RECTORY

Rev. Norman K. Douglas, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Rev. David Halaiko, In Residence Deacon Bob Bender, Pastoral Minister Connie Pacanovsky, Business Manager Peggy Wellemeyer, Office Manager Ellen Dies, Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation Nancy Daley, Music Director

Marimargaret Roberts, Office Staff Mike Bauman, Director of Maintenance

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

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: In writing by 10 a.m. Thursdays 10 days

prior to the date of bulletin

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., and 5:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday before First Friday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 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. Please call the rectory to schedule baptisms. Baptisms are scheduled for the 2nd/4th Sundays of the month after 11 a.m. Mass (12:30 p.m.) 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 received at St. Vincent. Wedding times on Saturday are at 2 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 - 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.

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ST. VINCENT CHURCH

ASCENSION Of THE LORD

MAY 28,

2017

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SATURDAY, May 27 * VIGIL/ASCENSION of

5:00 Frederick Dannemiller THE LORD SUNDAY, May 28 * ASCENSION of THE LORD 8:30 Robert Stimler 11:00 All Living & Deceased members of the Lusardi and Bouy families

MONDAY, May 29 * Easter Weekday * Memorial Day 9:00 All living & deceased members of the US Armed Forces

TUESDAY, May 30 * Easter Weekday

6:30 Dale Dobbins WEDNESDAY, May 31 * The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 All Souls THURSDAY, June 1 * St. Justin, Martyr 6:30 Robert Chaffee FRIDAY, June 2 * First Friday * Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs

6:30 All Souls SATURDAY, June 3 * VIGIL/PENTECOST SUNDAY 2:00 Wedding: Nickolas Latchaw + Amy Gannon

5:00 The Intentions of Nick and Amy SUNDAY, June 4 * PENTECOST SUNDAY 8:30 Michael Witwer 11:00 Viola & Charles Sullivan

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support!

May 21, 2017

Collection …………………………………………. $ 6,614.05 Children’s Envelopes …..……………………… $ 35.26 E-Give ...….………………………………………. $ 1,675.00

III Nickolas James Latchaw + Amy Ann Gannon II Gerald Don Brown, Jr. + Ellen Marie Adams II Isaac Javier Gallardo + Oriana Isabel Colombo I Andrew Justin Day + Sarina Louisa Caponi I Patrick Dylan Quinn + Mary Colleen Neff

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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD May 28, 2017

He was lifted up,

and a cloud took him from their sight. -- Acts 1:9

MEMORIAL DAY

On behalf of Fr. Norm and staff we wish all of you a blessed and safe Memorial Day weekend! The office will be closed Monday, May 29.

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A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR On this Memorial Day weekend we remember in a special way all those who have given their lives for the cause of peace, justice, and freedom.

If you know anyone from our parish currently in the military, please let us know at the parish office. We want to remember them and pray for them in a personal way. We will place their names on one of our church bulletin boards to remind us to pray specifically for them. We also remember all our departed loved ones who sacrificed on a daily basis to care for us, to show us by their example how to follow the Way of Jesus, the way of other-centered love. Please consider coming to Mass on Monday, Memorial Day at 9 a.m. What a significant and meaningful way to make this national holiday a genuine holy day of remembrance, of gratitude, and of deepening our awareness of the “Communion of the Saints.” There will be no 6:30 a.m. Mass that day. As the summer season is upon us, let us remember that Jesus walks with us 24/7 as our risen Lord and best friend. May his presence be our greatest source of strength, hope, and inspiration.

“THE EUTHANASIA DECEPTION: WE ARE ALL VULNERABLE.”

Right to Life of Northeast Ohio will be presenting the movie on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017, at 7 pm at their office, located at 572 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303. This hour-long documentary features powerful testimonies from Belgium, Canada and beyond of lives devastated by the false ideology of ‘mercy killing.’ Register online at www.righttolifeofnortheastohio.com or call 330.762.2785.

DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING The next First Friday Mass will be at St. Bernard on June 2 at 12:10 pm.

The schedule is as follows: St. Vincent, July 7, at 6:30 a.m.

St. Sebastian, August 4, at 5 p.m. All are welcome!

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES

Catholic families seek eternal life by knowing and teaching what Jesus tells us: “Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus

Christ.” Remember to pray, and to talk about God, Jesus, faith and eternal life often so children learn the ways and language of faith.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL ELEMENTARY St. Vincent de Paul Parish School is getting ready for summer! Our last day of school was Friday, May 26, 2017.

