One of the first things you are apt to notice if you attend the St Paul School open house on Sunday will be this banner just inside the school entrance. Open house will be after the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday.
Friday, January 27, 2012
You can notice welcome sign at open house
One of the first things you are apt to notice if you attend the St Paul School open house on Sunday will be this banner just inside the school entrance. Open house will be after the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday.
Funeral service for Catherine Vercuski is Saturday
Catherine J. Vercuski, 88, passed away on January 25, at Akron General Medical Center.
Born in Hallsboro, N.C. on August 15, 1923 to the late Henry and Bette (Needham) Young,
Catherine married Joseph Vercuski and moved to Akron in 1945. She worked as a real estate agent for Slusser Realty. Catherine was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player and baseball fan.
In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, as well as five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children, Priscilla (Roger) Patterson and Daniel (Jenny Pudlik) Vercuski; grandchildren, Michelle Griggy and Brian (Cari) Patterson; great-grandchildren, Lauren Griggy and Alyssa and Zachary Patterson; one brother and two sisters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron, where the family will also receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to The Briarwood Health Care Community of Stow, 3700 Englewood Drive, Stow, OH 44224.
Anthony Funeral Homes, Akron, anthonyfh.com
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, page B5, col. 6]
Born in Hallsboro, N.C. on August 15, 1923 to the late Henry and Bette (Needham) Young,
Catherine married Joseph Vercuski and moved to Akron in 1945. She worked as a real estate agent for Slusser Realty. Catherine was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player and baseball fan.In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, as well as five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children, Priscilla (Roger) Patterson and Daniel (Jenny Pudlik) Vercuski; grandchildren, Michelle Griggy and Brian (Cari) Patterson; great-grandchildren, Lauren Griggy and Alyssa and Zachary Patterson; one brother and two sisters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron, where the family will also receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to The Briarwood Health Care Community of Stow, 3700 Englewood Drive, Stow, OH 44224.
Anthony Funeral Homes, Akron, anthonyfh.com
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, page B5, col. 6]
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Jungle Book is starting to take shape
Open house to kick off Catholic Scbools Week
St. Paul School as usual will have an open house on Sunday to open Catholic Schools Week. The week begins with the open house from noon to 1 p.m. following the 11 a. m. Mass.
Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Friday, February 3, from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. Grandparents are invited for continental breakfast followed by morning announcements and Mass with their grandchildren.
Activities for the week include students making Valentine cards for homebound parishioners and for U.S. troops. Wednesday is Teacher Appreciation Luncheon to honor the faculty
Theme of the Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools - Faith, Academics, Service.”
This is the 39th year Catholic Schools Week has been celebrated. The first celebration was in 1974
Upcoming events of interest
St. Patrick’s Day Party is at Queen of Heaven
There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 3, at Queen of Heaven Parish in Green. The entertainment will include the Irish Step Dancers and Green Blossom Special with Pat Flynn.
Come and See: Life You Change Could Be Your Own
Come Father Andrew Turner, Parochial Vicar of St. John Neumann in Strongsville, will reflect on “The Life You Change Could be Your Own” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) 300 E.Tallmadge Ave.. Following the presentation,there will be an opportunity for small group discussion,including time for individual conversations with Father Turner. These monthly gatherings are intended for those who have questions or concerns about the Catholic faith or for anyone who simply wants to grow in faith and be able to discuss Catholicism with others in a knowledgeable way. There is no cost and reservations are not required. A Tribunal representative is present each month to answer annulment and re-marriage questions. For more information or to obtain brochure, please contact Linda Herold at 330.376.5144 or LindaAHart@aol.com, or visitwww.dioceseofcleveland.org/summit.
