47 Science fair projects ask some good questions

Jeremy Swords and Samantha Woodill ask you to guess how many books
these four paper columns will hold. Samantha puts up her hand (below)
to catch the falling stack of books as the eighth one is added

You had to be there. It is impossible in this space to explain all of the 47 projects displayed at St. Paul School’s annual Science Fair in the Parish Activity Center. Never mind the conclusions reached by each project on display.

“What type of music helps you concentrate?” was the question studied by a trio of girls. Another asked “Do energy drinks work?” And one project tried to determine if expensive toothpaste works better. A more serious question was “Are there dangerous lead levels in local soil?” We were afraid to ask.

A project by another trio of girls was called “It All Makes Scents.” They actually kept records of smells, but our sense of smell was lacking.

What color shines best through the fog? Red and orange cannot beat a bright yellow, one student learned.

A project called “Grease Lightning” was all about how much there is in fast food fries.

There were projects to explain more difficult subjects like Thermodynamics, the Power of the Heart and Magnetic Levitation.

And then there was the Mouse Mobile. If we got the explanation correctly this was a mousetrap on wheels. As the wheels sped along the trap would spring.

There is nothing though like a bit of wagering to attract a crowd. Jeremy Swords and Samantha Woodill asked Science Fair visitors to guess how many books four columns on paper would hold before it all came crushing down. The photographer lost with a timid bet of four dictionaries. There were seven on the stack before it fell when Jeremy put the eighth book on. OK, so we missed a photo of the crash.

You had to be there.

Well, you still have a chance to see them at least. Science Teacher Mrs. Diane Zack said the displays will remain in the Activity Center so you can take a look at them after Mass on Sunday.

You also can click on the headline to see a photo album with a sampling of the projects.

Southern Region NCCW officers installed

Officers installed were Claire Harbarger, president; Mary Wolfman, first vice president; Sandi Denholm, second vice president; Susie Straits, recording secretary; Maggie Colant, corresponding secretary; Patricia Gerber, assistant treasurer; Marie Hammer, treasurer; and area representatives Jeanne Brookins, inter parochial; Diane Batyko, west; Carolyn Baird, central; Kathy Biecker, southwest, and Fran Sawaya, southeast; (Di ck Baird photo)

“Let Your Light Shine” was the theme of the Installation Mass of the Summit County Regional Council of the National Council of Catholic Women on Wednesday at St. Paul Church.

Claire Harbarger, president of the Ladies Guild of St. John the Baptist Church, was installed as president. Two women from St. Paul were installed as officers. They are Sandi Denholm, second vice president, and Maggie Colant, corresponding secretary.

The Southern Regional Council officers installed were Claire Harbarger, president; Mary Wolfman, first vice president; Sandi Denholm, second vice president; Susie Straits, recording secretary; Maggie Colant, corresponding secretary; Patricia Gerber, assistant treasurer; Marie Hammer, treasurer; and area representatives Jeanne Brookins, inter parochial; Diane Batyko, west; Carolyn Baird, central; Kathy Biecker, southwest, and Fran Sawaya, southeast.

The Rev. Fr. Steve Brunovsky, newly appointed spiritual director of the Council, was the celebrant for the installation of officers. Fr. Brunovsky, pastor of St. Hilary Church and an associate at St. Paul (1992-1997), replaces Rev. Fr. Paul Schindler, moderator since 1994 who has returned to mission work in El Salvador. Clergy for the Mass, in addition to Fr. Brunovsky were St. Paul pastor Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, St. Paul Deacon Mr. Frank Lonteen and Rev. Fr. Francis Basa, pastor of Christ the King.

Sister Maria Beesing, OP was speaker for the luncheon. Her topic was the "Priesthood of the Laity." Sister Maria spent eighteen years in elementary education and began ministering as a spiritual mentor, retreat director and facilitator of seminars on spiritual and personal growth. .

Outgoing president Fran Sawaya. gave the welcome, introductions and announcements. Fr. Thomas gave the invocation and benediction.

Mrs. Harbarger is a longtime, active member of NCCW. She has been president of the Ladies Guild at St. John the Baptist since 2004, served as president of the St. Paul Ladies Guild in 1982-83 and was Regional Council president in 1994-96,.

She has been a member of St. John the Baptist parish for ten years and before that was a member at St. Paul for 34 years. Two great-grandchildren, Paiige and Jacob Harbarger, attend St. Paul School.

For the last 10 years, Mrs. Harbarger has been a tour escort for the Firestone Park Prime Timers, arranging bus trips. She will be leaving Monday with a group 0f 42 for a four-day trip to Mackinaw Island.

A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Mrs. Harbarger met her husband when he was stained there during the service. They were married in 1949 and moved to Akron in 1964 where Floyd worked for Goodyear Aerospace until his retirement in 1992.

They have five sons, Floyd who works for Loral; David M., retired Akron city worker; Robert L., retired Summit County employee; Lee Paul, a Mitsubishi salesman, and Dennis J., who works for Terminal Warehouse. They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for May

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for May is: "That Christians may use literature, art and the mass media to greater advantage in order to favour a culture which defends and promotes the values of the human person".

His mission intention is: "That the Virgin Mary, Star of evangelisation and Queen of the Apostles, may still guide today with maternal affection the missionaries, both men and women, throughout the world, just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church".

[Source: Vatican Information Service]

Altar servers for May

Saturday, May 3
4:30 Alyse Bachmann and Jacob Knowles

Sunday, May 4,
9:00 Aaron Abernathy and Ryan Testa
11:00 Katie Roberts and Emily Roberts

Saturday, May 10
4:30 Matt Kannel and Jeremy Swords

Sunday, May 11
9:00 Jacqueline Wammes and Erin Liggett
11:00 Billy Gabelman and Michael Altomare

Saturday, May 17
4:30 Trevor Ellis and Michael Sartoski

Sunday, May 18
9:00 Marco Colant and Noelle Colant
11:00 Sierra Robinson and Isabelle Miller

Saturday, May 24
4:30 Alyse Bachmann and Jacob Knowles

Sunday, May 25
9:00 Josh Garey and Adam Gray
11:00 Zachary Durbin and Scott Johnson

Saturday, May 31
4:30 Matt Kannel and Jeremy Swords

Sunday, June 1
9:00 Erin Liggett and Daniel Leeser
11:00 Sierra Robinson and Billy Gabelman

If you are unable to serve at your scheduled Mass, please arrange for a substitute.

Parents – if you know your summer vacation plans, please let me know what weeks in June, July and August your child will be unavailable to serve. This will be helpful when I am making up the schedules for those months. Thank you!

Also, August will be my last month of doing the Altar Server schedule. If you are interested in taking over the scheduling please contact me at JGabelman@neo.rr.com.
~Julie Gabelman

Kindergarten's chicks have hatched

Sydney, Brooke and Luke holding the newborn chicks

On April 2 there was a photo posted on Saint Paul TODAY of some eggs that the kindergarten class was putting in an incubator to hatch. Well, as you can see they are now hatched as promised.

Eggs were placed in the incubator on April 2 and started hatching 21 days later on April 22.

Students on Monday actually got to hold the chicks which will remain in the classroom until Thursday.. The class got the eggs from Jim Helms who has a small poultry farm in Manchester. The chicks will be returned to Helms who works with 4H and will give the chicks raised at St. Paul to 4H youths to raise.

Kindergarten teacher Debbie Dodson shot the photos above of students holding the chicks and was able to get some other nice photos to document the project. The chicks were a bit shy when they first hatched. They would run into their heated brooder when she tried to take a picture, she said.

You can see an album of the photos to show the hatching of the chicks. Just click on the headline..

Pope to Visit Lourdes in September

The dates for Benedict XVI's trip to France marking the 150th anniversary of the Lourdes apparitions have been announcec.

