Parishioners at St. Paul are getting rid of a lot of paper. The parish received a certiuficate of achievement from Abitibi in a paper recycling program for achieving 10.14 tons in 2007.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Cluster Sharing: Lenten Mission at Queen of Heaven
The Foundation of the Catholic Church will be presented by the Rev. Fr. William Casey in a Lenten mission Monday through Thursday, March 10-13 at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Rd.
Fr. Casey, a nat
ionally renowned speaker and a frequent guest on EWTN, will help us better understand some of the key aspects of our faith especially during Lent. Topics include: the reality of personal sin and need for sincere conversion and repentance; the Biblical and historical foundations of the Mass and the Holy Eucharist; the Blessed Virgin Mary; the power of prayer; the Ten Commandments and the theology of Christian love and morality.
Fatherl Casey is a native of Philadelphia, PA, and a 1979 graduate of Temple University. After graduating from college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the Army, he entered the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy. He studied Philosophy at Christendom College and Theology at Holy Apostles Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in 1991. In 1997, Fr. Casey was elected the Superior General of the Congregation. Father attributes his call to the priesthood to the Mercy of God, his love for the study of Sacred Scripture, and his strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Here are directions from St. Paul to Queen of Heaven
North on Brown to Wilbeth, turn RIGHT.
Go 0.3 miles to 1-77 South.
Go S.5 miles and exit at Massillon Road, turn RIGHT.
Go 1 mile and turn RIGHT on Steese Rd.
Go 0.2 miles to church on left.
TOTAL TRAVEL TIME 10 minutes-7.5 miles
Fr. Casey, a nat
ionally renowned speaker and a frequent guest on EWTN, will help us better understand some of the key aspects of our faith especially during Lent. Topics include: the reality of personal sin and need for sincere conversion and repentance; the Biblical and historical foundations of the Mass and the Holy Eucharist; the Blessed Virgin Mary; the power of prayer; the Ten Commandments and the theology of Christian love and morality. Fatherl Casey is a native of Philadelphia, PA, and a 1979 graduate of Temple University. After graduating from college, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the Army, he entered the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy. He studied Philosophy at Christendom College and Theology at Holy Apostles Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in 1991. In 1997, Fr. Casey was elected the Superior General of the Congregation. Father attributes his call to the priesthood to the Mercy of God, his love for the study of Sacred Scripture, and his strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Here are directions from St. Paul to Queen of Heaven
North on Brown to Wilbeth, turn RIGHT.
Go 0.3 miles to 1-77 South.
Go S.5 miles and exit at Massillon Road, turn RIGHT.
Go 1 mile and turn RIGHT on Steese Rd.
Go 0.2 miles to church on left.
TOTAL TRAVEL TIME 10 minutes-7.5 miles
The best 5 minutes with Sister Barbara
One of several tables for discussion at St. Paul's RetreatYou are all I want;The words are the refrain from a song titled “You Are All I Want” by Lori True, a pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music at the Church of St. Margaret Mary in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
you are all I need, you alone are my delight.
You shepherd me with love;
you lead me through the darkness of night;
in you my heart shall rest.
They were printed on the back of the program for a St. Paul Retreat on Friday afternoon by Sister Barbara Weigand, a member of the Pastoral Care staff at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe, MI.
The retreat in the Parish Activity Center ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but it took only the first half hour to captivate the 25 women and a couple of men who attended.
Be silent, Be Still, Alone, Empty before your God. Say nothing, Ask nothing, Be Silent, Be still.
Let your Gold love you. That is All
God knows. God understands
These were more words printed in the program to set the scene
“We are all in a hurry to get things done,” Sr. Barbara said, but we need time for contemplation–resting in the presence of God–waiting for God. She asked those present to think of a single phrase or a single word like love, to close their eyes in a Centering prayer or “prayer of the heart” for five minutes.
Those five minutes must have been the best time of the retreat on an extra day we all received quietly this leap year.
Click here to read an earlier post about Sr. Barbara.
Books St. Paul Teachers Loved
Teachers love books too! That’s the message of a photo display on the bulletin board in the entrance hallway at St. Paul School.
Photos of the teachers with their favorites were under a headline
“When we were children our faborite books were:
Mrs. Deborah Dodson: Snow White and Red Rose
Mrs. Suzanne Inglis: James and the Giant Peach
Miss Mary Means: Fairy Tales
Mrs. Jeanette Michel: Little Red Riding Hood
Mrs. Janet Hazlett: Little House in the Big Woods
Mrs. Shelly Pixler: Here Comes Tagalong
Mrs. Diane Zak: Hardy Boys
Mr. Sean Collins: The Boxcar Children
Mrs. Sarah Mizak: Where the Red Fern Grows
Miss Christine Ehasz: Champion
Mrs. Cherly Childress: Nancy Drew
Mrs. Anne Wright: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Mr. Timothy Longfellow: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Mrs. Rosemary Capotosto: Dick and Jane
Mrs. Mary Ann DeKemper: Clara Barton
Taylor Kadar baptized at Student Mass
Second grader Taylor Kadar was baptized by the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas at the 8:30 a.m. Student Mass today. Students from Miss Mary Means second grade class gathered around the Baptismal Font with the family to witness the baptism of their classmate.
Taylor is the daughter of Anthony Kadar and Kristie Seese.
Second grade students are now studying for their First Communion in May.
Taylor is the daughter of Anthony Kadar and Kristie Seese.
Second grade students are now studying for their First Communion in May.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Bishop Pevec to confirm 25 at St. Paul
The Most Rev. A. Edward Pevec, Auxiliary Bishop of the Cleveland Diocese, will celebrate the Confirmation Mass at 3 p.m. on Sunday for 25 candidates at St. Paul. The PTO will be host for a reception following the Mass in Boeke Hall.
Deacon Rev. Mr. Lawrence Somrack will be master of ceremonies
The pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph W. Thomas, will present the candidates for Confirmation to the Bishop. After renewing their baptismal promises the candidates will come forward with their sponsors standing behind them, placing their right hand on the shoulder of the candidate.
Each candidate will be anointed with chrism (an oil made form olive oil and balsam). The anointing means each is called and chosen by God in Baptism and now in Confirmation. Bishop Pevec then says:
“(Confirmation name) , be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”
Here are the candidates / the Confirmation name chosen / and sponsor:
Melissa Albertson / Ann / Mary Darago
Gennaro Centore / Matthew / Peter Centore
Kathryn Centore / Nicole / Anthony Centore
Liane Conrad / Bernadette / Douglas Conrad
Christopher Dowling / Joseph / James Steurer
Taylor Droppa / Teresa /Rita Carter
William Gabelman / Paul / Daniel Dowling
Austin Hastings / Michael / Shannon Gween
Danielle Hathaway / Brigid / Susan Pangburn
Rachel Kozy / Rachel / Jeffery Kozy
Andrew Lehner / James / Stephen Blubaugh
Gabrielle Miller / Gabriela / Terease Cook
Tyler Needham / Patrick / Cherie Sedlock
Taylor Patterson / Elizabeth / Thomas Patterson
Jacqueline Pfeil / Elizabeth ‘ Alexandra Martin
Andrew Polack / Andrew / James Polack
Alexandria Pressman / Catherine / Patricia Corall
Alyssa Reining / Marie / Anne Wright
Katherine Roberts / Aldegundis / Francesca Shoup-Colant
Tyler Silvey / Daniel / Helen Ward
Tyler Sutton / Jonathan / Timothy Lusk
Brenda Trevizo / Joan / Yolanda Jordan
Shelly Weese / Teresa / Gina Marie Zazo
Kathryn White / Kathryn / Susan McInturff
Megan Wilson / Cecilia / Christine Schleig
Joining the Bishop in giving out Communion will be Fr. Thomas, Deacon Rev. Mr. Frank Lonteen and George Roberts. Eucharistic ministers with the Cup will be Sandy Bojo, Rosemary Capotosto, Jo Shoup-Colant, Julie Gabelman, Shelly Hertzig and Betsy Roberts.
Mrs. Joyce Gannon will give the first reading; Brennan Ruegg, the second reading; student Shelly Weese, the Welcome to the Bishop, students Katie Roberts and Austin Hastings, the petitions, and Katie White and Tyler Silvey, bringing up the gifts. Altar servers will be Zachary Durbin, Noelle Colant, Jacob Gabelman, Matthew Hogue, Scott Johnson and Emily Roberts
Music for the Confirmation Celebration was provided by music director Timothy Longfellow, Mrs. Patricia Rinella and the Spirit Singers.
Deacon Rev. Mr. Lawrence Somrack will be master of ceremonies
The pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph W. Thomas, will present the candidates for Confirmation to the Bishop. After renewing their baptismal promises the candidates will come forward with their sponsors standing behind them, placing their right hand on the shoulder of the candidate.
Each candidate will be anointed with chrism (an oil made form olive oil and balsam). The anointing means each is called and chosen by God in Baptism and now in Confirmation. Bishop Pevec then says:
“(Confirmation name) , be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”
Here are the candidates / the Confirmation name chosen / and sponsor:
Melissa Albertson / Ann / Mary Darago
Gennaro Centore / Matthew / Peter Centore
Kathryn Centore / Nicole / Anthony Centore
Liane Conrad / Bernadette / Douglas Conrad
Christopher Dowling / Joseph / James Steurer
Taylor Droppa / Teresa /Rita Carter
William Gabelman / Paul / Daniel Dowling
Austin Hastings / Michael / Shannon Gween
Danielle Hathaway / Brigid / Susan Pangburn
Rachel Kozy / Rachel / Jeffery Kozy
Andrew Lehner / James / Stephen Blubaugh
Gabrielle Miller / Gabriela / Terease Cook
Tyler Needham / Patrick / Cherie Sedlock
Taylor Patterson / Elizabeth / Thomas Patterson
Jacqueline Pfeil / Elizabeth ‘ Alexandra Martin
Andrew Polack / Andrew / James Polack
Alexandria Pressman / Catherine / Patricia Corall
Alyssa Reining / Marie / Anne Wright
Katherine Roberts / Aldegundis / Francesca Shoup-Colant
Tyler Silvey / Daniel / Helen Ward
Tyler Sutton / Jonathan / Timothy Lusk
Brenda Trevizo / Joan / Yolanda Jordan
Shelly Weese / Teresa / Gina Marie Zazo
Kathryn White / Kathryn / Susan McInturff
Megan Wilson / Cecilia / Christine Schleig
Joining the Bishop in giving out Communion will be Fr. Thomas, Deacon Rev. Mr. Frank Lonteen and George Roberts. Eucharistic ministers with the Cup will be Sandy Bojo, Rosemary Capotosto, Jo Shoup-Colant, Julie Gabelman, Shelly Hertzig and Betsy Roberts.
Mrs. Joyce Gannon will give the first reading; Brennan Ruegg, the second reading; student Shelly Weese, the Welcome to the Bishop, students Katie Roberts and Austin Hastings, the petitions, and Katie White and Tyler Silvey, bringing up the gifts. Altar servers will be Zachary Durbin, Noelle Colant, Jacob Gabelman, Matthew Hogue, Scott Johnson and Emily Roberts
Music for the Confirmation Celebration was provided by music director Timothy Longfellow, Mrs. Patricia Rinella and the Spirit Singers.
