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4019 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319 • 330-644-2225 • www.stfparish.com
Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 8:15 a.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 6:30 p.m.
Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:45 p.m. or call one of the priests for an appointment.
Baptisms: At Mass on the third weekend of the month. Please make arrangements with the Parish Priests.
Weddings: Arrangements with the Parish Priest are to be made at least six months before the wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick: At any time. Please call the Parish Office at 330-644-2225.
Fr. G. David Bline Pastor
Fr. Jacob Bearer Parochial Vicar
Raymond Herrick Deacon
Richard Butz Deacon, Retired
Kathryn Buzzelli Principal
Kathleen Ott Director of Faith Formation
Colleen McVicker Director of Music Ministry
School: 330-644-0638 or stfparishschool.org
Parish Registration: Please see one of the Priests
after any of the weekend Masses.
Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH AKRON, OHIO
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OCTOBER 27, 2019, THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, SS. SIMON & JUDE 8:15 a.m. Tony Zuchowski (Judy Rozewicz) 6:30 p.m. Carole Darrow (Darrow Family)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:15 a.m. Jeanie Hiestand (Gambaccini Family) 6:30 p.m. Cheryl Madick Grey (Madick Family)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:15 a.m. Donna Weber (Larry Weber)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:15 a.m. Pedro Katigbak (Mariza Meredith) 6:30 p.m. Vigil – Feast of All Saints Kim Mikulin (The Walchalk Family)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, FEAST OF ALL SAINTS 7:30 a.m. Katie Duckworth (Family) 10:00 a.m. Opening Mass – Eucharistic Devotions Maria Scherer (Family) 6:30 p.m. Richard Houk (Tom & Dolores Bohley)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, ALL SOULS’ DAY 8:15 a.m. Anthony Michael D’Andrea (Family) 5:00 p.m. Angie Caruso (Family)
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMENOVEMBER 3, 2019
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – Pro Populo
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16
Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Lk 13:22-30
Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 13:31-35
Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40
Sunday: Wis 11:22–12:2; 2 Thes 1:11–2:2; Lk 19:1-10
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENINGAROUND THE PARISH THIS WEEK…
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27– Confirmation Preparation begins with 9:00 a.m. Mass then to the Gym until 12:00 noon– BSA Scouts, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Upper Room & Refectory)– Youth Group, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Upper Room)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28– PSR, 7:00-8:00 p.m.– Ignite, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Gym)– Men’s Scripture Study, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Classroom)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29– Scripture Study, 9:00 a.m. (Upper Room)– Choir Practice, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Church)– RCIA, 7:15 p.m. (Upper Room)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30– Scripture Study, 7:00 p.m. (Upper Room)– Choir Practice, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Church)– AA/AI Anon, 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Refectory)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31– Thursday Scripture Study Group, 12:30 p.m. (Upper Room)– Scripture Study, 7:15 p.m. (Upper Room)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1– Feast of All Saints Masses, 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.– Opening Mass for Eucharistic Devotions, 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2– Eucharistic Devotions– Men’s Group, 7:00-8:15 a.m. (Upper Room)– All Souls’ Day Candle Lighting Ceremony during the 8:15 a.m. Mass
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3– Cub Scouts Pack Meeting, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (Refectory)– Closing Vespers, 6:30 p.m.
REST IN PEACEPlease pray for the soul of Karen Marks, former teacher at St. Francis de Sales Parish School. May perpetual light shine upon her and may the Lord console her family and friends.
WEDDING BANNS I James Cafarelli & Jennifer Baroni I Colt Littlefield & Emily Muenick
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PUT NOTHING BEFORE MY LOVE FOR YOU After being away on my silent retreat with the Institute for Priestly Formation at Mundelein Seminary (and a little pre-retreat run around), I am so happy to come back to find that our parish has our annual Eucharistic Devotions/40 Hours beginning this Friday, November 1st at the 10:00 a.m. Mass with our day school children leading the procession and closing Sunday, November 3rd at the 6:30 p.m. Vespers with Fr. James Kulway. In all my years of Priesthood, I have never seen a parish celebrate 40 Hours like we do. Some might wonder what I mean by such a bold statement. Well, it’s not that I’m saying we have more of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, it’s just that Eucharistic Devotions is a hallmark for our parish. We show up for it! If you belong to Saint Francis de Sales Parish then you know we make it a priority to set aside all other things to make certain we can participate in some part of these holy hours.