The Pope will arrive in Paris on Sept. 12 and is scheduled to meet with civil leaders, including President Nicolas Sarkozy. That evening in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Holy Father will celebrate vespers with priests, deacons, religious and seminarians.

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Pontiff will celebrate a public Mass. Also during his time in the capital city, Benedict XVI will meet with representatives of other Christian confessions, as well as Jewish and Muslim leaders..

Saturday afternoon, the Holy Father will travel to Lourdes, where he will give an address to the pilgrims.

Sunday, Sept. 14, the Pope will preside over a solemn Mass with the pilgrims. That afternoon, he will meet with French bishops and participate in a Eucharistic procession.

The next day, the Holy Father will administer the anointing of the sick during a Mass. He will return to Rome that Monday afternoon.

Pope makes appeal for peace in African nations

Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday made appeals for three African regions, where news "continues to cause profound suffering and intense concern". Somalia , Darfur and Burundi .

In Somalia , and especially in Mogadishu , he said, "armed conflicts render the humanitarian situation ever more dramatic for that dear people, who for too many years have been oppressed by the burden of brutality and poverty".

"In Darfur , despite a few momentary glimmers of hope, the tragedy continues for hundreds of thousands of defenceless and abandoned people".

Finally, the Pope turned his attention to Burundi , calling on all sides involved in recent conflict "to return without delay to the path of dialogue and reconciliation", especially "following the bombardments of recent days which terrorised the inhabitants of the capital Bujumbura ".

He concluded: "I trust that local political authorities, the leaders of the international community and all people of good will make every effort to put an end to the violence and to honour the commitments they have taken on, so as to lay solid foundations for peace and development".
[Source: Vatican Information Service]

Full house attends Spectacular dinner

There are no dollar amounts yet on proceeds from the annual Spring Spectacular for the Saint Paul Endowment Fund, but it apparently was a success with all 150 dinner tickets sold.

“I would like to express thanks to all who attended, and assisted in any way,” said Mary Markwowski of the Spectacular Committee. . “The TV and Wii raffles were well supported in advance of the evening.”

The winner of the TV was Keri Smith and winner of the Wii was Martha Hutchison. Both are parishioners and parents and both attended the dinner..

The winner of the reserved parking spot in the live auction was Mike Merle and family.
The Capron family won the reserved pew for Chrismtas and the winner of a reserved Easter pew was Donna Walton who then gifted it to the Markowski family.

The dinner, called "the Royal Platter,"...was a steak and chicken breast combo and the dessert was cheesecake.

Markowski said special thanks to to all the volunteers–the new ones and repeaters–tjhe dpmprs, advertisters, the Bernard Foudnationfor financial contributions exceeeding any other single donation and to the PTO for its .600.donation to use for the Garmin GPS and Canon video recorder.
[Information from Mary Markowski]

Jim & Marie Angel mark 50th anniversary

This anniversary announcement appeared on page E7 of the Beacon Journal on Sunday:

Jim & Marie Angel Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Jim and Marie Angel were married April 26, 1958 at St. Paul’s Catholic church in Akron, Ohio. They have three children, Tim (Jeannie), Mike and Jennifer (Lee); and five grandchildren, Tim, Jake, James, Olivia and Sam. Jim retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co after 43 years of service and Marie is currently working as an RN at Timken Mercy Hospital. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniverary at a dinner with family and friends.

PTO chairs asked to submit info

All PTO committee chairpersons are being asked to submit a folder for each of their committee’s events or fund raising.. The folder should include the schedule, expenses, projected earnings, volunteer lists, hopes, suppliers, contacts and so forth. PTO chair Jo Shoup is asking that the reports be ready by the 6:30 p;m. Tuesday meeting of the watys and means committeee or before the last meeting this year on May 27.
Shoup is trying to compile a Ways and Means file with all the events and fund raisers with information about their schedules, contacta and other information.

CYO sports signups are May 18 and 30

The CYO sports registration/sign up is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at 6 p.m. in Boeke Hall and Friday, May 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the John Jenkins Gymnasium.

If your child is entering the first and second grade they are eligible to play CYO T-ball/coach pitch and flag football.

Children entering third through eighth grade are eligible to play Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football (Third Grade), Tackle Football (fourth through eighth grade), Chess, Track, & Cross Country.

The 300 Club winners drawn Sunday at the Booster Club meeting were:
.#112 Bill Fatica
#124 Jeff Haag
#303 Fr. Paul Rosing
#312 Chris Pfeil

The "300" Club numbers are still available for $60. Only 137 numbers have been sold.

Steven Holbein rites are Tuesday

Steven Thomas Michael Holbein 5/29/59 to 4/25/08

Steve peacefully made his passage to heaven in the arms of his wife, childhood sweetheart, friend and soul mate of 27 years, Cindy.

Steve was born May 29, 1959 in Lima, Ohio. He attended St. Rose Catholic grade school, where he played basketball, football and baseball. He graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School in 1977, and he obtained a bachelors degree in political science from Ohio State University. Steve worked in the food sales business for the John Siegler Company in Lima, Ohio. In 1994 he moved to Akron, Ohio where he worked for Akron Tire Supply in sales of equipment and supplies to the tire re-treading industry. Steve worked for a number of other companies in the tire re-treading industry, as well as applying his sales and technical expertise in the rubber industry and expanding his capabilities in the plastic and adhesives industries. In 2004 Steve fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning his own business when he started Mechanical and Electrical Contractors culminating over 20 years in the sales, marketing and technical support of the rubber, plastics and adhesives industries.

Steve developed many lifelong friends in Lima and Akron both personal and professional. Steve was a man of many hats and was active in Akron where "Coach Steve" was involved in the Firestone Park baseball league. He was also an active member of the Eagles Lodge 2736, in Portage Lakes, Eagles 555 in Akron and the American Legion Post 449 in Kenmore. At the Eagles in Portage Lakes where he and his family recently moved, he was known as "Juke Box Boy", feeding the juke box while continually getting patrons to sing and dance. Steve and family have been members of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Akron for the last 16 years, since moving from Lima. Steve garnered the greatest enjoyment in life just being around family and friends whether it was watching games following the Browns, Indians, Ohio State, CAVS; fishing, cooking, playing pool; or just hanging with friends.

Steve is remembered as a caring and wonderful husband, father, uncle, brother and friend. He is also remembered as a friend always willing to lend a helping hand, share his unique sense of humor and give a listening ear to those in need. He will be missed and remembered by all those individuals who knew and loved him over the course of his rich but too short life.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pauline Holbein. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Cindy; son, Jack Thomas; daughters, Angela and Kaitlinn; brothers, Major General (retired) Jack Holbein (Paula) of Charlotte, NC, James Holbein (Chris) and Mark Holbein (Karen) of Lima Ohio, Matt Holbein (Joannie) of Cincinnati, Ohio; sisters, Judy Holbein of Columbus, Ohio, Jinny (Joe) Wendel of Loudon, Tenn., Sandy (Steve) Wilt of Naperville, Ill., and Peggy (Pat) Wilson of Lima, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, friends and "Dog Friend Alanis."

Special thanks to Hospice of Summa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 A.M. Tuesday, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St, Akron. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., Akron 44319. Memorial contributions can be made for Angela and Kaitlinn's college fund in care of Chase Bank.
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Sunday, April 27, 2008, page B6, col. 3]

It's Happening at St. Paul

Sunday, April 27
PSR from 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center Faith Journals from PSR First Communion students due for discussion with Fr. Thomas and Deacon Lonteen.
Bible Readlng Marathon: St. Paul Parishioners will be reading the Bible from 10 to midnight at Cascade Plaza tents. Continuous prayer through May 1 as a lead up to National Day of Prayer on Wednesday.
Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall.

