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 de Paul Church

E A S T E R SUNDAY

APRIL 16, 2017

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MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, April 15 * Easter Vigil 1:00 Blessing of the Easter Food (church) 9:00 Richard Farrell - Anniversary SUNDAY, April 16 * EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 8:30 Jerry & Eleanor Fulkerson 11:00 Anita Urdiales & Family

MONDAY, April 17 * Monday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Earl & Betty Webb TUESDAY, April 18 * Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Thomas R. Leffler - Birthday WEDNESDAY, April 19 * Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 James L. Gentner - Anniversary THURSDAY, April 20 * Thursday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Gordon & Rosemary Smith FRIDAY, April 21 * Friday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 Louise Lusardi SATURDAY, April 22 * VIGIL/DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 2:00 Wedding: Daniel Wlosowicz + Gabriella Grossi 5:00 Bill & Ann Tipping SUNDAY, April 23 * DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 8:30 Howard Considine 11:00 Dorothy Schismenos & Sr. Frances Schismenos, OSF

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 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 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

COLLECTIONS Thank you for your support!

April 2, 2017

Collection …………………………………………. $8,185.05 Children’s Envelopes…..……………………… $ 23.23 E-Give …….………………………………………. $1,737.00

III Daniel Richard Wlosowicz + Gabriella Marie Grossi

WEDDING BANNS

EASTER SUNDAY

April 16, 2017

When Christ your life appears,

then you too will appear with him in glory.

-- Colossians 3:4

REJOICE AND BE GLAD "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad" (Psalm 118:24). Let us remember that these words of today's responsorial psalm are not only sung from the hearts of those gathered in our parish. They are also sung by the poor in tiny barrios throughout Central and South America. They are sung by those denied religious freedom in our world; these Christians lift their voices in clandestine places of worship. These words are sung by people who have lost loved ones to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Even in the midst of conflict and division, Christians still come together to declare that poverty, loneliness, violence, and division will never, ever have as much power as the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Indeed, let us rejoice this day and be glad! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

Happy Easter to all of you! My first celebration of Sunday Eucharist at this parish was last Easter. The year has gone swiftly by. I am deeply grateful to the Bishop for assigning me as pastor to this vital community with a 180-year history going back to 1837. I have valued the opportunity to meet many

parishioners personally. I look forward to connecting with more of you who consider St. Vincent de Paul parish your spiritual home. Our current mission statement, proclaimed several years ago, includes the following statement: St. Vincent parish is an urban Roman Catholic community whose people are d iverse, multigenerational and family oriented. As the oldest parish in the Akron area, our tradition is rich and long in serving the spiritual, educational, physical, and social needs of all those who are a part of our community. Living our gospel values we reach out to those who are our neighbors. During the next several weeks we will offer brief reflections at our weekend Masses. These will give us a deeper understanding of what it means for us to be a parish in our times. We will explore how best, as a community and as individuals, to live our mission daily. Based upon these insights, we will focus upon better understanding the role of the Parish Pastoral Council, which is the leadership body of our Catholic Christian community. Whether you worship with us on a regular basis or occasionally or you are a visitor today, we are glad you are among us. Please consider being with us weekly – your presence and input matters. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to email me at frnorm@stvincentchurch.com

HAPPY EASTER! On behalf of the rectory staff we wish all of you a very Blessed Easter Season. The office will be closed tomorrow, Easter Monday.

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Our parish’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults celebrated the conclusion of the Period of Purification and Enlightenment at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 15. The following catechumens were welcomed into Full Communion of the Catholic Church by receiving the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation.

The following candidates have also completed the Period of Purification and Enlightenment, made a Profession of Faith, received the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation, and were received into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church.

On Sunday, April 23, we continue the R.C.I.A. sessions with a Period of Mystagogia or a time when the neophytes participate in the Eucharistic celebration at Sunday Masses. It is a time of embracing a deeper understanding of the mysteries of baptism, confirmation and holy Eucharist as they continue to celebrate their faith and conversion. This Period will last until Pentecost Sunday, June 4.

Let us continue to pray for each other as we ALL continue on our journey of faith and conversion.

Dawn Bilinovich Daniel McCarthy Phillip Schuchter

Leah Telepak James Welling

Katey Hoffman Dale Norris

Deborah Roberson Dylan Timberlake

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES

Easter is a time for families to gather for a special meal and to worship together at Church. Home rituals can also make this feast the most

important faith event of the year. Make an effort this year to bring Easter into your home. Try special decorations, a home Easter candle, a special meal and prayer together, sing “Alleluia” or “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” each day of Easter week to proclaim the Risen Lord!

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CATHOLIC RADIO

EASTER MUSIC ON LIVING BREAD RADIO Most radio stations play Christmas music, but what about Easter?! Tune in to the Living Bread Radio Network (AM 1060 in Canton, Akron and Cleveland) (94.5 FM in

the Canton Vicinity) during Holy Week and celebrate with the beautiful hymns of the Church. Music will air each day at 3pm beginning on Palm Sunday with non-stop music on Easter Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. Find a complete schedule online at Livingbread-radio.com.

STREET EVANGELIZATION TRAINING Ever wanted to share your Catholic faith with others, but didn’t know how to get the conversation started? Come learn how! St. Paul Street Evangelization provides a non-confrontational avenue for you to share Jesus Christ and the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith with a hungry culture. We have developed a practical method for breaking the ice and asking some simple questions to quickly determine where a person is in their faith journey. This method provides you with a road map of how the conversation will go and how to plant seeds by sharing your own personal experiences to help the person move to the next step.

