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SATURDAY MASS 4:30 p.m. St. Bernard

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m. St. Mary

10:00 a.m. St. Bernard 12:00 p.m. St. Bernard

(Bilingüe) 8:00 p.m. St. Bernard

DAILY & holy day masses

(See inside bulletin for schedule)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONConfessions/ConfesionesSaturday, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.;Every 1st Friday, 11:00 a.m.; at St. Bernard and by appointment. Confesiones con cita cualquier día.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICKCall the Parish Offices at (330) 253-5161 for a priest to anoint the sick. If confined at home, call for a Minister to bring Communion. Favor de communicarse al telefono para que un sacerdote provea estos sacramentos.

For other Sacramental InformationCall the Parish Offices at (330) 253-5161 or visit our Websites. Para cualquier otro Sacramento por favor comunicarse al teléfono (330) 253-5161, ext. 1009.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTSPlease have your funeral director contact the Parish Offices to arrange a day and time for a funeral and burial.

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCECall the Parish Offices at (330) 253-5161 to be directed to one of our hunger programs.

Welcome to the Catholic Communities of

44 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 750 SOUTH MAIN STREETSAINT BERNARD & SAINT MARY

in Akron, Ohio

PASTORAL STAFF Parish Business Managers

Mrs. Cheri Colianni, St. Bernard Ms. Patsy O’Connor, St. Mary

Administrative AssistantsMiss Dee McCall

Miss Claire LushbaughOrganists

Mr. James Kintz, St. BernardSpanish Assistant

Mrs. Nancy Cabrera, St. BernardCatechetical Leader

Mrs. Ana Maria BakerFacilities Manager

Mr. Will Jendrisak, St. BernardCustodians

Mr. Ralph Reese, St. Bernard Mr. Tom Hollingsworth, St. Mary

ST. MARY SCHOOL Dr. Patricia Nugent, Ed.D., Principal Mrs. Mary Ann Williams, Secretary

ENROLLMENT – Call the School Office at (330) 253-1233 to enroll a child in K-Grade 8.

Financial assistance is available. Llame a la Oficina Escolar al (330) 253-1233

para inscribir al niño/a en nivel K-8. Hay becas disponibles.

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CAMPUS MINISTRY

Call Mr. John Szarwark, Campus Minister for the Newman Center, at (330) 208-0703, third floor of the Parish Office building. Dinner &

Social there on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

FR. CHRISTOPHER ZERUCHA

Pastor

FR. FRANK BASA Senior Parochial Vicar

MR. RAY DIMASCIO Deacon, St. Bernard

ADMINISTRATIVE PARISH OFFICES

44 University Avenue Akron, Ohio 44308

(330) 253-5161 Fax: (330) 253-6949

[email protected]

Office Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Websites ST. BERNARD

www.stbernardakron.org ST. MARY SCHOOL/PARISH

www.stmaryakron.com

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44 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 750 SOUTH MAIN STREET

SATURDAY MASS

4:30 p.m. St. Bernard

SUNDAY MASS

9:00 a.m. St. Mary10:00 a.m. St. Bernard 12:00 p.m. St. Bernard




SAINT BERNARD & SAINT MARYin Akron, Ohio



Administrative AssistantMiss Dee McCall

Organists Mr. James Kintz, St. Bernard

Spanish Assistant Mrs. Nancy Cabrera, St. Bernard

Catechetical LeaderMrs. Ana Maria Baker

Facilities ManagerMr. Will Jendrisak, St. Bernard

Custodians Mr. Ralph Reese, St. Bernard

Mr. Tom Hollingsworth, St. Mary






Call Mr. John Szarwark, Campus Minister for the Newman Center, at (330) 208-0703,

third floor of the Parish Office building. Dinner & Social there on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.


Pastor





(330) 253-5161 Fax: (330) 253-6949

[email protected]


9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.



www.stmaryakron.com

1075 GRANT ST. 773-7881773-7881

CARRY OUT & CATERINGCENTER

FRESH POULTRY, MEAT, FISH

NORTH HILL GLASS & MIRROR CO.

GLASS FOR ALL PURPOSESNow Including Shower Doors!