Monday April 28
Faith Journals from St. Paul day school First Communion students due for discussion with Fr.Thomas and Deacon Lonteen.
SOLACE at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center: Session on three “biggies” of grieving: anger, guilt and depression.
Men’s Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 111 for prayer and Bible study. The Bible study passage will be John 9:1-41 Jesus heals a blind man.

Tuesday, April 29
Senior Prayer Hour at 1 p.m. in Eucharistic Chapel
PTO Ways and Means meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Adult Choir 7 p.m. in Music Room
Venture Crew at 7 p.m. in Yuth Room.

Wednesday, April 30
Southern Regional Council NCCW installation Mass at 10 a.m. in Church
National Day of Prayer 1 to 2 p.m. at the Courthouse.
Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in Room 111
Bible Study at 7 p.m. in Rectory
Science Fair from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Ushers meeting at 7 p.m. in Parish Activity Center
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Thursday, May 1
Senior Bingo at 11 a.m. in Boeke Hall
First Communion students practice from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in church. Attendance is mandatory

Saturday, May 3
First Communion at 10 a.m. with reception following in Boeke Hall. Students should arrive at 9 a.m.

Sunday, May 4.
St. Paul Parish May Crowning at the 11 a.m. Mass with procession to Marian Shrine. Students should arrive at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Communion wear is preferred.
Free coffee and donuts after Masses.

Ladies Guild plans two big events in May

The St. Paul Ladies Guild has two big events planned for May.

The Guild will meet in the church on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. fpr the annual May Crowning and installation of officers followed by a busienss meeting in the Parish Activity Center.

The annual Mother/Daughter/Granddaugher Breakfased will be Sunday, May 18, in Boeke Hall following the 9 a,m, Mass. This is open to all ladies of the parish and daughters and granddaiugthers over the age 0f 6. It is not n=ecessary to bring a daughter or granddaiughter in order to attend. Women, however, are beng asked to make reservations so the Guild will know how many guests to prepare for. Call Pat Delagrange at 330-724-0466 to make reservations. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, May 14. This year a freewill offering will be accepted in lieu of a set charge. If you have questins, call Pat Rinella at 330-773-4626

Notes from this weekend's bulletin

DEACON BENDER FROM QUEEN OF HEAVEN TO VISIT NEXT WEEKEND
Deacon Bob Bender from Queen of Heaven Parish will be here at St. Paul Parish for Masses the weekend of May 3-4. This is in keeping with the rotation schedule for the Deacons in the Summit South 6 Cluster. St. Paul Deacon Frank Lonteen will be at St. Francis de Sales the same weekend.

MAY CROWNING OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IS NEXT SUNDAY
Come and celebrate our devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary at the May Crowning on Sunday, May 4. The ceremony will follow the 11 a.m. Mass in the Church. Weather permitting, the devotion will conclude with a procession from the church to the Marian shrine

ATTENTION: ALL VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN
VIRTUS TRAINING will be held at St. Paul School on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6: p.m. This is a required Diocesan program for ALL volunteers over 18, who work with our children. If you have never attended this training, here is your opportunity to meet the requirement without having to travel outside our parish. So that sufficient materials can be ordered, prior registration is required by April 28,.. There is no cost to attend this training program. Please call the rectory to register.: The parish will cover the cost of a background check for any volunteer who has not completed that requirement.

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED AT SUMMA HOSPITALS
Summa Health System-SHS (Akron City Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls Hospital & St. Thomas Hospital) is in need of Lay Eucharistic Ministers to minister to our Catholic patients and distribute communion. If you are interested in volunteering your time to this ministry, please contact Margo Martin, SHS Volunteer Services, at 330-379-5595.

CREDIT UNION BOARD MEMBER NEEDED
The St. Paul’s Federal Credit Union is in search of a new board member. Anyone who is interested must be 18 years of age and a member of the Credit Union. Meetings are held monthly. For more information, contact the Credit Union at 330-724-5183.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY SCHEDLLED FOR FRIDAY
The K of C Hall, 2055 Glenmount Ave., will have its Friday Fish Fry on May 2. Serving
is from 5: to 7p.m. and features Baked Cod, Fried Walleye, Fried Shrimp, Chicken Tenders, and Macaroni and Cheese. Dinners from $5 to $8.50. Carry-out available,
call 330-773-3410.

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS
The St. Paul Cookbook, “Simply the Best” is available at the St. Paul Credit Union, 1762 Brown St., Akron, for $17. For information, call 330-724-5183.

Datebook: What's Happening Elsewhere

SPAGHETTI DINNER AT IHM APRIL 27
A “Heavenly Pasta” dinner will be held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, on Sunday, April 27,from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy baked pasta with sausage and homemade meatballs, salad, bread and dessert plus entertainment for $7 for adults and $4 for children or $25 max per family. All proceeds go to seminarians.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB TRIP TO AMISH HOME FOR DINNER MAY 5
The Young at Heart Club at Queen of Heaven Parish will be going to an Amish home on May 5 for a meal at the home of Maudie and Andy Raber near Walnut Creek. The meal is family style and includes swiss steak, mashed potatoes, noodles, homemade bread and of course homemade pie! Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Dinner is at 5 p.m. Diners will meet in the Queen of Heaven church parking lot and carpool. The Raber family will answer questions you may have about the Amish ways and beliefs. Please call Don or Rose Kessel at 330-494-2688 for reservations. Space is limited.!

WHEN FRIENDS AND LEAVE CHURCH? TALK MAY 6
Sr. Margaret Mach, director of the Evangelization Office for the Diocese of Cleveland, will speak on the topic “What To Do When Friends and Family Leave the Church,”
on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at St. Martha Church, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave. For more information or to obtain a brochure, call Patricia Flaherty at 330-773-7621.

YOUNG AT HEART MOTOR COACH TRIP JUNE 13 (MAY 9 DEADLINE)
The Young At Heart Group of Queen of Heaven Parish is for anyone over 55 years of age. New members always welcome. The group is planning a motor coach trip to Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, June 13. Included is: motor coach transportation, luncheon cruise with entertainment at The Meadows Race Track and Casino with $10 in coin and $5. in food (casino bonus is subject to change). Applicable taxes and bus driver gratuity. Cost is $72 per person (non-refundable). Leaves
Queen of Heaven at 8 a.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Contact Loretta at 330-896-3572 to reserve. Payment due at time of booking. Last chance to reserve and pay is May 9.

Mass Intentions April 26 - May 4

SATURDAY, April 26 Easter Weekday
4:30 James Erotas +

SUNDAY, April 27 Sixth Sunday of Easter
9:00 Anna Lonteen + (anniv.)
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul

MONDAY, April 28 Peter Chanel, priest, martyr
7:00 For the ill and homebound
8:30 Elizabeth Bender +

TUESDAY, April 29 Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor
7:00 For the poor
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion

WEDNESDAY, April 30 Pius V, pope
7:00 For an end to war and violence
8:30 Andrew L. Thomas + (anniv.)
10:00 NCCW Installation Mass

THURSDAY, May 1 St. Joseph the Worker
7:00 Joseph Pillitiere + (anniv.)
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion

FRIDAY, May 2 Athanasius, bishop, doctor
7:00 Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30 James Erotas +

SATURDAY, May 3 Philip and James, apostles
4:30 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul

SUNDAY, May 4 Feast of the Ascension
9:00 Minnie Price +
11:00 Benjamin, Fern & Ronald Cappo +

Richard McIntyre rites are Monday

Richard A. McIntyre, 89, left this earth to be with the Lord and to rejoin his beloved Maggie on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

Richard was born in Elmira, N.Y. on May 4, 1918 to John and Katherine (Donahue) McIntyre. He was with the Civilian Conser-vation Corp and served honorably with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He came to Akron where he worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for over 34 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, usher and in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was a Third Degree member of the K of C Council 3410 and V.F.W. Post 3383. He served on the boards of Community Support Services and CHOICE. The Red Cross recognized him for the generous donation of over ten gallons of blood.

