Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 24, 2016

Rectory

Rev. Dennis M. McNeil, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Betsy Tavolier, Office Manager Mrs. Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Mrs. Ellen Dies, Y outh Minister Ms. Nancy Daley, Music Director Mr. Herman Allshouse, Maintenance Director

Ms. Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff

Phone: .............................. 330-535-3135

Fax: .................................. 234-571-2919

Web Site: www.stvincentchurch.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: Saturday: 11:00 to 12:00 Noon and Thur sday before 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 complet-ed 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 marry should call at the rectory 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 re-ceived at St. Vincent. Wedding times on Saturday are at 2:00 PM. Parish School of Religion (PSR) Pre-School - 8th: Classes are 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 Rectory when a par ish-ioner is hospitalized, shut-in or ill. Funerals: Please notify a Pr iest as soon as possible regarding ar range-ments, either personally or through the funeral director.

St. Vincent de Paul Church

164 West Market Street ● Akron, OH 44303-2373

Photo: Courtesy of David Shoenfelt

Masses

SATURDAY, January 23 * St. Vincent * St. Marianne Cope 5:00 PM Patricia Donlin Arbour

SUNDAY, January 24 * Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 The living and deceased members of the Gorbach and Menendez Families 11:00 Mark Aylward

MONDAY, January 25 * The Conversion of St. Paul 6:30 Fr. Thomas Gallagher

TUESDAY, January 26 * Sts. Timothy and Titus 6:30 The living and deceased members of the Thorpe and Tavolier Families WEDNESDAY, January 27 * St. Angela Merici 6:30 The living and deceased members of the St. Vincent Altar Society

THURSDAY, January 28 * St. Thomas Aquinas 6:30 All Souls

FRIDAY, January 29 6:30 Anna Sica & the deceased members of the Sica Family 8:15 Kathy Martucci

SATURDAY, January 30 5:00 Maureen Morris Maloy

SUNDAY, January 31 * Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Joan Allen 11:00 Ann Deitch– Anniversary

COLLECTION FOR

SUNDAY, January 10, 2016 Thanks for your Support!

Collection of January 10 ................................... $6,231.50 Children’s Envelopes ........................................... $73.50 E-Give................................................................$4,125.00

THANK YOU!

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The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. -- Luke 4:18a

LIVING AS THE BODY OF CHRIST

Some of Saint Paul's best known and most beloved image-ry is contained in the passages from First Corinthians that we have heard last week and this week: the many gifts granted by the one same Spirit and the many members making up the one Body of Christ. Few passages from sacred scripture more accurately sum up how Christian vocations work together. Unlike some of Paul's other writ-ings, which are a product of the social and religious con-ventions of his time, these enable us to look at our own lives and the lives of those around us to discern what gifts, what vocations the Holy Spirit has given for the good of all. We can likewise know the joys and sorrows of the other members of the Body and share in them for the strengthening of the whole Body of Christ. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

CALAMITIES SPECIAL COLLECTION

Thank you for your generous donations to The Calamities Special Collection last weekend. The funds collected in this one-time special appeal for the 2015-2016 storms and other natural disasters will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter, and medical care as well as to the long term need to rebuild and recov-er after widespread destruction, and to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and recon-struction needs of the Church.

LOST AND FOUND Please check the back center vestibule for items you may have left at church. There is quite an assortment of hats, gloves and other items waiting to be reclaimed!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW COMPETITION Girls and boys ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition on Monday, January 25,

2016 in the grade school gymnasium. The event will begin at 6:30 and last about an hour and a half. Participants can register the day of the event or preregister by contacting the grade school gym teacher for forms. Winners can advance to district, regional, state, and even national competition. Gym shoes only please. Sponsored by the St. Vincent Knights of Columbus. Contact Brian at 864-1242 for information. Middle School and High School Youth Ministry

January 2016 Calendar 30 – St. Vincent Confirmation Retreat and Confirmandi Presentation at 5:00 Mass- Day begins at St. Vincent School and will end with the 5:00 Mass. Confirmandi and parents will attend Mass and be presented to the parish.

Ellen Dies Youth Ministry Director St. Vincent:

(330)535-3135 ext. 101 ellendies588@gmail.com

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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA COLLECTION Thank you for your contributions to last week’s second collection for The Catholic University of America! Your gift will make great things possible by providing direct financial aid to students from dioceses across the country. 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. UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you uncover the story woven through Scripture with its clever narrative approach and ingenious color-coded Bible Timeline. It is a great way to get the “big picture” of the Bible and see how our Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture. You’ll see how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put your faith into practice. The study includes a series of eight informative and engaging half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be followed by a lively group discussion. You can sign up for the study at Evangelization.com. You will receive a color-coded Bible Timeline Chart, a Bible study workbook, and the ability to stream the study videos online at your convenience. We will begin Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible on every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (Thursday afternoons: 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Parish Rectory and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. –7:30 p.m.in the Scullen Room). For more information or to sign up, contact Pierre Ferrer at 330-310-6244 or Kerri Schneider at 267-234-4898. CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA Today, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, pastoral programs, marriage and family life projects, seminarian education, and many other necessary programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. By funding these programs, the support you give today will provide seeds to grow the faith for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be generous in today’s collection. Thank you.