Rejoice: Sunday is the mid-point of Lent
How have you been doing with your Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving? Sunday is Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday, the mid-point of Lent, so perhaps you can finish with a strong second half.
Here’s the Lenten schedule for St. Paul:
Daily Masses at 7 a.m. on Monday through Thursday and at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Morning Prayer (Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours) is s
aid at the beginning of the 7 a.m. Mass. The student Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Fridays is especially enjoyable. Classes take turns planning the Mass and providing the student choir voices.
Communion services are at 7 a.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays have been special this lent at St. Paul. The church is open all day on Tiuesdays until 8 p.m. for adoration and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. There are still a few openings on the signup sheet for March.
Stations of the Cross at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Paul students will be attending the Stations each Friday at 2 p.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet after the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Tuesday.
Rosary at 7:40 a.m. Monday through Friday
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Miraculous Medal) after 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday.
Scripture and Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. There are two supper dates left on March 5 and 12
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
3 to 4 p.m. Saturday before the 4:30 p.m. Mass
7:15 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening–Fr. Thomas
7:15 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 with multiple confessors
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 (Time changed from original scedule)
1 to 3 p.m Good Friday, March 21
1 to 3 p.m. Holy Saturday, March 22
Fast and Abstinence
Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening—depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal.
Here’s the Lenten schedule for St. Paul:
Daily Masses at 7 a.m. on Monday through Thursday and at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Morning Prayer (Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours) is s
aid at the beginning of the 7 a.m. Mass. The student Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Fridays is especially enjoyable. Classes take turns planning the Mass and providing the student choir voices.Communion services are at 7 a.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays have been special this lent at St. Paul. The church is open all day on Tiuesdays until 8 p.m. for adoration and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. There are still a few openings on the signup sheet for March.
Stations of the Cross at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Paul students will be attending the Stations each Friday at 2 p.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet after the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Tuesday.
Rosary at 7:40 a.m. Monday through Friday
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Miraculous Medal) after 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday.
Scripture and Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. There are two supper dates left on March 5 and 12
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
3 to 4 p.m. Saturday before the 4:30 p.m. Mass
7:15 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening–Fr. Thomas
7:15 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 with multiple confessors
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 (Time changed from original scedule)
1 to 3 p.m Good Friday, March 21
1 to 3 p.m. Holy Saturday, March 22
Fast and Abstinence
Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening—depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal.
Survey shows vast Catholic exodus
One out of every ten adult Americans is a lapsed Catholic. From the Catholic perspective that is the most striking statistic among the many furnished in a "Religious Landscape Survey" by the Pew Forum.
Catholics still constitute the single largest religious denomination in the US, accounting for 23.9% of the adult population. (Evangelical churches, taken as a group, are home to 26.3% of the Ameri
can people; but they are divided among the different Protestant denominations.) Baptists run a distant second, with 12.7%. If they qualified as a separate denomination, the Americans who have deserted the Catholic Church of their childhood would constitute the third-largest religious group in the country, with 10.1% of the population.
The Pew study, based on exhaustive polling, found that Americans switch their religious affiliations frequently. About 44% of adult Americans now belong to a church different from the one in which they were raised. The Religious Landscape Survey shows that mainline Protestant churches have suffered the most severe losses, and Protestants are now barely clinging to their majority status, with 51% of the population. The largest gains show up, ominously, in the "unaffiliated" category, which now accounts for 16% of America's increasingly secularized people.
The Catholic proportion of the US population has remained roughly constant over the past 30 years-- but only because of the influx of Hispanic immigrants. Today 29% of American Catholics are of Hispanic origin. Without them the Catholic representation in America would be declining sharply.
In the Pew surveys, 31.4% of the respondents said that they had been raised as Catholics. Another 2.6% had entered the Church as converts. But again, 10.1% had left the Catholic faith. Thus for every new convert, the Church is losing roughly four cradle Catholics. For everyone who comes in the doors of the Catholic Church, four people leave. No wonder the churches are empty!
The most important story about Catholicism in American over the course of the past generation has not been the sex-abuse scandal, nor the changes that followed Vatican II. The most important story is the vast exodus of Catholics leaving the faith. This is the story that I try to illustrate-- using the Boston experience as a microcosm-- in my new book The Faithful Departed: The Collapse of Boston's Catholic Culture. While Church leaders speak confidently about a "vibrant" Catholic community, the congregations are aging and thinning, the parishes are closing, the Catholic influence on our society is evaporating.
Am I painting an unduly grim picture? I doubt it. The Pew Forum researchers note that in their survey, when respondents identified themselves as a Catholics, they accepted that identification "regardless of their specific beliefs and whether or not they attend Mass regularly." Since we already know that only a minority of self-described Catholics are regular church-goers, the Pew figures undoubtedly overstate the size of the Catholic population, and understate the severity of the Catholic exodus.
Statistics can be manipulated, but in the short time since the Pew study appeared, I have seen no serious criticism of its methodology. On the contrary, the Religious Landscape Survey appears to be a thoroughly professional study, conducted on an enormous sample group, using the best accepted polling practices.
The numbers do not lie. American Catholicism is facing a crisis. The sooner we recognize that fact, the sooner we can plot our response.
[Source: Catholic World News]
Catholics still constitute the single largest religious denomination in the US, accounting for 23.9% of the adult population. (Evangelical churches, taken as a group, are home to 26.3% of the Ameri
can people; but they are divided among the different Protestant denominations.) Baptists run a distant second, with 12.7%. If they qualified as a separate denomination, the Americans who have deserted the Catholic Church of their childhood would constitute the third-largest religious group in the country, with 10.1% of the population.The Pew study, based on exhaustive polling, found that Americans switch their religious affiliations frequently. About 44% of adult Americans now belong to a church different from the one in which they were raised. The Religious Landscape Survey shows that mainline Protestant churches have suffered the most severe losses, and Protestants are now barely clinging to their majority status, with 51% of the population. The largest gains show up, ominously, in the "unaffiliated" category, which now accounts for 16% of America's increasingly secularized people.
The Catholic proportion of the US population has remained roughly constant over the past 30 years-- but only because of the influx of Hispanic immigrants. Today 29% of American Catholics are of Hispanic origin. Without them the Catholic representation in America would be declining sharply.
In the Pew surveys, 31.4% of the respondents said that they had been raised as Catholics. Another 2.6% had entered the Church as converts. But again, 10.1% had left the Catholic faith. Thus for every new convert, the Church is losing roughly four cradle Catholics. For everyone who comes in the doors of the Catholic Church, four people leave. No wonder the churches are empty!
The most important story about Catholicism in American over the course of the past generation has not been the sex-abuse scandal, nor the changes that followed Vatican II. The most important story is the vast exodus of Catholics leaving the faith. This is the story that I try to illustrate-- using the Boston experience as a microcosm-- in my new book The Faithful Departed: The Collapse of Boston's Catholic Culture. While Church leaders speak confidently about a "vibrant" Catholic community, the congregations are aging and thinning, the parishes are closing, the Catholic influence on our society is evaporating.
Am I painting an unduly grim picture? I doubt it. The Pew Forum researchers note that in their survey, when respondents identified themselves as a Catholics, they accepted that identification "regardless of their specific beliefs and whether or not they attend Mass regularly." Since we already know that only a minority of self-described Catholics are regular church-goers, the Pew figures undoubtedly overstate the size of the Catholic population, and understate the severity of the Catholic exodus.
Statistics can be manipulated, but in the short time since the Pew study appeared, I have seen no serious criticism of its methodology. On the contrary, the Religious Landscape Survey appears to be a thoroughly professional study, conducted on an enormous sample group, using the best accepted polling practices.
The numbers do not lie. American Catholicism is facing a crisis. The sooner we recognize that fact, the sooner we can plot our response.
[Source: Catholic World News]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Seussical dress rehearsal in the PAC
The Whoville crowd in a song and dance routine in Seussical the MusIcalThere will be another rehearsal for the main scenes, regular practice on Tuesday and another dress rehearsal Wednesday before the club puts on its first show for students on Thursday.
Regular performances in the Parish Activity Center will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 and a matnee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.
The play is directed by Mrs. Janet Hazlett, the Drama Club adviser.
The musical is based on the famous books of Dr. Seuss. The characters include Horton the elephant and features Gertrude McFuzz, Amazing Mayzie, the Whoville mayor and family, the Grinch and others. The Cat in the Hat, an outside observer, acts as narrator and devil's advocate throughout the show.
Click on the headline to see an album of photos from the dress rehearsal
Vatican newspaper rips Oscars "hopeless" vision
Rome, Feb. 26, 2008 - An essay in the official Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano argues that this year's Oscar awards went to films that portray America as a society "without hope."
The signed column by Gaetano Vallini was critical of Oscar-winning films such as No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood. These movies and others nominated for Academy Awards are "sinister, filled with violence, and above all, without hope," the writer said.
Vallini found fault especially with No Country for Old Men, saying that the film by Joel and Ethan Coen-- which garner 4 Oscars including the coveted "Best Picture" award-- was marred by "absurd and mindless acts of violence." While praising the craftsmanship of the Coen brothers, he said that their picture showed a "lack of moral conscience." The message of the movie, he said, seemed to "obliterate the American dream."
Worse, the L'Osservatore Romano critic continued, "this clearly pessimistic view that the United States offers of itself through movies" was confirmed by the Oscar awards, in which the film industry honored the pictures that offered this grim vision.
Vallini pointed that the independent filmmakers, working outside the orbit of Hollywood, chose to honor movies with a more positive message, such as Juno, the story of a young woman coping with an unexpected pregnancy. He also praised The Diving Bell and the Butterfly as a film that, "going against the prevailing trend, portrays the beauty of life."
[Souyrce: Catholic World News]
The signed column by Gaetano Vallini was critical of Oscar-winning films such as No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood. These movies and others nominated for Academy Awards are "sinister, filled with violence, and above all, without hope," the writer said.
Vallini found fault especially with No Country for Old Men, saying that the film by Joel and Ethan Coen-- which garner 4 Oscars including the coveted "Best Picture" award-- was marred by "absurd and mindless acts of violence." While praising the craftsmanship of the Coen brothers, he said that their picture showed a "lack of moral conscience." The message of the movie, he said, seemed to "obliterate the American dream."
Worse, the L'Osservatore Romano critic continued, "this clearly pessimistic view that the United States offers of itself through movies" was confirmed by the Oscar awards, in which the film industry honored the pictures that offered this grim vision.
Vallini pointed that the independent filmmakers, working outside the orbit of Hollywood, chose to honor movies with a more positive message, such as Juno, the story of a young woman coping with an unexpected pregnancy. He also praised The Diving Bell and the Butterfly as a film that, "going against the prevailing trend, portrays the beauty of life."
[Souyrce: Catholic World News]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
School closed, Serra Club canceled
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Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers for March
Lectors for March
4:30 p.m. Saturday: Patty Rinella
9 a.m. Sunday: Jim Carmany
11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Lector
Eucharistic Ministers for March
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Carol Coughlin
Debbie Dodson
Kelly Dodson
Joyce Gannon
Julie Johnson
Kenneth Roush
Peggy Roush
Sunday at 9 a.m.