He played semi-pro football and Minor League baseball and was an avid golfer.

Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Maggie, brothers and sister, Jack, Joe and Helen, and is survived by his children, Karenina (Tony) Manocchio, Barbara Leib-McIntyre, Michael (Cheryl) McIntyre, Christine (Don) Slaughter, Richard (Joyce) McIntyre, Robert (Laureen) McIntyre, James T. McIntyre, John (Deborah) McIntyre; grandchildren Eric, Kristi (Joe), Kevin, Mark (Colleen), Michelle (Brad), Michael, Ricky, Michael, Savannah, Kelly, Christopher, Madison and "Stanley"; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Alexander, Sydney, Kaitlyn, Tysen, Xavier and Taylor; brothers Eddie, Billie, James and Charles Milliken; sisters, Jean Bruce, Annette Jopson, Ruthie Geonis and Carol DeWitt.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Summa Acute Palliative Care Unit on 3 East for their tender care of Richard during his last days.

Funeral services will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St., (PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS) and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, where Military Honors will be held. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, where a K of C Rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Paul's School Endowment Fund or the Hospice of Summa. (Anthony Funeral Home, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Friday, April 25, 2008, page B7, col. 4 ]

St. Paul students study tulips in nationwide project

Blooming stages of tulips near Gym at St. Paul

Kindergarten students and their fourth grade buddies measure tulips they planted in the fall by the gym parking lot. It was part of a project with schools nationwide.

Why plant and study tulips? Students across the northern hemisphere track the growth of the same plant as the season changes from winter to spring. They discover how temperatures, sunlight, geographic location, and other variables influence the growth of plants — and the full array of seasonal changes that take place in the springtime.

Students track plant growth. They notice and predict how tulips will respond to extremes in temperature. What happens after a cold snap or week of warm weather? Older students graph daily temperatures and plant growth. They look for patterns in their data.

Students look at weather and climate maps. They explore whether the average temperatures in their region in a given week/month/season are “normal?” They ask, How could these temperature patterns affect the progress of spring (blooming of tulips)?

As classroom scientists use tulips as tools for watching spring unfold, they are contributing to this wealth of information. What's more, they are laying the groundwork for being informed citizens who will need to understand — and make decisions about — challenging environmental issues!

Why Tulips? Tulips are asy to use in a widespread experiment. They are also sensitive to temperature variations, particularly in the 3 to 4 weeks before blooming.

Click on the headline to read more about the nationwide project.

Students measure plants and keep records

Photos by kindergarten teacher Debbie Dodson

Damascus to Become Focus of Pauline Year

DAMASCUS, Syria, APRIL 24, 2008.- Just as the road to Damascus was instrumental in the life of St. Paul, so the city of Damascus will be instrumental in the Pauline jubilee year declared by Benedict XVI.

Patriarch Gregorios III Laham of Antioch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church -- with the help of the Franciscan custodians of the Holy Land, and in some cases, civil leaders -- is overseeing the activities focused on St. Paul. The jubilee year marking the bicentennial of Paul's birth is from June 28, 2008, to June 29, 2009.

The official Web site for the festivities is now in English, though the Pauline Year bulletins have not all been translated. It was in the most recent edition of the bulletin that Patriarch Gregorios III explained the preparations under way in Damascus, which is the seat of the Melkite Greek Church.

Meetings gathering groups of all types -- ranging from youth to religious -- will focus on a variety of themes in a Pauline light, for example: St. Paul and the themes of love, the family, the woman, youth, marriage, baptism, and the Holy Spirit; or St. Paul and the Eucharist, the faith, the priesthood, etc.

The annual priests' retreat in Damascus will have the Pauline phrase "my life is Christ" as its theme.

More information is avaialble at two sites:

See the Pauline Year website in English

See the Papal Basilica of St;. Paul Outside-the-Walls website

The Vatican Splendors exhibit which opens May 31 at Western Reserve Historical Society
includes a mosaic image of St. Paul

Thousands flock to venerate Padre Pio

San Giovanni Rotondo, Apr. 24, 2008 - An estimated 15,000 people attended Mass in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, as the remains of St. Pio of Pietrelcina were exposed for public veneration.

Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, presided at the Mass in the church that Padre Pio made famous. The body of the Capuchin friar, who died in 1968, was then placed on display in a glass coffin.

Padre Pio gained worldwide fame during his lifetime as a confessor and a stigmatist. Thousands of pilgrims flocked to San Giovanni Rotondo to meet him and ask favors, recognizing his reputation as a miracle worker. He remains one of the most popular saints of the 20th century; about 300,000 people attended his canonization in June 2002.

His body was exhumed on March 3, and discovered to be in excellent condition. Embalmers have since prepared the remains for public viewing. Already 750,000 people have made reservations to venerate St. Pio's remains through the remainder of this year.
[Source: Catholic World News]

Boosters to meet Sunday

The St. Paul Booster Club will meet Sunday [April 27] at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall. You can still get a "300" Club number for $60.

If you purchase a $60 number, you are eligible for 52 drawings of $100 throughout the year. 300 Club numbers are available through the St. Paul Booster Club or contact Gerard Colant at 330-7739555 Numbers may also be purchased after Mass at the GIFT Card table in the Narthex..

The 300 Club is the main source of income to support St. Paul athletes. In order to compete in CYO sponsored athletics they need uniforms, equipment, and fees must be paid for each participating team

You can get a split ticket for Spectacular

There are still 10 tickets left for the annual Endowment Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction (Spring Spectacular). Tickets are $125 per couple, but you can now purchase a split ticket for one person.

This is a good bargain if you are a single person or if you have a party of three that wants to purchase one ticket and a split ticket. That price includes dinner, an open bar and a chance at the reverse raffle prize.

For tickets, call Tony DiDonato at 330-622-4775.

The Spectacular is this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Guy's Party Center on Waterloo Road.

Click on the headline if you want to look at the catalog of the many auction items. The catalog is 20 pages with brief descriptions of the items. There are about 8o items more than last year.

A note from the Spring Spectacular committee:

The Spring Spectacular is this Friday, April 25, at Guy’s Party Centre. The event begins at 6 pm. It is a reverse raffle and auction whose proceeds support the school and parish.

This is the third year in which the auction has been added to the long existing reverse raffle for the endowment fund. It is thrilling to see the interest and support that it has gained in the school and parish. Donations from parishoners and school parents are up from last year.

There are only a few tickets left. Tickets are $125 per couple and include dinner, open bar and a reverse raffle ticket. The auction items will fill the perimeter of the room. This year we have at least 80 more items than last year. If you are interested in a ticket call Mary Markowski at 330-773-5759

Attached is a 33-page document of the items we have for auction. Take a look at it and prepare for the evening. If you are unable to attend the event, take a look and ask a friend to do your bidding.

[Click on the headline to download a PDF file of the catalog..]

See great photos, full texts of Pope's visit

If you missed all the coverage of Pope Benedict's visit to the U. S., there are two great links below you might want to try:

Slide show of great photos of Pope Benedict’s visit to U.S.

http://www.catholicnews.com/papalvisit/slideshows/visit/index.html




Full texts of Pope Benedict’s homilies and addresses


http://www.uspapalvisit.org/

Relive the papal visit with outstanding slide show

You can relive the historic visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States by watching the slideshow posted on the website of Catholic News Service at www.catholicnews.com.

Catholic News Service deployed an army of photographers to the events on the papal itinerary, supplemented by photos from the Reuters news agency to provide the best possible selection of images to illustrate the trip. Each photo is captioned. These iconic photos will be showing up in your Catholic publications in the next days and weeks, but you can see many of these by clicking on the headline above. When you get to the slideshow, click on the arrows to go back and forth in the slide show.

