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Reckoning by dog years, you might consider 10-year-old Sport a Firestone Park senior citizen. His young master, Franklin Fausnight, is in the first grade at St. Paul School. Franklin and his mother, Jeanie, were among a couple of dozen parishione
rs who brought their pets to the Marian Shrine area near the rectory for the annual pet blessing Sunday afternoon.
Fr. Ralph Thomas, who apologized for having no dog biscuits, shared a plate of cookies with the pet owners and their animals.
The blessing is held each year on the Sunday near the feast day of St. Francis Assisi on Oct. 4. St Francis (?1181-1226) is the patron saint of animals, birds and the environment.
Fr. Thomas read an 800-year-old Assisi prayer and the well-known St. Francis prayer and had pet owners join him in the Lord’s Prayer. He blessed each pet and sprinkled them with Holy Water.
Most of the animals were on their best behavior–only Sport let out a couple of grouchy barks when a couple of young pups got too close during a posing for the group photo.
Sunday was the first day of classes for Parish School of Religion students at St. Paul.
Participation in religious education is required as preparation for receiving the Sacraments and students once again are beginning their Journey of Faith. At St. Paul, formal religion classes are offered for preschool age four and kindergarten through Grade 8 on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Teachers, aides and staff members are recruited from the total parish but particular appeal is made to parents of the children involved.
Sessions begin with opening prayer in the Chapel (Parish Activity Center) and students then meet in school classrooms. Students should enter through the south or rectory side of the parking lot. Parents are asked to join the students at 10:25 a.m. for closing prayer and announcements.
Parents receive a handbook with guidelines and information. The Religious Education Office is open Monday through Friday frm 10 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Parents who have questions about the programs or any special needs in regard to religious education should feel free to call Charlotte Hertzig, the parish catechetical leader, at 330-724-9311.
Here are the PSR catechists for 2007-228:
Pre-School, Mrs. Mary Maxwell, Room 25
Kindergarten, Mrs. Tara Silvey, Room 35
Grade 1, Mrs. Annemarie Crouse and Mrs. Theresa DeShane, Room 33
Grade 2, Mrs. Cathy Hartsook, Ms. Maggie Walker and Mrs. Dina Thanasu, Room 30
Grade 3, Mrs. Susie Gatian, Room 212
Grade 4, Ms. Annmarie Edwards, Room 305
Grade 5, Mrs. Sharon Wieclaw, Room 214
Grade 6, Ms. Renee Grant, Room213
Grade 7, Ms. Danielle Hertzig, Room 304
Graade 8, Jeff Miller, Room 303
Click on the headline to see three more PSR photos
If you are.new to St. Paul Parish and have registered anytime between October, 2006 and September, 2007, please come and enjoy an evening out. Meet with people from our various ministries, learn more about "Life at St. Paul Parish," our Mission and our Goals.
A brief slide presentation of our community celebrations, major events and activities will be presented.
The evening of fun and fellowship is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2007, in Boeke Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be included. Look for your invitation in the mail!
In addition, those who are attending Mass at St. Paul Parish and have not yet registered will have an opportunity to do so after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 29, 2007 and the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.Masses on Sunday, September 30, 2007.
If there is anyone in the parish who has a family member serving our country, please contact the Rectory at 330-724-1263. Our parish is planning to send Christmas cards to them.
After the summer break, the Pastoral Council came together with a busy schedule for this fall.
A Nominating Committee was formed to spearhead the nomination of potential new Council members.
Plans were made for the parish Stewardship Month in October and Stewardship weekend, October 13 and 14.
A Ministry Leadership Day has been planned for November 10..
Our parish survey results will be reported in the next parish newsletter and progress has been made with our clustering parishes in ideas for sharing resources.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
~~St. Paul Parish Pastoral Council
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Pastoral Council is accepting nominations for new Council members. Candidates must be registered Catholic members of the parish, who are in full communion with the church and at least 18 years of age. Members are called to serve the parish community for two years through consideration of the good of the entire parish. Any member of the parish may make nominations and self-nominations are also welcome. Nominations will be accepted through October 22, 2007. Please use the nomination forms available in the Narthex and return forms to the designated box or to the Rectory
MEETING SUNDAY
The St. Paul Booster Club will meet Sunday, September 30, in Boeke Hall immediately following the 11 a.m. Mass. All are welcome.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Any boy in grades 3 through 8, interested in playing CYO basketball for the 2007-08 season should call Vince Woicehovich at 330-773-5296. This will be your last chance to sign up.