Luncheon to honor Iwo Jima veterans
The annual luncheon honoring veterans of Iwo Jima will be Saturday,February 18 (the day before the actual invasion) at noon at the First Christian Church, 6900 Market Avenue N., North Canton. Cost of the luncheon is $15 and should be prepaid no later than February 10. Checks may be made payable to John Woofter and mailed to 607 N. Sheraton Circle, Akron, OH 44319. Donations toward door prizes are also gratefully accepted. For more information, call 330-644-9867 or email jwoofter1@
neo.rr.com.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje scheduled for June
Join Fr. Anthony Suso, from St. Francis de Sales on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from June 22, 2012 and returning July 1, 2012. The group will meet up with David Parkes, recording artist from Ireland and tour guide in Medjugoje for the experience of a lifetime. The deadlines are approaching to save your seat for this trip.Contact Betty Schnitzlere 330-958-3903 or emaileschnitz@msn.com before February 1 to reserve your spot.
There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 3, at Queen of Heaven Parish in Green. The entertainment will include the Irish Step Dancers and Green Blossom Special with Pat Flynn.
Come and See: Life You Change Could Be Your Own
Come Father Andrew Turner, Parochial Vicar of St. John Neumann in Strongsville, will reflect on “The Life You Change Could be Your Own” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) 300 E.Tallmadge Ave.. Following the presentation,there will be an opportunity for small group discussion,including time for individual conversations with Father Turner. These monthly gatherings are intended for those who have questions or concerns about the Catholic faith or for anyone who simply wants to grow in faith and be able to discuss Catholicism with others in a knowledgeable way. There is no cost and reservations are not required. A Tribunal representative is present each month to answer annulment and re-marriage questions. For more information or to obtain brochure, please contact Linda Herold at 330.376.5144 or LindaAHart@aol.com, or visitwww.dioceseofcleveland.org/summit.
Luncheon to honor Iwo Jima veterans
The annual luncheon honoring veterans of Iwo Jima will be Saturday,February 18 (the day before the actual invasion) at noon at the First Christian Church, 6900 Market Avenue N., North Canton. Cost of the luncheon is $15 and should be prepaid no later than February 10. Checks may be made payable to John Woofter and mailed to 607 N. Sheraton Circle, Akron, OH 44319. Donations toward door prizes are also gratefully accepted. For more information, call 330-644-9867 or email jwoofter1@
neo.rr.com.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje scheduled for June
Join Fr. Anthony Suso, from St. Francis de Sales on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from June 22, 2012 and returning July 1, 2012. The group will meet up with David Parkes, recording artist from Ireland and tour guide in Medjugoje for the experience of a lifetime. The deadlines are approaching to save your seat for this trip.Contact Betty Schnitzlere 330-958-3903 or emaileschnitz@msn.com before February 1 to reserve your spot.
Friday, February 3, is Feast of St. Blaise
Friday, February 3, 2012 is the Feast of St. Blaise, patron saint of throat maladies. There will be throat blessing at the 7 a.m. Communion Service and the 8:30 a.m. Mass. In addition, there will be a Prayer Service with throat blessing at 6:30 p.m. in the evening.