Pope's farewell speech

Click on the headline to visit the Papal Visit site where you can access text of all the Holy Father's addresses and homilies during his U. S. visit. This is the full text of the farewell address of Pope Benedict XVI at John Fitzgerald Kennedy International Airport, New York, Sunday, 20 April 2008

The time has come for me to bid farewell to your country. These days that I have spent in the United States have been blessed with many memorable experiences of American hospitality, and I wish to express my deep appreciation to all of you for your kind welcome. It has been a joy for me to witness the faith and devotion of the Catholic community here. It was heart-warming to spend time with leaders and representatives of other Christian communities and other religions, and I renew my assurances of respect and esteem to all of you. I am grateful to President Bush for kindly coming to greet me at the start of my visit, and I thank Vice-President Cheney for his presence here as I depart. The civic authorities, workers and volunteers in Washington and New York have given generously of their time and resources in order to ensure the smooth progress of my visit at every stage, and for this I express my profound thanks and appreciation to Mayor Adrian Fenty of Washington and Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York. Once again I offer prayerful good wishes to the representatives of the see of Baltimore, the first Archdiocese, and those of New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Louisville, in this jubilee year. May the Lord continue to bless you in the years ahead. To all my Brother Bishops, to Bishop DiMarzio of this Diocese of Brooklyn, and to the officers and staff of the Episcopal Conference who have contributed in so many ways to the preparation of this visit, I extend my renewed gratitude for their hard work and dedication. With great affection I greet once more the priests and religious, the deacons, the seminarians and young people, and all the faithful in the United States, and I encourage you to continue bearing joyful witness to Christ our Hope, our Risen Lord and Savior, who makes all things new and gives us life in abundance. One of the high-points of my visit was the opportunity to address the General Assembly of the United Nations, and I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his kind invitation and welcome. Looking back over the sixty years that have passed since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, I give thanks for all that the Organization has been able to achieve in defending and promoting the fundamental rights of every man, woman and child throughout the world, and I encourage people of good will everywhere to continue working tirelessly to promote justice and peaceful co-existence between peoples and nations. My visit this morning to Ground Zero will remain firmly etched in my memory, as I continue to pray for those who died and for all who suffer in consequence of the tragedy that occurred there in 2001. For all the people of America, and indeed throughout the world, I pray that the future will bring increased fraternity and solidarity, a growth in mutual respect, and a renewed trust and confidence in God, our heavenly Father. With these words, I take my leave, I ask you to remember me in your prayers, and I assure you of my affection and friendship in the Lord. May God bless America!

Culled from the Catholic Worker newslettter

Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head

Matthew 8:20 Project Friday Night: A Homeless Outreach
Early this last winter Bill Young (St. Paul Parish) and I were out on a Monday night when we learned that the Walsh Jesuit students with Fr. King and Jodie Bowers (staff) were low on blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing. We pulled up in Bill's van at the Trinity Lutheran Church across from Grace park. The Walsh group had arrived ahead of us. The only two blankets they had were soon gone, as there were five people in need of anything warm and anything to cover themselves. Robert, a big man over six foot and hefty, was in need of an oversize sleeping bag. Bill pulled out of the back of the van a zero-degree oversize sleeping bag, tarp, warm clothing, gloves and whatever else Robert was in need of. We distributed everything to all who were there. As we were leaving Robert says to Bill, "thank you, I will sleep like a king tonight" - "God bless you". I watched as tears welled up in Bill's eyes as we both recognized the face of Jesus in our brother. These moments are many and so very special. The Holy Spirit blesses us each night we go out!

If anyone would like to join us in these Friday night jouneys, please contact me at PMC at 330-258-9006 or email me at ani.unwiya@yahoo.com ~ David Conley

[Conley is the manager and Chef Extraordinaire of the Peter Maurin Center, 1096 S,. Main St. Members of St. Paul Parish volunteer at the center on Thursday nights. Joann Heffernan keeps a list of parishioners she calls on to volunteer their time at the center or provide food and clothing. If you would like to help, call Joann at 330-773-1748.]

CURRENT NEEDS FOR PETER MAURIN CENTER
Sleeping Bags - Think these are only needed in the winter? Nope - continue to need them for cool, damp nights throughout the summer. We are currently out of them. Please check your storage for unused bags.
Upholstery - Our booths at Peter Maurin Center are getting a bit ragged. Any leads on getting six booths reupholstered??? Call Joe at 330-620-7435
Staples for the kitchen: coffee, tea, creamer, dish soap, sugar, napkins, paper towels, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, etc....(items we can't get from the food bank)

[Source: Catholic Worker Newsletter, April 19, 2008]

It's Happening at St. Paul

SUNDAY, April 20
PSR from 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Free coffee and donuts after all Masses

Monday, April 21
SOLACE at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center: Second of two sessions on testimonals

Tuesday, April 22
Senior Prayer Hour at 1 p.m. in Eucharistic Chapel
Adult Choir at 7 p.m. in the Music Room
Venture Crew at 7 p. m. in the Youth Room
RCIA at 7 p.m. in Room 111
PTO Ways & Means at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall

Wednesday, April 23
Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Room 111
Bible Study at 7 p.m. in the Rectory
Education Dinner to honor Sarah Mizak at Guy’s Party Center

Thursday, April 24
Grade 2 to visit Seiberling Naturealm from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chuck E. Cheese family night 3 to 8 p.m. at The Strip just north of Belden Village on i-77
Senior Bingo at 11 a.m. in Boeke Hall.

Friday, April 25
No School. Teacher in Service day
Spring Spectacular at Guy’s Party Center

10 tickets left for Spectacular

Yes, the Spring Spectacular is this Friday, April 25, at Guy’s Party Center.

There are just 10 tickets left for the Spring Spectacular that will include more than $20,000 in auction items which have been collected for the Silent Auction.. Tickets are $125 per couple and include dinner and drinks for two and a chance at the big Reverse Raffle prize.

Volunteers are still needed for the last minute details.

Volunteers are needed Thursday evening for transporting items to the party.

Volunteers are needed Friday to work at the event.

If you can help, call Mary Markowski at 330-773-5759 or send her email at
mmarkowski@neo.rr.com

For ticket information, call Tony DiDonato 330-603-9450, Fred Cafarelli 330-724-1946 or Chris Uhl, 330-645-9017. Also available: Raffle tickets for a 42 inch flat screen hd TV (pink tickets) and tickets for a Nintendo Wii gaming system (green tickets). Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets are available at the school office, at the St. Paul Credit Union, or from committee members Dana Coffman, 330-352-0651, Kim Kuhn 330-699-3014 and Mary Markowski 330-773-5759
or call Julie Factor at 330-724-1892.

Celebrating Jubilees in 2008

Four pastors and six sisters who have served in the Akron area are among 145 priests, brothers, sisters and deacons celebrating jubilees in 2008 who were featured in a special section of the April 18 issue of the Catholic Universe Bulletin.

Fr. James J. Reymann, pastor of St. Patrick parish in Wellington since January, 1976, is celebrating his 50th anniversary. Fr. Reymann was on the faculty of Borromeo Seminary from 1968 to 1976 He will celebrate his Jubilee Mass at St. Matthew in Ellet at 11 a.m. May 1 and at St. Patrick on May 25.

Fr. John Hengle, pastor of Our Lady of Victory in Tallmadge since July 1993, will celebrate the 40th year of his ordination at a Mass there at 11 a.m. May 25. He served at St. Francis de Sales (1976-1980) and Immaculate Conception (1973-75).

Fr. Edward J. Lajack, pastor of St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Barberton since June 1979, will celebrate his 40th year with a Mass at the church at 10 a.m. May 25 with a reception to follow He served at St. John the Baptist from September 1968 to August 1973.