To play CYO sports you must meet the following criteria:
1. A CYO Registration Form must be filled out with a signed physical from your doctor with a date after June 1, 2007.
2. A $40 CYO fee /$90 per family must be paid.
3. A registration fee of $20 per child/$30 per family must be paid.
4. $60 St. Paul Booster Club dues must be paid.
5. If you do not attend St. Paul School you must be attending PSR classes at St. Paul.
Please make checks payable to St. Paul Booster Club. If you have any questions, please call Vince W oicehovich at the above number.
For schedules and standings go to: www.akroncyo.orglathletics
BOOSTER CLUB NEW MEMBERS
The St. Paul Booster Cliub welcomes all parishioners to join the 300 Booster Club.
The cost is $60 for the year. Monthly drawings are held giving you a chance to win $100 or more. All proceeds help to pay utilities for the Gym. Call Charlotte Miller at 330-634-1127 or John Testa at 330-773-8323.
THANKS FOR SUPPORT
The Booster C;lub would like to thank all coaches, assistants and families for their time and support of all our youth programs. We would especially like to thank Alex Kuzmik, our Director/Commissioner of Football. Alex started the football program 15 years ago and has helped develop many young kids into great football players and young Catholic men. So if you see Alex at a game or at Mass, thank him for all his hard work over the years.
~~ Vincent Woicehovich, Athletic Director John Testa, Booster Club President
St. Paul School is selling entertainment books again this year. The cost is $30 and with 2-5 uses you will pay for the cost of the book. There are hundreds of restaurants, stores and services in the book, some at greater than 50% savings.
"We were able to raise $5,000 for the school last year with all the wonderful parish support," said Betsy Roberts who is coordinator for the sales.
Books will be available from any St. Paul School family through October 7, 2007, and will be available at the gift card table after Masses. Any questions, please call Betsy Roberts at 330-310-4180.
The "40 Days of Prayer, Fasting and Actions for Peace" ends October 4 (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.)
In gratitude, we pray: O God, our Creator, we stand before You, asking for your blessing on our efforts for peace. Wherever we go, whatever we do in the days ahead, we ask you to bless us:
Bless us with wisdom to seek the truth and to speak it boldly;
Bless us with courage to work for justice and live it with love;
Bless us with enlightenment to lift up hope and never lose heart; and,
Bless us with compassion to grieve the suffering of others as if it were our own.
With your grace, may we be renewed in our desire to walk the road of peace. May we continue to say NO to war, NO to violence, YES to peace and justice, YES to forgiveness and love. We ask this of You, 0 God of Peace. Amen.
We will have the Sacrament of Anointing at 10:10 a.m. following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Anyone burdened with physical, mental or spiritual challenges is invited. Please sit in every other row, in the middle sections of the Church.
There was no school the next day so Thursday night offered a time for fun at Chuck E. Cheese Night at “The Strip” in North Canton. Families from St. Paul gathered with students from 3 to9 p.m. at the PTO sponsored event to eat pizza and plahy games. When they ordered tickets at the register they menioned St. Paul School which means Chuck E. Chees will donate 15 percent back to the school. So it was the celebration of the beginning of the school year.
Click on the headline to see five photos in an album.
Borromeo Seminary, located at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe, will hold an overnight retreat for young men who are juniors or seniors in high school. The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 6 and conclude at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Those attending will have the opportunity to hear what others experienced as they made the choice to attend Borromeo Seminary. Join us for this "Come and See" weekend to meet our students and learn about the college seminary program. For more information, contact Father Michael K. Gurnick, Coordinator of Vocations for Diocesan Priesthood at 440-943-7660 or e-mail him at mgurnick@dioceseofcleveland.
Please feel free to visit the website at www.clevelandcatholicpriesthood.com
Today is the feast daiy of St. Vincent dePaul (1580? - 1660).