The origins of Eucharistic Adoration are not well known. One of the first references to reserving the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration is from the life of St. Basil the Great in the late fourth century. It is said that St. Basil divided the consecrated Eucharistic Bread into three parts during the Liturgy at his monastery. One part he consumed himself; the second was given to the monks; and the third portion was placed in a Golden Dove suspended above the Altar. It seems likely that this reserved portion was kept for those who were unable to attend the Liturgy because of illness or travel. When people found out about this, they felt inclined to come and pray more often there.
The practice of Eucharistic Adoration among laypeople is thought to have grown in popularity in Avignon, France, on September 11, 1226. King Louis VII, having just won a victory over the Albigensians, asked that the Blessed Sacrament be placed on display at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This exposition was so popular that the local bishop asked to have it continue indefinitely. Pope Honorius III gave his consent and the practice continued, nearly uninterrupted, until the French Revolution in 1792. The longest-running Eucharistic Adoration in the United States is with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, Wisconsin, who have been praying nonstop for more than 130 years. Our parish has gathered together in the hundreds for our Eucharistic Devotions since we first started it. When I first came here, I was in awe over the reverence and seriousness by which parishioners came, especially for the closing Vespers. I remember telling my Mom when I became pastor, “Oh please God, don’t let me blow it by messing around with 40 Hours...that is the real testament of the life of our parish.” Since then we have even grown, for now we have Eucharistic Adoration available every weekday.
I was given a book by a couple who knew of my love for Adoration that is called In Sinu Jesu: When Heart Speaks To Heart (written anonymously by a monk). It is an amazing book that offers reflections that the author says come from the Heart of Jesus for my heart and yours. Pray with these words when you come for Adoration next weekend:
“You have only to prefer My company to every other companionship, the love of My Heart to the love of every other heart, and the sound of My voice in the silence of your soul to every other voice...You have only to abide close to Me, to seek Me before all else, and to put nothing whatsoever before My love for you and the love I have placed in your heart to love Me in return... It is enough to remain with Me, content to be in My presence as I am content to be in yours. Adore Me and trust Me to restore your energy, your health, and your joy in My service...To adore Me is to demonstrate that all your hope is in Me. To adore Me is to show Me that you count not on yourself nor on others, but on Me alone. To adore Me is to give Me the freedom to act within you and upon you in such a way as to unite you wholly to myself as you have asked Me to do: My Heart to your heart, My Soul to your soul, My Body to your body, My Blood to your blood... there is no work more precious than this work...I have not called you to build nor to organize, nor have I called you to speak much, nor have I called you to appear much in the sight of men. I have called you to a life as hidden as is My life in the Sacrament of My Love. Consent to be hidden. Let Me hide you as you hide Me in the tabernacle. My Heart is your tabernacle, and you are My host.” Pax, Fr. Bline
Opening Mass Closing Vespers 10:00 a.m., November 1 6:30 p.m., November 3
Forty Hours Devotion
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH AKRON, OHIO
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ADOPT A CHILD FOR CHRISTMASOnce again this year, St. Francis de Sales Parish will team up with Green Good Neighbors to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in our area, grocery cards for the families, and toys for Good Neighbors to distribute. Gifts for the children (personalized or unwrapped items) are much needed. We also have the opportunity for you to donate money toward the purchase of grocery gift cards. These cards will then be purchased through the St. Francis de Sales Scrip Gift Card program and will be delivered to Good Neighbors at the same time the gifts are delivered.
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019.PLEASE MAIL TO THE PARISH OFFICE, HAND DELIVER IT, OR PLACE IT IN THE COLLECTION
BASKET. PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR ENVELOPE AS FOLLOWS:St. Francis de Sales Parish – Adopt a Child Program
4019 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319Please cut along the dotted lines and return by October 30.
