Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017

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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COLLECTIONS THANK YOU!

January 22, 2017

Collection …………………………………………. $7,360.36 Children’s Envelopes….………………………. $ 48.13 E-Give …….………………………………………. $3,161.62

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SATURDAY, January 28 * Vigil/Fourth Sunday 2:00 First Reconciliation in Ordinary Time 5:00 Catherine Anne Donahue SUNDAY, January 29 * Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Anna Sica & deceased members of the Sica family 11:00 J. Thomas Henretta MONDAY, January 30 * Weekday 6:30 Rev. Gordon Yahner TUESDAY, January 31 * St. John Bosco 6:30 For an increase to the call for priestly and religious vocations WEDNESDAY, February 1 * Weekday 6:30 Thomas Michael Breen THURSDAY, February 2 * The Presentation of the Lord 6:30 Pasquale DiSalvo - Birthday FRIDAY, February 3 * First Friday * St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, St. Ansgar, Bishop 6:30 Special Intentions 8:15 Dominic and Marcella Fallucco SATURDAY, February 4 * Vigil/Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 to Noon - Eucharistic Devotion 5:00 Alberti Lenke - Anniversary (Presentation of the Confirmandi) SUNDAY, February 5 * Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 Mary Beth Dobo 11:00 Virginia Breitenstine - Birthday

MASSES READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b- 8, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 29, 2017

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

-- Matthew 5:3

THE CHOSEN REMNANT Zephaniah is one of the least-known of the Old Testament prophets. He speaks in today's first reading of impending judgment. But the Lord will leave a "remnant" in Israel. This image of a remnant, or remainder, was to become vital to both Judaism and Christianity. Paul's letter to Corinth makes obvious his deep concern for the Christians there. They are too self-confident, he says, too sure of themselves. He admonishes them to remember that Christ has given them all they have. Today's Gospel comprises the opening of Jesus' "Great Sermon." As God gave Moses the law on Sinai, so now Jesus gathers his disciples on a hillside to teach them the new law. Each of these Beatitudes contrasts the humiliation of the present with the glory of the future: poverty vs. the riches of God's kingdom, hunger for holiness vs. fulfillment in the Spirit, persecution vs. the reign of God. Jesus is here speaking to God's chosen "remnant."

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A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR

As we begin Catholic schools week, I want to affirm strongly that our parish school is a great environment for children to learn, grow, deepen in faith, and feel surrounded by loving concern of all the staff. Being a STEM school adds to the strength of what is

being accomplished. The faculty and support staff put their heart and soul into what they do. They are caring and competent. The school encourages the children and their families to live their faith at home, which is considered the first church to which we belong. Each Friday morning I have the opportunity to preside at an 8:15 a.m. Mass planned by the school children with their involvement as lectors and servers. All are welcome to participate in this liturgy. If you find coming to a 6:30 a.m. Mass the other days is too early – please consider coming on Fridays. You will be inspired by what these young people do and how they participate when we have interactive homilies. I am also grateful for the Parish School of Religion (PSR) program which fosters faith development in those children who do not attend our parish day school.

May all of us as adults keep growing in our faith in order to hand on to those coming after us a strong Catholic Christian foundation.

RCIA CALENDAR

1/29/17 - 8:30 - 9:45 am Mass, Church

9:45 - 10:45 am - Scullen Room

RCIA Period of Catechumenate Fr. Norm and Deacon Bob

Topic: Anointing of the Sick and Vocations-Holy Orders

2/5/17 - 9:45 - 10:45 am - Scullen Room RCIA Period of Catechumenate

Deacon Bob Topic: Matrimony

11 am - Noon - Church, Library Mass, Breaking Open the Word

2/12/17 - 9:45 - 10:45 am - Scullen Room

RCIA Period of Catechumenate Deacon Bob

Topic: Christian Morality 11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room

Mass, Breaking Open the Word

2/19/17 - 9:45 - 10:45 am - Scullen Room RCIA Period of Catechumenate

Deacon Bob and Fr. Norm Topic: Social Teachings

11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room Mass, Presentation of the Creed,

Breaking Open the Word

2/26/17 - 9:45 - 10:45 am - Scullen Room RCIA Period of Catechumenate

Deacon Bob Topic: Lent and Liturgical Calendar

11 am - Noon - Church, Scullen Room Mass, Breaking Open the Word

FAITH ALIVE RETREAT

With Fr. Norm

THIS weekend, January 28-29, there are cards in the pews for you to express an interest in our upcoming Faith Alive retreat, facilitated

by Father Norm, on Friday evening, March 3, and Saturday morning and afternoon, March 4. More details coming!