About St. Blaise
Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise's feast day because of the Blessing of the Throats that took place on this day. Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said. Saint Blaise's protection of those with throat troubles apparently comes from a legend that a boy was brought to him who had a fishbone stuck in his throat. The boy was about to die when Saint Blaise healed him. Very few facts are known about Saint Blaise. We believe he was a bishop of Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century. The legend of his life that sprang up in the eighth century tell us that he was born in to a rich and noble family who raised him as a Christian. After becoming a bishop, a new persecution of Christians began. He received a message from God to go into the hills to escape persecution. Men hunting in the mountains discovered a cave surrounded by wild animals who were sick. Among them Blaise walked unafraid, curing them of their illnesses. Recognizing Blaise as a bishop, they captured him to take him back for trial. On the way back, he talked a wolf into releasing a pig that belonged to a poor woman. When Blaise was sentenced to be starved to death, the woman, in gratitude, sneaked into the prison with food and candles. Finally Blaise was killed by the governor. Blaise is the patron saint of wild animals because of his care for them and of those with throat maladies. Prayer: Saint Blaise, pray for us that we may not suffer from illnesses of the throat and pray that all who are suffering be healed by God's love. Amen
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Mass intentions January 29 to February 5
SATURDAY, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Helen Sutter +
SUNDAY, January 29 Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time
7:30am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School and PSR
9:00am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School and PSR
11:00am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School and PSR
MONDAY, January 30 Weekday
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Kay Dorko
TUESDAY, January 31 St. John Bosco, Priest
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Intention of the Celebrant
WEDNESDAY February 1 Weekday
7:00am Helen Young +
8:30am Intention of the Celebrant
5:30pm Russell A. Livigni
THURSDAY February 2 The Presentation of the Lord
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Marjorie Schaaf +
FRIDAY, February 3 St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop
7:00am Communion Service with Communion
8:30am Gertrude McCormick +
6:30pm Prayer Service with Blessing of Throats
SATURDAY, February 4 Weekday
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Bruce Rayburn +
SUNDAY February 5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Intention of the Celebrant
9:00am Living & Deceased Members of St. Paul Ladies Guild
11:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Helen Sutter +
SUNDAY, January 29 Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time
7:30am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School and PSR
9:00am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School and PSR
11:00am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School and PSR
MONDAY, January 30 Weekday
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Kay Dorko
TUESDAY, January 31 St. John Bosco, Priest
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Intention of the Celebrant
WEDNESDAY February 1 Weekday
7:00am Helen Young +
8:30am Intention of the Celebrant
5:30pm Russell A. Livigni
THURSDAY February 2 The Presentation of the Lord
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Marjorie Schaaf +
FRIDAY, February 3 St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop
7:00am Communion Service with Communion
8:30am Gertrude McCormick +
6:30pm Prayer Service with Blessing of Throats
SATURDAY, February 4 Weekday
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Bruce Rayburn +
SUNDAY February 5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Intention of the Celebrant
9:00am Living & Deceased Members of St. Paul Ladies Guild
11:00am Intention of the Celebrant
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Refreshments in PAC after Conversion Masses
Display on Conversion of St. Paul in Parish Activity Center. Fr. Ralph Thomas at right talks with Mary Factor and Nancy S. Leiby
Women gather around table after evening Mass
Ellen Newcomb with Mary Claire Walter picking up a pastry and visiting with Mom and music director Heidi Guttermuth after morning Mass.
St. Paul choir sings 'Holy God'
St. Paul Choir sings "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name,." the opening hymn for the evening Mass on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. The date on the title is incorrect. It should read Jan. 25, 2012
A peek at walkers in Jenkins Gym
This is a test video shot Wednesday morning on the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. It shows parishioners walking in Jenkins Gymnasium. The gym is open for walking on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. and on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon. We are experimenting with use of video.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Seventh Grade girls win over St. Francis 26-13
Seventh grade girls team won their first game of the season this past weekend. Jumping out to a 5-point lead after the first quarter, the team held on to a one-point lead at the half. The third quarter went back and forth and ended with St. Paul’s holding a 14-13 lead. The fourth quarter belonged to the St. Paul girls. Displaying a stifling defense, the St. Paul girls outscored St. Francis 12-0 and went on to 26-13 win to go to 1-7 on the season.. This was a great team effort with seven players scoring, according to coach John Garey. The Grade 3 squad has two games remaining. Grade 4 is looking for its first win. Grade 5 is now 2-4. And the Grade 6 and Grade 8 teams share identical 3-3 records.
Sunday is Team Mass Day. St. Paul players to sit together
The Diocese of Cleveland CYO has designated Sunday (Jan. 29) as Team Mass day. All players, parents and coaches are urged to attend the 11 a.m. Mass. Please wear your basketball jerseys. All players from each grade should sit together as one large St. Paul “team.”
[Source: Girls Basketball weblog]
[Source: Girls Basketball weblog]
A quote from St. Francis de Sales
Today is the feast day of St. Francis de Sales (August 21, 1567 – December 28, 1622) who is known for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God.
