St. Vincent de Paul Church 164 West Market Street Akron, OH 44303-2373 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, November 5, 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: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 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: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 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: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13 QUESTION OF THE WEEK When I think about the ministry I undertake in my community of faith, how can I ensure that it always reflects the word of God and not my own agenda? Offertory Children s. E-Give... COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support! October 29, 2017 $ 6,934.28 $ 20.75 $ 1,023.00
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three Sunday, November 5, 2017 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION SATURDAY, November 4 * VIGIL/ 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3:30-4:30 Confessions 5:00 Mary Linda Laatsch Kaila SUNDAY, November 5 * 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 Tony & Betty DeCarlo 11:00 The people of SVDP Parish MONDAY, November 6 * Weekday 6:30 Gordon & Rosemary Smith TUESDAY, November 7 * Weekday 6:30 Cornelius & Alice Lusardi WEDNESDAY, November 8 * Weekday 6:30 Rev. Thomas Gallagher THURSDAY, November 9 * The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 6:30 Anthony DiSalvo - Birthday FRIDAY, November 10 * St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 6:30 For the intentions of Mary Espe 8:15 John W. Marshall SATURDAY, November 11 * VIGIL/ 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3:30-4:30 Confessions 5:00 Barbara Thorpe - Birthday SUNDAY, November 12 * 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 Edward Medves - Birthday 11:00 George Vasko - Birthday What is the name of the pope's cathedral? If you said the Vatican, or St. Peter's, you were off by a few miles, since the answer is the Basilica of St. John, the Lateran, the "Mother Church" of all the churches of the world and the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. It takes its name from the Lateran family, the Trumps of their day, who somehow ran afoul of the Emperor Nero. He seized all their property, including their vast Roman palace and estate. We don't know how Plautius displeased Nero so badly, but eventually all the Lateran property came to Constantine, the first Christian emperor, through his wife, Fausta. Early in the fourth century, when Christianity was at last legalized, Constantine gave the property to the church. Soon the great meeting halls were expanded and adapted. Over the centuries, the church building has been sacked by armies, ruined by fire, torn down, and rebuilt. The oldest and most unchanged part of the Lateran is a vast, separate baptistery with steps leading down to a huge green basalt pool. Imagine what a triumphal moment the dedication of this public church building was for a community that had worshiped in secret for so long! This Thursday's feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is really about the tradition of consecrating space for worship, and so by extension, a feast for your parish church building and, given the beautiful second reading, for its baptistery as well. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. II WEDDING BANNS Daniel Jeffrey Kendro + Christina Marie Riffle RIGHT AND WRONG What is morally wrong can never be politically right. --Anthony Ashley Cooper FAMILY PERSPECTIVES It is wrong when adults put on a front for show like in today s Gospel. In our families we must love, affirm and appreciate others for who they are and not for who we want them to be. Humility and loving attention are the keys. BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for submissions for the NOVEMBER 26 bulletin is 9 A. M. T U E S D A Y, NOVEMBER 14. Reminder: FLIERS submitted MUST BE in Word and/or jpeg formatting in quarter-page and half-page sizes in addition to any full-page submission.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, November 5, 2017 A WORD FROM THE PASTOR During the month of November which began with All Saints Day on November 1, we remember, pray for and with our departed loved ones. A few people I know have developed a significant spiritual practice of remembering and giving thanks for a different deceased family member or friend each of the four weeks of November especially at Sunday Eucharist. Remembrance is at the heart of our worship. We remember Jesus Christ's life, passion, death, and resurrection. Every time we celebrate Mass we are meant to experience our deep communion with the Lord Jesus Christ, with one another, and with all believers who have gone before us to the ultimate glory of God's everlasting love. We understandably grieve the separation of loved ones who are no longer here with us sharing our earthly existence. We find our hope through the tears that death does not have the final say. Jesus, our good Shepherd, brings us through death to eternal life. We are called to be there for one another when there is a loss. More important than the words we say is being present to another, having a listening heart, and a compassionate soul. A CATHOLIC-BASED PERSPECTIVE ON DEALING WITH CONFLICT Father Norm will facilitate an interactive conversation on A Catholic-based Perspective on Dealing with Conflict at St. Hilary, Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Area. In this time of conflict and division in family, our community, and our country, how as followers of Jesus should we be looking at these situations and responding to them? What in our Catholic spiritual wisdom and practice can help us? All are invited, especially our parish community as we collaborate with St. Hilary on several programs. The holidays are special days that come filled with family times and memories. For those grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays may be especially difficult. St. Hilary s Parish along with Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, are pleased to offer the Companions on a Journey: Coping with the Holidays - Thanksgiving program, Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Spiritual Center Lower Level Meeting rooms. All are welcome! Please contact Beth Rado with questions: 330-867-1055, x206 or brado@sthilarychurch.org. THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 5, 2017 The greatest among you must be your servant. -- Matthew 23:11 R C I A Sunday, November 5 Discipleship Presented by Larry Vuillemin and Fr. Norm Sunday, November 12 Church/Ecclesiology Presented by Deacon Bob Sunday, November 19 Tour of the Church Presented by Fr. Dave Sunday, December 3 The Liturgical Calendar Presented by Deacon Bob THE GIVING TREE The tradition continues The Christmas Giving Tree will be in the sanctuary for three weeks beginning Saturday, November 11 th. If you are able, please take a tag and purchase a gift to share. Unwrapped gifts and/ or gift cards should be returned to the sanctuary no later than Sunday, December 3 rd. 