St. Vincent de Paul Church Photo: Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson February 7, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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, February 7, 2016 Masses SATURDAY, February 6 * St. Paul Miki and Companions 5:00 PM Mary Lombardo SUNDAY, February 7 * Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Anita DiLullo 11:00 Mary Beth Dobo MONDAY, February 8 * St. Jerome Emiliani * St. Josephine Bakhita 6:30 For Our Parish TUESDAY, February 9 6:30 Gilbert W. Dilley Birthday WEDNESDAY, February 10 * Ash Wednesday * Fast and Abstinence 6:30 All Souls 9:00 Frank Horn 5:30 Fr. Thomas H. Corrigan THURSDAY, February 11 * Our Lady of Lourdes * World Day of the Sick 6:30 Barbara Conley FRIDAY, February 12 * Lincoln s Birthday * Abstinence 6:30 Gordon and Rosemary Smith SATURDAY, February 13 5:00 Joseph, Thomas and Joey Albanese SUNDAY, February 14 * First Sunday of Lent 8:30 Helen Santell Anniversary 11:00 Blanche O Neil & George Jenskovic READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016 I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. -- Psalm 138:1 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! "Holy, holy, holy!" Ancient languages, like the Hebrew used in the scriptures, did not always have a way to express superlatives in one word. Isaiah could not say God was "holiest," so he used the threefold repetition of the same word. This bit of scriptural minutiae about these "three little words" that we sing at every Mass serves as a reminder that answering God's call has to be grounded in awareness of God's holiness. In Isaiah and in the Gospel passage today, we hear accounts of the revelation of God's power and might: the seraphim in the temple and the miraculous catch of fish. These are not wondrous revelations for their own sakes. They lead to a response in mission, Isaiah's "Here I am, send me!" and the disciples' leaving everything to follow Jesus. And so must our own "Holy, Holy, Holy!" lead us to Christ in the Eucharist every Sunday, and to a life following him day by day. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY, January 24, 2016 Thanks for your Support! Collection of January 24...$7,131.32 Church in Latin America...$681.00 Children s Envelopes... $25.10 E-Give...$2,026.50 Masses: 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note: ASHES will be distributed during the Masses.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Three February 7, 2016 COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturday, February 13th 5:00 p.m. Mass Dear Parishioners, On Saturday, February 13, 2016, we will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick at the 5:00 PM Mass. There is often confusion about who may receive the Anointing. The following is taken from the Rite of Anointing of the Sick: Great care and concern should be taken to see that those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age receive this sacrament. A prudent or reasonably sure judgment, without scruple, is sufficient for deciding on the seriousness of an illness; if necessary a doctor may be consulted. The sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after being anointed and then again falls ill or if during the same illness the person s condition becomes more serious. A sick person may be anointed before surgery whenever a serious illness is the reason for the surgery. Elderly people may be anointed if they have become notably weakened even though no serious illness is present. Sick children are to be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by this sacrament. In a case of doubt whether a child has reached the use of reason, the sacrament is to be conferred. In the past when this sacrament was called Extreme Unction (or Last Anointing ) it was only for those in proximate danger of death. Today it is to be ministered more readily but except for the elderly, it is ON- LY for those who are SERIOUSLY ill; it is not for the entire congregation. In the case of the elderly, they may be anointed if they have become notably weakened even though no serious illness is present. Those who are advanced in years and who still in good health probably should NOT present themselves for the Sacrament. LENTEN REMINDERS FAST AND ABSTINENCE From The Diocese of Cleveland Our observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, a day of fast and abstinence for Catholics. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of universal fast and abstinence. Fasting is obligatory for all who have completed their 18th year and have not yet reached their 60th year. Fasting allows a person to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may be taken, not to equal one full meal. Abstinence (from meat) is obligatory for all who have reached their 14th year. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection. Fridays in Lent are obligatory days of complete abstinence (from meat) for all who have completed their 14th year. ALTAR SOCIETY 300 CLUB Congratulations to our Altar Society 300 Club winners for the month of January: Janet Zwisler, Lisa Dannemiller, Donna Warner and Michael Kendro. OPERATION RICE BOWL HUNGERING FOR THE JOURNEY Join our parish community and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family s rice bowl from the tables at any of the three church entrances and don t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AUXILIARY Dear Parishioners, Look for a wonderful opportunity to come your way. The Auxiliary's one time a year request for your monetary donations is on it's way! The Bakeless Bake Sale letter will come to you at the beginning of the Lenten season. A time when we all reflect on and assess our role in other people's lives. With your help, a mother can prepare her own meal at home for her family. With your help, many people are relieved of the stress of wondering how to get enough food for the week. You can make a difference in the lives of many by helping to provide basic nourishment and also by providing a feeling that - someone cares! A big Thank You for all of your past gifts and for opening your hearts to others. The Auxiliary Ladies SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY In the spirit of Pope Francis' declaration that this be a 'Year of Mercy', the St. Vincent/Sebastian Social Justice Ministry will offer a three-part Lenten series on aspects of mercy. The individual topics, presenters and dates are: "The Corporal Works of Mercy"-Father Joseph Kraker- February 18, 2016, "The Spiritual Works of Mercy"- DonnaMarie Kaminsky-Ecclesial Minister-February 25, 2016 and "Confession as an Act of Mercy"-Father John Valencheck -March 3, 2016. LAS VEGAS COUPON BOOK If you will be going to Las Vegas in the near future, Fr. McNeil has a coupon book that might be useful to you. Please call the rectory for more information at 330-535- 3135.