Karen Cain
Joe Denholm
Bob Hamilton
Paulette Jones
Nancy Lancianese
Art Mileski
Rosemary Mileski
Terry Nesline.
Sunday 11 a.m.
Maria Amedo
Diane Clute
Julia Gabelman
Susie Gatian
Karen Matusicky
Aaron Ruegg
Lori Wammes
Tod Wammes
4:30 p.m. Saturday: Patty Rinella
9 a.m. Sunday: Jim Carmany
11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Lector
Eucharistic Ministers for March
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Carol Coughlin
Debbie Dodson
Kelly Dodson
Joyce Gannon
Julie Johnson
Kenneth Roush
Peggy Roush
Sunday at 9 a.m.
Karen Cain
Joe Denholm
Bob Hamilton
Paulette Jones
Nancy Lancianese
Art Mileski
Rosemary Mileski
Terry Nesline.
Sunday 11 a.m.
Maria Amedo
Diane Clute
Julia Gabelman
Susie Gatian
Karen Matusicky
Aaron Ruegg
Lori Wammes
Tod Wammes
Monday, February 25, 2008
Hope to see you on Tuesday
Spending quiet time with the Lord is a wonderful way to refresh your spirit.Tuesdays are special during Lent this year in the St. Paul Parish Community. The church is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. each Tuesday for adoration and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharistic Adoration).T
There are still time slots open to sign up for prayer and adoration time before The Blessed Sacrament. Please check the signup sheets in the Narthex.
CYO Searchers planning 40th reunion
The Akron CYO Search program is seeking all Search alumni to help celebrate its 40th anniversary reunion on Saturday, September 20, at Camp Christopher in Bath Township.
Search for Christian Maturity is a retreat program that brings teens (16-20) closer to Jesus. These young people come together on Friday night at Camp Christopher . They share and witness of Jesus’ love for us. After the retreat the Searchers come together to orchestrate the next Search weekend for another group of teens.
The Akron CYO started a Search program 40 years ago with Search #1 and has just completed Search #169. There are thousands of Searchers who came through the Akron CYO program.
Search Alumni wishing to receive more information about the upcoming reunion or willing to help with the Planning Committee on Thursday, February 28, at 6 p. m. should e-mail Louise Grizer lgrizer@akroncyo.org or call (330) 762-2961 ext 220.
Search for Christian Maturity is a retreat program that brings teens (16-20) closer to Jesus. These young people come together on Friday night at Camp Christopher . They share and witness of Jesus’ love for us. After the retreat the Searchers come together to orchestrate the next Search weekend for another group of teens.
The Akron CYO started a Search program 40 years ago with Search #1 and has just completed Search #169. There are thousands of Searchers who came through the Akron CYO program.
Search Alumni wishing to receive more information about the upcoming reunion or willing to help with the Planning Committee on Thursday, February 28, at 6 p. m. should e-mail Louise Grizer lgrizer@akroncyo.org or call (330) 762-2961 ext 220.
Choir director to speak to Serrans
Ron Jones, Choir Director of St. Eugene Parish in Munroe Falls. will speak on “Liturgical Music” at the regular meeting of the Serra Club of Akron at noon Tuesday
at the Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, on the University of Akron campus
Larry Valentine and possibly some others with K of C at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, will discuss . K of C vocation support and related programs at the March 11 meeting.
Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information call: Steve Dishauzi 330- 928-8474 or John "Pete" Mihelick- 330- 688-8806
A Day of Recollection for members of the Akron Serra Club, spouses and guests will be held on Saturday morning, March 15, at Saint John the Baptist Church on Brown Street. Father Ra;ph Coletta, chaplain of the club, will celebrate Mass at 8:30 which will be followed by breakfast and an hour of reflection, ending at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required and cash donations will be accepted. Club members will meet in the small Chapel. Parking is available in the main lot south. For more information and reservations, contact Ron McAvoy 330-773-7389 email: rmcavoy414
at the Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, on the University of Akron campus
Larry Valentine and possibly some others with K of C at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, will discuss . K of C vocation support and related programs at the March 11 meeting.
Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information call: Steve Dishauzi 330- 928-8474 or John "Pete" Mihelick- 330- 688-8806
A Day of Recollection for members of the Akron Serra Club, spouses and guests will be held on Saturday morning, March 15, at Saint John the Baptist Church on Brown Street. Father Ra;ph Coletta, chaplain of the club, will celebrate Mass at 8:30 which will be followed by breakfast and an hour of reflection, ending at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required and cash donations will be accepted. Club members will meet in the small Chapel. Parking is available in the main lot south. For more information and reservations, contact Ron McAvoy 330-773-7389 email: rmcavoy414
Australia sets World Youth Day costs at $76 million
Sydney, Feb. 25, 2008 - Australian government agencies will spend $76 million Australian dollars (about $70 million in US currency) in connection with World Youth Day festivities and the visit by Pope Benedict XVI , an Australian television network reports.
Citing budget documents obtained through the country's Freedom of Information policy, the Seven TV network said that the Australian national government and the state of New South Wales would contribute $35 million and $4 million, respectively, in direct support for the World Youth Day festivities. Other costs will include special arrangements for security and traffic control, handling of the anticipated 500,000 visa applicants, and payments to the owners and trainers at the Randwick racetrack, where the events will take place on July 15-20.
Government officials are unperturbed about the economic costs associated with World Youth Day. They have predicted that the influx of young visitors to Australia will bring at least $150 million in new business to the country, easily overshadowing the government outlays.
[Source: Catholic World News]
Altar servers for March
Two altar servers are needed for Good Friday (March 21) at 7 p.m. If you are interested, call Mrs. Julie Gabelman at 330-896-4110 or send her an email at JGabelman@neo.rr.com
Saturday, March 1
4:30 Trevor Ellis and Jeremy Swords
Sunday, March 2
9:00 Aaron Abernathy and Josh Garey
11:00 Erin Liggett and Jacqueline Wammes
Saturday, March 8
4:30 Matt Kannel and Ryan Testa
Sunday, March 9
9:00 Zachary Durbin and Adam Gray
11:00 Katie Roberts and Emily Roberts
Saturday, March 15
4:30 Alyse Bachmann and Jacob Knowles
Sunday, March 16 Palm Sunday
9:00 Marco Colant and Noelle Colant
11:00 Michael Altomare and Billy Gabelman
Saturday, March 22
8:00 To be assigned
Sunday, March 23 Easter Sunday
9:00 Erin Liggett and Aaron Abernathy
11:00 Zachary Durbin and Sierra Robinson
Saturday, March 29
4:30 Matt Kannel and Ryan Testa
Sunday, March 30
9:00 Noelle Colant and Marco Colant
11:00 Billy Gabelman and Scott Johnson
If you are unable to serve at your scheduled Mass, please arrange for a substitute.
Saturday, March 1
4:30 Trevor Ellis and Jeremy Swords
Sunday, March 2
9:00 Aaron Abernathy and Josh Garey
11:00 Erin Liggett and Jacqueline Wammes
Saturday, March 8
4:30 Matt Kannel and Ryan Testa
Sunday, March 9
9:00 Zachary Durbin and Adam Gray
11:00 Katie Roberts and Emily Roberts
Saturday, March 15
4:30 Alyse Bachmann and Jacob Knowles
Sunday, March 16 Palm Sunday
9:00 Marco Colant and Noelle Colant
11:00 Michael Altomare and Billy Gabelman
Saturday, March 22
8:00 To be assigned
Sunday, March 23 Easter Sunday
9:00 Erin Liggett and Aaron Abernathy
11:00 Zachary Durbin and Sierra Robinson
Saturday, March 29
4:30 Matt Kannel and Ryan Testa
Sunday, March 30
9:00 Noelle Colant and Marco Colant
11:00 Billy Gabelman and Scott Johnson
If you are unable to serve at your scheduled Mass, please arrange for a substitute.
Booster Club needs boys' athletic director
St. Paul’s Booster Club is looking for a Boys' Athletic Director. Anyone who is interested should contact one of the Booster Club officers.
The Boosters, who met Sunday night in Boeke Hall, are investigating the costs involved in renting the John Jenkins Gymnasium to other sports organizations. The club has received several requests and is working with the Cleveland Diocese to follow all insurance guidelines/liability and in covering all cost involved in an hour of gym time. Cost of maintenance, utilities and insurance all will be explored.
Tony Bachmann is the Gym Commissioner as well as the Booster Club President.
It was reported that the 300 Club which provides funds for CYO sports has 80 members to date in the current year signup. Winning numbers for February were drawn. [See the list below.]
All financial records of both the Booster Club and the 300 Club will be audited and the Booster Club will begin to set goals and create a budget for items that need to be replaced and/or fixed or purchased. Fund-raising ideas were discussed and further suggestions will be heard at the next meeting.
Coaches were encourcarged to contact the St. Paul TODAY blog to provide scores of games or matches and stories and photos about athlectic accomplishments.
The next meeting of the Booster Club will be Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
[Information provided by Boosters secretary Jo Shoup]
The Boosters, who met Sunday night in Boeke Hall, are investigating the costs involved in renting the John Jenkins Gymnasium to other sports organizations. The club has received several requests and is working with the Cleveland Diocese to follow all insurance guidelines/liability and in covering all cost involved in an hour of gym time. Cost of maintenance, utilities and insurance all will be explored.
Tony Bachmann is the Gym Commissioner as well as the Booster Club President.
It was reported that the 300 Club which provides funds for CYO sports has 80 members to date in the current year signup. Winning numbers for February were drawn. [See the list below.]
All financial records of both the Booster Club and the 300 Club will be audited and the Booster Club will begin to set goals and create a budget for items that need to be replaced and/or fixed or purchased. Fund-raising ideas were discussed and further suggestions will be heard at the next meeting.
Coaches were encourcarged to contact the St. Paul TODAY blog to provide scores of games or matches and stories and photos about athlectic accomplishments.
The next meeting of the Booster Club will be Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
[Information provided by Boosters secretary Jo Shoup]
300 club winners for February
Winners of the 300 Club drawing for February are:
#243 George and Betsy Roberts
#116 Shawn and Lorie Needham
#169 Paul Firth
#117 John Garey
Numbers for the four Sundays in February were drawn during the meeting of the Boosterr Club in Boeke Hall on Sunday night.
If you purchase a $60 number you are eligible for 52 drawings of $100 throughout the year. The proceeds from the ticket sales benefit all children as they are given the opportunity to participate in CYO athletics. 300 Club numbers are available through the Booster Club. For information, contact Gerard Colant at 330-773-9555 or Gary Chrostowski at 330-896-5768. You also can purchase a number after Mass at the GIFT Card table in the narthex.
#243 George and Betsy Roberts
#116 Shawn and Lorie Needham
#169 Paul Firth
#117 John Garey
Numbers for the four Sundays in February were drawn during the meeting of the Boosterr Club in Boeke Hall on Sunday night.
If you purchase a $60 number you are eligible for 52 drawings of $100 throughout the year. The proceeds from the ticket sales benefit all children as they are given the opportunity to participate in CYO athletics. 300 Club numbers are available through the Booster Club. For information, contact Gerard Colant at 330-773-9555 or Gary Chrostowski at 330-896-5768. You also can purchase a number after Mass at the GIFT Card table in the narthex.