560 N. Main Street, Akron535-1558

Greg Friedl, griREALTOR®/BrokerVoice Mail (330) 250-2880

Fax (330) [email protected]

www.gregory.friedl.com

Debbie FriedlREALTOR®

Cell (330) 815-2759Office/Fax (330) 896-6520

[email protected]

GregoryRealty Co., LLC

One Family, Endless Possibilities!

www.marhofer.com

Akron Pest Control330-253-6271

Serving St. Bernardfor over 10 Years

FOOT SPECIALISTFOOT SPECIALISTDr. R.M. HOFACKER“Now accepting Summa Care”

Specializing in Diabetic Foot Care50 Sand Run Road • 330-836-7475

330-923-1333

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Present at time of Purchase.not valid with other offers

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Extraordinary People.Exceptional Care.

For Caregiver Services234.815.0140

Job Opportunities234.815.0140

www.firstlighthomecare.com

Non-medical Care

PRO TREE& Landscape Co., Inc.

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Jim ProcaccioOffice 330-929-1102 Fax 330-920-1885

Full Tree

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This institution is not federally insured


FallsCatholicCredit Union

YOURGOODMORTGAGE.COMYOURGOODMORTGAGE.COMThis institution is not federally insured.This institution is not federally insured.

STARTS WITH ASTARTS WITH AGREAT MORTGAGEGREAT MORTGAGE

CREATING A CREATING A GOOD HOMEGOOD HOME

PEXPEXELECTRIC SUPPLY

ElectricalParts &Supplies

Apex Electric Supply Co.Commercial – Industrial – Residential

Fast, Courteous Service!Large selection of hard to find parts including light bulbs!!

Public Welcome • Mon.-Fri.: 7-5 • Sat.: 8-12

330-253-5157 or 1-800-248-APEX (2739)www.ApexESupply.com • 406 W. Exchange St., Akron

Family

Owned &

Operated

LISA M. TESTA, O.D., M.S. T: (330) 785-5111LAURA M. KNIGHT, O.D. T: (330) 785-5114

2694 S. Main St., Akron testasvisionsource.com

Caring for your Caring for your family’s eyes.family’s eyes.

Amer’sWEST HILL MARATHON

569 W. Market St.253-0666

Since1950

Full Service Gas Pumps Complete Auto Service

Strength, stability and expertise since 1958.

Electrical Contractors1033 Kelly Avenue • Fax: 330-374-0620

Residential • Commercial • Industrial • High Voltage

330-374-0070www.jwdidadoelectric.com

24 Hour Service

Electrical Contractors1033 Kelly Ave.

Fax: 330-374-0620Residential • Commercial •

Industrial • High Voltage





24 Hour ServiceStrength, stability and expertise since 1958.




24 Hour Service





24 Hour Service

Pleasant ViewHealth Care Center Pleasant PointE

Family owned and operated skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. 401 Snyder Ave., Barberton (330.745.6028) 220 Third St., S.E., Barberton (330.848.5028)

Heating and Air ConditioningCall for a FREE estimate today!

Tom Wackerly: 330-697-5561 www.theKcompany.com

Join the KnightsCouncil 547

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WALLHAVEN TAX, LLCChristopher K. Ulinski, EA*, MTax, NSSAPersonal Income Tax, Estate and Trust Income Tax,

Retirement Planning, Social Security Options, Small Business Accounting and Counseling, Tax Controversy

809 White Pod Drive #A, Akron, OH330-608-0268 • [email protected]

Proudly family owned & operated since 1929

Featuring our“Veteran’s Memorial Wall”(330) 535-7141

[email protected]

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THE SEASON OF

Catholic Community of SAINT BERNARD & SAINT MARY AKRON, OHIO

MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32Wednesday: Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Lk 7:18b-23Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

ST. BERNARD MASS INTENTIONS

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Delores Abbott, Richard & Mary Ann Cook, Constance Crace, Cora Christoff, Pam Daer, Jeanne Dorka, Rosalia Duran, Domingo Abarzya Duza, Terry Fercana, Olinda Frazier, Lee Freund, Jorge Gomes, Patrick Grismer, Stephanie Hollinger, David Kaminsky, Jamie Kapes, Bud Lundstrom, Brian Madia, John Madia, Marilyn Maximovich, Mary Ann May, Ann Miller, Rosalie Morhidge, Paula Muehlbauer, Diane O’Connor, Helen Oreskovich, Terrie Pfeil, Clara Jean Piscazzi, John Rienzi, Richard & Ruth Reinhart, Odalis Rodriquez, Joey Rundo, Olinda Freizer-Santiago, Renee Schillinger, Heleyne Stephanie, Marcia Stuczynski, Charlotte & Thurman Tilman, Georgina Valerio, Margaret Williams, Dave Wojcik