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 from King Elementary, Portage Path Elementary schools, The Children s Service Board, and Holiday Helpers, which helps provide gifts for foster children. Please contact Ellen Dies at 330-535-3135 X 101 or at ellen@stvincentchurch.com if you have any questions. Sponsored by the Middle School and High School Youth Group. Thank you.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Five Sunday, November 5, 2017 NATIVITY CHURCH Nativity Church hosts its annual Spaghetti Dinner on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, from Noon - 6 p.m. Homemade meatballs and sauce is a parish tradition. Nativity is in Springfield Township at the corner of Killian and Myersville roads. For more information call 330-699-5086. ST. JOSEPH S QUEEN OF ANGELS RELIGIOUS TREASURES Book & Gift Store located at St. Joseph Church 2 nd & Sackett streets in Cuyahoga Falls will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, November 7 th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 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 am - 1 pm, we will be open on Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, November 7 through December 19. Please consider giving a Catholic item as a gift for Christmas this year. 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. HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS??? We NEED your input! We want to start a high school - Young Adult group here at St. Vincent. We miss seeing your smiling faces and this group is ALL ABOUT YOU! Who: YOU What: A group for high school students and young adults When: Sunday, November 5th, at 7 p.m. Pizza will be served Where: Rectory Living Room Why: Because we NEED you We are counting on you to come and find out what everyone is thinking and what you want and need. Bring a friend or two Can't make it but are still interested...contact Jake Waller at wallerjake74@gmail.com. AMERICA RECYCLES DAY NOVEMBER 15 BONUS WEEK!!! Load the paper bin November 10-16 with newspapers, magazines, catalogs, flattened boxes, office papers, coupons, hard and soft bound books, phonebooks. BONUS!!
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six Sunday, November 5, 2017 HOT MEALS Once again St. Vincent de Paul Parish is providing the meal for the working poor and homeless held at St. Bernard Church on Sunday, November 26. What a wonderful way to show our thankfulness for our many blessings! Please help us feed these 250 plus members of the Akron area. There are two ways to help. First, consider making a donation to offset the food purchased for the meal. Cash or check donations made payable to St. Vincent de Paul Church, marked on the envelope, "Hot Meals", may be dropped in the collection at any Mass. Second, come and work the meal with us. You must be 14 years of age or older to help serve on November 26. We are looking for volunteers to help us 4-7 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by a parent if it is their first time working. If you have any questions, please contact Ellen at 330-535-3135 x 101 or 330-864-5484 or Marimargaret at 330-535-3135. THE GREATEST AMONG US Whom do you admire? Is it the President of the United States or a movie star or a billionaire? These are people whom the world exalts as great. Like the Pharisees in today's Gospel, they have places of honor wherever they go. Would you like to follow in their footsteps? The scriptures for today offer different examples for us to follow. Jesus tells us that the greatest among us are the servants. These are the people we are to honor and imitate. We are called to be like Paul, who worked hard to serve the needs of his communities, and Jesus, who gave his life in service to the world. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. NOVEMBER IS HOPE AND HEALING MONTH IN CATHOLIC CHARITIES FALL AWARENESS CAMAIGN Prayer builds hope and can prove healing. This Fall campaign s monthly focus features a take-home prayer card for our families and communities affected by addiction. Also this month, look for Catholic Charities supported Finding Hope and Healing Beyond Heroin prayer services at a parish near you to gather in prayer and grieve addiction s impact or the loss of a loved one to addiction, while seeking hope and healing for self and others. For more resources and prayer service event info, visit the Catholic Charities Hope and Healing Beyond Heroin page at www.ccdocle.org or the Greater than Heroin initiative at www.greaterthanheroin.com. THEOLOGY ON TAP AKRON will be at Ray's Place of Fairlawn on Wednesday, November 8th at 7 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen to Mark Cook, a Magician, speak on "Mercy, Mary, and Magic: A magic show and personal testimony to Divine Mercy and Marian Consecration." 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. THEOLOGY ON THE ROCKS, Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults, welcomes Fr. Jim Cosgrove, Parochial Vicar at St. Christopher Parish, whose topic is Confess Your Face Off: What the Theology of the Face Can Do for Reconciliation. November 20, 7 pm appetizers; 7:30 pm speaker. D Agnese s at White Pond in Akron. $10 admission includes appetizers - cash bar.
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