MARCH 1

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE BISHOP AND MARTYR

Friday, February 3

There will be the blessing of throats after the 6:30 and 8:15 am Masses.

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Please pray for the repose of the souls of Bruce J. Senecal and Thomas Michael Breen, who recently passed away, and for all the souls of the faithfully departed.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED!

Welcome to the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Community VANCE CHRISTIAN BAUER, son of Thomas Bauer, Jr., and Stephanie Baxi, who was baptized January 22, 2017.

MAGNIFICAT OF STARK COUNTY Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat, a women’s ministry modeled after the Visitation, invites you to our Breakfast on Saturday, February 18th at Walsh University, Barrette Center, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio. Join us in a special time of fellowship and sharing. April Merzweiler will be the guest speaker. Cost is $18. Make checks payable to “Magnificat of Stark County” and send to Debby Bentivegna, 5575 East Blvd. NW, Canton, OH 44718. Seating is limited. PLAN on getting your reservations EARLY! RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 11TH. Open seating. Doors open at 8:30 am with Breakfast at 9:00 am. There will be an optional Mass at 8:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel at Walsh University. For further information call Shirley DeOrio at 614-620-3169.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Youth Ministry

January 2017 Calendar

February 4th – 8th grade Confirmation Retreat Retreat starts at 8 a.m. and ends with the Confirmandi being presented at the 5 p.m. Mass. If you are a sixth- or seventh-grader, please come to this special Mass and support your fellow classmates as they make this commitment.

Looking ahead! We have a wonderful opportunity for service hours and are counting on your support. We are sponsoring a Parenting Workshop presented by Catholic Charities on Thursday evenings March 2-April 6. We would like to offer babysitting from 6:30-8:30 each night. Please check your calendars and save these dates if you can! More information to follow.

DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING The next First Friday Mass will be at St Sebastian on February 3 at 5 pm. The schedule is as follows:

St. Bernard, March 3, 12:10 pm St. Vincent, April 7, 6:30 am

ALL ARE WELCOME

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to our SECOND GRADERS who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, January 28. They also created many

warm blankets that will be sent to the Women’s Access Shelter. It was a wonderful day for all the children and their families.

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, FEBRUARY 4, 9 am - Noon

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FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON

The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Tangier Restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, and will feature Dr. Frederick J. Frese, Professor of Psychiatry Northeast Ohio Medical

University, speaking on the topic, Experiencing Schizophrenia - A Catholic Psychologist’s Perspective. The cost of the luncheon program is $20. Doors open at 11 AM; the program begins at noon, and ends promptly at 1 PM. 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, January 30, 2017. For additional information, call 330-535-7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org.

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 Home, are happy to offer the “Companions on a Journey: Support during Grief and Loss” series on Thursdays - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Spiritual Center Lower Level Meeting Rooms.

FEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY 9 FEBRUARY 16 FEBRUARY 23

MARCH 2 MARCH 9 MARCH 16

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please contact Beth Rado with questions. brado@sthilarychurch.org or 330-867-1055, ext. 206.

PRE-CANA MARRIAGE PREPARATION

A Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Day for engaged couples will be February 11, 2017, at St. Sebastian Parish, Akron, Ohio. Further information and registration details may be obtained by calling or texting Maggi and Dave Blischak at 330-867-0365 or by sending an email to dmbakron@msn.com.

LATIN AMERICA - EL SALVADOR

Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Please prayerfully consider supporting this collection, which assists programs that strengthen the Faith in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your gifts help

share the faith by providing lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, as well as other programs.

To learn more, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america

Please be generous - THANK YOU!

OZANAM CENTER NEWS

The Ozanam Center will again be giving out winter coats to our clients. We are in desperate need of good used or new men’s and children’s coats. If you can help in this effort, we would appreciate it. The Center is open on Saturdays from 9:30-12 and someone would be happy to help unload them.

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a recipe if we want blessings upon our family. The need for control, power and selfishness must give way to fair treatment, forgiveness, peace and love for even the weakest member. A blessing is more than a prayer – it’s the result of a life well lived. A life of virtue yields blessings.

“Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and you dissolve the unity of the Church. “ St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, AT ST. VINCENT CORRIGAN HALL - 6:3O pm

FISH FRY DATES ARE: MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, APRIL 7, 14

∗ ANYONE WHO WISHES TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT RICK DAVIS AT 216-214-2381. ** ANYONE WISHING TO ADVERTISE/ SPONSOR THE FISH FRY AND HAVE YOUR BUSINESS ON OUR PLACEMATS PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN DIFEO AT 330-352-4801. ***IF YOU WISH TO DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE (I.E. TICKETS, GIFT CARDS, ETC.), PLEASE CONTACT T.J. PASADYN AT 330-352-4678.

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