If you need assistance over the summer, please contact the school via lbelair@stvincentelementary.com or feel free to leave a voicemail at 330-762-5912. Although some of our classes are enrolled to capacity, we do have a few openings for enrollment; please contact us if you are interested! The office will open again on September 5, 2017. The first day of school will be September 7, 2017. Have a safe and happy summer!

REMEMBER ME

How often do you get to spend alone time with God? Just think about it - no phone, tablet, or other distractions; just you and our Heavenly Father, together in prayer. He understands our body’s need for rest, our mind’s need for peace, and our soul’s need to be close to Him.

COME AND SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 9 am - Noon

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FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON

The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Tangier Restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, and will feature Debbie Dacone, D.Min Theology, speaking on the topic, Standing Up Straight: A Personal

Reflection on the Experience of Abortion and its Aftermath.

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 Friday, May 26, 2017.

E-GIVING UPDATE Our Electronic giving partner recently updated its website to create a much more user-friendly site. For those who are already taking advantage of this option, please visit the new site at http://egiveusa.com/login/ to check it out. Be sure to choose “New eGive Login” and use the email address with which you originally signed up. If you do not remember your password, you can request it. If you need more assistance, there is a “Contact Us” tab to use. With the updated web site, it is even easier to select the Funds to which you want to designate your donations. You will find “Regular Offering / Contributions” and “Fr. Corrigan Tuition Assistance Fund” listed. There is also an easy drop-down menu of all the Special Collections for the year with the dates of those collections. If you are not yet using eGive, you can sign up at the web site listed above. Be sure to select “St. Vincent Church” at 164 W. Market Street in Akron as your recipient! (NOT St. Vincent de Paul!) If you have any questions, contact Connie Pacanovsky in the Business Office at (330) 535-3135 ext. 102 or at Connie@StVincentChurch.com.

GREETERS - CURRENT AND NEW!

Are you a people person? Have you been looking for a way to help out our church? Maybe “Greeting” is for you. Samantha Cornell will be at the back of the church following all Masses June 3/4 to take names for those interested.

If you are already a greeter, please stop by to update your information.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION

Join us for Mass to honor those who served, pray for peace, and join with the body of Christ. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Cemetery, 100 East Waterloo Road, Akron, Monday, May 29, 2017, at 10 a.m.

SHARE THE HOPE

The readings for today's celebration of the Ascension of the Lord once again remind us that as Christians we are people of hope. In the second reading Saint Paul eloquently exhorts the Ephesians to enlighten their hearts so that they will know the hope and glory that come from being people who place their trust in the Lord Jesus. In the story of the Ascension, recounted in the first reading, the Lord Jesus assures the disciples that the Holy Spirit's power will come upon them. Finally, in the Gospel, the Lord lets the disciples know that their mission is to spread the hope of the gospel to all the nations. This wonderful feast keeps our eyes focused on the hope in which we were grounded on the day of our baptism. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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THANK YOU Dear Friends, We sincerely thank Fr. Douglas and all of you for giving me a wonderful opportunity to share about our mission work in India. I thank you on behalf of the children and the elderly that we serve. I express my deep gratitude for sharing your blessings with our ministry in India. I had a wonderful visit. All of you can truly take pride in the way you share in the compassionate mission of this wonderful organization. Your prayers and support will mean a lot and we are ever grateful to you. Your kindness will be remembered always. May God bless you all. Please visit our website for more details. www.fcn-usa.org. Kindly continue to pray for us. With Prayers and Much Gratitude, Tom Chitta, Foundation for Children in Need

CATHOLIC SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS

WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO OPEN

IN AKRON

Eleven years before Vatican II’s Declaration of Education proclaimed that “all the baptized have a right to a Christian education,” Julie Billiart School (JB) was providing a parochial environment for children with academic and social challenges. Founded in 1954 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, JB continues to be a Christ-centered school that doesn’t see a child with special learning needs as broken, but instead, as a sacred and holy gift. After serving the northeast communities of Cuyahoga County for more than 60 years, JB is excited to announce it is expanding its mission to educate and empower children with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, specific learning challenges, and social delays to Summit County. Located at 380 Mineola Avenue in Akron, the new school is currently enrolling students, grades K-2 for the 2017-2018 school year. Expansion plans include additional classes each year until 2020, when all grades, Kindergarten through 8th, will be available. Along with a customized curriculum for each student, the school will offer small classes, low student-teacher ratio, social learning strategies, and experienced occupational and speech therapists on site. Two state-funded scholarships (the Autism Scholarship and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship), make JB an affordable academic option for families, conveniently located in the Akron area. “We’re so happy to be here,” said school Principal, Jason Wojnicz. “We are proud to be delivering a faith-based education in a safe and nurturing environment, especially to those children that need it most.” For more information, visit www.juliebilliartschool.org or call 234-206-0941.