Congratulating our 11 on Rite of Election
There is a new presentation panel in the narthex for those Catechumens who offically entered their names in the “Book of Election" on the First Sunday of Lent (Feburary 10) in ceremonies at Cleveland Public Hall at which Bishop Richard G. Lennon presided.
St. Paul sent 11 to Cleveland in a special “Rite of Sending” Mass
that morning.
There were 3,000 in the Public Hall ceremony from 111 parishes including 327 catechumens and 526 candidates.
The presentation panel is now displayed in their honor. You are asked to pray for their continued growth in the faith and encourage those you greet
“Conversion happens if the parish fully embraces the process of initiation and walks the journey of faith with the candidates for initiation,” said Deacon Frank Lonteen who has been meeting each week with the candidates.
The 11 are Velynda Dort, Andrew Hackett, Joyce McIntyre, Brenda Montandon., Shelly Parker, Jennifer Schweitzer, April Vavro, Anita Vavro, Matthew Vavro, James Zuravel and David Zurzola.
St. Paul sent 11 to Cleveland in a special “Rite of Sending” Mass
that morning. There were 3,000 in the Public Hall ceremony from 111 parishes including 327 catechumens and 526 candidates.
The presentation panel is now displayed in their honor. You are asked to pray for their continued growth in the faith and encourage those you greet
“Conversion happens if the parish fully embraces the process of initiation and walks the journey of faith with the candidates for initiation,” said Deacon Frank Lonteen who has been meeting each week with the candidates.
The 11 are Velynda Dort, Andrew Hackett, Joyce McIntyre, Brenda Montandon., Shelly Parker, Jennifer Schweitzer, April Vavro, Anita Vavro, Matthew Vavro, James Zuravel and David Zurzola.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
It's Happening at St. Paul
Click here for a schedule of Lenten activities
Sunday, February 24
PSR Class from 9 to 10:20 a.m. in the Parish Arctivity Center
Booster Club meeting at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall
CYO Volleyball and Soccer signups from 6 to 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall for students in grades 3 through 8.
Open House at Archbishop Hoban High School 1 to 3 p.m.
Monday, February 25
Student Tests: Iowa Tests of Basic Skills begin for grades 1 thorugh 7. Grades 3, 5 and 7 will also take Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT)
Men’s Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 111 for prayer and Bible study. The Bible study passage will be John 7: 25-052 Is He the Messiah?
SOLACE support group will meet for fifth session at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Tuesday, February 26
Eucharistic Adoration all day
Senior Prayer Hour at 1 p.m. for Eucharistic Adoration.
RCIA at 7 p.m. in Room 111
Adult Choir at 7 p.m. in the Music Room
Venture Crew at 7 p. m. in the Youth Room
PTO Ways and Means Committee at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Lenten Mission Feb 26, 27, 28 at 7 p.m at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church. The mission will be given by Dr. Michel Therrien, professor of Moral Theology at St. Vincent Archabbey Seminary, Latrobe, PA.
Wednesday, February 27
Interim reports for St. Paul students will be sent home.
Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Room 111
Bible Study at 7 p.m. in the Rectory
Lenten Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall
Thursday, February 28
Grade 7 will visit St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Senior Bingo at 11 a.m. in Boeke Hall
Confirmation Rehearsal 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Church.
Friday, February 29
Lenten Day of Reflection with Sister Barbara Weigand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Box lunch will be provided RSVP
Student Mass planned by Mr. Sean Collins Grade 7
Sunday, March 2 Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday: Middle of Lent
Confirmation at 3 p.m. in the Church folowed by a reception sponsorred by the PTO in the Parish Activity Center.
Social Justice Committee at 12:15 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Coffee and donuts after the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses in Parish Activity Center.
Rembrandt's Prodigal Son
This painting by Rembrandt recalls the Gospel of the Second Saturday of Lent.
When the famous author Henri Nouwen saw Rembrandt’s painting of the Prodigal Son in the St Petersburg Hermitage, he was struck by the sight of "a man in
a great red cloak tenderly touching the shoulders of a disheveled boy kneeling before him. I could not take my eyes away. I felt drawn by the intimacy between the two figures, the warm red of the man’s cloak, the golden yellow of the boy’s tunic, and the mysterious light engulfing them both. But, most of all, it was the hands --the old man’s hands--as they touched the boy’s shoulders that reached me in a place where I had never been reached before. ..." Nouwen realized that Rembrandt must have shed many tears and died many deaths before he could have so exquisitely painted the father’s heart for his lost son.
The Prodigal Son returned to the Father with nothing: his money, his health, his honour, his self-respect, his reputation...everything had been squandered (Luke 15). Yet the good news of Rembrandt’s painting was that the Father still loved him and welcomed him home unconditionally.
When the famous author Henri Nouwen saw Rembrandt’s painting of the Prodigal Son in the St Petersburg Hermitage, he was struck by the sight of "a man in
a great red cloak tenderly touching the shoulders of a disheveled boy kneeling before him. I could not take my eyes away. I felt drawn by the intimacy between the two figures, the warm red of the man’s cloak, the golden yellow of the boy’s tunic, and the mysterious light engulfing them both. But, most of all, it was the hands --the old man’s hands--as they touched the boy’s shoulders that reached me in a place where I had never been reached before. ..." Nouwen realized that Rembrandt must have shed many tears and died many deaths before he could have so exquisitely painted the father’s heart for his lost son.The Prodigal Son returned to the Father with nothing: his money, his health, his honour, his self-respect, his reputation...everything had been squandered (Luke 15). Yet the good news of Rembrandt’s painting was that the Father still loved him and welcomed him home unconditionally.
Advertiser of Week: Hazlett Roofing
The church bulletin now is featuring an "Advertiser of the Week." This week the adverister is Hazlett Roofing and Renovation Ltd.
Advertisers make the bulletin possible at no cost to the parish.
Datebook: What's Happening Elsewhere
MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 4
Fr. Mike Matusz, pastor of St. Martha Parish, will speak on the topic “Common Misunderstandings About the Catholic Church,” ON Tuesday, March
4 at 7 p.m. at St. Martha Parish, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave. A representative from the Diocesan Tribunal is on hand to offer assistance with specific annulment and
remarriage questions. Everyone is welcome!
A LOOK AT THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW FEBRUARY 26
A Lenten series considering the origins of Matthew’s Gospel, its distinction from Mark and Luke and how Matthew understands the Christian community. Presenter is Sister
Diana Culbertson, OP, Tuesdays, Feb. 26, March 4, 11 and 18 at Our Lady of Elms Motherhouse Chapel 1230 W.Market St. A free will offering will be accepted.
FAITH IN ACTION...SAINTS ALIVE FEBRUARY 26
“St. Catherine of Siena...A Woman for Our Times” will be the second in a three-part series offered at St. Hilary Parish, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn, this Lent. Nancy
Murray, OP, Adrian Dominican, will speak on Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. in Horning Hall. The third part of the series will be Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. in
the Spiritual Center following 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. Stephen Krupa, S.J. from the Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago, will speak on “Dorothy Day:
A Life of Faith and Action.”
DIVORCED, SEPARATED & WIDOWED FEBRUARY 28
A “Caring and Sharing” session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Thursday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Those in attendance may speak about problems or concerns facing them. Facilitators are not professional counselors. Questions, call Fred 330-923-1695 or Frank 330-801-0527.
Fr. Mike Matusz, pastor of St. Martha Parish, will speak on the topic “Common Misunderstandings About the Catholic Church,” ON Tuesday, March
4 at 7 p.m. at St. Martha Parish, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave. A representative from the Diocesan Tribunal is on hand to offer assistance with specific annulment and
remarriage questions. Everyone is welcome!
A LOOK AT THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW FEBRUARY 26
A Lenten series considering the origins of Matthew’s Gospel, its distinction from Mark and Luke and how Matthew understands the Christian community. Presenter is Sister
Diana Culbertson, OP, Tuesdays, Feb. 26, March 4, 11 and 18 at Our Lady of Elms Motherhouse Chapel 1230 W.Market St. A free will offering will be accepted.
FAITH IN ACTION...SAINTS ALIVE FEBRUARY 26
“St. Catherine of Siena...A Woman for Our Times” will be the second in a three-part series offered at St. Hilary Parish, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn, this Lent. Nancy
Murray, OP, Adrian Dominican, will speak on Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. in Horning Hall. The third part of the series will be Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. in
the Spiritual Center following 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. Stephen Krupa, S.J. from the Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago, will speak on “Dorothy Day:
A Life of Faith and Action.”
DIVORCED, SEPARATED & WIDOWED FEBRUARY 28
A “Caring and Sharing” session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Thursday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Those in attendance may speak about problems or concerns facing them. Facilitators are not professional counselors. Questions, call Fred 330-923-1695 or Frank 330-801-0527.
Mass Intentions February 23-March 2
SATURDAY, February 23 Polycarp, bishop, martyr
4:30 Mary Hausman +
SUNDAY, February 24 Third Sunday of Lent
9:00 Kenneth Lustrik +
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
MONDAY, February 25 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Special Intention Anthony & Jane DiDonato
8:30 Special Intention Irene Starn
TUESDAY, February 26 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Nick Zeno + (anniv.)
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
6:30 For justice and peace in the world
WEDNESDAY, February 27 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Anne Evans +
8:30 Patrick Dunn +
*9:00AM Stations of the Cross following Mass*
THURSDAY, February 28 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Anna Bankas +
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
FRIDAY, February 29 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30 Bob Hazlett +
SATURDAY, March 1 Lenten Weekday
4:30 The Malachosky Family
SUNDAY, March 2 Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
11:00 Johanna & Louis Pertz +
4:30 Mary Hausman +
SUNDAY, February 24 Third Sunday of Lent
9:00 Kenneth Lustrik +
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
MONDAY, February 25 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Special Intention Anthony & Jane DiDonato
8:30 Special Intention Irene Starn
TUESDAY, February 26 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Nick Zeno + (anniv.)
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
6:30 For justice and peace in the world
WEDNESDAY, February 27 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Anne Evans +
8:30 Patrick Dunn +
*9:00AM Stations of the Cross following Mass*
THURSDAY, February 28 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Anna Bankas +
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
FRIDAY, February 29 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30 Bob Hazlett +
SATURDAY, March 1 Lenten Weekday
4:30 The Malachosky Family
SUNDAY, March 2 Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
11:00 Johanna & Louis Pertz +
St. Patrick events moved up because of Holy Week
Because of Holy Week, the 28th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Akron has been moved up to March 8 and the annual Sr. Patrick’s party of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be moved up to March 15.
Tom Harvey, past president of the Ancient Order of Hiberians, the Akron parade organizer, explained the change in an article by Collette Jenkins on the religion pages of the Akron Beacon Journal today.
''Normally, the parade is the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day but the pope has said there is to be no celebration on St. Patrick's Day because it falls during Holy Week,'' Harvey said. ''Because any celebrating needs to be done before Holy Week. We're having the parade on the 8th and our celebration on the 15th.''
The parade will step off at noon on March 8 at Cedar and Main streets, ending up at Bowery and Main streets.
The Hiberians will host an after-parade party from 1 p.m. to midnight and a party on March 15 from noon to midnight. Both parties will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2055 Glenmount Ave.
Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon will celebrate the Holy Monday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Colman's, an historically Irish parish that dates back to its founding in 1880. The service will not commemorate St. Patrick however.
Click on the headline to read the full article by Jenkins on page A10 of today’s newspaper.
Tom Harvey, past president of the Ancient Order of Hiberians, the Akron parade organizer, explained the change in an article by Collette Jenkins on the religion pages of the Akron Beacon Journal today.
''Normally, the parade is the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day but the pope has said there is to be no celebration on St. Patrick's Day because it falls during Holy Week,'' Harvey said. ''Because any celebrating needs to be done before Holy Week. We're having the parade on the 8th and our celebration on the 15th.''
The parade will step off at noon on March 8 at Cedar and Main streets, ending up at Bowery and Main streets.
The Hiberians will host an after-parade party from 1 p.m. to midnight and a party on March 15 from noon to midnight. Both parties will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2055 Glenmount Ave.
Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon will celebrate the Holy Monday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Colman's, an historically Irish parish that dates back to its founding in 1880. The service will not commemorate St. Patrick however.
Click on the headline to read the full article by Jenkins on page A10 of today’s newspaper.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Candlelight ceremony for Confirmation Class
Fr. Ralph Thomas leads candlelight prayers. Student (below) lights her candleAn inspiring talk by Mrs. Mary Lou Beers of Willowick and the traditional candlelight ceremony in the church were highlights of the Confirmation Retreat for 25 candidates, their sponsors and parents Friday night at St. Paul.
After a meal in Boeke Hall, students went to Room 111 for two personations.
Matthew Pfeiffer of Holy Family parish and a fourth year student at St. Mary Seminary talk to students about vocations. Pfeiffer, son of Edward and Gail Pfeiffer is scheduled for ordination in May 2009. He was inspired to enter the religious life by his uncle, the
Rev. Fr. Robert F. Pfeiffer, the founder and pastor emeritus of Holy Martyrs Church
at Weymouth in Medina County. Fr. Pfeiffer was ordained May 20, 1961 and was pastor of Holy Martyrs from March 11, 1981 to June l, 2004 when he retired as pastor emeritus.
The other presentation was by Graham Giles, 16-year-old sophomore of St. Vincent/ St. Mary High School, who was confirmed two years ago. Graham, son of Jan and Jeff Giles, talked about the experience of his Confirmation.
Mrs. Beers gave each student a prescription bottle filled with holy water from floods and talked about that visit she and her husband, Jim, made there. The holy water bottle had a prescription affixed; “Apply Lourdes Water: for forgiveness, acceptance, joy and listed her phone number for refills. Her husband, James, who experienced a miracle at Lourdes, died December 27, 2006.
The group then gathered in the Church for the candlelight ceremony. Each student, parent and sponsor went up to a candle on the altar to light a candle and Fr. Ralph Thomas then asked them to form a large candlelight circle around the church for prayers.
There was an impressive prayer to saints to close the ceremony. Mrs. Beers asked each person in the circle to announce the name of the saint whose name they took for Confirmation as the group intoned “Pray for Us” after each one.
Confirmation will be Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m.
Click on the headline to see more photos
Please pray for the candidates:
There are prayer cards for each Confirmation candidate in a basket in the narthex. Please take a card and pray for them.
Men's Fellowship conducts Stations of Cross
The St. Paul Men's Fellowship conducted the Friday night Stations of the Cross to provide a better than usual presence for the Lenten devotion.
Bob Struckel and Mickey Eritano led the prayers. Several members, including Jim Carmony, who is shown here, carried the cross and students were candle bearers. Tom Liggett on piano and John Wilson on guitar provided music.
Click on the headline to see a schedule of Lenten activities at St. Paul.
Legislative Hotline: Darfur, Iraq War
These are excerpts from the Legislative Hotline of the Cleveland Diocese:
Actions on Darfur Needed
The U.S. Senate passed a Resolution urging President Bush to secure helicopters for Darfur Peacekeepers (S. Res. 432) This non-binding resolution which unanimously passed the Senate Feb. 7, 2008, urges the members of the international community, including the U.S., that can, provide the helicopters needed for the Darfur peacekeepers to do so as soon as possible. It also urges President Bush to intervene personally by contacting other heads of state and asking them to contribute aircraft and crews for the Darfur mission.
Action: Call or write your Senators and thank them for their support of S.R 432. Ask them to continue to ask President Bush to intervene personally for Darfur.
Mass on 5th Anniversary of War in Iraq
During this time when we observe the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq, we recall the United States Conference of Bishops’ Jan. 2007 Statement on Iraq where they declare, “the current situation in Iraq is unacceptable and unsustainable.” The USCCB calls for the nation to “focus more on the ethics of exit than on the ethics of intervention. The grave moral concerns we and others raised prior to the war now give way to new and different questions. We call for a “responsible transition” that ends the war as soon as possible in a way that minimizes further loss of life and meets the basic moral obligations of the U.S. to the Iraqi people and our own military personnel.”
The USCCB sees the goal of a responsible transition as “neither an open-ended commitment nor a recipe for pre-emptive withdrawal. They call for the country to “ take a new direction to reduce the war’s deadly toll and to bring our people together in an effort to deal with the conflict’s moral and human dimensions. Our nation needs a new bipartisan approach to Iraq policy based on honest and civil dialogue.”
Call to Action: Contact our elected officials and continue to ask for a responsible transition that ends the war as soon as possible in a way that minimizes further loss of life and meets the basic moral obligations of the U.S. to the Iraqi people and our own military personnel.
Attend Peace Mass: Plan to attend a Mass for Peace in Iraq on March 7, 2008 at 12 Noon, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The Mass coincides with national efforts to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.
Actions on Darfur Needed
The U.S. Senate passed a Resolution urging President Bush to secure helicopters for Darfur Peacekeepers (S. Res. 432) This non-binding resolution which unanimously passed the Senate Feb. 7, 2008, urges the members of the international community, including the U.S., that can, provide the helicopters needed for the Darfur peacekeepers to do so as soon as possible. It also urges President Bush to intervene personally by contacting other heads of state and asking them to contribute aircraft and crews for the Darfur mission.
Action: Call or write your Senators and thank them for their support of S.R 432. Ask them to continue to ask President Bush to intervene personally for Darfur.
Mass on 5th Anniversary of War in Iraq
During this time when we observe the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq, we recall the United States Conference of Bishops’ Jan. 2007 Statement on Iraq where they declare, “the current situation in Iraq is unacceptable and unsustainable.” The USCCB calls for the nation to “focus more on the ethics of exit than on the ethics of intervention. The grave moral concerns we and others raised prior to the war now give way to new and different questions. We call for a “responsible transition” that ends the war as soon as possible in a way that minimizes further loss of life and meets the basic moral obligations of the U.S. to the Iraqi people and our own military personnel.”
The USCCB sees the goal of a responsible transition as “neither an open-ended commitment nor a recipe for pre-emptive withdrawal. They call for the country to “ take a new direction to reduce the war’s deadly toll and to bring our people together in an effort to deal with the conflict’s moral and human dimensions. Our nation needs a new bipartisan approach to Iraq policy based on honest and civil dialogue.”
Call to Action: Contact our elected officials and continue to ask for a responsible transition that ends the war as soon as possible in a way that minimizes further loss of life and meets the basic moral obligations of the U.S. to the Iraqi people and our own military personnel.
Attend Peace Mass: Plan to attend a Mass for Peace in Iraq on March 7, 2008 at 12 Noon, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. The Mass coincides with national efforts to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.
Deacon rotation scheduled for March 1-2
Deacon Dennis L. Smith of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus will be at St. Paul the weekend of March 1-2 as part of the Summit South 6 Cluster rotation of deacons.
Our deacon, Mr. Frank Lonteen, will be at St. Francis deSales.
Queen of Heaven Deacon Robert C. Bender will be at the Nativity of the Lord Jesus.
St. Francis de Sales Deacon Richard C. Butz will be at Queen of Heaven.
St. Francis de Sales Deacon Raymond S. Herrick will be in his home parish.
Deacons also wil rotate the first weekend of May and October and in Feburary 2009.
Rotation of priests is scheduled for later.
The South Summit 6 Cluster met Friday evening (February 22) in Boeke Hall. A bulletin insert is targeted for early March. There is no meeting scheduled for March. The next meeting will be April 17 at Queen of Heaven.
Our deacon, Mr. Frank Lonteen, will be at St. Francis deSales.
Queen of Heaven Deacon Robert C. Bender will be at the Nativity of the Lord Jesus.
St. Francis de Sales Deacon Richard C. Butz will be at Queen of Heaven.
St. Francis de Sales Deacon Raymond S. Herrick will be in his home parish.
Deacons also wil rotate the first weekend of May and October and in Feburary 2009.
Rotation of priests is scheduled for later.
The South Summit 6 Cluster met Friday evening (February 22) in Boeke Hall. A bulletin insert is targeted for early March. There is no meeting scheduled for March. The next meeting will be April 17 at Queen of Heaven.
Principal, teachers honored at Mass
Three teachers and the principal of St. Paul Schooll were honored at the 8:30 a.m. Student Mass today. Our pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, presented service pins from the Diocesan Office of Catholic Education to Mrs. Rosemary Capotosto, principal, 30 years; Mrs. Jeanette Michel, Grade 3 teacher, 20 years; Mrs. Janet Hazlett, Grade 4 teacher, 10 years, and Mrs. Anne Wright, Spanish techer, 5 years.
Today's Mass , the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, was planned by Mrs. Sarah Mizak's eighth grade class .
Today's Mass , the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, was planned by Mrs. Sarah Mizak's eighth grade class .
Thursday, February 21, 2008
PTO grants funds for Smart Board, raffle
St. Paul’s PTO, meeting Thursday evening in the Parish Activity Center, approved purchase of a Smart Board for the school and $600 for a raffle item for the Spring Spectacular.
Total cost of the Smart Board will be $4,814 including $3,919 for the board from Visions Pro and $895 for a laptop from Dell. The Smart Board provides ways to show students anything which can be presented on a computer's desktop (such as educational software, web sites, and other information). and allows teachers to record their instruction and post material for review by students at a later time.
Mrs. Rosemary Capotosto, the school principal, announced that Easter or Spring Break will begin on Good Friday, March 21, and continue through March 30. Students will return to class on Monday, March 31. Interim reports will be sent home with students on February 27 and conferences are Thursday, March 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. There will be an early dismissal on March 11. Intention cards show the school retaining the same enrollment as last year.
PTO chair Jo Shoup said volunteers are needed for the Confirmation Mass on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. Betsy Roberts will be contacting first grade parents soon for the First Communion reception on Saturday, May 3. Shoup said she will have a list going home with students soon for nominations and volunteers for PTO officers and committees.
Tom Cullison suggested that a Wish List be compiled from the teachers and staff of items they would like or projects the PTO or others in the parish might provide. He will provide a form for the wish list which Shoup will provide to teachers and staff.
Mrs. Capotosto announced that Pennies for Pets which has raised $510 will be featured in an Akron Beacon Journal article by Connie Bloom on March 1.
The Treasurer’s Report compiled by Lori Wammes showed balance of $29,712.12. Cheryl Ellis read several “thank you” cards for the Entertainment Books, the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and the new entrance rug at the school.