Here is a favorite quote:
Thousands march to Supreme Court
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Thousands of abortion opponents marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to mark the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion, and supportive lawmakers urged them to further their cause by working to defeat President Barack Obama in the fall.
The “March for Life” has been held every year since 1974, a year after the landmark Supreme Court ruling. It’s consistently one of the largest protests of the year in Washington, although soggy, chilly conditions likely kept this year’s numbers down a bit.
The “March for Life” has been held every year since 1974, a year after the landmark Supreme Court ruling. It’s consistently one of the largest protests of the year in Washington, although soggy, chilly conditions likely kept this year’s numbers down a bit.
House Speaker John Boehner addressed the group, reminding those gathered on the muddy National Mall that he’s one of 12 children
“I’m sure it wasn’t easy for our mother to have 12 of us, but I’m glad we’re all here,” the Republican lawmaker said. “I’ve never considered being pro-life a label or a political position. It’s just who I am.”
“I’m sure it wasn’t easy for our mother to have 12 of us, but I’m glad we’re all here,” the Republican lawmaker said. “I’ve never considered being pro-life a label or a political position. It’s just who I am.”
Several dozen members of Congress addressed the rally and were cheered by participants, many of whom carried signs reading “I Vote Pro-Life First,” ‘’Defund Planned Parenthood” and “Face It ... Abortion Kills a Person.”
A Gallup poll last year showed that 49 percent of respondents identified themselves as “pro-choice,” while 45 percent called themselves “pro-life.” The same survey found that 50 percent of Americans believe abortion should be legal under some circumstances, 27 percent said it should be legal in all cases and 22 percent said it should always be illegal.
Read more in National Catholic Register
Read more in National Catholic Register
Monday, January 23, 2012
Reminder: Masses for Conversion of St. Paul
There will be a Mass at 7 p.m. Wednesday for the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle The Adult Choir will provide music for the liturgy and afterwards, there will be pie 
and refreshments in the Parish Activity Center. The feast also will be celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. morning Mass with a continental breakfast in the PAC.
Paul’s life is aptly illustrated by the metal art scultpure on the northeast wall of the church that commemorates the life of the patron saint of our parish. The work was done by the late George Borisuk from a design by Sister Carol Joy.
Prayer to the Apostle Paul
Glorious St. Paul, Most zealous Apostle, Martyr for the love of Christ,
Give us a deep faith, A steadfast hope, A burning love for our Lord;
So that we can proclaim with you, "It is no longer I who Uve, but Christ
who lives in me." Help us to become apostles Serving the Church with a pure heart. Witnesses to her truth and beauty Amidst the darkness of our days. With you we praise God our Father: "To Him be the glory, ia the Church and in Christ, now and forever." Amen.
and refreshments in the Parish Activity Center. The feast also will be celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. morning Mass with a continental breakfast in the PAC.Paul’s life is aptly illustrated by the metal art scultpure on the northeast wall of the church that commemorates the life of the patron saint of our parish. The work was done by the late George Borisuk from a design by Sister Carol Joy.
Prayer to the Apostle Paul
Glorious St. Paul, Most zealous Apostle, Martyr for the love of Christ,
Give us a deep faith, A steadfast hope, A burning love for our Lord;
So that we can proclaim with you, "It is no longer I who Uve, but Christ
who lives in me." Help us to become apostles Serving the Church with a pure heart. Witnesses to her truth and beauty Amidst the darkness of our days. With you we praise God our Father: "To Him be the glory, ia the Church and in Christ, now and forever." Amen.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Bottles distributed to help mothers and babies
[Updated to list number of bottles distributed]
Jeannie Faushnight and son, Franklin, pick up a baby bottle to fill with coins for the Community Pregnancy Center of Barberton. The center offered bottles at all weekend Masses, asking St. Paul parishioners to fill them with coins to help give a mother and her baby a better start on life. The center provides counseling services and spiritual support to women when pregnancy is problematic in some way. Assisting in all issues supporting life as a gift of God. Bottles are to be returned to church the weekend of March 3-4.