Last ye
ar the St. Vincent dePaul Society at St. Paul Parish helped 350 people, mostly with food needs, but also aided many residents with rent and household goods of many kinds.
The St. Paul membership includes Joe Denholm, Bob Brodbeck, Jerry Engler, John Gless, Jim Pint, Bob Struckel, John Woofter, Dick McIntyre and former conference president Bob Lewis
The last Saturday of each month you will find them in the basement of the rectory packing up groceries to distribute.
You can find the Saint of the Day by clicking on the link at left.
Sunday, October 7 PSR Class 9 to 10:30 a.m. NO PSR for Second Grade
Sunday, October 7 Parent meeting for Reconciliation and Eucharist (mandatory) in Parish Activity Center at 12:10 p.m.
Sunday, October 14 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Sunday, October 21 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Sunday, October 28 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Sunday, November 4 (Daylight Saving Ends: Fall Back) PSR Class 9 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Advent Family Program in the Parish Activity Center at 12:10 p.m.
Sunday, November 11 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Sunday, November 18 PSR Class 9 a,m, to 10:30 a.m.
Confirmation meeting (mandatory for candidates) 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving)
Sunday November 25 No PSR Class (Thanksgiving holiday)
Sunday, December 2 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Sunday, December 9 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Sunday, December 15 PSR Class 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
(Last Class -- Christmas holidays)
Sunday, December 23 No PSR Class
Sunday, December 30 No PSR Class
The St. Paul Catholic Men’s Fellowship meets for prayer and Bible study on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Room 111. The Bilble study passages are listed in the bulletin and the online calendar.
The fellowship has breakfasts at 8 a,.m. in Boeke Hall on the third Saturday of the month.
Here are the dates for breakfasts in 2007-2008
October 20
November 17
December 15
January 19,2008
February 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
No breakfasts in June, July and August
September 20
October 18
November 16
December 20
Other special event planned:
January – :Large cliuster event for Men
February 20 - Stations of Cross
April 11 - Pancake Breakfast
April 27- May 12 National Dauy of Prayer Bible Reading & Bible Reading
Dave Nesline is service coordinator.
This month the Market Day program was able to reach its goal. Thank you so much! The school will receive books from Market Day and Scholastic books. Thank you for your orders. Next month is Pie Month.
The St. Paul Booster Club will meet Sunday, September 30, immediately following the 11: a.m. Mass. All are welcome.
Saturday is the feast day of the three Archangels. And that gives us an opportunity to remind you of one of the nice features of this blog: Saint of the Day.. Each day when you click on the Saint of the Day link at the left you can call up the short article on the saint whose feast day is being celebrated:
You also will find a Minute Meditation, a Daily Cathoic Question and Catholic News on the site by St. Anthony Messenger.
Here, in part, is what you will read when you click on the link Saturday:
Angels—messengers from God—appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are named.
Michael appears in Daniel's vision as "the great prince" who defends Israel against its enemies; in the Book of Revelation, he leads God's armies to final victory over the forces of evil. Devotion to Michael is the oldest angelic devotion, rising in the East in the fourth century. The Church in the West began to observe a feast honoring Michael and the angels in the fifth century.
Gabriel also makes an appearance in Daniel's visions, announcing Michael's role in God's plan. His best-known appearance is an encounter with a young Jewish girl named Mary, who consents to bear the Messiah.
Raphael's activity is confined to the Old Testament story of Tobit. There he appears to guide Tobit's son Tobiah through a series of fantastic adventures which lead to a threefold happy ending: Tobiah's marriage to Sarah, the healing of Tobit's blindness and the restoration of the family fortune.
The memorials of Gabriel (March 24) and Raphael (October 24) were added to the Roman calendar in 1921. The 1970 revision of the calendar joined their feasts to Michael's.
Each of these archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides.
Saint Paul’s new church, not quite four years old, is already getting a new roof. The church like many other buildings and homes in Firestone Park were heavily damaged by hail in June.
These workmen of Coppersmith Sheet Metal began work on the roof today. Coppersmith at 1455 S. Main St. has been serving the Akron area for four generations.