The next Market Day pickup is March 5. The next PTO Ways & Means meeting is Tuesday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall. The next PTO meeting is Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m in the Parish Activity Center.
Total cost of the Smart Board will be $4,814 including $3,919 for the board from Visions Pro and $895 for a laptop from Dell. The Smart Board provides ways to show students anything which can be presented on a computer's desktop (such as educational software, web sites, and other information). and allows teachers to record their instruction and post material for review by students at a later time.
Mrs. Rosemary Capotosto, the school principal, announced that Easter or Spring Break will begin on Good Friday, March 21, and continue through March 30. Students will return to class on Monday, March 31. Interim reports will be sent home with students on February 27 and conferences are Thursday, March 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. There will be an early dismissal on March 11. Intention cards show the school retaining the same enrollment as last year.
PTO chair Jo Shoup said volunteers are needed for the Confirmation Mass on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. Betsy Roberts will be contacting first grade parents soon for the First Communion reception on Saturday, May 3. Shoup said she will have a list going home with students soon for nominations and volunteers for PTO officers and committees.
Tom Cullison suggested that a Wish List be compiled from the teachers and staff of items they would like or projects the PTO or others in the parish might provide. He will provide a form for the wish list which Shoup will provide to teachers and staff.
Mrs. Capotosto announced that Pennies for Pets which has raised $510 will be featured in an Akron Beacon Journal article by Connie Bloom on March 1.
The Treasurer’s Report compiled by Lori Wammes showed balance of $29,712.12. Cheryl Ellis read several “thank you” cards for the Entertainment Books, the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and the new entrance rug at the school.
The next Market Day pickup is March 5. The next PTO Ways & Means meeting is Tuesday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall. The next PTO meeting is Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m in the Parish Activity Center.
Students to attend opening of Horton movie
The St. Paul Drama Club will present "Seussical the Musical" on March 7, 8 and 9 in the Parish Activity Center and on March 14 all students at St. Paul will attend the opening of the new movie, "Horton Hears a Who" at the Magic Theater in Barberton.
Tickets for the Drama Club presentation are now on sale Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. You can get tickets at the school or from a Drama Club member. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 7 and March 8, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
Tickets available for Spring Spectacular
The 2008 Spring Spectacular plans are well under way. The date for the Endowment Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction is Friday, April 25, at Guy’s Party Centre. Tickets are $125 per couple. This includes dinner , an open bar, and a chance at the reverse raffle prize Check wit
h friends/family and reserve a full table for 10 people. Tickets are available now. Tony DiDonato .330.603.9450, Fred Caferelli 330.724.1246, Chris Uhl 330.645.9017
Also available are raffle tickets for a 42 inch flat screen HDTV (pink tickets) and tickets for a Nintendo Wii gaming system (green tickets). These tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. The winner does not need to be present. You do not have to attend the Spring Spectacular to win. Tickets are available at the school office, at the St. Paul Credit Union, at Market Day pickup, from Spring Spectacular committee members, or you may call Julie Factor at 330.724.1892.
The Spring Spectacular Committee:
Chris Uhl 330.645.9017 or 330.472.3939
Dana Coffman 330.352.0651
Kim Kuhn 330.699.3014 or 330.714.3701
Mary Markowski 330.773.5759 or mmarkowski@neo.rr.com
Pick up a form at church or cut and paste this one
into your word processor
NAME_____________________________________Phone:______________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
GUEST NAMES:_____________________ _____________________________
________________________________________________________________
Number of Couples @ $125___________ Amount Enclosed: $_______
h friends/family and reserve a full table for 10 people. Tickets are available now. Tony DiDonato .330.603.9450, Fred Caferelli 330.724.1246, Chris Uhl 330.645.9017Also available are raffle tickets for a 42 inch flat screen HDTV (pink tickets) and tickets for a Nintendo Wii gaming system (green tickets). These tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. The winner does not need to be present. You do not have to attend the Spring Spectacular to win. Tickets are available at the school office, at the St. Paul Credit Union, at Market Day pickup, from Spring Spectacular committee members, or you may call Julie Factor at 330.724.1892.
The Spring Spectacular Committee:
Chris Uhl 330.645.9017 or 330.472.3939
Dana Coffman 330.352.0651
Kim Kuhn 330.699.3014 or 330.714.3701
Mary Markowski 330.773.5759 or mmarkowski@neo.rr.com
Pick up a form at church or cut and paste this one
into your word processor
NAME_____________________________________Phone:______________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
GUEST NAMES:_____________________ _____________________________
________________________________________________________________
Number of Couples @ $125___________ Amount Enclosed: $_______
- ALL tickets from this order will be mailed to name and address given above.
- Cash, Check, Visa or Mastercard accepted at Auction.
- Mail form and payment to: Chris Uhl, 3554 Charleston Drive, Akron, OH 44319
- Please make checks payable to 'St. Paul School Endowment Trust Fund'.
- Tickets are PREPAID only and limited seating is available.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Are you a descendant of charter member?
Saint Paul TODAY would like to contact any direct descendants of the charter members of Saint Paul Pairsh:
Herb Buehler
Antonio Caruso
Richard Dieringer
Mary Heisser
Rose Kline
St. M. Agatha Miller, O.P.
Mary Neitz
St. Mary Paul Nieberding, O.P.
Margaret Watts
Madalyn Yacknow
The list is from a program for the 75th anniversary of St. Paul on September 24, 1994
Herb Buehler
Antonio Caruso
Richard Dieringer
Mary Heisser
Rose Kline
St. M. Agatha Miller, O.P.
Mary Neitz
St. Mary Paul Nieberding, O.P.
Margaret Watts
Madalyn Yacknow
The list is from a program for the 75th anniversary of St. Paul on September 24, 1994
Familiar face missing at 9 a.m. Mass
Lucille Klein enjoyed many duties as St. Paul usher for 15 yearsMrs. Klein says she was drafted by her husband, Ray, because there was always a need for another usher, but she has been a dedicated usher who thoroughly enjoyed it.
“I enjoy meeting people,” she said.
Her most memorable Sunday as an usher was on October 26, 2003 when the new church was dedicated by Bishop Anthony J. Pilla. It was a day to remember.
“We all were very careful and concerned that everything would go just right,” she said.
One reason she wanted to retire is to spend more time at the Summer home owned by the family at Kimbolton in the Salt Fork resort area. The home with four bedrooms which sits on 15 acres is a gathering place for the entire family.
Lucille was born on Tulip Street in Firestone Park, the daughter of the Late Jerry and Anna Lux. She attended grade school at St. Paul and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1945. Her husband attended St. Bernard. They were neighbors in the St. Mary parish. Lucille’s family moved to Ravenna in 1945.
She and Ray were married on April 9, 1947 at St. Mary when he returned from Japan where he was stationed with occupation forces as a member of the Marine Air Corps.
They have lived in the parish for 59 years
The Kleins have a daughter and four sons. Dorothy, a nurse in Andrews, IN, is married to Charles Diehl. Their sons are Don, who lives in Cincinnati and works for Anacomp; Dave, who lives in Akron but works in Wadsworth as a computer speciallist; Dale of Akron who works for the Summit County Red Cross and Dan in Columbus who works for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Was Archbishop Romero a martyr?
Vatican, Feb. 19, 2008 - Was Archbishop Oscar Romero a martyr for the faith? The Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints is studying that question carefully, the prefect of the congregation has revealed.
During a February 18 conference with reporters in Rome, as he introduced new norms for diocesan investiga
tions into candidates for beatification, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins was questioned about the progress of Archbishop Romero's cause. The cardinal replied that the key question is whether the Salvadoran prelate died for the Catholic faith.
If a killing is inspired by hatred for the faith, the victim can be classified as a martyr and qualified for beatification. But in the case of Archbishop Romero and his assassin, the motives could be mixed. "There can be political or social motives," Cardinal Saraiva observed. "If the motive is not clear it must be studied in depth."
Archbishop Romero was among the most prominent critics of human-rights abuses in El Salvador during his years (1977-1980) as Archbishop of San Salvador. He was shot and killed by a right-wing "death squad" on March 23, 1980. The killing shocked the world and loosed a torrent of emotion in El Salvador, where he was particularly beloved by the poor. An estimated 250,000 people attended the archbishop's funeral-- which was itself disrupted by gunfire.
Soon after the archbishop's death, Catholics in El Salvador began to refer to him as a martyr. Both Pope John Paul II (bio - news) and Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) have used the term in reference to the slain Salvadoran prelate.
During a February 18 conference with reporters in Rome, as he introduced new norms for diocesan investiga
tions into candidates for beatification, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins was questioned about the progress of Archbishop Romero's cause. The cardinal replied that the key question is whether the Salvadoran prelate died for the Catholic faith.If a killing is inspired by hatred for the faith, the victim can be classified as a martyr and qualified for beatification. But in the case of Archbishop Romero and his assassin, the motives could be mixed. "There can be political or social motives," Cardinal Saraiva observed. "If the motive is not clear it must be studied in depth."
Archbishop Romero was among the most prominent critics of human-rights abuses in El Salvador during his years (1977-1980) as Archbishop of San Salvador. He was shot and killed by a right-wing "death squad" on March 23, 1980. The killing shocked the world and loosed a torrent of emotion in El Salvador, where he was particularly beloved by the poor. An estimated 250,000 people attended the archbishop's funeral-- which was itself disrupted by gunfire.
Soon after the archbishop's death, Catholics in El Salvador began to refer to him as a martyr. Both Pope John Paul II (bio - news) and Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) have used the term in reference to the slain Salvadoran prelate.
5 priests for Student Reconciliation Day
It was a Day of Reconciliation this morning for students in grades 3 through 8 at St. Paul School.
Visiting priests who joined the pastor, Rev. Ralph Thomas, were the Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Wolff, emeritus pastor of Guardian Angels Parish in Copley; Rev. Robert E. Phaler, emeritus pastor of Queen of Heaven, . the Rev. Joseph Weigand,, now ministering at Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Rev. Michael B. Smith, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish.
For adults, here is the schedule for Reconciliation (Confession) during the Lenten season:
3 to 4 p.m. Saturday before the 4:30 p.m. Mass
7:15 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening–Fr. Thomas
7:15 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 with multiple confessors
2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 19
1 to 3 p.m Good Friday, March 21
1 to 3 p.m. Holy Saturday, March 22
Click here for a Lenten schedule of devotions.
Visiting priests who joined the pastor, Rev. Ralph Thomas, were the Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Wolff, emeritus pastor of Guardian Angels Parish in Copley; Rev. Robert E. Phaler, emeritus pastor of Queen of Heaven, . the Rev. Joseph Weigand,, now ministering at Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Rev. Michael B. Smith, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish.
For adults, here is the schedule for Reconciliation (Confession) during the Lenten season:
3 to 4 p.m. Saturday before the 4:30 p.m. Mass
7:15 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening–Fr. Thomas
7:15 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 with multiple confessors
2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 19
1 to 3 p.m Good Friday, March 21
1 to 3 p.m. Holy Saturday, March 22
Click here for a Lenten schedule of devotions.
Sister Barbara Weigand to lead Feb. 29 retreat
Sister Barbara Weigand, a member of the Pastoral Care staff at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe, MI. will lead a Day of Reflection and Prayer at St Paul on Friday, February 29.