Close to 200 were distributed. There are still some left in the narthax for people who did not get one.
If you failed to pick up one, please call the Pregnancy Center at 330-825-1900 or stop by the rectory.
If you failed to pick up one, please call the Pregnancy Center at 330-825-1900 or stop by the rectory.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Good job of clearing 5 inches of snow
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New banners hung in Jenkins Gym
Bill Parry (top) and John Gless hang the new large banners in John Jenkins Gymnasium. The banners were provided by the St. Paul PTO.
One banner hangs on the west side of the north wall and the other at the entrance on the south side. Cost of the two banners was rougly $325. Each banner is 4 feet high and 8 feet long. They say ‘Saint Paul’ on the top line with an image of a tiger head in the middle of the two words. The bottom line reads ‘Home of the Tigers’ in script. The banners are orange and black.
This banner hangs on the south wall inside the entrance
This banner hangs on the west side of the north wall
Meeting planned to discuss break-in problem
In light of the recent break-ins in the neighborhood, there will be a meeting of all the churches in the area to discuss what can be done to protect the facilities and safety for employees and parishioners. Councilman Donnie Kammer will attend along with Fr. Ralph Thomas and pastors and representatives from area churches.
Walking resumes at Jenkins Gymnasium
Just a reminder that the Jenkins Gymnasium on Greenlawn is open for parishioners to use for walking exercise Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:40 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.
Culled from the bulletin
Life Line screening scheduled for February 18
Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure or a family history of cardiovascular disease? Ultrasound technology is used to view the plaque buildup in your carotid arteries and offers other, similar tests that check for related vascular disease. Life Line Screening is offering a $10 discount on a variety of test packages. Call 1-888-286-7452 or 330-575 -1291 or email folivera@lisa.com to take advantage of the discount. The screenings will be at St. Paul on Saturday, February 18, in the Parish Activity Center.
‘Caring and Sharing’ session set for Monday at IHM
A "Caring and Sharing" session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday (January 23) from 7:30-9:00 p. m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent social worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330.801.0527 or Sharon 330.612.3635.
Biblical Lands Plgrimage planned
Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure or a family history of cardiovascular disease? Ultrasound technology is used to view the plaque buildup in your carotid arteries and offers other, similar tests that check for related vascular disease. Life Line Screening is offering a $10 discount on a variety of test packages. Call 1-888-286-7452 or 330-575 -1291 or email folivera@lisa.com to take advantage of the discount. The screenings will be at St. Paul on Saturday, February 18, in the Parish Activity Center.
‘Caring and Sharing’ session set for Monday at IHM
A "Caring and Sharing" session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday (January 23) from 7:30-9:00 p. m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent social worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330.801.0527 or Sharon 330.612.3635.
Biblical Lands Plgrimage planned
Join Deacon Dennis Smith of Nativity of the Lord Jesus for a St. Paul & Biblical Lands Mediterranean Cruise & Pilgrimage led by Dr. Scott & Kimberly Hahn, Steve Ray and Mike Aquilina, October 25 – November 4, 2012 (with optional Tour to Rome November 4 – 7). For further information email Deacon Dennis at nativityhdeacon@ neohioi.twcbc.com or call Corporate Travel Service, Inc. 313-565-888 Extension 158 or 161.
Stephanie Castongia to give flute recital
Stephanie Castongia, who plays flute at St. Paul’s weekend liturgies, will be presenting a graduate level flute recital at the University of Akron in Guzetta Hall. at 1 p. m. Sunday, February 19. Admission is free.
Stephanie earned a BM in Flute Performance from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, studying with Dr. Kyle Dzapo, and is pursuing a MM in Flute Performancel at the University of Akron. She has won concerto competitions in Illinois and Arkansas and has participated in numerous master classes, including Walter Auer and Karin Reda in Vienna. Stephanie was a member of several chamber ensembles, principal flutist of the Bradley Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphonic Winds, and has performed in the Peoria Bach Festival.