OPTION #1I would like to participate in the Adopt a Child Program this Christmas. Number of children for whom I would like to purchase $25.00 gifts _____________
If you have chosen to Adopt a Child by purchasing a personalized gift, your gift tag(s) will be available for pick-up after all Masses the weekend of November 9/10 in the narthex of the Church. These tags will have details about the gift recipient so that you may shop accordingly. These gifts will be collected after all Masses the weekend of November 23/24.
OPTION #2I prefer to donate $25.00 for the purchase of grocery and/or gift card(s) for a family. Amount of your donation _____________
Please make your donation in increments of $25.00. If you choose to donate money in lieu of purchasing a gift, please complete this form and include it with your check, payable to St. Francis de Sales.
OPTION #3I will purchase $25.00 worth of toys, games, books, or sports equipment for infants through high school.
These gifts will be collected after all Masses the weekend of November 23/24. These gifts should not be wrapped.
For questions, please feel free to call Michele Steurer at 330-618-5545 or Joy Kopcha at 765-760-9517.
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 27, 2019
SFDS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPOur great scripture adventure continues… “The Patriarchs”Sunday, October 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Upper Room. We will end our evening with Compline. All are welcome to join us in Church at 9:00 p.m.
SFDS MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPGrades 6th-8th Day School, Public School, Homeschool. “THE Story” Monday, October 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m., SFdS Gym
Contact Shirley Clark w/questions:330-412-9241/[email protected]
American Red CrossBLOOD DRIVE
Give Blood • Give LifeOn November 8th from 1:00-7:00 p.m. St. Francis de Sales will hold its final Blood Drive for this year. Thanks to all of the wonderful donors, we have been able to meet and/or exceed our goals. We hope to do a little better this time because the weather disasters and fires have created an urgent need for blood. Please take time to give this special gift of life.
The Clergy Personnel Board assists the Bishop by making recommendations for clergy assignments. The Board is interested in feedback from our parish community and invites everyone to participate by responding to the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CMK6N3B
Please be assured we are being held up in prayer during this
time of transition.
Wash Works Express at 3385 Manchester Road in Coventry Township will be hosting a Haunted Car Wash on October 27th and 31st from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For every car washed during that timeframe, proceeds will go to our very own St. Vincent de Paul Society to help feed families this Thanksgiving. Cost of a car wash is $10.00. Please consider getting your jalopy washed one of those evenings. And on behalf of our St. Vincent de Paul Society, thank you!
FOURTH ANNUAL VETERANS LUNCHEONThe Boy Scouts of Troop 215 invite all veterans, active duty service members, and their families from St. Francis de Sales Parish to the 4th Annual Veterans Luncheon. This will be held on Sunday, November 17th from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. in the St. Francis de Sales Parish School gymnasium. For more information or to RSVP the number attending, call and leave a message at 330-961-7691 or email [email protected] no later than Monday, November 11th. Service members are encouraged to attend in uniform and bring any memorabilia that you would like to display or discuss. A freewill offering may be made that afternoon. ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Young people from 5th grade through high school are invited to serve in the Altar Server Ministry at St. Francis de Sales. This Ministry is a unique one in the Catholic Church and the altar server fulfills a very important role at Mass. When you serve the priests and deacons, you serve the people of God, and above all, you serve Christ our Savior. Training will take place mid-November and families will be notified by email. Our 5th-8th grade students serve at our weekday Masses and the 9th-12th graders at weekend Masses. A registration form is on the next page, or can be found at the school, at PSR or on our website at www.stfparish.com. Questions? Contact Mrs. Ott at [email protected].
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH AKRON, OHIO
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Altar Server Registration Form
TheAltarServerMinistryisauniqueoneintheCatholicChurch.TheAltarServerfulfillsaveryimportantroleatMass.Whenyouservethepriestsanddeacons,youservethepeopleofGod,andaboveall,youserveChristourSavior.
Youngpeoplefromhighschooltothe5thgradeareinvitedtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSales.5-8thgradestudentsserveatourParishweekdayMasses~~9-12attheweekendMasses
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______________________________________________________________________________________________LastName FirstName______________________________________________________________________________________________Address City ZipCode______________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Email______________________________________________________________________________________________School HomeParish GradeIwouldliketocommittoservingintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParish.IaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthispositionandwilldomybesttohonorOurLordatMass,andtoassistatthealtarprayerfully,withreverenceandrespect.______________________________________________________________________________________________StudentSignatureWegivepermissionforourchildtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParishandwewillassistourchildtomakecertainthattheymeettheschedulerequirementsandsupporttheminthisministryofservice.______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignatureServing at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.