Fr. Thomas McCann, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls since December 1994, is celebrating the 40th year at 9:30 a.m. May 25 at the church with a reception to follow. He has served as pastor at Immaculate conception from June 1982 to December 1944 and associate at St. Augustine in Barberrton (1968-1973), St. Sebastian in Akron (1973-1980) and St. Barnabas in Northfield (1980-1982).

Deacon Harold R. Krause, permanent deacon and pastoral minister at St. Augustine in Barberton, will celebrate his 25h anniversary with a Mass at the church at 11 am. August 24 with a reception to follow

Three of the 32 Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati who are celebrating jubilees have served in the Akron area.

Sister Magdalene Oravec, who entered the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati from St. John Parish in Akron, is celebrating her 75th jubilee. Her assignments have included service at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Barberton and as a receptionist at St. Thomas Hospital. He is now serving in the ministry at :Light of Hearts Village in Bedford.

Sister Grace Verba, who entered from St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Barberton, is celebrating her 70th year. Her assignments have included St. John School in Akron, St. Cyril and Methodius in Barberton and St. Barnabas in Northfield. She is serving in the ministry of prayer at Mt. St. Joseph.

Sister Helen Therese Scasny who is celebrating her 60h year, entered the community from Holy Trinity in Lorain, taught at St. John and was a principal at St. Cyril and Methodius in Barberton. She is serving as administrator at Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford.

They will be honored with a celebration at 4 p.m. September 6 at Immaculate Conception Chapel, Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph

Among 12 Sisters of St. Dominic of Akron who celebrated Diamond Jubilees are Sister Rosemary Robinson, Sister Mary Francine Stalter and Sister Eleanor Wack. All three are celebrating 60 years and were honored April 13 at Our Lady of the Elms with Father James King SJ as celebrant.

Sister Rosemarie entered the community from St. Dominic Parish in Youngstown Her assignments included St. Paul, St. Bernard and St. Augustine. She is serving in community service at the motherhouse.

Sister Mary Francine entered the community from St Matthew. She taught at St. Paul, St. Vincent and Our Lady of the Elms and as librarian at St. Thomas Hospital. She is serving as librarian at the motherhouse.

Sister Eleanor entered the community from St. Vincent. Her teaching assignments have included St. Augustine, St. Vincent and St. Matthew. She was formerly principal at St. Agnes School in Orrville. She is retired at the Elms.

Universe Bulletin editor gets new job

Catholic Universe Bulletin Editor Dennis Sadowski has joined the Catholic News Service in Washington, DC. Sadowskli, who has been editor for 10 years (for 250 issues, he notes) , made the announcement in the April 18 issue of the Bulletin. Columnist Nancy Erikson is listed as interim editor in the masthed on the editorial page of that issue.

Sadowski is a 1978 journalism graduate of Bowling Green State University, a 1973 graduate of Berea High School and a 1970 graduate of St. Stanislaus School in Lorain.

Notes from this weekend's bulletin

ST. PAUL’S USHERS’ MINISTRY TO MEET APRIL 30
There will be a meeting of the St. Paul’s Ushers’ Ministry on Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. All ushers are asked to attend. There will be a discussion on our current scheduling system as well as other ministry issues. Questions? Contact Harry Vezzani at 330-724-1647, evenings after 7: p.m.

HELP US TO STAY UP TO DATE FOR HOSPITAL VISITS
Just a reminder to call the Rectory 330-724-1263 to let us know if you or a family member is in the hospital or will be going into the hospital so that we may make a visit. Also, please let us know if you have a new address so we can stay up to date!

SENIOR SAFETY WEBSITE
Seniors in our parish should take a few minutes to check out www.co.summit.oh.us/prosecutor/srcitsafe.htm for information on how to stay safe.

CHUCK E. CHEESE NIGHT OUT
St. Paul PTO is sponsoring a Chuck E. Cheese night Thursday, April 24, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Chuck E. Cheese on The Strip in North Canton. When you order food or tokens at the register and mention St. Paul School, Chuck E. Cheese gives back 15% of the proceeds.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS
They are always welcome. Please look for the box in the Narthex. We would like to hear from you.

Holy Father’s message of hope

Pope Benedict XVI used the imagery of stained glass windows of St. Patrick Cathedral to bring his message of hope there on Saturday.

“From the outside, those windows are dark, heavy, even dreary. But once one enters the church, they suddenly come alive; reflecting the light passing through them, they reveal all their splendor. Many writers — here in America we can think of Nathaniel Hawthorne — have used the image of stained glass to illustrate the mystery of the Church herself. It is only from the inside, from the experience of faith and ecclesial life, that we see the Church as she truly is: flooded with grace, resplendent in beauty, adorned by the manifold gifts of the Spirit. It follows that we, who live the life of grace within the Church’s communion, are called to draw all people into this mystery of light.

“This is no easy task in a world which can tend to look at the Church, like those stained glass windows, “from the outside”: a world which deeply senses a need for spirituality, yet finds it difficult to “enter into” the mystery of the Church. Even for those of us within, the light of faith can be dimmed by routine, and the splendor of the Church obscured by the sins and weaknesses of her members. It can be dimmed too, by the obstacles encountered in a society which sometimes seems to have forgotten God and to resent even the most elementary demands of Christian morality. You, who have devoted your lives to bearing witness to the love of Christ and the building up of his Body, know from your daily contact with the world around us how tempting it is at times to give way to frustration, disappointment and even pessimism about the future. In a word, it is not always easy to see the light of the Spirit all about us, the splendor of the Risen Lord illuminating our lives and instilling renewed hope in his victory over the world.

“Yet the word of God reminds us that, in faith, we see the heavens opened, and the grace of the Holy Spirit lighting up the Church and bringing sure hope to our world. “O Lord, my God,” the Psalmist sings, “when you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth”

Please click on the headline to read the full text.

Social Justice Events

EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22.
Care for our planet is not just an Earth Day slogan. Be part of the biggest Earth Day yet on April 22. Go to www.earthday.net and see how you can help make 2008 the year the world unites behind the fight against climate change. You can sign the Sky Petition to send a strong message to Congress that it is time to address the issues that are harming our world: climate change, water scarcity, air pollution, deforestation, solid waste, radiation, fisheries collapse, and suburban sprawl.

LIGHTS OUT AKRON ON APRIL 22
“Lights Out Akron” is a community-wide event when Summit County residents and businesses turn out all non-essential lighting and electrical appliances and gadgets between 8 and 9 p.m., businesses 8 and 9 a.m. or all night. Take the Simple Steps Pledge to reduce your carbon footprint. Go to www.LightsOutAkron.org to learn how.

Mass Intentions April 19-27

SATURDAY, April 19 Easter Weekday
4:30 Sonya Walch +

SUNDAY, April 20 Fifth Sunday of Easter
9:00 Special Intention for Frannie McClarnon
11:00 Ron & Ellen McAvoy 45th Wedding Anniversary

MONDAY, April 21 Anselm, bishop, doctor
7:00 For the poor and homeless
8:30 Dorothy & Ray Klespies +

TUESDAY, April 22 Easter Weekday
7:00 For the ill and homebound
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion

WEDNESDAY, April 23 George, martyr, Adalbert,
bishop, martyr
7:00 George Ball +
8:30 For world peace

THURSDAY, April 24 Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest , martyr
7:00 Edward Boal +
8:30 Morning Prayer and Communion

FRIDAY, April 25 Mark, evangelist
7:00 Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30 John Adams Family

SATURDAY, April 26 Easter Weekday
4:30 James Erotas +

SUNDAY, April 27 Sixth Sunday of Easter
9:00 Anna Lonteen + (anniv.)
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul

JCU President, Franciscan students file reports

Three students from Franciscan University in Steubenville who traveled to Washington, DC, for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit have provided their comments and some nice photos for special coverage by WKYC-TV.