She has been teaching privately for many years, both in-person and via Skype, an internet person-to-person platform which has been a great resource for teaching students in different locales.
Stephanie earned a BM in Flute Performance from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, studying with Dr. Kyle Dzapo, and is pursuing a MM in Flute Performancel at the University of Akron. She has won concerto competitions in Illinois and Arkansas and has participated in numerous master classes, including Walter Auer and Karin Reda in Vienna. Stephanie was a member of several chamber ensembles, principal flutist of the Bradley Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphonic Winds, and has performed in the Peoria Bach Festival.She has been teaching privately for many years, both in-person and via Skype, an internet person-to-person platform which has been a great resource for teaching students in different locales.
Students to speak at First Friday Club
Students from Archbishop Hoban, Our Lady of the Elms, St. Vincent-St. Mary and Walsh Jesuit high schools will speak at the First Friday Club Luncheon at noon on Friday, February 3, at the Martin Center on the University of Akron campus, 105 Fir Hill.. Their topic will be “Encountering God: Reflections trom Catholic High School Students.” They will share some of their experiences of encountering God while attending Catholic high schools. The cost of the luncheon is $15 with doors opening at 11:15 a.m. Prepaid reservations can be made by sending a check to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307. For more information, call 330-535-7668.
Form for obtaining contributions statement
If you would like a copy of your financial statement of contributions to St. Paul Parish for income tax purposes, please fill out this form and either place it in the offertory basket or mail it to the rectory.
Mass intentions January 21-29
SATURDAY, January 21 St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Marilyn Mudd +
SUNDAY January 22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
9:00am Andrew Pachipka + (anniv.)
11:00am John & Bobbi Ams +
MONDAY, January 23 Day of Penance
7:00am Andrew & Margaret Livigni +
8:30am Frank Joseph Livigni +
TUESDAY, January 24 St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor
of the Church
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Sam & Josephine Lupica +
WEDNESDAY January 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
7:00am Members of St. Paul Parish
8:30am Members of St. Paul Parish
7:00pm Members of St. Paul Parish
THURSDAY January 26 SS. Timothy & Titus, Bishops
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Helen Liggett +
FRIDAY, January 27 St. Angela Merici, virgin
7:00am Morning Prayer with Communion
8:30am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School
SATURDAY, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Helen Sutter +
SUNDAY January 29 Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time
7:30am Intention of the Celebrant
9:00am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul PSR
11:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Marilyn Mudd +
SUNDAY January 22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
9:00am Andrew Pachipka + (anniv.)
11:00am John & Bobbi Ams +
MONDAY, January 23 Day of Penance
7:00am Andrew & Margaret Livigni +
8:30am Frank Joseph Livigni +
TUESDAY, January 24 St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor
of the Church
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Sam & Josephine Lupica +
WEDNESDAY January 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
7:00am Members of St. Paul Parish
8:30am Members of St. Paul Parish
7:00pm Members of St. Paul Parish
THURSDAY January 26 SS. Timothy & Titus, Bishops
7:00am Intention of the Celebrant
8:30am Helen Liggett +
FRIDAY, January 27 St. Angela Merici, virgin
7:00am Morning Prayer with Communion
8:30am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul School
SATURDAY, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church
8:00am Intention of the Celebrant
4:30pm Helen Sutter +
SUNDAY January 29 Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time
7:30am Intention of the Celebrant
9:00am Teachers Staff & Students of St. Paul PSR
11:00am Intention of the Celebrant
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Mass to commemorate Conversion of St. Paul
Metal art work on northeast wall commemorates life of St. Paul
The
feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle on Wednesday (January
25) will be celebrated with a Mass at 7 p.m. in St. Paul Church. The
Adult Choir will provide music for the liturgy and afterwards, there
will be pie and refreshments in the Parish Activity Center. There also will be a continental breakfast in the PAC after the 8:30 Mass in the morning.