Work on the roof should be completed in about ten days
Other roof work also is planned at a cost exceeding $250,000 which is mostly covered by insurance. The work will repair trouble spots where water leaks have been occurring.. The 1926 school building will get a complete new roof and others will be repaired or replaced. The roof on the junior high building is still good, but it will be upgraded. A heating coil will be installed in a space over the entrance to the school where collecting ice has been a problem..
Decisions are still being made on these other roof repairs.
Click on the photo to enlarge for a better view.
Our church was dedicated October 26, 2003
Here's where eighth graders from the Class of 2007 at St, Paul are attending high school:
Archbishop Hoban High School
Alexa Bachmann, Christopher Byers, Kaitlyn Chrostowski, Spencer Dzurovcin, Kelly Gray, Matthew Hogue, Nicholas Kannel, Melissa Markwald, Olivia Mesenger, Karen Muntean, Gregory Partridge, Nathan Prebonick, Ian Santoferraro, Dominic Sibbio and Bryan Williams.
St. Vincent - St. Mary High School
Joseph Breiding, Shelby Heitzenrater, Michael Kendro, Joshua McCants, Emily McInturff, Victoria Sestokas, Jacob Swords, Ashlee Vinez and Odell Lyde
Coventry: Heather Otto
Ellet: Christian Sell
Garfield: Amanda Herron
Firestone: Nicholas Roberts
Springfield: Stephanie Richards
Please send any additions or corrections to hliggett@sbcglobal.net or drop off to Patty Hogue at the rectory office.
The first issue of Summit South Cluster News was inserted in Sunday’s bulletins. The Summit South 6 cluster team will summarize ideas and plans from each of the cluster meetings on a monthly basis either through bulletin inserts or by bulletin announcements to join committees to contribute your time, talent and treaasures.
If you have any ideas or questions you can forward them to chairperson Bill Bertsch at 220.882.4644 or wjbbjb@sbcglobal.net or communications liaision Kay Metzler 330.896.3350 or kay_metzler@hotmail.com
But first you might want to click on the headline above to read the first full bulletin insert.
Here is one salient pargraph from the first report:
“In our initial meetings, we have focused our discussions on the area of how to bring back inactive Catholics and ideas to increase weekly attendance. Celebrating the Eucharist together is the core of who we are as Catholics and in 2006, only 34% of those registered came to the churches in our cluster on an average weekly basis. So, the key question we need your help to answer is, "What happened to the other 66%?" Similar to the gospel of September 19th, we will continue to care for the 99 sheep (our faithful who come to Mass) but will search for that one lost sheep. Look for the next series of communications to focus on this mission from Bishop Lennon.”
This blog is a supplement to the parish newsletter to allow us to publish more current news on a daily basis as it becomes available. Any news from the blog which is not in the church bulletin also will be posted on the kiosk in the narthex (entrance of the church) for those who do not have a computer.
The blog will have news and photos from the school and parish organizations, obituaries of parishioners and information from the Diocese and other Catholic news sources. You can email news items for the blog to hliggett@sbcglobal.net or stpaulakr@sbcglobal.net or drop them off at the rectory. Be sure to include the name and phone number of a person to contact.St. Paul is the first parish in the Cleveland Diocese to offer a blog.
HOW TO READ THE BLOG:
Blog posts appear in the order they are posted. Many items also have a label at the bottom. Examples: altar servers, Mass intentions, Ladies Guild, PTO, School and obituaries. By clicking on any of the labels listed at the left, you can call up all the posts with that label.
Also on the left are links. One is a link to our online Calendar listing the many parish activities. When the calendar is on your screen, just click on the event which interests you to learn more about it. There are also links to the Saint of the Day , the Cleveland Diocese and our temporary Parish website which is still under construction, but does have the Calendar and other information..
For further information on how to get information about your parish activity on the blog, you, may call Harry Liggett at 330-724.5808 or Patty Hogue at the rectory at 330-724-1263
Pinwheels for Peace created by students at St. Paul School were spinning after the 8:30 a.m Mass on Friday. Students placed 240 pinwheels on the front lawn of the church.
Students created the pinwheels and wrote their thoughts about "war and peace, tolerance and living in harmony with others" on one side. They drew and painted the
other side to visually express their feelings.
