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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 Catholic Church
164 West Market Street ● Akron, OH 44303-2373
Rev. Norman K. Douglas, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Rev. David Halaiko, In Residence Deacon Bob Bender, Pastoral Minister, Ext 201 [email protected] Mary Anne Beiting, Director of Development, Ext 203 [email protected] Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager, Ext 102 [email protected] Peggy Wellemeyer, Office Manager, Ext 100 [email protected] Ellen Dies, Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation, Ext 101 [email protected] Nancy Daley, Music Director, Ext 103 [email protected]
Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff, Ext 102 [email protected] Jennifer Douglas-O’Neill, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Mike Bauman, Director of Maintenance, Ext 402 [email protected]
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 [email protected] Mrs. Laurie Belair, Secretary [email protected] Phone: 330-762-5912 Address: 17 S. Maple Street, Akron, OH 44303 PSR Mrs. Ellen Dies, Principal, 330-535-3135, Ext 101 [email protected]
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 CALL THE OFFICE.
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PARISH OFFICE
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
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SATURDAY, March 24 * Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop and Martyr VIGIL/PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 3:30-4:30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 Neil Lusardi March 25 * PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 8:30 Beverly Nicolino 11:00 For the people of SVDP Parish
March 26 * Monday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Margaret Pontius 6 - 7 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
March 27 * Tuesday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Thomas E. Giffels
March 28 * Wednesday of Holy Week 6:30 a.m. Josephine Renzi 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae March 29 * Holy Thursday 10 - Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation
7:00 p.m. James Sovacool Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration until 10 p.m.
March 30 * Friday of the Passion of the Lord FAST and ABSTAIN
Noon - 3 p.m. Tre-Ore (Private Devotion in Church) 3:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgical Service (Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Holy Cross, Holy Communion) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
HOLY SATURDAY, March 31 1:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food
7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD, April 1 8:30 Catherine Gannon - Anniversary 11:00 John Dewell
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE DATES
For the Easter, April 1 bulletin, submissions must be received no later than Noon, Monday, March 19.
For the April 8 bulletin, submissions must be received no later than Noon, Tuesday, March 27.
The rectory office will be closed: Friday, March 30 Monday, April 2
May you have a very blessed Holy Week and Triduum.
COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support!
Due to bulletin printing deadlines the
collections will be printed when time permits.
REVITALIZE, RENEW & REJOICE CAMPAIGN
To date: $982,240
St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Four Sunday, March 25, 2018
A WORD FROM THE PASTOR
I know that as a parish we are grateful to Bishop Nelson Perez celebrating with us last weekend at the 5 p.m. Mass on St. Patrick's Day. We were remembering and honoring all the past generations who grew in faith here. They gave of their lives to
continue passing on our ancient Catholic Christian faith, centered in our Lord Jesus Christ. Our present church structure, which we will be renewing through the funds of our Capital Campaign, was built in 1867. According to our tradition the first Mass was held in the church on St. Patrick's Day of that year.
I also reflected upon the fact that I was assigned by the Bishop to this parish on March 18, two years ago. Getting to know all of you, your faith, generosity, and goodness, has inspired and strengthened me in my own faith journey. This community has even made me "honorary Irish."
Now together we enter into Holy Week. Please consider participating in the various sacred services – especially Liturgy of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening beginning at 7:30 p.m., praying with those who will come into full communion in our Catholic Christian Church.
We gather on these three occasions to join with Jesus Christ in his washing the disciples feet, feeding us with His very Body and Blood, loving us to the point of death, and raising us up to resurrected life beginning right here and now.
Please invite others to join us.
FORMED
Happy Palm Sunday! As we enter Holy week, please use the following suggestions from FORMED to help complete your Lenten preparation for Easter
Sunday! Choose from the FORMED selections listed below to continue in your own personal preparation and daily reflection. Access to FORMED has been previously provided to each SVDP Parishioner.
Once you have logged in, please enter one of these titles into the search bar. (Tab Location - select specific tab after completing the search.)
*note: the FORMED app is also available for your mobile device via the Google Play store or App Store.