Pope Francis August 4, 2015
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November4,2019
Altar Server Registration Form
TheAltarServerMinistryisauniqueoneintheCatholicChurch.TheAltarServerfulfillsaveryimportantroleatMass.Whenyouservethepriestsanddeacons,youservethepeopleofGod,andaboveall,youserveChristourSavior.
Youngpeoplefromhighschooltothe5thgradeareinvitedtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSales.5-8thgradestudentsserveatourParishweekdayMasses~~9-12attheweekendMasses
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______________________________________________________________________________________________LastName FirstName______________________________________________________________________________________________Address City ZipCode______________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Email______________________________________________________________________________________________School HomeParish GradeIwouldliketocommittoservingintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParish.IaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthispositionandwilldomybesttohonorOurLordatMass,andtoassistatthealtarprayerfully,withreverenceandrespect.______________________________________________________________________________________________StudentSignatureWegivepermissionforourchildtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParishandwewillassistourchildtomakecertainthattheymeettheschedulerequirementsandsupporttheminthisministryofservice.______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignatureServing at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.
Pope Francis August 4, 2015
completeandreturntoyourteacherorMrs.Ottby
November4,2019
Altar Server Registration Form
TheAltarServerMinistryisauniqueoneintheCatholicChurch.TheAltarServerfulfillsaveryimportantroleatMass.Whenyouservethepriestsanddeacons,youservethepeopleofGod,andaboveall,youserveChristourSavior.
Youngpeoplefromhighschooltothe5thgradeareinvitedtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSales.5-8thgradestudentsserveatourParishweekdayMasses~~9-12attheweekendMasses
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______________________________________________________________________________________________LastName FirstName______________________________________________________________________________________________Address City ZipCode______________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Email______________________________________________________________________________________________School HomeParish GradeIwouldliketocommittoservingintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParish.IaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthispositionandwilldomybesttohonorOurLordatMass,andtoassistatthealtarprayerfully,withreverenceandrespect.______________________________________________________________________________________________StudentSignatureWegivepermissionforourchildtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParishandwewillassistourchildtomakecertainthattheymeettheschedulerequirementsandsupporttheminthisministryofservice.______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignatureServing at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.
Pope Francis August 4, 2015
completeandreturntoyourteacherorMrs.Ottby
November4,2019
Altar Server Registration Form
TheAltarServerMinistryisauniqueoneintheCatholicChurch.TheAltarServerfulfillsaveryimportantroleatMass.Whenyouservethepriestsanddeacons,youservethepeopleofGod,andaboveall,youserveChristourSavior.
Youngpeoplefromhighschooltothe5thgradeareinvitedtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSales.5-8thgradestudentsserveatourParishweekdayMasses~~9-12attheweekendMasses
PleasePrint:
______________________________________________________________________________________________LastName FirstName______________________________________________________________________________________________Address City ZipCode______________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Email______________________________________________________________________________________________School HomeParish GradeIwouldliketocommittoservingintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParish.IaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthispositionandwilldomybesttohonorOurLordatMass,andtoassistatthealtarprayerfully,withreverenceandrespect.______________________________________________________________________________________________StudentSignatureWegivepermissionforourchildtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParishandwewillassistourchildtomakecertainthattheymeettheschedulerequirementsandsupporttheminthisministryofservice.______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignatureServing at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.
Pope Francis August 4, 2015
completeandreturntoyourteacherorMrs.Ottby
November4,2019
Altar Server Registration Form
TheAltarServerMinistryisauniqueoneintheCatholicChurch.TheAltarServerfulfillsaveryimportantroleatMass.Whenyouservethepriestsanddeacons,youservethepeopleofGod,andaboveall,youserveChristourSavior.