Paul’s life is aptly illustrated by the metal art scultpure on the northeast wall of the church that commemorates the life of the patron saint of our parish. The work was done by the late George Borisuk from a design by Sister Carol Joy.
Paul’s entire life can be explained in terms of one experience—his meeting with Jesus on the road to Damascus. In an instant, he saw that all the zeal of his dynamic personality was being wasted, like the strength of a boxer swinging wildly. Perhaps he had never seen Jesus, who was only a few years older. But he had acquired a zealot’s hatred of all Jesus stood for, as he began to harass the Church: “...entering house after house and dragging out men and women, he handed them over for imprisonment” (Acts 8:3b). Now he himself was “entered,” possessed, all his energy harnessed to one goal—being a slave of Christ in the ministry
Paul’s life is aptly illustrated by the metal art scultpure on the northeast wall of the church that commemorates the life of the patron saint of our parish. The work was done by the late George Borisuk from a design by Sister Carol Joy.
Paul’s entire life can be explained in terms of one experience—his meeting with Jesus on the road to Damascus. In an instant, he saw that all the zeal of his dynamic personality was being wasted, like the strength of a boxer swinging wildly. Perhaps he had never seen Jesus, who was only a few years older. But he had acquired a zealot’s hatred of all Jesus stood for, as he began to harass the Church: “...entering house after house and dragging out men and women, he handed them over for imprisonment” (Acts 8:3b). Now he himself was “entered,” possessed, all his energy harnessed to one goal—being a slave of Christ in the ministry
100 years of Maryknoll Sisters: Sister Aquinas McKenna
Since this is the 100th year of Maryknoll women as a community, we post this note on one who lived at St. Paul. It indcates how St. Paul was open to new ideas and underscores the value of mission..
Sister Aquinas McKenna MM, a Maryknoll sister who resided at St. Paul in the 1950s was a sister on “promotion.” The Sisters on Promotion means that the promoter speaks to the people of his/her experiences in mission and of the importance of mission and of their call to be part of mission story, as well of the need to support the missioners in the field. As part of that work the Sisters often went into the classrooms. The Sisers even wrote geography textbooks to acquaint the children with the world, peoples and cultures far from their own homes and endeavored to interest the children in the meaning of mission for them.
Sister Betty Ann Maheu of Maryknoll in New York said, “:I do not believe the work in Ohio was ever linked directly to vocation work, except as a possible by-product, but I doubt very much that it was directly connected with vocation work. It seems from the write-up that it was purely Promotion work.
There is an interesting little section in Sr. Aquinas' death appreciation letter that reads:
"Her storytelling gifts and Irish wit were ever present whether Sister Aquinas was taking up a collection, speaking to school children about missionary life or with other Sisters on the long drives throughout the United States. Her devotion to this work [promotion] was present even in later years and changing times.
Sister Aquinas McKenna MM, a Maryknoll sister who resided at St. Paul in the 1950s was a sister on “promotion.” The Sisters on Promotion means that the promoter speaks to the people of his/her experiences in mission and of the importance of mission and of their call to be part of mission story, as well of the need to support the missioners in the field. As part of that work the Sisters often went into the classrooms. The Sisers even wrote geography textbooks to acquaint the children with the world, peoples and cultures far from their own homes and endeavored to interest the children in the meaning of mission for them.
Sister Betty Ann Maheu of Maryknoll in New York said, “:I do not believe the work in Ohio was ever linked directly to vocation work, except as a possible by-product, but I doubt very much that it was directly connected with vocation work. It seems from the write-up that it was purely Promotion work.
There is an interesting little section in Sr. Aquinas' death appreciation letter that reads:
"Her storytelling gifts and Irish wit were ever present whether Sister Aquinas was taking up a collection, speaking to school children about missionary life or with other Sisters on the long drives throughout the United States. Her devotion to this work [promotion] was present even in later years and changing times.