This retreat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center will provide an opportunity to reflect on the relationship of spirituality and the aging process.
“Aging is more than the physical changes that we experience. It is a time to deepen our relationship with God and o
ne another,” Sister Barbara said. “Each person is at some stage of the aging process. A key focus of the retreat will be the later years of life although not limited to the later years. Many people know a family member, relative, neighbor or friend in their later years or perhaps even minister to people in their later years. Who better than our elders can share their experience of the aging process.”
The retreat will include presentations, reflection, prayer and conversation. Various experiences will be offered to assist the retreatants in their faith journey during the aging process.
A box lunch will be provided so reservations are needed. Fill out a signup form and place it in the collection basket or leave you name and phone number at the rectory.
Sister Barbara celebrated her 50th Jubilee as an IHM Sister in 2007. She
attended St. Paul Grade School and St. Mary High School. She entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monroe, MI the following Fall. She received her BA degree from Marygrove College and her master’s in education from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
She taught full-time for 18 years, seven of them at St. Mark in Cleveland. She was elected to the IHM Southeast Province Council a total of nine years. During the first two years she was also principal of a school. After her terms on the Council, she was trained in spiritual direction at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in Wernersville, PA.
During the next fourteen years she was on the staff at Visitation Spirituality Center in Monroe, MI for seven years and also seven years on the staff at the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, PA. In 2000 she was elected to a six-year term on the IHM Leadership Council. In 2006-2007 she interned in Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH.
Sister Barbara is from a St. Paul family of eight children – five boys and three girls. Her parents, Harry and Catherine, were married just short of 50 years. Her father died in 1984 and her mother in 2004. One brother, Joe, is a priest now ministering at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga Falls. Her sister, Dora, the youngest of the girls, is a Eucharistis Minister at St. Paul and coordinates the scheduling of them..
This retreat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center will provide an opportunity to reflect on the relationship of spirituality and the aging process.
“Aging is more than the physical changes that we experience. It is a time to deepen our relationship with God and o
ne another,” Sister Barbara said. “Each person is at some stage of the aging process. A key focus of the retreat will be the later years of life although not limited to the later years. Many people know a family member, relative, neighbor or friend in their later years or perhaps even minister to people in their later years. Who better than our elders can share their experience of the aging process.”The retreat will include presentations, reflection, prayer and conversation. Various experiences will be offered to assist the retreatants in their faith journey during the aging process.
A box lunch will be provided so reservations are needed. Fill out a signup form and place it in the collection basket or leave you name and phone number at the rectory.
Sister Barbara celebrated her 50th Jubilee as an IHM Sister in 2007. She
attended St. Paul Grade School and St. Mary High School. She entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monroe, MI the following Fall. She received her BA degree from Marygrove College and her master’s in education from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
She taught full-time for 18 years, seven of them at St. Mark in Cleveland. She was elected to the IHM Southeast Province Council a total of nine years. During the first two years she was also principal of a school. After her terms on the Council, she was trained in spiritual direction at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in Wernersville, PA.
During the next fourteen years she was on the staff at Visitation Spirituality Center in Monroe, MI for seven years and also seven years on the staff at the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, PA. In 2000 she was elected to a six-year term on the IHM Leadership Council. In 2006-2007 she interned in Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH.
Sister Barbara is from a St. Paul family of eight children – five boys and three girls. Her parents, Harry and Catherine, were married just short of 50 years. Her father died in 1984 and her mother in 2004. One brother, Joe, is a priest now ministering at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga Falls. Her sister, Dora, the youngest of the girls, is a Eucharistis Minister at St. Paul and coordinates the scheduling of them..
Quotes for Lent from Pope Benedict XVI
"A PROVIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY"
Lent offers us a providential opportunity to deepen the meaning and value of our Christian lives, and it stimulates us to rediscover the mercy of God so that we, in turn, become more merciful toward our brothers and sisters.
"INTERIOR RENEWAL"
In the Lenten period, the Church makes it her duly to propose some specific tasks that accompany the faithful concretely in this process of interior renewal: these are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
LENT AND ALMSGIVING
This year ... I wish to spend some time reflecting on the practice of almsgiving, which represents a specific way to assist those in need and, at the same time, an exercise in self-denial to free us from attachment to worldly goods.
"THE FORCE OF ATTRACTION"
The force of attraction to material riches and just how categorical our decision must be not to make of them an idol, Jesus confirms in a resolute way: "You cannot serve God and mammon" (Lk 16:13).
"CONSTANT TEMPTATION"
Almsgiving helps us to overcome this constant temptation, teaching us to respond to our neighbor's needs and to share with others whatever we possess through divine goodness.
"NOT MERE PHILANTHROPY"
Almsgiving ... is not mere philanthropy: rather it is a concrete expression of charity, a theological virtue that demands interior conversion to love of God and neighbor, in imitation of Jesus Christ, Who, dying on the cross, give His entire self for us.
"TRUE LIFE"
In giving alms, we offer something material, a sign of the greater gift we can impart to others through the announcement and witness of Christ, in Whose name is found true life.
(Source: Lenten message, dated October 30, 2007)
Lent offers us a providential opportunity to deepen the meaning and value of our Christian lives, and it stimulates us to rediscover the mercy of God so that we, in turn, become more merciful toward our brothers and sisters.
"INTERIOR RENEWAL"
In the Lenten period, the Church makes it her duly to propose some specific tasks that accompany the faithful concretely in this process of interior renewal: these are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
LENT AND ALMSGIVING
This year ... I wish to spend some time reflecting on the practice of almsgiving, which represents a specific way to assist those in need and, at the same time, an exercise in self-denial to free us from attachment to worldly goods.
"THE FORCE OF ATTRACTION"
The force of attraction to material riches and just how categorical our decision must be not to make of them an idol, Jesus confirms in a resolute way: "You cannot serve God and mammon" (Lk 16:13).
"CONSTANT TEMPTATION"
Almsgiving helps us to overcome this constant temptation, teaching us to respond to our neighbor's needs and to share with others whatever we possess through divine goodness.
"NOT MERE PHILANTHROPY"
Almsgiving ... is not mere philanthropy: rather it is a concrete expression of charity, a theological virtue that demands interior conversion to love of God and neighbor, in imitation of Jesus Christ, Who, dying on the cross, give His entire self for us.
"TRUE LIFE"
In giving alms, we offer something material, a sign of the greater gift we can impart to others through the announcement and witness of Christ, in Whose name is found true life.
(Source: Lenten message, dated October 30, 2007)
Monday, February 18, 2008
100 years of uninterrupted Eucharistic Adoration
Mexican religious celebrate 100 years
of uninterrupted Eucharistic adoration
of uninterrupted Eucharistic adoration
-- The sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, founded in Mexico in 1897, celebrated 100 years of uninterrupted Eucharistic adoration for the holiness of priests with a special Mass on February 14. Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, secretary of the Congregation for the Clergy, presided at the Mass which was held at the contemplative order’s house in Rome.
Archbishop Piacenza highlighted the uniqueness of the charism of the order’s foundress, Concepcion Cabrera de Armida (1862-1937), a Mexican mother who also founded the priestly congregation “Missionaries of the Holy Spirit.”
Concepcion felt inspired through prayer to create a religious congregation dedicated to “paying homage to the priesthood of Christ” and to “consoling the intimate suffering of the Heart of Jesus through prayer.”
The charism of the sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart is to pray for the holiness of priests and for priestly vocations, a practice recently requested by the prefect for the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes,
The sisters carry on the tradition of spiritually “adopting” a specific group of priests for whom they not only pray before the Blessed Sacrament but also offer their daily activities and sacrifices.
Since the founding of communities in Rome and various places in Europe and America, the sisters have carried on Eucharistic adoration without interruption for 100 years.
World Youth Day Cross arrives in Australia
World Youth Day Cross welcomed in AustraliaThe cross is touring parts of Australia in the lead-up to the Catholic youth event being held in Sydney in July. Mr Rudd says World Youth Day will be good for Australia and he is looking forward to welcoming the Pope to the country.
"We are honoured to host this event. It will be a good event; a great gathering of people of faith," he said. "We in Australia are also particularly honoured to have among us the holy father. It will be his first visit to Australia and he will be a very welcome guest among us."
Sydney Archbishop Cardinal George Pell says it is remarkable that young people are travelling great distances to be near the cross. "Young people coming to it are not coming for a rock concert or for a sporting contest. They are coming as pilgrims, as people have travelled for thousands of years, that is as tourists with a religious purpose," he said.
[Source: ABC News]
Drama Club busy rehearsing for Seussical
Members of the St. Paul School Drama Club are busy rehearsing for the performance of Seussical, the Musical on March 7, 8 and 9 in the Parish Activity Center.The play is directed by Mrs. Janet Hazlett, the Drama Club adviser. Music director is Tim Longfellow.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 and a matnee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.
The musical is based on the famous books of Dr. Seuss. The characters include Horton the elephant and features Gertrude McFuzz, Amazing Mayzie and others. The Cat in the Hat, an outside observer, acts as narrator and devil's advocate throughout the show.
Mrs. Janet Hazlett directs a scene of Seussical
Click on the headline to see more rehearsal photos..
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Cub Scouts honored at Blue & Gold Banquet
Scouts repeat oath in opening ceremonyRank badges were presented to 25 Cub Scouts at a Blue and Gold Banquet and Court of Honor of St. Paul Pack 3081 in Boeke Hall Saturday night.
The big announcement of the evening was that Boy Scout Troop 81, which has been inactive, will be reorganized. Cub Scouts of the Webelos rank of Pack 3081 will form the nucleus of the reorganized Scout troop which is to be activated in February 2009.
Reactivation of the Scout troop was made possible because of the great interest in Cub Scout Pack 3081 which now has 37 members. Paul Hirsch Sr. will be the Scoutmaster.
Master of ceremonies Saturday night was Bill Canan who has been active in Scouting for 30 years and earned the Eagle Scout rank – the highest in Scouting – as a member of old Troop 81.
Scouts formed ranks for an opening flag ceremony and repeating of the Scout oath.
After dinner there were skits including a bubble gum skit by the Wolf group, a puppet show by the Webelos group and a camping skit by the Bears.
Receiving Webelos rank were Marcus Bender, Adam Bugajski, Ryan Canan, Cole Macken and Devon Sendelbach. Macken got a special sportsman award and Sendelbach a special family award.
Bear rank was earned by Tyler Broske, Steven Cook, Mark Farrell, Andrew Knight, Christopher Kuhn and Gabrielle Lidderdale
Wolf rank was earned by Logan Bender, Brian Luck, Quinn Michalec, Hayden Mullenax and Gennard Naccari.
Tiger rank was earned by Nathan Dort, Graham Evans, Frankie Fausnight, Joseph Fox, Austin Gayhart, Trysten Grinder, Ian Hartman, Paul Hirsch Jr. And Chante Reddest.
Fox earned eight electives with his rank.
Certificates also were presented for winners who had wooden cars in the Pinewood Derby on Saturday. There was a certificate for each of the four ranks, a grand champion, most unique, best design and most original.
The Pack’s group leaders who were honored include Michelle Bender, Wolf; Mike Broske, Bear; Paul Hirsch Sr., Tiger; and Sean Grubb, Webelos. Grubb is the Cubmaster.