Youngpeoplefromhighschooltothe5thgradeareinvitedtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSales.5-8thgradestudentsserveatourParishweekdayMasses~~9-12attheweekendMasses
PleasePrint:
______________________________________________________________________________________________LastName FirstName______________________________________________________________________________________________Address City ZipCode______________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Email______________________________________________________________________________________________School HomeParish GradeIwouldliketocommittoservingintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParish.IaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthispositionandwilldomybesttohonorOurLordatMass,andtoassistatthealtarprayerfully,withreverenceandrespect.______________________________________________________________________________________________StudentSignatureWegivepermissionforourchildtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParishandwewillassistourchildtomakecertainthattheymeettheschedulerequirementsandsupporttheminthisministryofservice.______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignatureServing at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.
Pope Francis August 4, 2015
completeandreturntoyourteacherorMrs.Ottby
November4,2019
Altar Server Registration Form
TheAltarServerMinistryisauniqueoneintheCatholicChurch.TheAltarServerfulfillsaveryimportantroleatMass.Whenyouservethepriestsanddeacons,youservethepeopleofGod,andaboveall,youserveChristourSavior.
Youngpeoplefromhighschooltothe5thgradeareinvitedtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSales.5-8thgradestudentsserveatourParishweekdayMasses~~9-12attheweekendMasses
PleasePrint:
______________________________________________________________________________________________LastName FirstName______________________________________________________________________________________________Address City ZipCode______________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Email______________________________________________________________________________________________School HomeParish GradeIwouldliketocommittoservingintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParish.IaccepttheresponsibilitiesofthispositionandwilldomybesttohonorOurLordatMass,andtoassistatthealtarprayerfully,withreverenceandrespect.______________________________________________________________________________________________StudentSignatureWegivepermissionforourchildtoserveintheAltarServerMinistryatSt.FrancisdeSalesParishandwewillassistourchildtomakecertainthattheymeettheschedulerequirementsandsupporttheminthisministryofservice.______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignatureServing at the altar is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them. The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.
Pope Francis August 4, 2015
completeandreturntoyourteacherorMrs.Ottby
November4,2019
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 27, 2019
EVERYONE… MARK YOUR CALENDARS!Join us for Parish Family Night on Saturday, November 16th from 6-9:00 p.m. in the gym. Bring a board game and a snack to share. Some refreshments will be provided. A DJ will be playing music in the gym and we will be playing board games and cards in the refectory.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Pope Francis said “I invite everyone to discover the beauty of the prayer of adoration and to exercise it often.” An adorer is needed on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. If you are able to help, please call Joanne at 330-338-4810. The Lord will bless you in many ways.
PIZZA BOX MINISTRYIt’s that time of the year again – the college students have left for school or to an apartment. We, as a parish, want to stay connected to our young adults, so if you know of a student leaving home for the first time or going back to campus, please call the Parish Office (330-644-2225) with their name and address. The Women of Faith will send them a “Pizza Box” later this fall filled with food for the body, mind and spirit. They will feel the love of Jesus and His Church when they receive their pizza box.
PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONSThe list of volunteers to receive the Vocation Crucifix has dwindled. We would be so grateful if you would call the parish office to arrange to take the Crucifix and pray for an increase of vocations. With Father Bline heading to the seminary to serve as Spiritual Director for the young men in formation, our prayers are needed more than ever. Ann and Doug Coutts received the crucifix this weekend. Please call the parish office at 330-644-2225 to have your name added to the list.
DINO – ST. KEVIN MEMORIALThe plaque for the Green Dinosaur in the playground has arrived and will be (or may already be) erected on the fence behind Dino. The plaque gives a glimpse of the reason for the installation of Dino: to honor all of our lost children and to remember and pray for the strength of their families and close friends. (Funds were raised from our annual Night at the Races in November of 2017.)
COLLECTION INFORMATIONThe collection for last weekend was $17,597.47.Our parish is blessed by your generosity!
Diocesan Consolation Ministry training sessions will be held at St. Francis de Sales for anyone interested in learning more about or becoming involved in working with the bereaved in any ministerial situation, including our parish Consolation Ministry Group. Space is limited so please register soon. Dates: Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21, and December 5, 2019 (all four required) from 6:30-9:00 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Parish (Akron) the Upper Room. Cost: $100.00. For more information and to register, please call 216-334-2974 or visit www.dioceseofcleveland.org/pastoralcare.