Seminary retreat is set for April 20-22
February 10-12, 2012 April 20-22, 2012
7pm Friday - 1pm Sunday
What:
Overnight retreat for men between 17 and 40 years
of age,offering the opportunity to experience life at the seminary.
of age,offering the opportunity to experience life at the seminary.
Where:
Center for Pastoral Leadership
28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe OH
Contact:
Father Michael P. McCandless
440-943-7660
St. Paul School starts food-scrap recycling
St. Paul School received recognition in the Beacon Journal today for a new lunchtime food-scrap recycling program. The story and photo by religion writer Colette M. Jenkins was published on the Community section front.
The program — B the 1: Recycling that works — is a food-scrap recycling effort that turns lunchroom waste into compost for growing berries..
“We believe that our creator, God, has left the world in our hands to pass on to generation
after generation.” said Fr. Ralph Thomas. “It is our job to preserve it, protect it and take care of it so that it continues to serve all of God’s people. How we dispose of our refuse is important because we don’t want to destroy God’s creation. It’s really about good stewardship.”
Shelly Kadilak, education and promotion specialist for the Summit-Akron Solid Waste Management Authority, talked to the 200 students in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade about composting Tuesday. She instructed them to throw away plastic — straws, sandwich bags, juice boxes, etc. — in regular trash cans. Organic waste (anything that comes from a living thing), she said, should be placed in the large green composting receptacle.
“Food scraps and even the new [compostable] lunch trays that you are seeing for the first time today can go into the container,” Kadilak said. “Juice boxes can be a little tricky because if you tear them, you can see the fuzzy fibers that tell you they are paper that comes from a tree. But if you look closely, there is a thin layer of plastic or foil; that means it’s not compostable and should be thrown in the trash.”
As part of the program, the polystyrene foam lunch trays have been replaced by compartmentalized compostable trays.
The program adt St. Paul will serve as a pilot for parish schools throughout the Cleveland Diocese.
Robert Brodbeck, principal at St. Paul, said the composting program is a welcome addition to the school’s commitment to good stewardship.
The photo by Beacon Journal photographer Karen Scheily shows Linda McClure (left) an assistant at St. Paul Catholic School and Shelly Kadilak, an education promotion specialist for the Summit Akron Solid Waste Management Authority helping kindergarten pupils dispense compostable waste after lunch during the first day of the school's composting program Tuesday.
The program — B the 1: Recycling that works — is a food-scrap recycling effort that turns lunchroom waste into compost for growing berries..
“We believe that our creator, God, has left the world in our hands to pass on to generation
after generation.” said Fr. Ralph Thomas. “It is our job to preserve it, protect it and take care of it so that it continues to serve all of God’s people. How we dispose of our refuse is important because we don’t want to destroy God’s creation. It’s really about good stewardship.”Shelly Kadilak, education and promotion specialist for the Summit-Akron Solid Waste Management Authority, talked to the 200 students in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade about composting Tuesday. She instructed them to throw away plastic — straws, sandwich bags, juice boxes, etc. — in regular trash cans. Organic waste (anything that comes from a living thing), she said, should be placed in the large green composting receptacle.
“Food scraps and even the new [compostable] lunch trays that you are seeing for the first time today can go into the container,” Kadilak said. “Juice boxes can be a little tricky because if you tear them, you can see the fuzzy fibers that tell you they are paper that comes from a tree. But if you look closely, there is a thin layer of plastic or foil; that means it’s not compostable and should be thrown in the trash.”
As part of the program, the polystyrene foam lunch trays have been replaced by compartmentalized compostable trays.
The program adt St. Paul will serve as a pilot for parish schools throughout the Cleveland Diocese.
Robert Brodbeck, principal at St. Paul, said the composting program is a welcome addition to the school’s commitment to good stewardship.
The photo by Beacon Journal photographer Karen Scheily shows Linda McClure (left) an assistant at St. Paul Catholic School and Shelly Kadilak, an education promotion specialist for the Summit Akron Solid Waste Management Authority helping kindergarten pupils dispense compostable waste after lunch during the first day of the school's composting program Tuesday.
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