The public statement and art exhibit was for the International Day of Peace -- September 21.
In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. Pinwheels in the wind will spread thoughts and feelings about peace throughout the country and the world
Fr. Ralph Thomas, assisted by Deacon Frank :Lonteen, provided prayers for peace.
Music director Tim Longfellow lead singing of “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and the Prayer of St. Francis was said.
Deborah Dodson, St. Paul Kindergarten teacher, coordinated the Pinwheels for Peace project this year.
Click on the photo to enlarge it for a better view or clickl on the headline to see more photos of the observance.
Far more information on the project, you also can go to
http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com
The St. Paul School Aftercare staff is looking for donations to assist in bolstering the activity options for the children in the aftercare program. Please consider any donations you may have of gently used items for both outdoor and indoor activities. Items such as games, decks of cards, toys, sporting equipment, etc. that are appropriate for children ages 4 through 12 years of age. Please call the school at 330-724-1253 if you need to ask about whether an item can be used or to coordinate drop off of donations.
Father Steve Burnovsky, pastor of Saint Hilary Church in Fairlawn and former associate at St. Paul, just happened to keep some old records of our Marian Shrine that we thought had been lost forever.
Our June 2007 newsletter included a story on the history of the shrine which left some unanswered questions which these records answer. Father Burnovsky was not at St. P
aul when the shrine was erected, but thankfully he kept copies of the records.
The shrine site was blessed in May, 1978 and on May 27, 1979 there was a blessing of the statue. As noted in our article, the shrine was built during the pastorate of the late Rev. Fr. Thomas Koegel and the work was done by the late Robert Moore, a masonry contractor.
A copy of a check to Donzell’s Garden Center for $1,186.99 dated July 19, 1978 was for landscaping of the shrine with an invoice in that amount for stone. There also was an invoice from W. L. Tucker Supply Co. of Cuyahoga Falls dated October 5, 1978 for $173.20 for Bessmer (cement) and sand.
On November 16, 1978 Fr. Koegel wrote a letter to Mazzolini Artcraft Company, 1607 E. 41st St., Cleveland, to order the “Mother and Child” statue to be executed in white marble. The particular statue was numbered 119 and cost approximately $1,000 with delivery expected by March.
The prayer for the blessing of the shrine was handwritten on a card. On one side of the card was written “Blessing Shrine Site May - 1978" On the other side was the following blessing:
O God, Our loving Father, wa ask your ✞ blessing upon this future shrine of the Mother of Your Son. May it help us to fullfill your will for us as we grow in our devotion to her whom You chose as your instrument to bring Jesus into our lives. May our Parish be placed under Her patronage and may our children experience her maternal care. We ask this thru the grace of Mary’s Son, O. L. J. C.
When the statue was blessed on May 27, 1979, the following prayer was said:
O heavenly Father, source of all life from whom all paternity and maternity derive, we ask your blessing upon this statue of your Son and the Mother you created tor Him. May all who look upon it be reminded of whose creatures they are, be conscious of your love for them, renew the commitment to their families, prize the preciousness of human life, and respect the power of procreativity in others and in themselves. May your divine plan be realized in us through the intercession of Mary and may our children experience that same matenal care with which our Catholic ancestors and we ourselves have been blest. Amen.
The traditional Catholic hymn “Praise to Mary, Heaven’s Gate” was sung. Click on the headline to read the verses.
Click on photo to enlrage for a better view.
If you are new to St. Paul Parish and have registered anytime between October, 2006 and September, 2007, please come and enjoy an evening out. Meet with people from our various ministries, learn more about “Life at St. Paul Parish,” our Mission and our Goals. A brief slide
presentation of our community celebrations, major events and activities will be presented. The evening of fun and fellowship is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2007, in Boeke Hall from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be included! Look for your invitation in the mail! In addition, those who are attending Mass at St. Paul Parish and have not yet registered will have an opportunity to do so after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 29, 2007 and the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday, September 30, 2007.
Lawrence W. Cox, 60, passed away Sept. 18, 2007 after a three-year illness.
A lifetime resident of the area, Mr. Cox had retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 33 years of servi
ce and was a Vietnam Army veteran.