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Eucharistic Devotions weekend begins Friday, November 1st with the opening All Saints Day Mass at 10:00 a.m. and continues through closing Vespers with Benediction on Sunday, November 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
...he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. – Matthew 14:23
Prayer is as important to our souls as food is for our bodies and yet we can find so many excuses not to pray, not to participate in Eucharistic Adoration. What, of all the many and wonderful things you do each day, is more important than time spent with Jesus? Just as Jesus needed time in silent prayer, we need it too (maybe, in our lives full of busyness and distractions, we need it more!) Fr. Benedict Groeschel writes in the his book, “In the Presence of Our Lord” that there are “four kinds of prayer most appropriate in the presence of the Eucharist, namely adoration and praise, thanksgiving, repentance and trusting intercession.” In light of this, here are some suggestions (and they are only suggestions – sometimes simply sitting in His awesome presence is enough): • Ask the Holy Spirit to be with you as you pray
In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with
inexpressible groanings. Romans 8:26• Meditate using Scripture – read the words, what strikes you? Ask God what He wants you to receive from this reading• Spiritual reading - remember the goal is to connect with God - not necessarily finish the book. If you find you have only read one page
in an hour, that is what God intended you to receive.• Journal – journal to God as a way of connecting with Him - who are you called to be with today? God the Father? God the Son? God
the Holy Spirit?• Pray the Psalms, Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary • Give God your everything – open yourself up to Him, for He is waiting to receive all you can give Him, your joys and sadness, your
wounds and your insecurities, your hopes and your joys• Ask for forgiveness and intercede for others
Sign-ups for individual holy hours are in narthex of the Church. You are also encouraged to come and spend time with our Lord anytime from the opening Mass Friday through the closing celebration Sunday.
SERRA CLUB OF AKRONSerra Club of Akron invites you to the Thomas E. Giffels Memorial Seminarian Scholarship Reverse Raffle
Details are as follows:Sunday, November 10, 2019Guy’s Party Center, 500 E. Waterloo Road, AkronDoors open at 5:00 p.m.50/50 raffle, auction itemsTicket price includes dinner, drink tickets and chance to win
$2,000.00Tickets: $125.00 per couple; $75.00 per person
For ticket information, contact Mary Ellen McAvoy at 330-605-9283. Proceeds to provide scholarships for seminarians in the Diocese of Cleveland.
DIVORCED SEPARATED AND WIDOWEDCATHOLICS OF AKRON
A caring and sharing session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, October 28th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a retired social worker, will facilitate this session and it is open at no charge to people of all faiths. She can be reached at 330-607-6284.
THE MOM AND ME SNOW ANGEL TEACircle Saturday morning, November 2nd for the Mom and Me Snow Angel Tea from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Augustine Church in Barberton. Enjoy breakfast, a fashion show, and a special talk by our very own Therese Holderbaum, speaking on “Angels 101.” So, don your favorite hat and bring your best friend for hot beverages and warm pastries with cool company – all to benefit Akron’s Snow Angels, who minister to our community’s less fortunate with clothing, blankets, toiletries – and foster friendship through conversations. All are welcome to attend and the event is free, but reservations are essential. RSVP to the rectory by Tuesday, October 29th by calling 330-745-0011 or via email [email protected].
ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOLAll 8th grade students interested in attending Archbishop Hoban High School are asked to take a Scholarship/Placement test. The final test of the year is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon. Register at hoban.org or call the Admissions Office at 330-849-2149. Parents are invited for a breakfast and information session at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about scholarships, financial assistance, and applying for admission.
BORROMEO SEMINARY’S “NOVEMBERFEST”All are invited to the annual Italian dinner to benefit the activity fund for college seminarians. The event is being held on Saturday, November 9th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe 44092. Dinner tickets are being sold at the door until 7:30 p.m; no reservations are needed. Adults, $10.00; Children 6-12, $5.00; and under 6 are free. Call 440-943-7600 for further information.
AKRON AREA INTERFAITH COUNCIL2019 Fall Event Beyond Tolerance, Voices of Many Faiths. Sunday, November 10, 3:00-6:00 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown Street, Akron 44301. Visit www.akroninterfaith.org.
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