St. Vincent de Paul Church Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 24, 2016 Rectory Rev. Norman K. Douglas, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Mrs. Peggy Wellemeyer, Office Manager Mrs. Ellen Dies, Youth Minister Ms. Nancy Daley, Music Director Mr. Herman Allshouse, Maintenance Director Ms. Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff 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: 10 a.m. 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: 3:30-4:30 PM 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 (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. Please call the rectory to schedule baptisms. Baptisms are scheduled for the 2nd/4th Sundays of the month after 11 a.m. Mass (12:30 p.m.) 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 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 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 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, July 24, 2016 SATURDAY, July 23 * Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2:00 Wedding: Patrick Tehan & Melissa Coniglio 5:00 Paul Tetzel SUNDAY, July 24 * Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Fr. Thomas Gallagher 11:00 Ed Soup & Charlotte Shuber MONDAY, July 25 * St. James, Apostle 6:30 Madge Leary TUESDAY, July 26 * Sts. Joachim and Anne 6:30 David Anthony Meeker WEDNESDAY, July 27 * Weekday 6:30 In thanksgiving and in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary THURSDAY, July 28 * Weekday 6:30 Sandy Lombardi FRIDAY, July 29 * St. Martha 6:30 Eldon D. Day MASSES SATURDAY, July 30 * Vigil/Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2:00 Wedding: Patrick Gill & Amanda Lorkowski 5:00 Patricia Donlin Arbour SUNDAY, July 31 * Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Umberto Ametrano 11:00 John & Helen Santell COLLECTION FOR JULY 17, 2016 Collection... $ 7,732.52 Children s Envelopes..$ 25.57 E-Give...$ 2,877.75 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21 JULY 24, 2016 You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. - - Colossians 2:12 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes when bishops are consecrated, they are not given the care of a diocese as an "ordinary." A very old tradition, however, assures that they are invested with a "see," a link with a local church. Many hundreds of places around the world were dioceses at one time, but are no longer. In England, for example, some of the historic dioceses such as London, Salisbury, and Manchester ceased to be Catholic at the Reformation and their cathedrals passed to the Church of England. The reestablishment of the Catholic Church in the nineteenth century meant that new dioceses had to be created, such as at Liverpool and Westminster. Similarly, in Scandinavia the ancient Catholic dioceses vanished under Lutheranism. In North Africa, tiny dioceses disappeared under the sands or were swept away by Islam. In the United States, some original dioceses never really developed as population centers, such as the old dioceses of Bardstown, Vincennes, Sault Ste. Marie, or Walla Walla. The tradition of "titular sees" assures that the ancient churches are always held in prayer, as the bishop celebrates Mass in its memory a few times a year. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, July 24, 2016 A NOTE FROM FR. NORM You may have read in the Beacon Journal that this weekend the greater Akron area is focusing on a national mental health initiative, The Campaign to Change Direction. Nearly one in every five people, or 42.5 million American adults, has a diagnosable mental health condition. Half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by age 14. People too often, even by faith communities, are stigmatized and marginalized. As a priest for 42 years, I ve seen many people struggle painfully with these issues in themselves or with loved ones. Too often they tell no one out of fear of being looked down upon. At times some people of faith say Just pray, just surrender to God, just deepen your faith and you will get better. We know that faith and a deep spirituality can be a significant resource for hope and healing. However, one of the most powerful ways God works is through people showing compassion, providing wisdom, and accompanying the most vulnerable among us in getting expert counseling and community support over a lengthy period of time. We need to let people know that God is nearest to the broken not wanting to judge them but to be a source of healing love. The best way we can do that is by showing our desire to be there for individuals and families going through this heavy burden. A flier with information to become aware of the five signs that may mean someone is in emotional pain and might need help is available at the church entrances. The website www.changedirectionsummitcounty.org has much practical information and lists community resources for people and/or their family members who may need assistance. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES Jesus was praying. What a powerful example for us! He knew this was the way to stay connected to God the Father and handle all the demands being placed on Him. Jesus assures us if we put God first we will receive and find whatever we need from His infinite goodness and wisdom. But, we must make the time to stop, listen and seek God first in prayer. Pope Francis reminds us moments of family prayer and acts of devotion can be more powerful for evangelization than any catechism class or sermon. Make prayer a daily part of your family routine. MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP If you are entering sixth, seventh, or eighth grade, we welcome you to the Saint Vincent de Paul Youth Group! Here s the first opportunity to join the fun. August 1-5th Middle School Summer Camp 9:00 3:00. Details were mailed around July 1 st ; but in case you did not receive a packet, here is a sneak peek: LaserQuest, Food Bank, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, bowling, Harry London Chocolate tour, Access Women s Shelter Service project, and a trip to see Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Mogadore. Extra copies of registration information can be found on the website or in the folder in the back of the church. Questions? Call Mrs. Dies