PARISH CHURCH CLEANING THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO USE YOUR TIME AND TALENT THE ALTAR SOCIETY IS PLANNING A CLEANING PARTY ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH TO PREPARE THE CHURCH FOR EASTER WE WILL ALL MEET IN CHURCH AT 9:00 AM. SO GRAB A PAIL AND CLOTH TO CLEAN WITH AND COME JOIN US THIS IS ALSO A GREAT WAY FOR STUDENTS TO EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS SIGNUPS WILL BE THE WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 21ST AFTER ALL MASSES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ELLEN GREEN (330) 867-1364 St. Vincent de Paul Parish CYO BOOSTER CLUB Lenten Fish Fry Fridays Fridays: February 12th, 19th,and 26th March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th In Corrigan Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come join us for a fabulous fish dinner on Friday evenings during Lent from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in Corrigan Hall. Meal includes fried or baked cod, choice of 2 sides (French fries, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, or green beans) salad, roll and butter, dessert and beverage. Cost is $11.00 adult (Seniors: $10.00), and $5.00 for children 12 and under (1 piece of fish or 1 piece of cheese pizza and a side dish). Don t miss the 50/50 raffle too!!!!!!!! If you would like to volunteer to help or for more information: Rick Davis - 216-214-2381 For those who would like to attend Stations of the Cross on those evenings, they begin at 7:30 in the church.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Six February 7, 2016 not come by accident is true? Come join us on March 9 th for our first movie event. Show times are 1:00 and 6:30 in the Scullen Room. Refreshments, including popcorn, will be served. Lasting approx. 120 minutes, the movie is rated PG. Please use the Family Center doors to enter. The 2016 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal actively begins in our parish next weekend! This year s appeal theme is: Love Powers Our Mission. The love of Jesus powers our mission at Catholic Charities. With your help, we reach out to people who suffer from personal loss, disabilities, violence, hunger, and poverty. As the People of God we are one human family, with a bond that enriches our society and provides grace to overcome every obstacle. We are called to carry out the teachings of Jesus Christ with mercy, charity, and thanksgiving. How will you respond? As in the past, an in-pew commitment process will take place next weekend, February 13/14. All who have not received the mailing from Bishop Lennon, or have not had a chance to respond to it, will be asked to consider making a generous pledge to support the ministries and services provided by Catholic Charities. If you have received the mailing, please respond to it. There is a box on the in-pew envelope to indicate that you have responded by mail. We invite you to view the stories of inspiration and more information at www.catholiccommunity.org/2016appeal. DIVORCED SEPARATED AND WIDOWED CATHOLICS OF AKRON The Divorced, Separated, and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Deacon Greg Hoefler from Immaculate Heart of Mary on the topic of Building Relationships. This will be held on Monday, February 8 th at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments at 7:15 pm. For information call Sue 330-554-5626. WAR ROOM You have heard Father McNeil talk about it! Now is your chance to see the movie War Room. This is a compelling faith drama filled with humor and heart. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all great jobs, a beautiful child and their dream house. Appearances can be deceiving. Their marriage is failing. Tony is basking in his successful career, and Elizabeth just feels increasing bitterness. Their lives change when Elizabeth meets a new client. Miss Clara challenges her to establish a war room and to make a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth fights for her family, Tony s hidden issues come to light. Tony must decide to make amends to his family. Will he prove that Miss Clara s wisdom that victories do CONFIRMATION Come celebrate the Confirmation of twenty one of our eighth graders and three adults as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Lennon will be here at the regular 5:00 Saturday Mass on March 12 th to celebrate this Mass. While it may be a longer than usual Saturday Mass, we are sure you will want to join this celebration as we welcome them into full membership in the church. This is NOT an end, but just the beginning of their lifelong commitment and involvement in our church that we love. While a formal reception is not planned, please stay, congratulate and welcome them into this wonderful new life. Inspiring resources to deepen your Faith! Faith-filled Catholic CDs, books, and booklets We are proud to introduce an exciting addition to our parish community! Make sure to stop by our new kiosk this weekend featuring life-changing materials from Lighthouse Catholic Media The materials feature the world s best Catholic speakers and authors bishops, priests, deacons, and well-known Catholic lay men and women. You can listen to a CD in your car or at home, deepen your understanding and love for the Catholic Faith, and then pass the CD on to someone else. There are hundreds of titles available and we plan to order new titles after the current ones run out. So keep checking back! We ask for a donation of $2 per booklet, $3 per CD and $4 per book to help continue this program. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Donations will be used to cover the cost of the initial materials and towards the purchase of additional materials.
