the time for some reflection for the Christmas season. All are welcome. FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Quaker Station, 135 South Broadway, and will feature Carolyn Woo, President Catholic Relief Services, speaking on the topic Common Good, Uncommon Excellence: Service to the Poorest of the Poor. The cost of the luncheon program is $15.00. Doors open at 11:00 AM; the program begins at noon, and ends promptly at 1:00 PM. Reservations can be made by sending a check to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307, by calling the office, or on the website, no later than the Monday, November 9, 2015. If you would like additional information, call 330-535-7668.