Also making the pilmgrimage to see dthe pope was John Carroll Universityh President, Rev. Robert L. Niehoff SJ , who has contributed his reflections in a journal on the TV page


Click for the main page and click for Niehoff’s journal

Nominations for PTO officers lacking

There were no nominations for the top PTO officers at the Thursday meeting in Boeke Hall, but there is another month for nominations. Carly LaPresta is nominee for secretary and Lori Wammes still has one more year on her term as treasurer.. There were no nominations for chairperson, co-chairperson, ways & means and committee chairs..

Expenditures approved by the PTO included $100 for each teacher for classroom supplies, $100 each for Manhood and Womanhood awards, $575 to cover the cost of the award dinner for teachers, $300 for startup costs for the school store and $50 gift cards for the housekeeping staff. Reimbursement was approved for the First Communion reception, Academic Achievement reception and graduation reception.

It was reported that no deductible was needed for the insurance to repair damage done by a water leak at the school on March 28. The PTO had approved $1,000 for the deductible at an emergency session on April 2.

Expenditures proposed for consideration at the next session were were $350 each for Math Night, Literature Night and Polymer Science Night and $200 fpr Orientation/Open House expenses.

The PTO also will be giving further consideration to an award of $100 tuition as a PTO incentive drawing for any parents that attend all PTO meetings, a $500 emergency petty cash fund for the school to be administered by the principal and PTO chairperson and in-service money for teachers to help with program costs of $50 to $100 each.

The treasurer’s report showed $24,689.05 in the PTO account

The Spring Spectacular is Friday, April 25 and the Family Night at Chuck E. Cheese on the Strip at North Canton will be Thursday, April 24. The next PTO meeting will be May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall and the next ways and means ,meeting witll be Tuesday, April 29.

Why not read Pope Benedict XVI's own words?

Do not depend on a newspaper story or a TV clip
. . . Read the full text of Pope’s messages

Do not depend on TV and the newspapers to report what you should know about the messages Pope Benedict XVI’s brings to the U.S. on his visit here. Just click on any of the links below to read the text.

✔His White House speech on the South Lawn on Wednesday which closed with the words “God Bless America”

✔His address to Bishops at the Immaculate Conception Shrine on Wednesday evening, including answers to three questions posed to him about (1) increased secularism and relativism (2) Catholics abandoning their faith (3) decline in vocations.

✔His homily at the Mass at Nationals Stadium on Thursday when he told 46,000 faithful what is needed to deal with a complex and often troubled society.

✔The address to Catholic educators on Thursday.

✔ Address to U.N. on Friday which covered a broad range of topics.

✔ St. Patrick Cathedral homily: A meesage of hope.

There is also a nice summary of Memorable Moments when different popes met with U. S. presidents.

Students receive Academic Achievement Awards

Congratulations to Saint Paul School students in Grades 3 to 8 who excelled academically in all subject areas, excluding art, and did not receive any U’s in conduct or effort.

Academic Achievement Awards were presented after the 8:30 a.m. student Communion Service today.

Mrs. Rosemary Capotosto, the school principal, presented the awards. Names of those honored were called out by Mrs. Mary Ann DeKemper, the school secretary.Seventh graders who were attending a production of Brigadoon at St. Vincent /St. Mary were to receive their awards in the classroom..

Those honored were:

Highest Honors (Grade point average 3.7 to 4.3):
Grade 8: Melissa Albertson, Danielle Hathaway, Jacqueline Pfeil, Alexandria Pressman, Brenda Trevizo and Shelly Weese.

Grade 7: Alyse Bachmann, Natalie Bender, Noelle Colant, Kathleen Coughlin, Jamie Dean, Maggi Fatica, Adam Gray, Matthew Kannel, Gabrielle Kapper, Alexandra Krim, Erin Liggett, Abigail Pilgram and Michael Riegger.

Grade 6: Kendra Alexander, Shannon Hite, Emily Roberts and Jacqueline Wammes.

Grade 5: Michael Altomare, Brady Baldwin, Matthew Bisesi, Faith Chrostowski, Marco Colant, Shannon Lloyd and Samantha Woodill.

Grade 4: Allison Bachmann, Adam Bugajski, Brian Heller, Alexandria Joyner, Kimberly Maxwell, Regina Neugebauer, Henry Riegger, Samuel Smith and Kylie Walker.

Grade 3: Jesse Bobbitt, Michelle Bojo, Annelise Dawson, Michaela Dornack, Paige Harbarger, Adrienne Hite, Christopher Kuhn, Abbey Lewis, Gabriel Lidderdale and Merideth Paull.

High Honors (Grade point average 3.3 to 3.69)
Grade 8: Sae'von Fitzgerald, Shawn Foster, William Gabelman andf Lucky Ratsavong.

Grade 7: Madison Buzek, Zachary Durbin, Brianna Friedl, Hannah Horrigan and Angelina Miller.

Grade 6: Tyrus Bradford, Joshua Garey, Justin Hale, Erica Hathaway and Cynthia Preston.

Grade 5: Orion Belmont, Claire Fatica, Lauren Leeser, Nicholas McInturff, Michael Roberts, Sydney Sloan and Jeremy Swords.

Grade 4: Kayli Agosta, Kortni Agosta, Marcus Bender, Ryan Canan, Calista Sokolowski and Samuel Wilson.

Grade 3: Malena Crawford ,Jenna Garey, Daisha Hawkins, Olivia Hutchison, Anna Liggett, Lindsey Maple, Adam McClure and Benjami n Woodill.

Honors (3.0 to 3.29)
Grade 8: Carys Bobbitt, Christopher Dowling and Katherine Roberts.

Grade 7: Kiana Hammond and Vincent Woicehovich.

Grade 6: Andrew Albertson, Kaitlin Kammer, Jacob Knowles and Sierra Robinson.

Grade 5: Cameron Krim, Isabelle Miller and Amanda Wightman.

Grade 4: Abigail Maurer and Autumn Sias.

Grade 3: Tyler Broske, Erika Jordan, Maris Sarlouis and Amanda Schmidt.

Pope at U. N. touches on several broad themes

UNITED NATIONS ― In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, Pope Benedict XVI touched on several broad themes, among them: a call for bedrock ethical and moral principles as a guiding force even in pluralistic societies, a human rights agenda that encompasses religious freedom and the sacredness of human life, and the responsibility of first-world nations to aid developing ones.

Click on CWN Report to read a report by Catholic World News on the Pontiff's speeech.

Click on the headline to read the full text of his address. The first half of his speech was delivered in French and the second half in English. The full text is translated into English.:

Lead students to deeper faith, Pope urges

Click on the headline to read the full text of address

WASHINGTON -- Pope Benedict XVI urged U.S. Catholic educators today (April 17) not to simply transmit knowledge to their students but to bring them to a deeper understanding of faith "which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation."

"A particular responsibility ... for each of you, and your colleagues, is to evoke among the young the desire for the act of faith, encouraging them to commit themselves to the ecclesial life that follows from this belief," he told more than 400 Catholic college presidents and diocesan education representatives at The Catholic University of America.

The pope was cheered by several hundred students who gathered on the lawn of the campus, and he was warmly applauded when he entered the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center. He delivered his address while seated on a wooden throne designed by Catholic University students.

Weeks prior to the address many had speculated that the pope might have harsh words of reprimand for college leaders, but instead the pope spoke warmly to the group, calling them "bearers of wisdom" and telling them of his "profound gratitude" for their "selfless contributions" and dedication.

He made one specific reference to Catholic college presidents, near the end of his address, telling them he wished to "reaffirm the great value of academic freedom." He also noted that any appeals to academic freedom "to justify positions that contradict the faith and teaching of the church would obstruct or even betray the university's identity and mission."

The pontiff also made an appeal to priests, brothers and religious sisters to "not abandon the school apostolate."