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven February 7, 2016 DID YOU KNOW??? HAVE YOU NOTICED??? If you have visited the Scullen Room since the start of the school year, you may have noticed the new television, printer, DVD player, and now a computer storage cabinet that contains 15 mini I-pads and a Dell computer in the room. We are excited to announce that Saint Vincent de Paul Parish received two Rooted in Faith grants. We used these grants to purchase this new technology so that multi-media technology would be available for P.S.R. faculty and students, adult education classes and any group that is interested in availing themselves to this exciting world. If your group is interested in using this new equipment, please let Ellen Dies know and she will be sure it is set-up for you! St. Vincent de Paul Parish School Prospective Family Registration Families interested in enrolling their child in St. Vincent de Paul Parish School are invited to submit an application on: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We prefer to meet prospective families in person. Therefore, we do not have an application available online and will not mail out applications. Please feel free to stop in to submit an enrollment application any time during our registration hours. We will be available to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Parents: your child's application for enrollment cannot be considered without the following: a copy of your child's birth certificate a copy of your child's most recent report card (only for those entering grades 1-6) a non-refundable $25 registration fee per family Middle School and High School Youth Ministry February 2016 Calendar 9 - Baking to help the Cookie Brigade- What s that? You haven t heard of the Cookie Brigade? It is a new group who volunteers their talents to bake items for special celebrations and events in our parish. Meet Mrs. Dies after school and we will bake some wonderful items to share with the parish. We should be done by 5:00. 17 Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank -For those who LOVE to volunteer join us as we feed the less fortunate. Leave Saint Vincent at 4:30, volunteer from 5:00 7:00, return to Saint Vincent by 7:30. YOU MUST PRE- REGISTER SO PLEASE LET MRS. DIES KNOW BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 TH IF PLANNING ON ATTENDING. 21 - Middle School and Senior High Regular Meeting Let s continue to celebrate! Come and help us plan March's events! Bring your ideas to share. ALL ARE WELCOMED EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER COME BEFORE! Open Gym from 5:00 6:00, meeting from 6:00 6:30. Be sure to bring ideas for service projects, and fun activities. 26 Lake Erie Monsters Game Always wanted to See a real, live hockey game? Come see the game Families are welcomed to come too! I have 50 tickets so Please let me know and the price is right! FREE! Let s Have dinner together at the Fish Fry and leave by 5:30. We will travel to Cleveland and watch the game that starts at 7:00 P.M. The van will be able to bring some, but if your whole family would like to come, let me know. First come, first served. Ellen Dies, Youth Ministry Director (330) 535-3135 ext 101 or ellendies588@gmail.com ALTAR SOCIETY There are lots of plans being made for the rest of the year. It is a busy and exciting time. Please join us for our next meeting. It will be Monday, February 15th at 7:00 PM in the Scullen Room. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION We will have Eucharistic Adoration every Friday during Lent following the 8:15 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p. m. Please consider joining us for an hour of silent prayer. If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Schneider at 267-234- 4898. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION? Are you an adult, practicing your faith but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation??? Now is your chance to learn more about the Sacrament and to consider whether or not you wish to receive the many blessings that come from the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Meetings will be on the following Sundays: February 7th, 14th and 28th following the 11:00 Mass. Confirmation will be celebrated with Bishop Lennon on Saturday, March 12 th at the 5:00 Mass. Just want to learn more??? You too are welcome to join us. Please call Ellen Dies at 330-535-3135 X 101 or email her at ellendies588@gmail.com to reserve a spot! SCRIPTURE PRAYER GROUP Read the bible and pray the scripture. The Sunday readings will be the focus of a new prayer group at St. Vincent's. The scriptural Rosary and intercessory prayer will also be featured. We will discuss the challenges to our Faith and help one another become more dynamic Catholics. Join us the first and third Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Scullen Room. -Bring a bible and bring a friend! Contact Don Wilson (330) 535-4583.