He is survived by his mother, Anna M. Cox of Munroe Falls; sister, Delores A. (Tom) Petty of Kent; brother H. Glenn (Carolyn) Cox of Akron; four nieces, four nephews and two great-nieces.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., with Fr. Ralph Thomas officiating. Visitation Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Building Fund, 433 Mission Dr., Akron, Ohio 44301.
[The Beacon Journal,, Akron, OH, Friday, September 21, 2007, page B6, col. 4]
Pope Benedict XVI will visit the US in April 2008, for a major address at UN headquarters in New York.
Although r
umors about a papal visit have circulated in the US media for the past week, the Vatican has not yet confirmed the trip. However informed sources have told CWN that plans are quickly taking shape for a spring trip to eastern US.
In April of this year the Pope accepted an invitation from UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon to address the international body. No date has been set for the Pope's appearance there, but the director of the Vatican press office, Father Federico Lombardi, has indicated that the trip would probably take place in 2008. Numerous published reports have now indicated that the Pope will speak to the UN around the middle of next April.
Specific plans for the papal visit are not yet fixed, informed sources stress. However, organizers are considering visits to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston as well as New York.
"Pinwheels for Peace" created by students at St. Paul School will be spinning after the 8:30 a.m Mass on Friday.
Students will create pinwheels and write their thoughts about "war and peace / tolerance/ living in harmony with others" on one side. On the other side, they will draw, paint, collage, etc. to visually express their feelings.
The students will assemble these pinwheels and plant them in front of the school as a public statement and art exhibit for the International Day of Peace on September 21.
In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. Pinwheels in the wind will spread thoughts and feelings about peace throughout the country and the world
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, of Coconut Creek, Florida, as a way for students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. In 2005, groups in over 1,325 locations throughout the world were spinning pinwheels on September 21 - there were approximately 500,000 pinwheels spinning throughout the world. Last year, 2006, over 1 million pinwheels were spinning in over 2,350 locations, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Locally,
Deborah Dodson, St. Paul Kindergarten teacher, will be coordinating our Pinwheels for Peace project this year. You can read Mrs. Dobson’s article on the project which she submitted for publication on Ohio..com, the Akron Beacon Journal website. Click on the headline to read the story. You also can go to http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com or contact St. Paul School at 330 724-1253
ST. PAUL , MN – The World Apostolate of Fatima USA Children’s Program “Children of the Eucharist” will host its fifth annual Worldwide Children’s Holy Hour at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington , DC, on First Friday, October 5, 2007.
Once again the worldwide event will broadcast Live via the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) at 10 a.m. EST.. Most Reverend Robert William Finn, D.D., of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph, will lead the Children’s Holy Hour of prayer.
Irish singer Dana will lead the children in their theme song: “We are the Children of the World, Answering His Call.”
The Children of the Eucharist program invites and encourages bishops, parish pastors, school principals and families around the globe to plan "little pilgrimages" to their local shrines, diocesan cathedrals, parish churches and chapels, as they gather the school children and all the children of the world before the Most Blessed Sacrament, to pray the “World Mission Rosary” for peace in our families and the world.
Tonya S. Wassam Broadbent, 36, of Akron, passed away September 15, 2007 after a long hard battle with diabetes.
Tonya was
a member at St. Paul Catholic Church and was very active in activities associated with the church. She was a 1989 graduate of Garfield High School.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Ashbaugh and grandmother, Lois Wassam. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Kathleen Broadbent; parents, Floyd and Sandy Wassam Jr.; biological mother, Susan Miksch; brothers, Richard Wassam, Matthew Wassam, Larry Ashbaugh and Ralph Speck, Jr; very special extended family members, David, Thomas, Jean, Thomas Jr. and Michael Broadbent along with many other family and friends and Shadow.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St. , Akron, with Fr. Ralph Thomas officiating. Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N Canton Rd., Akron. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com. (NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.)
[The Beacon Journal,, Akron, OH, Tuesday, September 18, 2007, page B7, col. 1]
The S
t. Paul Ladies Guild will host its annual Country Charm Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 9:a.m. to 3 p.m. in Boeke Hall. Featured artisans of ceramics, wood, needlework, toys and Halloween and Christmas items will be there along with great food and homemade bake goods. There will also be raffles and door prizes throughout the day! Exhibitor space is still available. For more information call Sally at 330-773-2058 or Terry at 330-724-1263.
