Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016

Rectory

Rev. Dennis M. McNeil, Pastor Rev. Joseph H. Kraker, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Peggy Wellemeyer, 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: 10 am 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

MASSES

SATURDAY, March 19, * St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:00 PM Willard & Gladys Maloy SUNDAY, March 20 * Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:30 Joseph & Elizabeth Bargetz 11:00 Brian Heslop MONDAY, March 21 6:30 Beth McCaffrey TUESDAY, March 22 6:30 Harry & Helen Koegle WEDNESDAY, March 23 6:30 Oscar & Nora Rohr 7:30 Tenebrae THURSDAY, March 24 * Holy Thursday 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration until Midnight FRIDAY, March 25 * Good Friday Fast and Abstinence Noon - Stations of the Cross 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Tre-Ore (Private Devotion in Church) 3 p.m. Solemn Liturgical Service 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, March 26 * Holy Saturday 9 p.m. Easter Vigil Jack & Catherine Gannon SUNDAY, March 27 * Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:30 Rev. Thomas J. Gallagher 11:00 John Dewell—Birthday

COLLECTIONS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 13,

WILL BE REPORTED IN THE NEXT BULLETIN

Thanks for your Support!

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, March 25, 2016.

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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

March 20, 2016 The Lord GOD is my help, there-fore I am not disgraced. -- Isaiah 50:7a

PASSION

The word "passion" connotes deep, focused engagement. It also relates to passivity, interestingly. The deeply pas-sionate person in the Gospel narrative from Luke is Jesus. He appears passive, but he is not. He is wholly self-possessed and wholly present for the one day that begins on Thursday evening at his last meal with his apostles and ends with his burial before sunset the next day. Then fol-lows the long Sabbath silence. The narrative of the Pas-sion is read whole and without pause on the Palm Sunday of the Passion. This story, found in each of the Gospels, is unchanging. We are the ones who change. Each year, we bring ourselves with another year's history to hear and heed the story we so badly need. Life has its way with us, and we look again to the Passion narratives to learn to follow. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chr ism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15- 16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 - 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

What day is today? Ask most folks strolling home from church today and they will reply "Palm Sunday." Not too long ago, today was known as the "Second Sunday of the Passion," and in 1970 it was renamed "Passion Sunday." This made some sense, since the procession recalling Christ's entry into Jerusalem is usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every liturgy. In its most recent incarnation, the name for this day includes both aspects of the celebration: "Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord." In the United States today, most worshipers are provided with palm branches, although in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the entire

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structure of the week to come was revised even as the traditional name, "Holy Week," was retained. The major benefit of the restructuring of our calendar is to help us see that the Triduum, the great three days beginning at sunset this Thursday and extending until sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Christian life. Today, as you ponder the Lord's Passion, you may consider your response to so great a gift. Centuries ago, good Christians vowed to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Today, at least once in your lifetime, promise to participate faithfully in the liturgies. Now begins the Church's annual baptismal retreat: don't be left out! --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

CONFIRMATION Congratulations to the following who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, March 12th. Benjamin Arnold, Zoe Brown, Isabelle Davis, Alex DiFeo, Sydney Greene, Daniel Harper, Margaret Haslam, Amanda Marie Helinski, Audrey Grace Kunce, Dominic Lancianese, Monique Lopez, Sophia Manna, Matthew McCary, Emma Nagy, Maura O'Connor, Yaritza Peres Reza, Alvaro Rosales, Sam Schwartz, Konnor Schwerdtfeger, Emily Shumaker, Anna Schneider, Gina Lauren Strah, Elizabeth Tavolier, Alexander Walker, Elliot Whitmyer, Collin Yagatich We ask that you keep them in your prayers as they start on their journey as fully initiated members of the church.

CRS RICE BOWL - HUNGERING TO BUILD COMMUNITY

We follow Jesus this week on our Lenten journey as he enters Jerusalem, a community he knew well. CRS Rice Bowl asks us to prayerfully enter into our own communities, to find those who are hungry and thirsty, those who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we encounter in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS Our next meeting will be Monday, March 21st at 7 pm in the Scullen room. We invite you to please join our meeting!

ADULT ALTAR SERVER If you have ever wanted to learn how to be an altar server, (or if you were one in grade school and would like to be a part of the Mass again), you are invited to a meeting in our church on Monday, March 21, from 7-8 pm. We are hoping to schedule the adults for one or two Masses per month ,and we also need adult servers for special Masses and funerals. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, please contact Bob Pacanovsky at (330) 352-6084 or Bob@TheVationGroup.com.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2016

Passion/Palm Sunday: Mass on Saturday at 5:00 PM and on Sunday at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM 3

Monday, March 21: Mass at 6:30 a.m. Confessions 6 p.m.—7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22: Mass at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23: Mass at 6:30 a.m.

Tenebrae at 7:30 p.m. 3

Holy Thursday, March 24: Confessions 9 a.m. –Noon Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m. Adoration after Mass until Midnight. Please remember to return your RICE BOWLS to Church on Holy Thursday. Thank you! 3

Good Friday, March 25: 11 a.m. - Church opens for private devotions Noon - Stations of the Cross 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Tre-Ore (Private Devotion in Church) 3 p.m. - Solemn Liturgical Service 7:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross On Good Friday our parish will take up the annual col-lection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity’s holiest places. Please be generous.

Holy Saturday, March 26: Noon: Blessing of Easter foods in church (There is no Mass at 5:00 p.m.) Solemn Easter Vigil Liturgy at 9 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 27: Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY MARCH 2016 CALENDAR

22 – Chrism Mass! Have you ever been to the Cathe-dral in Cleveland? Have you wondered where the Bish-op’s seat is? The Chrism that is used at Baptism and Con-firmation is blessed at this Mass. A beautiful Mass. Let’s leave at 4:30, stop for dinner and attend the Mass as a group. Parents are welcome to join us. Mass is at 7:00 and we will return by 10:00.

