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

APRIL 1, 2018

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

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 Jennifer Douglas-O’Neill, Communications Coordinator jdouglas@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 CALL THE OFFICE.

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PARISH OFFICE

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support! March 18, 2018

Offertory ………………… Children’s ………………. E-Give ……..…………….

$9,363.43 $ 30.20 $1,008.00

REVITALIZE, RENEW & REJOICE CAMPAIGN

To date: $983,733

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HOLY SATURDAY, March 31 1:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil - For the people of St. Vincent de Paul Parish EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION

OF THE LORD, April 1 8:30 Catherine Gannon - Anniversary 11:00 John Dewell

April 2 * Monday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 For the intentions of Cason Ede April 3 * Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Jesus, Mary, & Joseph - in thanksgiving

April 4 * Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Anthony DiSalvo - Anniversary April 5 * Thursday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Robert “Sharkey” Johnson - Anniversary

April 6 * Friday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Disciples for the Dying

April 7 * SATURDAY within the Octave of Easter VIGIL/SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY 3:30-4:30 Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 Carter Andes & Family

April 8 * SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY (2nd Sunday of Easter) 8:30 The people of St. Vincent de Paul Parish 11:00 Eloise Menendez - Anniversary

REMEMBER ME

COME AND SPEND PRECIOUS TIME WITH THE LORD

Adoration

9 am - Noon SATURDAY, APRIL 7

THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED: Monday, April 2

On behalf of Fr. Norm and the parish staff, may you have a very blessed Easter.

ST. VINCENT ALTAR SOCIETY ANNUAL MAY BREAKFAST

Sunday, May 6, 2018 following the 8:30 Mass

SPEAKER: Judge Linda Teodosio

"Keeping the Faith Through the Trials of Life"

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Eucharistic Adoration after Noon Mass

2 pm Recitation of the Holy Rosary 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet and Closing with Benediction

Refreshments following in the Church Hall (Nolan Hall)

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS April 8, 2018

St. Bernard Catholic Church Broadway and State streets, Downtown, Akron

3 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet Procession of the Divine Mercy Image

Fr. Thomas McCann, Officiant Bilingual-English and Spanish

Free parking (Polsky parking deck Facilitator: Manena Vidlak: 330-762-1959 Rays of Mercy Cenacle

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A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

Happy Easter to all of you! My first celebration of Sunday Eucharist at this parish was Easter 2016. In these past two years I have come to appreciate what a vibrant, joyful, faith-filled, and caring parish community we are. I want especially to welcome those here today

who may join us only occasionally throughout the year. We value your presence. If you have been hurt by the church in any way or gradually slipped away from weekly participation, please contact us. We want to be a source of healing and hope, inspiration and guidance for you and your loved ones. Many active parishioners have told me that they were away from the church, some even away from God for a period of time. Almost all have said that coming back, they have experienced a renewed sense of belonging, a greater understanding of our Catholic Christian faith, and a deeper experience of God's love, revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our greatest Friend.

Whether Catholic or not – if you wish to learn more about our Catholic Christian faith, please contact me at frnorm@stvincentchurch.com.

During this upcoming 50-day Easter season, we will provide opportunities for all to be spiritually renewed by experiencing the presence of the Risen Lord in our midst. On Saturday morning, April 14, from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Family Center Scullen Room, we will have an uplifting, inspirational gathering whose theme is Growing in Faith, Deepening in Prayer. Within that event we will talk about future parish possibilities to become more vital in our everyday faith.

FORMED

Happy Easter Sunday!!! The Lord has risen, Alleluia!!! He has shared and continues to share with us the gift of His most precious Divine

Mercy! He asks of us to share that same Divine Mercy message with others so that they may come to know the fullness of his love and mercy. Since 2000, by declaration of Pope John Paul II, Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter. If you are interested in finding out more about Divine Mercy, please use the following suggestions from FORMED to help better understand the Divine Mercy of Jesus! 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

The Necessity of Divine Mercy Fr. Chris Alar, MIC (Listen)

The Saving Power of Divine Mercy Fr. Jason Brooks, LC (Listen)

The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Understanding Mary’s Role in Your Life

Fr. Michael Gaitley (Listen)

Mass Reading Preparation/Daily Reflections (Appears when you first log onto, no search needed)

Opening the Word – Year B, Easter Sunday(Study)

For Children

Brother Francis: He is Risen (Watch) The Unforgiving Servant (Watch)

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES

In the confusion of Easter morning, Peter proved to be a mentor to the younger disciple in today’s gospel. Even though the younger disciple arrived first at the empty tomb, he waited for Peter to make sense of this confusing event. Children in our families and neighborhoods also need mentors to help them make sense out of the confusing times and bewildering events that surround their lives. We can help our young people “see and believe” just like the young disciple in the gospel.

COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE

THURSDAY APRIL 12 7 - 8 p.m.

St. Vincent Church Join us for an evening of Hope & Healing as we pray for those impacted by the opioid crisis in our community. This prayer service is for all people of any faith tradition. The evening will include music, prayer, scripture, a call to action, resource information, and counselors available for consultation. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

For more info contact Jen at 330-271-7970 or jdouglas@stvincentchurch.com

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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.

REVITALIZE, RENEW and REJOICE!

A $1.6 Million Campaign to Restore

the Building and Grounds of our Parish, School, and Cemetery

Happy Easter to all! May the joy of the season fill your hearts.

Many thanks to all who have contributed to the success of our efforts. As of March 19, we have pledges or donations totaling $983,733. Please continue to pray that we meet our goal and accomplish the work we have outlined.

The initial stage of renovations begins with new LED lighting for the gym and school. The installation is underway! Contracts for tuck pointing and other work on the outside of the church are being processed along with roofing contracts. Contracts for work to be done during the summer in the school are coming along, too. Some work will also begin at the cemetery as the weather permits.

If you have not had a chance to join in our efforts, please consider a donation. For those not familiar with the scope of our campaign, please look for a Revitalize, Renew and Rejoice! envelope at the end of the pew or in the basket by the campaign poster at each door. The packet contains a brochure, pledge/donation card, and return envelope. There are also envelopes with yellow borders in the small holders in each pew that are for campaign donations. May God bless all who are helping us restore the treasures entrusted to us by those who came before us.

Please contact me if you have any questions or want to discuss anything about our efforts.

(mabeiting@stvincentchurch.com) Mary Anne Beiting, Director of Development

DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP at St. Vincent

When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays April 11 through May 16

Presentations followed by refreshments Where: Scullen Room

Dates, Topics, and Presenters

April 11: Introduction of the 6-week program * Marie Rader, Marie Ice, Jim Welling April 18: The Church View on Divorce and Separation * Fr. Norm April 25: Where is God in All of This?! * Marie Rader May 2: Negotiating Loneliness *Jim Welling May 9: Acceptance and Re-entry *Marie Rader & Jim Welling May 16: Rebuilding *Larry Vuillemin

Questions? Contact: Marie at 330-697-5782 or Jim at 330-858-8311

WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Grade HSPT Prep Class/Parent Program Saturday, April 14, 9 am – 12 pm

Mass/Open House

April 22, 11 am Mass /Open House

7th Grade HSPT Practice Exams/Parent Prog. Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, May 19

9 am – 1 pm For information on admissions, financial aid, entrance exams, and private tours, please contact Rob Eubank at 330-929-4205 ext. 103 or eubankr@walshjesuit.org.

WELCOMING THE STRANGER: FAITH PERSPECTIVES ON

IMMIGRATION AND MIGRATION APRIL 11, 2018 - 5:30-9 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE ELMS COMMONS The Catholic Commission of Summit County is co-sponsoring an interfaith forum with the Akron Interfaith Immigrant Advocates on what the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths say about immigration and migration. The evening is free to attend and includes a simple meal. The evening includes opportunities to share our own immigration stories and place them into the context of the three major world religions. To learn more, contact Diane Zbasnik at 216-939-3843. Register to attend at Eventbrite.com.

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ATTENTION SVDP & 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: ellen@stvincentchurch.com jalexniemiec@gmail.com

“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.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH

Our Lady of Victory Parish is offering a six-week initiative entitled Catholics Returning Home beginning April 9, 2018 from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Parish Center Library. The series continues each Monday through May 14, 2018. Catholics Returning Home is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ, seeking encouragement in becoming more connected with Christ and the Church, and/or seeking to participate more fully in the Church. For additional information, please call 330-633-3637.

A six-week Bereavement Support Series will begin Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 7 - 9 pm. The evenings will provide insight, understanding, and support to those who mourn the loss of a loved one. Many common issues surrounding grief and healing will be discussed, grounded in faith and surrounded by those who care and understand. For more information or to register please call 330-633-3672.

Our Lady of Victory is located at 73 North Avenue in Tallmadge.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STEADFAST FATHERS CLASSES

Gentlemen, are you looking for a worthwhile volunteer opportunity geared specifically toward helping other men? First & Ten, the men’s ministry of Embrace Clinic & Care Center (formerly known as Community Pregnancy Center), aims to help strengthen men and families by stressing the importance of authentic fatherhood. One way we accomplish this is through our Steadfast Fathers classes. We are looking for men to help us facilitate these classes. We want to help fathers of all ages be the best Dads they can be. Training is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please call 330-825-1900 and ask for Paul Mungo or email us at info@embraceccc.org. Thank you!

The stone which the

builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Psalm 118:22

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