WINTER WARMTH One kind word can warm three winter months. --Japanese proverb

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SACRAMENT OF

CONFIRMATION? Are you an adult, practicing your faith but have not received the Sacrament of Con-

firmation??? 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: January 24th, and 31st, and February 7th, 14th and 28th following the 11:00 Mass. Confirmation will be celebrated with Bishop Lennon on Saturday, March 12th 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 el-lendies588@gmail.com to reserve a spot!

Eucharistic Adoration will begin again on the First Friday of every month 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.

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

during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

We prefer to meet prospective families in person. Therefore, we do not have an applica-tion available online and will not mail out applications. Please feel free to stop in to sub-mit an enrollment application any time during our registration hours. We will be availa-

ble to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

Parents: your child's application for enrollment cannot be considered without the fol-lowing:

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

FINAL EXPENSE WORKSHOP Please Join Us for cemetery/funeral pre-planning work-shop and presentation. A Catholic Cemetery, like a Catho-lic Funeral is for the living, and the dead. Cemetery/ fu-neral costs have become the third largest expense most families will pay for in their lifetime. Important infor-mation you will need to know! Receive a Catholic Per-sonal Planning Guide. Cemetery, Funeral, and Cremation information. KNOW YOUR RITES! The Vigil (Wake), Funeral Mass, Rite of Committal. Pre-Planning is a PRECIOUS GIFT. Choosing Cremation? What the church teaches! Date: Sat. Jan. 30th. 2016 Location: Holy Cross Cemetery office. 100 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron, Ohio 44319. This workshop is free (registration is appreciated). Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please visit our website at www.clecem.org for all dates and lo-cations. Please call the Cemetery office at 330-724-1297 ext. # 7

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St. Vincent de Paul Parish

CYO BOOSTER CLUB

Lenten Fish Fry Fridays

When: Fridays: February 12th, 19th,and 26th

March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

Where: St. Vincent de Paul -Corrigan Hall

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Come join us for a fabulous fish din-ner on Friday evenings during Lent from 5:30 p.m. –7:30 p.m. in Corri-gan 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 or rjedg123@sbcglobal.net

For those who would like to attend Stations of the Cross on those eve-nings, they begin at 7:30 in the church.

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 featuring life-changing materials from Lighthouse Catholic Media

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.

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COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY Grief is a normal and natural reaction upon the death of a loved one. It can begin a journey that we did not choose to take but, when shared with others, can often help us heal and grow. St. Hilary’s Parish, 2750 West Market Street, along with Ciriello & Carr Funeral Homes, are happy to offer the “Companions on a Journey: Support During Grief and Loss” series Thursdays at 6:30– 8:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Center Lower Level Meeting Rooms on Jan. 28th, Feb. 4th; Feb. 18th; Feb. 25th; Mar. 3rd; Mar. 10th; and Mar. 17th. Please contact Beth Rado with questions– brado@sthilarychurch.org / 330-867-1055, x 206. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERIES A six-week Bereavement Support Series will begin Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Our Lady of Victory Parish Center in Tallmadge. 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. Save the Date for HOPE (Healing Our Pain Every day) – a faith-based, safe and fun weekend retreat for teens ages 13-17 years old, coping with the death of a parent, grandparent or sibling. It will be Saturday, April 23 at 9:30 am until Sunday, April 24 at 4:30 pm at Our Lady of Victory in Tallmadge. For more information or to register, contact Linda Herold at 330-633-3637. DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING There will be a Mass on February 5 at St. Sebastian at 5:00 p.m. and at St. Bernard on March 4 at 12:10 p.m. All are welcome!

CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union to award $50,000 in Catholic Education Scholarships! In keeping with their commitment to supporting Catholic education, Ohio Catholic will be awarding $50,000 in Catholic elementary and high school scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Scholarships will be primarily needs-based, and awarded in the amount of $1,000 per family. Online applications can be accessed at http:/ www.ohiocatholicfcu.com/scholarships, and will open beginning Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January, 31, 2016, until Friday, March 4, 2016. In addition to submitting an application, applicants must have a teacher or school administrator fill out an online recommendation form. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants' parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) must be members of Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union. To become a member, visit http://ohiocatholicfcu.com/join, and use the promo code, SCHOLARSHIPS. Questions? Contact Alexandra at ahigl@ohiocatholicfcu.com or you may call (888) 696-4462.

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The St. Vincent de Paul Parish School 8th Grade Class invites you to attend our Spa-ghetti Dinner, Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Corrigan Hall. Come enjoy a great evening of deli-cious food, great music and celebration! The dinner will include spaghetti (with or with-out meatballs), salad, rolls, desserts, bever-ages and more! We will also have a few awesome and fun raffles during the dinner. Proceeds will benefit the 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C. in April. Cost is $5.00 per person.

Please fill out the form below and return with payment in an envelope marked “Spaghetti Dinner” to the rectory office by Wednesday, February 3, 2016 (or drop in the collection basket). You are also welcome to pay at the door. No tickets will be issued, your reservation name will be held at the door. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Manna at 330-608-4159 or KarenManna@gmail.com. Thank you for our support!

____________________________________

February 6, 2016

Spaghetti Dinner Reservation

Name:______________________________

Phone Number:_______________________

_______ x $5.00 per person = $__________

Make checks payable to: St. Vincent de Paul School

“DINE FOR D.C.”

SPAGHETTI DINNER