Next Sunday, September 23, the second collection supports the Catholic Communications Campaign. Your gift helps our diocese provide television, radio and print materials that spread the
Good News of Christ’s abiding love for each of us. Visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org.
There will be a meeting of the St. Paul School PTO on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall. All parents are encouraged to attend. Ave., Akron. For more information, call 330-773-3410.
The next Women’s Gathering will be Friday, September 21, 2007, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 22, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All women are welcome, from ages 14 to114! Join us to hear Sister Cheryl Rose guide us as we attend “Speak Lord, I’m Listening.” There
will be a pot luck dinner Friday evening and a continental breakfast Saturday morning. Registration forms are available in the Narthex. Please return your registration form by Tuesday, September 18, 2007, to the rectory, school or place it in the offering basket. Questions—call Judy Richard at 330-644-4514 or Terry Nesline at 330-724-1263.
Gift Card Program
St. Paul PTO sells gift cards. You can order or pick up gift cards on hand in the Narthex after all the Masses or from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul School. Each card reimburses the school for a percentage of the value of the card. You pay only the monetary value and the business pays us.
Market Day
Our Market Day program is in full swing. This month when you order Market Day, St. Paul School has the opportunity to earn $400 in free Scholastic books. In addition, each purchase this month helps the school earn books. Visit www.marketday.com or pick up an order form in the Narthex.
Chuck E. Cheese Night for St. Paul School
Thursday, September 27, PTO is sponsoring Chuck E. Cheese Night at “The Strip” in North Canton from 3 to9 p.m. Just mention St. Paul School at the register when you order tickets or food and Chuck E. Cheese will donate 15% back to the school. Celebrate the beginning of the school year with other St. Paul students and families.
No school on Friday the 28th so please come and play and SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
The Church “emphatically rejects war as a means of resolving international disputes, and has often pointed out that it only leads to new and still more complicated conflicts.” Pope Benedict XVI, July 22, 2007
— Appeal for Peace. Remember, the Diocese’s “40 Days of Prayer, Fasting and Actions for Peace”: runs through October 4. Download materials at www.catholic-action.org.
Save the date: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, “Payday Lending:What’s a Christian To Do? 8:45-11:00 a.m. at the Akron Catholic Commission.
Commissioning of PSR teachers
Sunday, September 16, is Catechetical Sunday. The significance of this is that all of our teachers,
including PSR, who teach the Catholic Faith are commissioned and recognized for their ministry. The theme for this year is “Encountering the Living Christ.” The commissioning will take place at the 9:00 a.m. Mass with refreshments in the PAC after Mass.
Confirmation candidates to meet
There will be a meeting for all Confirmation candidates and sponsors on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at Nativity of the Lord Parish, 2425 Myersville Rd., Akron. Meeting time is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsors will be commissioned and dinner will be served.
PSR sessions begin September 30
Opening session for PSR will be Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Anyone wishing to register for PSR may call the Religious Education Office at 330-724-9311.
Luncheon speaker for The First Friday Club of Greater Akron on October 5 will be the Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland. Tickets are $14 each and include a luncheon at the Tangier Restaurant, 532 W. Market St. The luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Please call 330-535-7668 for information or send a check payable to First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307
When You’re Grieving a Loss-
Nothing else seems to matter or to be of importance. Grief is one of the hardest tasks you’ll ever have to do. Those around you seem unable to help. But you do not have to grieve alone. St. Paul’s has a
support group to help you through this very trying time. Our next series of six sessions begins on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. If you have any questions, or concerns, please call June at 330-773-3177 or Terry at 330-724-1263.
Molly Elizabeth Beckstedt Born 06/30/2007—Baptized 08/25/2007
Daughter of Aaron and Kathleen Beckstedt
Finn Patrick Harvey Born 06/01/2007—Baptized 08/25/2007
Son of Timothy and Michelle Harvey
Dylan Joel Walker Born 06/22/2007—Baptized 08/26/2007
Son of Luther and Amanda Walker
Mary Louise (Cordray) Clevenger, 99, passed away Monday Sept. 3, 2007.