HOT MEALS

Once again St. Vincent de Paul Parish is providing the meal for the working poor and homeless held at St. Bernard Church on Sunday,

June 18, Father's Day. What a wonderful way to pay tribute to our fathers! Please help us feed these 250 plus members of the Akron area.

There are two ways to help. ♦ First, consider making a donation to offset the

food purchased for the meal. Cash or check donations made payable to St. Vincent de Paul Church, marked on the envelope, "Hot Meals", may be dropped in the collection at any Mass.

♦ Second, come and work the meal with us. You must be 14 years of age or older to help serve on Father's Day. We are looking for volunteers to help us 4 - 7 p.m.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent if it is their first time working.

If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Dies at 330-535-3135 X 101 or 330-864-5484.

As we celebrate Memorial Day and enter into the summer season join thousands from across our region for a day of faith, family, and fun, all for FREE, at The FEST. Mark your summer calendar for Sunday, August 6, Noon - 10 p.m. at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. For more information visit www.theFEST.us.

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DAY THIS SUMMER

SUMMER CAMPS and VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL, 1 Holy Cross Blvd. in Akron, will hold summer camps during the months of June and July. All of the camps are run by Hoban coaches and staff. Visit the Athletic page of the Hoban website www.hoban.org for details on the camps including dates, times, age groups, program costs, and registration information. Phone: 330-773-9101

Baseball * Basketball * Bowling * Cheerleading * Football Lacrosse * Soccer * Softball * Tennis * Volleyball

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ATHLETIC IMPACT ACADEMY is a unique Basketball Skill Academy based upon Christian Biblical Leadership Principles. Multiple Academies, taught by professional skill coaches, offer young men & women in grades 4-12 with diverse abilities the opportunity to learn concepts not available in many traditional camps while developing the total individual in all aspects of their lives including competing as a Christian while being an example for their faith. CYO approved and hosted by Our Lady of the Elms, Walsh Jesuit, CVCA, and other respected Christian Schools in Northeast Ohio this summer. Program information, Academy dates and locations & more available at www.AthleticImpactAcademy.com.

*** ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL BE your Best, BE Irish this summer; spend your summer at STVM! At Camp Irish 2017, we offer school-age students a chance to develop through a variety of enrichment experiences. We provide opportunities for growth, both academically and athletically, in a safe and exciting atmosphere. No matter what you enjoy, STVM has an enrichment opportunity to offer you. Ace the ACT and prepare properly, SHOOT and DEFEND with our reigning 2017 DII Boys Basketball State Champs and Head Coach Dru Joyce, play and fine TUNE your music skills with Mr. Campbell and the Fighting Irish Marching Band, throw the perfect SPIRAL with our 6-time Football State Champion Football Team and Coach Wattley, and go into CHARACTER with Director Neary and the Leprechaun Theater Guild. Come and join us this summer to learn all about what the STVM experience has to offer you. Camp Irish 2017 - Art Camp, Band Camp, Drama Camp, Photography Camp, Study Skills Camp, ACT Prep, Baseball Camp, Football Camp, Boys Soccer Camp, Girls Soccer Camp, Girls Lacrosse Camp, Wrestling Camp, Volleyball Camp (co-ed), Cheer Camp (co-ed), Boys Basketball Camp, and Girls Basketball Camp. *Get more information on STVM Summer Camps, Camp Irish 2017 at www.stvm.com, Athletics tab, and then Camps button on our homepage.

*** VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Join us for Vacation Bible School at St. Hilary! The Cat.Chat program is back this year with BIRTHDAY BLAST: A Celebration of Life! Our Vacation Bible School is for campers age 4 – entering 4th grade and meets from 9 am - Noon each day. Older youth (entering 5th grade and above) and adults are needed to make the week a success. The overall goal of this Catholic program is to awaken the hearts and minds of kids to the beauty of God’s creation and the dignity of the human person. Kids will learn to discover, respect, protect, serve and celebrate life.

Register and find more information at www.sthilarychurch.org/vbs-2017.

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