FORMED Picks of the week Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
Dr. Brant Pitre (Listen) The Resurrection of Jesus Fact or Fiction
Dr. Steve Smith (Listen) Freedom Through Forgiveness
Ken Yasinski (Listen)
Stations of The Cross Saint Alphonsus Liguori (Listen)
Mass Reading Preparation/Daily Reflections
(Appears when you first log onto, no search needed) Opening the Word – Year B, Palm Sunday (Study)
For Children
Brother Francis: He is Risen (Watch)
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
The Passion of Jesus makes it clear that no one escapes suffering. While it is an inevitable part of life, no one should have to suffer alone. That is one of the primary roles of families: to stand with and support each other in suffering. Who in your family needs your support? You can make this week a hope-filled Holy Week by reaching out to those in need.
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday is a day of abstinence from meat for all those 14 years of
age and older.
Good Friday is a day of fasting for all those who
are 18 years of age through and including
59 years of age.
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Retrouvaille Weekend April 13-15, 2018
A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages
Has your marriage become unloving
or uncaring – your relationship cold, distant – thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you already separated/divorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help. RETROUVAILLE (rediscovery), which is supported by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, but open to couples of all faiths, consists of a weekend experience for couples and six follow-up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha at 440-357-6580 or 1-800-470-2230, or go on l ine to www.helpourmarriage.org.
DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING
The next First Friday Mass will be at St. Vincent on April 6 at 6:30 a.m.
The schedule is as follows: St. Sebastian, May 4, 8 a.m.
St. Bernard, June 1, at 12:10 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME.
FIRST COMMUNION The Christ Child Society of Akron is a charitable organization founded in 1957 to provide assistance to families in the Akron area. Among the services that the society provides is financial help to parents to purchase suitable clothing for
students receiving their First Communion. Gift cards are available, as well as new and gently used dresses, veils, suits and ties. These items will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop from March 9th thru April 14th. The Discovery Shop is located at 1690 West Market Street in the Wallhaven shop-ping center across from the new Whole Foods.
Please call Patsy Biddinger at 330-703-2997 with any questions.
2017 EASTER LILY DONATIONS
During the Easter Season we think of our loved ones, past and present. The Altar Society extends an opportunity for you to remember your loved ones. A flower donation of $10 per intention/memorial will be used to enhance the beauty of our Altar at Easter and throughout the year.
Please make your donations payable to St. Vincent Altar Society and mail it to the parish office at 164 W. Market Street, Akron, OH 44303, or put it in an envelope clearly marked “Easter Lily Donation” and place it in the collection basket. The deadline for donations and intentions to be printed is Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
DONATED BY:
__________________________________________
YOUR INTENTION OR IN MEMORY OF
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
EASTER SEASON IS HERE
A time of reflection and renewal, a time to nourish the soul. In the spirit of the season, the Auxiliary will help to nourish others in a very real way! We will offer hundreds of bags of groceries to people in need a week before Easter. We will use your generous monetary donations to purchase foods and also use your gifts of food brought in on Sundays. Canned pineapple, applesauce, jello, puddings, and cake mixes are needed. Also cereal, jams and other staples will be very welcome. We continue to be humbled by your donations, big and small, and know that they come from your hearts! Ever grateful, St. Vincent de Paul Auxiliary
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. Vincent Knights of Columbus will be holding our Rummage Sale in the gym on Saturday, June 30. Please consider
setting aside items for donation. We will be accepting donations starting in June with more details to follow. The proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent Capital Cam-paign. Volunteers are needed for setup and for the day of the sale.
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SAVE THE DATE! AUGUST 11
St. Vincent de Paul Church Night
Come enjoy an evening and fellowship at Canal Park watching the Akron RubberDucks v. The Portland Sea Dogs. The RubberDucks are giving away 1,000 Webster Slaughter Bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans as part of Cleveland Football Night.
Also, watch Matchbox 20 Fireworks after the game.
For more information and/or to purchase tickets scan this code
or visit our webpage at www.stvincentchurch.com
ATTENTION SVDP and PSR CLASSES
of 2017 and 2018 You are invited to attend and participate in the
FIRST ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE in St. Vincent de Paul Parish History!
The SVDP PSR and SVDP School classes of 2018 have issued a challenge to the SVDP PSR and SVDP School classes of 2017. Both classes have beaten
the teachers...Which class is the best?