Louise was born Feb. 11, 1908 in Fairmont, W. Va. She graduated from East Fairmont High School, Fairmont State College, and taught fifth grade. Louise was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and
Ladies Guild. Louise was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her daughter, granddaughters and great-granddaughters share her name of Louise. Louise was an avid football fan following Notre Dame, Ohio State and West Virginia, she also loved to watch her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sports activities.
The family would like to thank Pebble Creek and the Hospice Care Center for their kindness and care of Louise.
Louise was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mary Alice Cordray; sister, Genevieve Prunty; brothers, Bern and William Cordray; and husband of 41 years, Martin Leslie Clevenger. She is survived by children, Martin (Jean) Clevenger Jr., William Clevenger, Thomas (Christine) Clevenger, Joe Ann (John) Tittle, Mary Rossi, Patricia (Dan) Little; grandchildren, David Clevenger, Fred (Vicki) Clevenger, James (Kim) Clevenger, Renee (Jim) Liles, Karrie (Bob) Cleaver, Michelle (Tom) Freeman, Melissa (Shannon) Shinaberry, William and Matthew Clevenger, Mark (Jody) Little, Monique (George) Pantea, Jon, Josh, Sam Clevenger; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Jason Andrew Clevenger, James Liles, Abigail Cleaver, Ashley, Patrick, Michael Freeman, Morgan, Mackenzie, Maryn and Madison Shinaberry; special loving nephews, Marshall (Mary) Prunty, James (Carol) Prunty, Dr. Michael (Nancy) Prunty; many other loving relatives.
The family will receive friends Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church Building Fund. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com) An Anthony Family Funeral Home
[The Beacon Journal,, Akron, OH, Thursday, September 6, 2007, page B4, col.5]
A Beacon Journal editorial on Thursday said the United Nations cannot moved fast enough to ensure a stronger force is deployed swiftly to Darfur to provide the security under which the necessary humanitarian aid and development work can proceed.
“Ban Ki-moon, the U.N. secretary general, is in Darfur this week on a mission to see things for himself and to push a three-point plan he believes will bring an end to the conflict in the western region of Sudan four years after it began,” the editorial said.
“In that period, more than 200,000 people have been killed and 2.2 million have been made homeless. An estimated 4 million people, their lands and properties destroyed, are dependent on humanitarian aid for their survival. The upheaval in Darfur has embroiled neighboring countries.
“The frustration and the shame of the past four years has been the inability of the world community to bring the genocidal conflict to an end. If it seemed the situation in Darfur couldn't get any worse, accounts such as the report of Jeffrey Gettleman in the New York Times on Monday offer a reality that makes bold and concerted action still more urgent.
''What started out four years ago in western Sudan as a rebellion and brutal counterinsurgency has cracked wide open into a fluid, chaotic, confusing free-for-all with dozens of armed groups, a spike in banditry and chronic attacks on aid workers,'' Gettleman wrote. The Janjaweed, government-backed Arab tribal militias that ravaged Darfur villages, are fighting one another over the same lands. Rebel forces that fought the government have split into numerous factions and are warring among themselves. In a region awash with weapons, banditry is rife, the roads are too dangerous to travel and the chaos seems to be spreading faster than anyone can control."
Click on the headline to read the full editorial.
Members of the PTO will be the greeters at the Church entrances on the weekends before each of the Masses throughout the month of September. Please greet them with a smile, hello and a
handshake! Thank you to the St. Paul Parish Credit Union Staff for providing a warm welcome to our parishioners and visitors at each of the Masses throughout August.
Practice for the Adult Choir resumes on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at 7 p.m. in the Music Room. All parishioners are welcome to join the choir and VOICES ARE URGENTLY NEEDED.
The Adult Choir sings at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Reckoning by dog years, you might consider 10-year-old Sport a Firestone Park senior citizen. His young master, Franklin Fausnight, is in the first grade at St. Paul School. Franklin and his mother, Jeanie, were among a couple of dozen parishione
rs who brought their pets to the Marian Shrine area near the rectory for the annual pet blessing Sunday afternoon.