Sunday, December 13 10:00 a.m. +Willie Orr 12:00 p.m. +Anthony R. Urdiales & Family 8:00 p.m. For the people of St. Bernard & St. Mary Parish

Monday, December 14 12:10p.m. +Tony&MaryScafidi

Tuesday, December 15 12:10 p.m. +Maria Fernanda Padilla

Wednesday, December 16 12:10p.m. +William&JimScafidi

Thursday, December 17 12:10 p.m. +Carmon Horvath

Friday, December 18 12:10 p.m. +Samuel Burza

Saturday, December 19 4:30 p.m. Intentions of Ethan Dooley

Sunday, December 20 10:00 a.m. +Harvat Pribonic Krebs 12:00 p.m. +Felicita Lázaro Borda 8:00 p.m. +Joseph Slader

**The 10:00 a.m. and Noon Mass will be streamed on our Facebook Page every week**

ST. MARY MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, December 13 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Crookston & Ruquet Families

Wednesday, December 16 8:45 a.m. Intentions of students & Staff of St. Mary School

Sunday, December 20 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Crookston & Ruquet Families

**2021 envelopes are now available in the upper room for pick up**

SUNDAY OFFERING St. Bernard St. MaryDecember 6, 2020 $5,044.50 $1,182.00

Special Congratulations to Vince & Carly Politano

Pray for the Reposed souls ofKenny Smith, Betty Willmott, Ruth Reinhart

The Giving Tree is Up and Coming Down Soon!!!Please take an ornament stating what is needed (one tree dedicated to needs met by women served at Akron Pregnancy Service and one to those served in our Hunger Program). Buy one or more of the needed items to place under the tree by December 20th. May Jesus in the manger smile on you.

Coffee and Donuts at St. Bernard ParishCoffee Hour after 10:00 a.m. Mass has resumed. All COVID-19 protocols are being practiced. There will be No Coffee hour 12-27.

Follow up to #GivingTuesday:On Tuesday, December 1st, 6 donors donated $695.00 to St. Bernard through #WeGiveCatholic! Thank you for supporting St. Bernard Church! We appreciate you!

Gold Envelopes are now available for those who have monthly pledges for the Building Campaign at St. Bernard.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 13, 2020

Catholic Community of SAINT BERNARD & SAINT MARY AKRON, OHIO


St. Bernard Parish

Moving Forward in Faith Capital Campaign Volume XIII Sunday December 13, 2020

OVER $1.1 MILLION PLEDGE TO DATE !

We are very pleased to announce that our Moving Forward in Faith Capital Campaign has reached another

important milestone. On Wednesday, December 9, the campaign office reported that pledges have reached

$1,111,760. This has been generated through the sacrificial generosity of approximately 150 parish households

as well as support from our concert series and community friends. Father Chris and the campaign committee are

most grateful to our donors for their commitment and sacrifice to St. Bernard and they ask that the remainder of

our parish family join them in this very important project. At this time, we are asking all parishioners to return

their completed pledge form by placing it in the offertory collection box or you may return it to the parish

office during the week.

To all of those parishioners who have already made their commitment before this weekend once again – Thank You. To those parishioners who are praying about their potential commitment – Thank You, your

generous sacrificial commitment will help us as move closer to our goal as we now move into the home stretch

of the parish phase of our campaign.

Why Pledging Is Important

Asking each family to prayerfully consider a sacrificial pledge, over five years if possible, is central to a successful campaign.

We welcome all gifts. Pledging however, accomplishes many things:

A pledge allows one to consider a gift, which they may not have thought possible A pledge makes payment less of a burden than a one-time gift

Please Remember:

If a few give, then some things will get done and others will fall by the side, and the few will tire quickly.

If everybody gives something, then the community is strong and vibrant and the possibilities for the future

are great. And the cost – though real – is not an unbearable burden to just a few.


Coming This Week12/13 Holy Land Carving, 2:00-3:30 p.m.12/16 Hot Meals, 4:00-6:00 p.m.12/19 Summit Choral Concert, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Council 547 Council 547 of the Knights of Columbus is delighted to honor the family of José and Yeni Moreno-Garcia as the family of the month forDecember2020.Thisfamilyfinishedreceivingalltheirinitiationsacraments and celebrated their Catholic marriage this year. They have three children and go out of their way every Sunday to bring their son José to serve as the altar boy at Mass. They exemplify the words of Fr. Patrick Peyton who said, “The family that prays together stays together.” La comunidad hispana de la parroquia de San Bernardo une su enhorabuena a la vez que agradece, a la familia Moreno García, su testimonio de fe en nuestro Señor.