at 330-535-3135 X 101. She may be on vacation but will accept registration though July 26 th. Great way to collect service hours for school! The BEST is yet to come! You heard it at church Father Norm has talked about it We had a Speaker from the FEST Now is the time for you and your family to decide Do you want to go??? The highlight of summer!! Don t miss out on Sunday, August 7th, as we come together for The FEST, Noon - 10 pm at the CPL (28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe). Come hear great music (Newsboys, Michael W. Smith, Matthew West, and Lauren Daigle) along with great activities and displays. Check out Marc s Mom s Relaxation Station with over 200,000 give-away items for busy moms. Junior high students can visit the Catholic Youth Summer Camp area filled with fun, engaging, and faith-filled activities. It s the perfect family day. There s plenty of parking (see video at www.thefest.us) and affordable food (thanks to Executive Caterers and Marc s). Come and get a braut off the world s largest grill while watching your kids learn lessons of faith and family. It s all FREE. Go to: www.thefest.us for details, parking instructions, and a complete schedule of the day. The parish van is willing to go! Just let Ellen Dies know and the first 15 people who sign up can travel in the van. Contact Ellen at Ellen@stvincentchurch.com or call and leave a message at 330-535-3135 X 101. WEDDING BANNS III Patrick Gill & Amanda Lorkowski I Joseph Tanoury & Alana Valle
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, July 24, 2016 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We are initiating the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) journey on Wednesday evenings, beginning September 14. This journey is open to people not of our Catholic tradition who want to learn more about our Catholic Christian faith. In addition, Catholics who want to deepen their formation as Christians are encouraged to participate. We are looking for individuals to be part of the core team supporting this journey. If interested in being part of this team, consider attending an initial meeting this Thursday evening at 7 PM in the rectory conference room. A REMINDER The rosary is prayed by parishioners before each 5 PM Saturday night Mass at 4:40 PM. PEACE PILGRIMAGE ANNOUNCEMENT A PEACE PILGIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: Fr. Wally Hyclak (St Mary of the Falls, Olmsted Falls, OH) & Barb Vopat (Sun City, AZ) are taking another group on a Peace Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, November 27 to December 6, 2016. Pray for PEACE as you visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Mt. of Beatitudes, Jericho, Tiberius, and more! Reasonable pricing including taxes, tips, breakfast, and dinner. Contact Barb Vopat at bvopat@yahoo.com or 216-470-4207 (C). Father and Barb are veterans hosting this Peace Pilgrimage and would love for you to join them to PRAY FOR PEACE in the world, the Middle East, and in our hearts. CYO FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION WE NEED COACHES! CYO Fall registration is open! Football (grades 4-8) Flag Football (grades 1-3) Soccer (3-8) Volleyball (girls 3-8) X-Country (3-8) Interested families contact T.J. Pasadyn thomas.j.pasadyn@icloud.com or (330) 352-4678. KEEP PRAYING St. Monica, whose feast we celebrate in August, is often known as "the persistent mother." She watched her oldest son, Augustine, turn his back on his Christian faith. Monica was exasperated. For years she gave up talking directly to her son on the advice of a local bishop, who told her that it was better to talk to God about Augustine than to Augustine about God. The mother never gave up praying for her son. Eventually Augustine gave up his wild ways, was baptized, and later ordained and named bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine went on to become one of the Church's greatest scholars. Today's readings address the importance of persistent prayer. Abraham, in spite of trepidation that he is bothering the Lord, continues to ask about the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Jesus, in Luke's Gospel, tells his disciples to "ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" (Luke 11:9). This is our charge: keep praying. OZANAM CENTER New Hours: The Ozanam Center has changed its hours beginning in July to 9:30-12 instead of 10-2. BRING YOUR YOUR AND/OR The Knights of Columbus has been asked to organize a work detail of interested parishioners to help spread a load of mulch in the planted areas around the church and parking lot. The date for this project is Sunday, July 24, at 1 p.m. As a reminder to our St. V's middle school and high school students your volunteer work here will count toward your community service time. We would ask that you bring a garden rake, or shovel (flat or snow), and a wheelbarrow, if you have one. Let's ALL support this opportunity to beautify our Church grounds. Rain date will be Sunday, the 31st.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Five Sunday, July 24, 2016 RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE INFORMATION FOR FOLLOWING RETREATS: 700 Killinger Road, Clinton, OH (330-896-2315) Registration Forms at www.loyolaretreathouse.com CATCHING FIRE, BECOMING FLAME A Guide for Spiritual Transformation July 29-31, 2016 This retreat directed by Abbot Clement Zeleznik, OSB will provide you with tools and techniques to enter into a fiery relationship with God, how to engage it, and how to be changed by it. Registration is at 5:30 pm; Dinner is served at 6 pm. $160 per person ($50 due w/registration) LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE PRE-CANA ENGAGED COUPLE RETREATS September 11, October 9, or November 6, 2016 11:15 a.m. 6:45 p.m. (Mass 12:00 noon) ($75.00 per couple w/registration) LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY SPIRIT Based on the Wild Goose Series by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TORS August 26-28, 2016 This retreat directed by Abbot Clement Zeleznik, OSB invites Catholic Christians into a more profound life-giving relationship with the Holy Spirit. $160 per person ($50 due w/registration) FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, and will feature Sr. Mary Catherine Hilkert, OP, Professor University of Notre Dame and speaking on the topic, Mary Magdalene, Catherine of Siena, and Pope Francis s call for Missionary Disciples. Sr. Cathy is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and former co-chair of the department of religious studies at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. The cost of the luncheon program is $20. Doors open at 11 AM; the program begins at noon and ends promptly at 1 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 Monday, August 1, 2016. For additional information, call 330-535-7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org. RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE - CLEVELAND Ignatius in the Meadow. July 31, 2016. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Bring your blanket and friends to our meadow for an evening of prayer and live motivational music by The Clams, fronted by Tina Facca-Miess. Take advantage of this fun and spiritual opportunity to celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius on the beautiful grounds of the Jesuit Retreat House. Bring your children or grandchildren for a joyful evening together! Free Event. A freewill offering will be collected. Water will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. For more information contact Jesuit Retreat House 440-884-9300 or visit www.jrh-cleveland.org. Celebrating the Assumption of Mary in a Place Apart. August 15, 2016. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Led by Fr. John Vrana. In prayer and reflection we will explore what Mary s Assumption means in the Church and what it says practically to the world today; separating doctrine from devotion. The day will include presentations, personal quiet time, communal praying of the rosary and celebration of the Mass. The day begins at 8:30 am with coffee & pastry, includes lunch and ends by 3:00 pm. Cost: $40. To register contact Jesuit Retreat House 440-884-9300 or visit www.jrhcleveland.org. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER Catholic Engaged Encounter is a comprehensive weekend of marriage preparation held three times a year at the St. Leonard Retreat Center, 4076 Case Road, Avon, OH 44011. October 14-16, 2016. Cost is $185/couple. Questions? Call Alex and Lily Fuentes, 216-849-3769, or visit www.clevelandencounter.com for more information and to register. ST. PAUL BOOK SALE Take some time to stop in and browse. St. Paul Parish, 1580 Brown St., Akron, 44301 invites you to come in and grab a great read at a great price! Books, CDs & DVDs, VHS tapes, and Records of all types will be for sale at the St. Paul Book Sale to be held Saturday, August 13 th, 9-6:30, and Sunday, August 14 th, 9-1, in the Parish Activity Center. We ll have plenty of bargains for all book, music, and movie lovers. If you have books to donate but need help getting them here or if you are able to help with the sale for any amount of time, call Ron McAvoy at 330-773-7389.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six Sunday, July 24, 2016 JUBILEE INDULGENCE On September 1, 2015, Pope Francis issued a letter granting an Indulgence to the Faithful on the Occasion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. In the Diocese of Cleveland all Members of the Christian Faithful who wish to seek the Jubilee Indulgence are to: Make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door, open at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland, Ohio, and at Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine, at any time during the Year of Mercy, and cross over the threshold of mercy as a sign of their deep desire for true conversion; Sacramentally confess their sins; Participate in the celebration of, and receive, the Holy Eucharist with a reflection on mercy; Make a Profession of Faith; Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. While the first two conditions may be fulfilled several days before or after the performance of the indulgenced work, it is fitting that Communion be received, the prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father be made, and the profession of faith be said on the same day. A single sacramental confession suffices for several plenary indulgences but receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father are required for each indulgence. Those who perform the spiritual and corporal works of mercy may also, by their actions, obtain the Jubilee Indulgence. The Holy Father states, Each time that one of the faithful personally performs one or more of the works of mercy, he or she shall surely obtain the Jubilee Indulgence. Hence the commitment to live by mercy so as to obtain the grace of complete and exhaustive forgiveness by the power of the love of the Father who excludes no one. The Jubilee Indulgence is thus full, the fruit of the very event which is to be celebrated and experienced with faith, hope, and charity. His Holiness, Pope Francis, has further decreed the conditions for obtaining the Jubilee Indulgence for those of the Christian Faithful for whom it is impossible to physically cross the threshold of the Holy Door, namely: The sick, people who are elderly and alone, the homebound. Those who are chronically or terminally ill, elderly, or otherwise confined by physical condition, while living with faith and joyful hope during their trials, may obtain the Jubilee Indulgence by receiving Communion or attending the Holy Mass and community prayer, even through the various forms of media. The incarcerated. Those who are living in prisons may obtain the Jubilee Indulgence in the chapels of the prisons. Directing their thoughts and prayer to the Father each time they cross the threshold of their cell will, for them, signify passage through the Holy Door, because the mercy of God is able to transform hearts and is also able to transform bars into an experience of freedom. The deceased. The Holy Father reminds us that we may gain the Jubilee Indulgence not only for ourselves, but for the deceased as well. He states:...as we remember them in the Eucharistic celebration, thus we can, in the great mystery of the Communion of Saints, pray for them, that the merciful Face of the Father free them of every remnant of fault and strongly embrace them in the unending beatitude.
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