Ellen Dies

Youth Minister St. Vincent: (330)535-3135 ext 101

Home - 330-864-5484 Cell – 330-730-9021

ellendies588@gmail.com

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB OF AKRON The First Friday Club of Akron will meet on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, and will feature Tom Carone, President of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School speaking on the topic “How faith overcomes life’s obstacles.” The cost of the luncheon program is $20.00. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.; the program begins at noon, and ends promptly at 1:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by send-ing 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 the Monday prior to the pro-gram. For additional information, call 330-535-7668 or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org.

"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" (Lk 23:46).

What is the hardest thing in my life to let go of? What are other things that keep me from following the Lord?

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CYO BOOSTER CLUB

Lenten Fish Fry Fridays

Friday, March 25th

In Corrigan Hall 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Come join us for a fabulous fish dinner on Friday evenings during Lent from 5:30 p.m. –7:30 p.m. in Corrigan Hall. Meal in-cludes 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

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

Movie Night

I’m happy that a number of you were able to participate in our first Movie Night (and afternoon) on March 10. The film was War Room, a very positive film on prayer and conversion and reconciliation. It’s my hope that we can do this regularly, using modern media to deepen our faith and to challenge us to greater zeal in spreading the Good News of Jesus. If you’re interested, please let me know; and if you have suggestions on films to view, let me know.

Fr. McNeil

YOUNG ADULT EVENT AT CUVILLY HOUSE

This mini-retreat/workshop invites participants in their 20s and 30s to reflect on the mysteries of Easter and then to learn and employ skills for discernment. Fr. Joe Fortuna, pastor and seminary prof will lead our morning reflection. The discernment presentation will follow at 12:30. Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Place: Cuvilly House, 18021 Marcella Rd. Cleveland, 44119 Cost: $15.00 (Covers materials and lunch) RSVP to: Sr. Kate Hine, SND, khine@ndec.org or 440-476-6094 by WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2016. LACE YOUR SHOES Mark your calendars... IHM is hosting their 4th Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 30, 2016. This family friendly event is a great way to strengthen your healthy lifestyle while promoting the Arts and Music Programs at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Please go to www.ihm5k.com to register today! SPRING CRAFT BOUTIQUE - The St. Mary’s Spring into Spring Craft Boutique in Massillon will hold a gathering of local crafters and vendors selling their unique items. Join us on Saturday, April 9, from 9 am to 3 pm. Location is at 640 First Street NE, Massillon, 44646, in the school gymnasium. COUPLES EVENING OUT Take your Relationship from Good to Great All married and engaged couples are warmly invited to a Couples Evening Out on Saturday, April 9, from 5:00-9:30 pm at St. Sebastian Parish, 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH 44320. Guest speaker, Fr. Tim O’Connor, is a priest in the Matamoras Diocese in Mexico. The past 20 years he has been serving as a member of Servants of the Cross, a missionary group of lay people with a mission focused on the renewal of Catholic family life and on helping young people know and live their personal vocation. Padre Tim also is the assistant pastor of San Pedro and San Pablo in Reynosa, Mexico. Discover reasons to invite Christ into your relationship and how to get beyond the bills, homework, traffic, and any other trying moments in your marriage. Attend Mass, renew your vows, enjoy dinner, and more. Registration deadline is April 1. Send your name, address, phone, email, and payment addressed to Couples Evening Out, P.O. Box 362 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222. Cost is $50 per couple with checks payable to St. Sebastian Parish. (Financial assistance is available.) For more information, contact John or Eileen Patton at 330-307-2298 or jhowardp@hotmail.com. This even is sponsored by West Side Catholic Couples, a ministry of St. Sebastian, St. Vincent, St. Mary, and St. Bernard parishes in Akron.

WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP— Takes place June 6-8 from 9 am—Noon for grades 4th through 9th. The cost is $85. Offensive and Defensive Position Specific Instruction/7 on 7 Tournament/Speed and Agility Instruction. No Previous Experience Necessary. On-line Registration: www.walshjesuit.org. Contact Scott Beigie at beigies@walshjesuit.org with questions. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT You are invited to attend the annual Life in the Spirit seminar — Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17— being held at Immaculate Conception of Mary Parish, 2100 16th Street, Akron. The Life in the Spirit seminar is a weekend experience designed as a spiritual renewal with helps to strengthen participants’ commitment to the Lord and give understanding to the ways in which God works in our lives through the Holy Spirit. This two-day seminar is an opportunity to re-establish or deepen your personal relationship with Christ and join in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit through discussion, music, and prayer. Weekend activities include: SPEAKERS * PRAYER * PRAISE & WORSHIP MUSIC * DISCUSSION * DINNER * HEALING SERVICE. The Life in the Spirit seminar is an uplifting experience open to all adults interested in spiritual renewal and faith building. The cost of the weekend is $10 per person or $15 per couple. If you are interested in joining us, please contact our event facilitator, Grace Ortscheid, at 330-753-8429 or email ickenmore@yahoo.com DISABILITY SERVICES & MINISTRIES

Summer Programs for children and adults with disabilities

Did you know that our Diocese offers summer programs for children and adults with disabilities? There are many options! These programs are a ministry to families who have children with disabilities. The summer programs offer respite and provide life-enhancing activities for children and adults in a Catholic setting. They are a great way to meet new friends, learn new things and just have fun! If you have a family member with a developmental disability or know someone who does, contact Dennis McNulty, Director of Catholic Charities Disability Services, for more information at 216-334-2962 or dmcnulty@ccdocle.org.

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