St. Bernard Mailbox Ministry• Drop the UNSEALED CARD in one of the baskets at

each entrance of the church.There will be cards available by the baskets if you don’t have one, but feel free to purchase your own, be creative, or engage your children in handmade cards. If you know of any parishioners who should be added to our outreach list, please contact the Parish Office at (330) 253-5161 or [email protected].

PASTOR’S NOTE

Dear Parishioners of Both St. Bernard and St. Mary Parishes: Inthisweek’sbulletin,pleaseseethefinancial report that the diocese requires me as your pastor to share with you onceperyearinthespiritoffinancialtransparencyandforthe mutual cooperation in our Christian life that we live together in these our parishes. They are below and on the back of this insert.

The Financial Story of both parishes this year is the same as the Financial Story all over the planet these days: COVID! Because of the virus, we did not have anywhere near a normal Easter Collection and especially back in April and May had quite abnormal weekly collections. Thankfully, most of our families have made adjustments to either send in or physically bring their collection. The bills remain constant even as the rest of life is still a little bit off-routine. A reminder that both parishes can be supported digitally through https://www.catholiccommunity.org/ways-to-give/donate/universal-offertory-program. Both parishes did receive Payroll Protection Program money, but until Congress decides how it should be paid back, it is still a “debt owed.” Most of our summer and early fall payroll was afforded thanks to this program. We were and still are glad for the security, certainty and capability it gave us. Thanks again to the Business Managers of both parishes for their hardwork on filing theproperdocumentation to acquirethese loans; it was not easy! The only other factors in the balance sheets are St. Bernard construction and St. Mary School! This year, instead of contributing an undetermined amount from savings, St. Mary Parish made a $15,000 commitment to St. Mary School and paid its insurance. Also, with 235 children times roughly the $4,500 per student granted through EdChoice vouchers, we are in VERY strong financialpositionasachurchandaschool.ComeJanuarywe are excited to begin a new chapter in the history of both entities as we each launch separate but related membership, capital and campus enhancement campaigns! Special thanks to John Grossman, Bill Choler and Helen Traresforallyoudotokeepourschoolfinancesonbudget,on task and on the straight and narrow! Of course the Business Managers also deserve our profound gratitude. Many of St. Bernard’s construction and engineering costs arereflectedinthisyear’sstatementasfurthermoneyowedback to the diocese. We hope that next year’s statement will look much more healthy! We continue as well to have past year’s diocesan assessment fees that haven’t been paid at St.Bernardreflectedonourfinancialstatements.Theyarenot being collected on actively, but that doesn’t mean we can just remove them.As Archbishop Perez once said during a Mass at St. Bernard: “This is not Father Chris’ Parish only; this is YOUR parish. This is YOUR roof, YOUR sound system, and these are YOUR bills!” Like most things he said, it was humorous and made a good point. These expenditures are more YOUR expenditures that myself and the key staff willingly work and pray hard to make the right choices by. If at all you want to discuss them more, have questions answered, etc., please contact myself, the staff or a member of the Finance or Parish Councils of the parishes. Finally, thank you to our bulletin advertisers who underwrite the cost of the bulletins and make our communication if important things like this possible. Please patronize the bulletin sponsors! To become a bulletin sponsor, please contact the folks indicated on the back of each bulletin. God Bless You! God Bless Us!

–Father Chris

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44 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 750 SOUTH MAIN STREET

SATURDAY MASS

4:30 p.m. St. Bernard

SUNDAY MASS

9:00 a.m. St. Mary10:00 a.m. St. Bernard 12:00 p.m. St. Bernard




SAINT BERNARD & SAINT MARYin Akron, Ohio



Administrative AssistantMiss Dee McCall

Organists Mr. James Kintz, St. Bernard

Spanish Assistant Mrs. Nancy Cabrera, St. Bernard

Catechetical LeaderMrs. Ana Maria Baker

Facilities ManagerMr. Will Jendrisak, St. Bernard

Custodians Mr. Ralph Reese, St. Bernard

Mr. Tom Hollingsworth, St. Mary






Call Mr. John Szarwark, Campus Minister for the Newman Center, at (330) 208-0703,

third floor of the Parish Office building. Dinner & Social there on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.