Basic Evangelization Training will be held from 9am to 5pm at St. Francis de Sales Parish on May 13, 2017. Space is limited. Sign up today! Register by going to www.streetevangelization.com and clicking our link under Upcoming

Workshops or by scanning this QR code. Registration closes April 29. Additional information may be obtained by giving Mike Powers a call at 330-618-7688, or email him at 2016.spse@gmail.com.

THE HOLY LAND A program with Fr. Dave!

Fr. Dave Halaiko is a licensed guide for tours in Israel. A program of Holy Land pictures and Scripture lessons is being offered here at St. Vincent’s on Tuesday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Scullen Room. The first week is an introduction to the land of Jesus, his early years, and his Galilean ministry. The second week takes us to Jerusalem, Holy Week, Easter, and the spread of the Church into the Roman Empire.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

THANK YOU FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AUXILIARY

Our mission to feed those who need a helping hand is being accomplished only because of your thoughtfulness and generosity. We are so grateful for all of your 'gifts' - those who receive food are grateful also ! Blessings to all and have a HAPPY EASTER!

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY The Social Justice Ministry of St. Sebastian, St. Vincent, and St. Bernard churches invite you to the continued study of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, "Amoris Laetitia-On Love in the Family"-Chapter 4. The text can be found on line by typing in the title. We will meet after St. Vincent's 8:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, April 23, in St. Vincent's Parish rectory.

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The Our Lady of the Elms High School students listed below are members of the St. Vincent Parish community and have achieved Honor roll status for the third Quarter of the 2016/2017 school year.

Dear Future Warrior, You and your family are cordially invited to attend our next Open House on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Open House hours are 12 - 2 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

You will have the opportunity to meet the Walsh Jesuit administration, faculty, coaches, & students to learn about our college preparatory Jesuit education that challenges our students to be Men and Women for Others. For additional questions, please contact Mr. Rob Eubank ’85, Director of Admissions at 330.929.4205, ext 103.

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Grace Mackey Molly Mackey Sofie Schneider Audrey Kunce

Anna Schneider Olivia Thorn Emma Kunce

The following students, members of St. Vincent Parish, earned placement on the Third Quarter Honor Roll at Archbishop Hoban High School.

Nathan Bauer Anna Dennis Dominique Ferrer Audrey Friess Mark Friess

Elise Morgan Evan Pomeraning Josephine Rauh Sarah Robinson

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The following retreats will be held at: Loyola Retreat House, Inc.

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330-896-2315 Registration forms at: www.loyolaretreathouse.com

PRE-CANA DAYS 2017 May 21, Jun. 11, Sep. 10

11:15 a.m.– 6:45 p.m. (Mass at 12 p.m.) Engaged couples retreat presented by

Julia and Jason Solomon $75 per couple (includes dinner)

POOR MAN’S REVERSE RAFFLE

May 4, 2017 Tickets are $75 each and include

two spaghetti dinners, appetizers, refreshments and a chance at the $1,000 Grand Prize.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA MASS, MAY CROWNING, AND

ROSARY PROCESSION May 13, 2017

Come join us at Loyola beginning at 4:00 p.m. for a Mass, May Crowning, and

Rosary Procession co-sponsored by Queen of Heaven Parish and Loyola.

A Social will follow. Please bring your lawn chairs. Freewill Offerings will be accepted.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1 - 10 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 6:30 - 10 p.m.

MASS + PRAISE & WORSHIP + INSPIRING TALKS

SPEAKERS: Fr. Louis Thomas Fr. Michael B. Smith, Melissa Keegan Fr. Pete Colletti), DINNER + HEALING SERVICE + GREAT FELLOWSHIP Cost is $10/per person or bring a friend - $15 for 2 people. Call Grace at 330-753-8429 for registration and information. Waldeisen Hall, Immaculate Conception of Mary Parish, 2124 16th St SW, Akron 44314.

CLEVELAND AREA BUS TOUR

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THURSDAY, MAY 4TH! St. Paul Parish, Akron will be hosting a bus tour to St. Stanislaus Church in Cleveland for a tour and veneration of a first class relic of Saint Pope John Paul II, followed by a tour of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Cathedral in the Cleveland Museum of Art and their exhibit "Opulent Fashion in the Church" featuring beautiful Sacred Vestments of the past. Price Per Person all inclusive $65. Call with your reservation St. Paul Rectory at 330-724-1263 or Deacon John Amedeo at 330-310-1628.

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EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22! RECYCLE BONUS WEEK!!!

To celebrate River Valley is giving us an extra $5 / ton during Bonus Week

BONUS WEEK STARTING JANUARY 17

THINK SPRING!

FUN FACTS!

Most landfills are made of at least 1/3 packaging materials that could have been recycled.

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Clean out your files regularly and Bring It to the Bin!

Thank you Parishioners! For February our 6,530 lbs. of recycled paper earned St. Vincent $97.95 and saved: 55.51 Trees 816.25 Pounds of CO2 10.77 Cubic Yards of Landfill Space 22,855 Gallons of Water 13,386.50 Kilowatts of Electricity 3.27 Homes Heated for 5 months

TIPS FOR EVERY DAY

CHOOSE: Paper over plastic. Approximately 500

billion plastic bags are used each year and it takes 500-1,000 years to degrade.

Reusable over Disposable! Walking or biking over driving! Recycling over landfill!

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Inviting all Women of the parish and their friends to join our St. Vincent Altar Society at the

Annual Mother-Daughter Breakfast Corrigan Hall

Sunday, May 7th (following the 8:30 Mass)

Come and enjoy a special gardening presentation by parishioner and garden expert, Diane Fort! She will demonstrate how to create a beautiful planter and also provide information on perennial gardening.

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