WHEN: Sunday, April 8 TIME: 12:30 p.m. PLACE: Family Center Gym OFFICIATORS: Fr. Dave and Mrs. Hogan POST GAME: Prizes and Pizza! FAMILIES: Come and cheer! QUESTIONS: Email: [email protected] [email protected]
“CELEBRATE LIFE “ DINNER Join Right to Life of Northeast Ohio for their annual “Celebrate Life” Dinner on Saturday, April 7, with Ohio State Auditor Dave Yost and his wife Darlene as keynote speakers. Both are strong advocates for adoption. TICKETS ARE FREE, and we are fast approaching our limit! Social hour starts at 4pm, dinner at 5pm at the SYB Party Center, 4157 Hudson Drive in Stow. Registration is available online at www.righttolifeofnortheastohio.com or by phone 330.762.2785. Don’t miss your opportunity to Celebrate Life with us!
THE INSTITUTE OF CATHOLIC STUDIES The Institute of Catholic Studies at John Carroll University will be hosting an evening with Bishop Nelson J. Perez on Sunday, April 8th, at 7:30 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room in the DJ Lombardo Student Center. This event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Institute of Catholic Studies at John Carroll University.
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FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Tangier Restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, and will feature Sir Jeffery M. Abood, KC*HS who has served as Advocacy and Outreach Director of the
Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, based in Bethesda, Maryland and Bethlehem, Palestine, speaking on the topic, The Church in the Holy Land. The cost of the luncheon program is $20. Doors open at 11 a.m.; the program begins at noon, and ends promptly at 1 p.m. 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, April 2, 2018. For additional information, call 330-535-7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org.
RACE AROUND THE PARK
Join the St. Sebastian’s Knights of Columbus for a family fun run and 5k race around beautiful West Akron
on April 21st. Profits from the race support our charitable activities throughout the year. Details and registration can be found at http://www.akronkofc.org/under programs.
A Life In the Spirit Seminar will be held in Waldeisen Hall at Immaculate Conception Parish in Akron on Saturday, April 14th, (1 p.m. - 10 p.m.) and Sunday, April 15th (6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.). Our speakers include: Fr. Michael B. Smith, Fr. Pete Colletti, Fr. Jacob Bearer & Larry Vuillemin. Program includes praise & worship, inspiring talks, Mass, Healing Service, great fellowship, dinner on Saturday. Cost is $10 per person. Or bring a friend - $15 for 2 people. Contact Grace at Immaculate C o n c e p t i o n R e c t o r y - 3 3 0 - 7 5 3 - 8 4 2 9 or [email protected] for reservations and information.
WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE. . .
This year, we hear the Passion from the gospel of Mark. One thing unique about this reading is the emphasis on Jesus being abandoned by his disciples. First, the leaders of the disciples, Peter, James, and John, cannot even support Jesus in his agony in the garden: They fall asleep, three times. Then there is Judas, who seeks out the chief priests to make a deal with them, Peter, who denies Jesus three times, and the disciples who flee when he is arrested. The crowds who cried, "Hosanna!" a few days before, now call for him to be crucified. Even Simon the Cyrenian had to be forced to help carry the cross.
What does this tell us? With friends like these, who needs enemies? No, the point is that Jesus died specifically for these people, not because they were once friends, but because they were sinners, who needed Jesus. All but one of them ended up as saints. And the one who didn't was Judas, who gave up on Jesus, instead of coming back to him for forgiveness. When we find ourselves in sin, when we think that everything we do is wrong, or when we think we can't possibly deserve to be loved by God--that is when God can help us, if we just stop hating ourselves and start loving and trusting the Lord. It is not the time to pretend we have avoided the big sins, or to brag about some of the good we may have done. Instead of trying to convince God that we deserve his mercy, simply agree that you need his help. God loves sinners who know they need his f o r g i v e n e s s a n d d o n ' t d e s e r v e i t . But maybe you have already been forgiven and wonder what's next. Remember the ones you would not expect to support Jesus: The centurion supervising his crucifixion proclaims him Son of God. A member of the Sanhedrin gives Jesus a burial place. The women who were there to the end. These were people who did not claim to be worthy, just did what they could to show their love. Ask Jesus each morning when you wake up, "What can I do for you t o d a y ? " a n d d o w h a t y o u c a n . Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
As we enter the final days of this Lenten journey, am I ready to respond to the Christ in others with loyalty, courage, and love in whatever condition I find them, through whatever difficulties they may have undergone?
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