Pastor





(330) 253-5161 Fax: (330) 253-6949

[email protected]


9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.



www.stmaryakron.com

1075 GRANT ST. 773-7881773-7881

CARRY OUT & CATERINGCENTER

FRESH POULTRY, MEAT, FISH

NORTH HILL GLASS & MIRROR CO.

GLASS FOR ALL PURPOSESNow Including Shower Doors!

560 N. Main Street, Akron535-1558

Greg Friedl, griREALTOR®/BrokerVoice Mail (330) 250-2880

Fax (330) [email protected]

www.gregory.friedl.com

Debbie FriedlREALTOR®

Cell (330) 815-2759Office/Fax (330) 896-6520

[email protected]

GregoryRealty Co., LLC

One Family, Endless Possibilities!

www.marhofer.com

Akron Pest Control330-253-6271

Serving St. Bernardfor over 10 Years

FOOT SPECIALISTFOOT SPECIALISTDr. R.M. HOFACKER“Now accepting Summa Care”

Specializing in Diabetic Foot Care50 Sand Run Road • 330-836-7475

330-923-1333

www.beckwithheatcool.com

Save $25 WITH THIS AD

Present at time of Purchase.not valid with other offers

OH Lic #14610SM

ccsupply.com • 330-753-7718

#944

069-

CS-

8/21

/20

N/N

#94

4969

-CH

-11/

5/20

VanDevereVanDevereBunchBunch

TheThe

LIFETIMELIFETIMEWARRANTY & CAR WASHES

ON NEW AND USED CARS 4 LIFE!

We’ll donate $100 to your favorite Church or Charity!

CHEVROLET

1490 V. Odom Blvd. 300 W. Market St. 328 W. Market St. Akron Akron Akron 888-280-2747 877-785-3403 877-785-3403

www.vandevere.com2015 State Rd.

330-929-9183

Extraordinary People.Exceptional Care.

For Caregiver Services234.815.0140

Job Opportunities234.815.0140

www.firstlighthomecare.com

Non-medical Care

PRO TREE& Landscape Co., Inc.

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Jim ProcaccioOffice 330-929-1102 Fax 330-920-1885

Full Tree

Service



FallsCatholicCredit Union

YOURGOODMORTGAGE.COMYOURGOODMORTGAGE.COMThis institution is not federally insured.This institution is not federally insured.

STARTS WITH ASTARTS WITH AGREAT MORTGAGEGREAT MORTGAGE

CREATING A CREATING A GOOD HOMEGOOD HOME

PEXPEXELECTRIC SUPPLY

ElectricalParts &Supplies

Apex Electric Supply Co.Commercial – Industrial – Residential

Fast, Courteous Service!Large selection of hard to find parts including light bulbs!!

Public Welcome • Mon.-Fri.: 7-5 • Sat.: 8-12

330-253-5157 or 1-800-248-APEX (2739)www.ApexESupply.com • 406 W. Exchange St., Akron

Family

Owned &

Operated

LISA M. TESTA, O.D., M.S. T: (330) 785-5111LAURA M. KNIGHT, O.D. T: (330) 785-5114

2694 S. Main St., Akron testasvisionsource.com

Caring for your Caring for your family’s eyes.family’s eyes.

Amer’sWEST HILL MARATHON

569 W. Market St.253-0666

Since1950

Full Service Gas Pumps Complete Auto Service





24 Hour Service

Electrical Contractors1033 Kelly Ave.

Fax: 330-374-0620Residential • Commercial •

Industrial • High Voltage





24 Hour ServiceStrength, stability and expertise since 1958.




24 Hour Service





24 Hour Service

Pleasant ViewHealth Care Center Pleasant PointE

Family owned and operated skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. 401 Snyder Ave., Barberton (330.745.6028) 220 Third St., S.E., Barberton (330.848.5028)

Heating and Air ConditioningCall for a FREE estimate today!

Tom Wackerly: 330-697-5561 www.theKcompany.com

Join the KnightsCouncil 547

HTTP://KOFC.ORG//JOINUS

WALLHAVEN TAX, LLCChristopher K. Ulinski, EA*, MTax, NSSAPersonal Income Tax, Estate and Trust Income Tax,

Retirement Planning, Social Security Options, Small Business Accounting and Counseling, Tax Controversy

809 White Pod Drive #A, Akron, OH330-608-0268 • [email protected]

Proudly family owned & operated since 1929

Featuring our“Veteran’s Memorial Wall”(330) 535-7141

[email protected]

Strength, stability and expertise since 1958....2020/12/13 · LAURA M. KNIGHT, O.D. T: (330)...

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