Speakers included Mark Mitchell, unit commissioner, and Barry Smith, scoutmaster of North Hill Troop 18, who spoke in behalf of the Great Trail Council. He noted that 14 professionals serve 3,000 youths in the four-county council which operates Camp Butler and Camp Manatoc.
Regular meetings of Pack 3081 are Monday at 6 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Click on the headline to see more photos.
It's Happening at St. Paul
Click here for list of devotions during Lent
Men’s Fellowship breakfast at 8 a.m. in Boeke Hall.
Sunday February 17 Second Sunday of Lent
No PSR Class (Presidents’ Day)
No coffee and donuts
Monday, February 18
No school Presidents Day
SOLACE support group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Tuesday, February 19
Eucharistic Adoration all day
Senior Prayer Hour of Eucharistic Adoration.
Reconciliation for grades 3 through 8 from 10 a.m. to noon
RCIA at 7 p.m. in Room 111
Adult Choir at 7 p.m. in the Music Room
Venture Crew meets at 7 p. m. in the Youth Room
Wednesday, February 20
Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Room 111
Lenten Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Bible Study at 7 p.m. in the Rectory
Thursday, February 21
Senior Bingo at 11 a.m. in Boeke Hall
PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Friday, February 22
Student Mass at 8:30 a.m. planned by Mrs. Sarah Mizak’s Grade 8
Confirmation Retreat for candidates and sponsors from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 24
PSR Class from 9 to 10:20 a.m. in the Parish Arctivity Center
Coffee and donuts after 9 ad 11 a.m. Masses.
CYO Sports: Signup for Volleyball and Track 6 to 8 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Booster Club at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Reserve your table now for Spring Spectacular
St. Paul's Annual Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction
to benefit St. Paul School Endowment Trust Fund
$125 per couple includes
Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction,- Hors D'oeuvres
- Dinner
- Open Bar
*Reverse Raffle Grand Prize $4,000
*Raffle for 42" Flatscreen HDTV
and Nintendo Wii Gaming Stystem
*Hundreds of Silent Auction Items
Pick up a form at church or cut and paste this one
into your word processor
NAME_____________________________________Phone:______________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
GUEST NAMES:_____________________ _____________________________
________________________________________________________________
Number of Couples @ $125___________ Amount Enclosed: $_______
- ALL tickets from this order will be mailed to name and address given above.
- Cash, Check, Visa or Mastercard accepted at Auction.
- Mail form and payment to: Chris Uhl, 3554 Charleston Drive, Akron, OH 44319
- Please make checks payable to 'St. Paul School Endowment Trust Fund'.
- Tickets are PREPAID only and limited seating is available.
Bishop kicks off Catholic Charities Appeal
Bishop Richard G. Lennon kicked-off the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal today at the Fatima Center in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood.
Click on the headline to see a video of Bishop Lennon’s press conference.
The In-Pew Appeal is this Saturday and Sunday. The goal set for St. Paul Parish is $32,000.
“Listen to Him” is the theme for the 2008 campaign which has a fund-raising goal of $10 million. Catholic Charities provides vital services to more than 300,000 in Northeast Ohio who are hungry and homeless, to families and children at risk, to the elderly who are lonely and isolated, and to adults and children who suffer with disabilities.
Click on the headline to see a video of Bishop Lennon’s press conference.
The In-Pew Appeal is this Saturday and Sunday. The goal set for St. Paul Parish is $32,000.
“Listen to Him” is the theme for the 2008 campaign which has a fund-raising goal of $10 million. Catholic Charities provides vital services to more than 300,000 in Northeast Ohio who are hungry and homeless, to families and children at risk, to the elderly who are lonely and isolated, and to adults and children who suffer with disabilities.
Datebook: School Visits, EM Retreat
ARCHBISHOP HOBAN OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 24
Archbishop Hoban High School will have an open house on Sunday, February 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for families of sixth and seventh graders to begin planning for the future.
ST. VINCENT / ST. MARY SEVENTH GRADE VISITATION FEBRUARY 28
Parents and seventh graders are invited to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School for Seventh Grade Visitation Day on Thursday, February 28,.from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Reservations required. Call 330-253-9113.
LENTEN REFLECTION FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MARCH 12
The Rev Fr. Ralph Thomas our pastor, will direct an evening of reflection for Eucharistic Ministers on Wednesday, March 12, at Loyola of the Lakes Retreat House, 700 Killinger Rd., Clinton. The theme for the evening will be "Around the Table-Becoming the Body of Christ." As people entrusted to bring the Lord to others, Eucharistic Ministers are called to a specific way of life and mission so they may become people of the Eucharist. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and concludes at 9 p.m. Cost for the evening is $22 per person. To register calL330-896-2315 or 1-800-827-1416. Visit the website at www.loyolaofthelakes.com.
Archbishop Hoban High School will have an open house on Sunday, February 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for families of sixth and seventh graders to begin planning for the future.
ST. VINCENT / ST. MARY SEVENTH GRADE VISITATION FEBRUARY 28
Parents and seventh graders are invited to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School for Seventh Grade Visitation Day on Thursday, February 28,.from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Reservations required. Call 330-253-9113.
LENTEN REFLECTION FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MARCH 12
The Rev Fr. Ralph Thomas our pastor, will direct an evening of reflection for Eucharistic Ministers on Wednesday, March 12, at Loyola of the Lakes Retreat House, 700 Killinger Rd., Clinton. The theme for the evening will be "Around the Table-Becoming the Body of Christ." As people entrusted to bring the Lord to others, Eucharistic Ministers are called to a specific way of life and mission so they may become people of the Eucharist. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and concludes at 9 p.m. Cost for the evening is $22 per person. To register calL330-896-2315 or 1-800-827-1416. Visit the website at www.loyolaofthelakes.com.
Mass Intentions February 16-24
SATURDAY, February 16 Lenten Weekday
4:30 James Erotas +
SUNDAY, February 17 Second Sunday of Lent
9:00 Harry & Catherine Weigand + and Family
11 :00 Deceased of the Daniele Family
MONDAY, February 18 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Carolyn Felitsky+
8:30 For the ill and homebound
TUESDAY, February 19 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Casper Hirschfelt +
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
6:30 For justice and peace in the world
WEDNESDAY, February 20 Lenten Weekday
7:00 For all those in the service of our country
8:30 Marie Baboila + (anniv.)
9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross following Mass
THURSDAY, February 21 Lenten Weekday
7:00 For the poor
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
FRIDAY, February 22 Chair of St. Peter, apostle
7:00 Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30 Bernice Broske +
SATURDAY, February 23 Polycarp, bishop, martyr
4:30 Mary Hausman +
SUNDAY, February 24 Third Sunday of Lent
9:00 Kenneth Lustrik +
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St.. Paul
4:30 James Erotas +
SUNDAY, February 17 Second Sunday of Lent
9:00 Harry & Catherine Weigand + and Family
11 :00 Deceased of the Daniele Family
MONDAY, February 18 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Carolyn Felitsky+
8:30 For the ill and homebound
TUESDAY, February 19 Lenten Weekday
7:00 Casper Hirschfelt +
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
6:30 For justice and peace in the world
WEDNESDAY, February 20 Lenten Weekday
7:00 For all those in the service of our country
8:30 Marie Baboila + (anniv.)
9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross following Mass
THURSDAY, February 21 Lenten Weekday
7:00 For the poor
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion
FRIDAY, February 22 Chair of St. Peter, apostle
7:00 Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30 Bernice Broske +
SATURDAY, February 23 Polycarp, bishop, martyr
4:30 Mary Hausman +
SUNDAY, February 24 Third Sunday of Lent
9:00 Kenneth Lustrik +
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St.. Paul
Boosters set Volleyball, Track signups
The St. Paul Booster Club will have CYO Volleyball and Track signups on Sunday, February 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall prior to the monthly Booster Club meeting at 7 p.m.
Confirmation Retreat is February 22
A retreat for Confirmation candidates and sponsors is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 22, in 
Boeke Hall. Dinner will be provided.
Confirmation will be Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. in the Church.
There will be no PSR on Sunday, February 17, dued to the Presidents’ Day holiday.
Boeke Hall. Dinner will be provided.Confirmation will be Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. in the Church.
There will be no PSR on Sunday, February 17, dued to the Presidents’ Day holiday.
Ways to boost spiritual life during Lent
“May Lent be for every Christian a renewed experience of God’s love given to us in Christ, a love that each day we, in turn, must ‘re-give’ to our neighbor, especially to the one who suffers most and is in need.” — Pope Benedict XVIHere are ways to boost your spiritual life during Lent:
- Begin each morning with the prayer: “Lord, I offer you this day, and all that I think, and do, and say.
- Attend Daily Mass as often as possible.
- Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
- Make the Stations of the Cross at home or in a parish celebration.
- Read Scripture for 10 minutes every day.
- Pray the Seven Penitential Psalms (Psalm 6, 31, 50, 101, 129 and 142).
- Spend some time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
- Abstain from meat for an extra day or two each week.
- Listen to CDs of spiritual music or a spiritual speaker.
- Keep a Lenten journal with your spiritual insights, special intentions, people you want to pray for, hurts and disappointments that you want to offer up, and progress reports on your Lenten resolutions.
- Try A podcast: The EWTN website offers various podcasts (mp3 files) ypu can listen to on your computer or download for listenint later. Scroll to the bottom of the podcast list for a daily Lenten devotion by Fr. Benedict Groeschel. Today he urges you to read the Sermon on the Mount.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Painting of pastors contains many features
This painting of former pastors of St. Paul Parish by Susan Borisuk which hangs in the narthex of the church is a much more than a painting. It is a decoupage using oil paint, hot glue and golf leaf,Pastors are (from left) Fr. Clark, Fr. Jenkins, Msgr. Boeke, Fr. Koegel, Dr. Kirby and Msgr. Gallaagher and (below) Fr. Hanley, our first pastor
What at first glance appears as a grouping of portraits around a sketch of the old church, chapel and school contains many elements.
One element Is the inclusion of the shim stock metal art piece “From Saul to Paul” which hangs on the north back wall inside the church. That piece was welded by Susan’s grandfather, George Borisuk. from a drawing by Sister Carol Joy, a teacher at St. Hilary who was at St. Pa
ul at the time. Look closely and you will notice that pasted into the background of Susan’s work are pages from Scripture describing the transformation from Saul, the persecutor, to Paul, the preacher There also is a map of the City of Akron to show Brown Street where the church is located. And also there are the images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of St. Joseph
Portraits of the pastors are those which you will find on the 75th anniversary plate which is described in an earlier post on January 2, 2008.
Click on anniversary plate to view the earlier post about the plate.
Susan, daughter of Fred and Gloria Borisuk, completed the art work at the age of 17 in 2001 for a project in her senior year at Green High School. The assignment involved an abstract painting of a particular place.
Susan and twin sister Sarah attended St. Paul from kindergarten to grade 3 when the family moved to Queen of Heaven parish in Green. Susan received a bachelor of science in zoology and a master’s in teaching and B.A. degree in chemistry at Miami University at Oxford. She is a student teacher this semester and hopes to obtain a teaching position. She completed four courses in sculpture in college.
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