"Renew your commitment to schools, especially those in poorer areas," he said. His comment drew strong applause from the educators.
[Source: Catholic World News]

Please sign up for Eucharistic Adoration

Signup sheets for May and June are now in the narthex for the Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday which will be continuing at St. Paul until further notice.

If two people sign up for each half-hour segment, it will take only 50 people to be certain someone is visiting the Blessed Sacrament at all times the Church is open on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hopefully there will be no blank space on the signup sheet.

There are three parishes in Summit County which have perpetual adoration with two or more persons signed up to visit for one hour. Last week’s bulletin of St. Augustine Church, for instance, noted that 385 holy hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament the previous week.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue every Tuesday at St. Paul. The church will be open for visiting from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pope Benedict XVI stresses the importance of Eucharistic Adoration:

"In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, particularly to those who are suffering."

46,000 attend papal Mass

The following is from an article in the Los Angeles Times by Tracy Wilkinson and Michael Muskal. The photo is by Carolyn Cole of the Times. Click on the headline to read the full text of the Holy Father's homily.

WASHINGTON -- Pope Benedict XVI today presided over the first open-air Mass of his trip to the United States and urged Christian renewal through loyalty to God as a way to confront troubled times.

Speaking in Nationals Park, a sports cathedral more suited to the cheers and jeers of baseball than the notes of sacred music and words, Benedict told 46,000 faithful that an enthusiastic and active Roman Catholic Church is needed to deal with a complex and often troubled society.

"Who can deny that the present moment is a crossroads, not only for the church in America but also for society as a whole," the scholarly Benedict said in his homily.

"It is a time of great promise, as we see the human family in many ways drawing closer together and becoming ever more interdependent," he said.

"Yet at the same time we see clear signs of a disturbing breakdown in the very foundations of society: signs of alienation, anger and polarization on the part of many of our contemporaries; increased violence; a weakening of the moral sense; a coarsening of social relations; and a growing forgetfulness of God."

The pontiff said he was confident that the "profound harmony of faith and reason" will empower Catholics to confront urgent issues that shape the future of American society.

"Let us trust in the Spirit's power to inspire conversion, to heal every wound, to overcome every division and to inspire new life and freedom," the pope said. "How much we need these gifts!"

Pope covers wide range of topics for bishops

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and the Pontiff's answers to three questions presented to him.

WASHINGTON - After two joyful stints on the popemobile and a visit to the White House, Pope Benedict XVI's 81st birthday took a mostly serious turn this evening when he delivered a wide-ranging speech to American bishops that touched on religious fervor, Catholics who don't follow church doctrine, and the shortage of priests.

"America is...a land of great faith," Benedict said at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, repeating what has been a common theme thus far in his first trip to the U.S. as pope. "Your people are remarkable for their religious fervor and they take pride in belonging to a worshiping community.

"They have confidence in God, and they do not hesitate to bring moral arguments rooted in biblical faith into their public discourse."

The pope was introduced by Cardinal Francis George of Chicago

The photo, earlier in the day, shows Pope Benedict XVI blowing out a candle on a birthday cake presented to him at the White House for his 81t birtdhay which took place on the second day of his U.S. visit and was marked with several celebrations.
(Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo)

Pope, Bush discuss wide range of topics

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Washington, Apr. 16, 2008 - In a private conversation at the White House on April 16, Pope Benedict XVI and US President George W. Bush spoke about a wide range of issues including terrorism, the dignity of human life, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, immigration, and development in Africa.

The Holy Father met with Bush in the Oval Office after a public reception attended by over 10,000 people on the White House lawn earlier on Tuesday morning. [See the separate CWN headline story.]

In a joint statement released after the private session, the Vatican and the White House reported that President Bush had renewed his birthday greetings to the Pontiff, thanking him for his visit. The President made a special point of thanking the Pope for scheduling a visit to pray at the "Ground Zero" site in New York--- an event that is on the papal calendar for Sunday, April 20.

The joint statement listed a number of topics on which the Vatican and the Bush Administration are in agreement, including the defense of human life and marriage, the importance of religious freedom, and the condemnation of terrorism and violence-- especially violence commimtted in the name of religion.

The Pope acknowledged the "substantial financial contributions" that the US has made to developing nations, with special reference to the American initiatives against AIDS in Africa.

"The Holy Father and the President devoted considerable time in their discussions to the Middle East, in particular resolving the Israel-Palestinian conflict," the statement continued. The Pope drew attention to the dangerous political crisis threatening Lebanon and to the "precarious state of Christian communities" in the region.

The Pope and the President also spoke about immigration, a topic that the Pontiff had mentioned during a press conference with reporters during his flight from Rome. Following up on the theme that he had emphasized in that discussion with the press, the Holy Father spoke about the need to care for the welfare of immigrants and "the well being of their families."
[Source: Catholic World News]

10,000 hear Pope's speech at White House

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saying he had come as a friend of the United States, Pope Benedict urged Americans and their leaders on Wednesday to base their political and social decisions on moral principles and create a more just society.

In an address to President George W. Bush at the White House on the first full day of his U.S. visit, the pope also called for "patient efforts of international diplomacy to resolve conflicts" and promote progress around the world.

"I come as a friend, a preacher of the Gospel and one with great respect for this vast pluralistic society," Benedict said in a speech after Bush welcomed him to the White House at a ceremony that included 21-gun salute.

The pope ended his speech by saying "God bless America."

Over 10,000 people were on hand as President George W. Bush formally welcomed Pope Benedict XVI to the US in a ceremony held in the Rose Garden outside the White House. The crowd-- believed to be the largest ever assembled at the White House for such a ceremony-- joined in singing "Happy Birthday" to the Holy Father, who turned 81 today. After a formal ceremony that included an exchange of talks and several musical presentations, the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" again as the Pope and the President made their way to the Oval Office for a private discussion.

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Wake for Msgr. Bacher is 3 to 9 p.m.

The Reverend Monsignor, Pastor, Saint George Parish, in Clinton died on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Akron City Hospital, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.

Robert Edward Bacher was born on February 17, 1924, in Akron. His parents were the late Andrew and Hilda (nee Newhome) Bacher. He was educated at Saint Martha Grade School, Akron, Saint Charles Seminary High School and College in Catonsville, Maryland, and Saint Mary Seminary in Cleveland. On May 22, 1948, Bishop Edward F. Hoban ordained him to the priesthood in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist for the service of the Diocese of Cleveland.

His first assignment was as assistant at Saint Aloysius Parish, Cleveland. On September 1, 1954, Father Bacher became a professor at Borromeo Minor Seminary, Wickliffe. On January 8, 1959, he was appointed Vice Rector of Borromeo Seminary High School. On July 28, 1961, he became Rector of the High School Seminary. Monsignor Bacher completed that assignment on June 9, 1971, and was appointed Chairman of the Diocesan Committee on Continuing Education for Priests. On May 6, 1972, he was named Executive Secretary of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Priestly Formation in Washington, D.C. On September 1, 1976, he returned to Cleveland and received the appointment of Rector of Saint Mary Seminary, Cleveland. On January 8, 1985, he became pastor of Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, Brook Park. He served at the parish until December 1, 1987, when he became President of Saint Luke Institute, Suitland, Maryland. On January 1, 1992, he returned to the Diocese where he was appointed to the pastorate of Saint George Parish, Clinton. Monsignor Bacher was serving in that capacity at the time of his death.

From 1980 through 1986, Monsignor Bacher served as a Canonical Consultor. From 1986 through 1987, he served as Dean of the Cuyahoga County Suburban Southwest Deanery. From 1995 through 2000, he served as a member of the College of Consultors.

In recognition of his many achievements, His Holiness Pope John XXIII appointed him a Papal Chamberlain on 10 March 1960. His Holiness Pope John Paul XXIII subsequently elevated him to the rank of a Domestic Prelate on January 20, 1962.

The wake will begin on Wednesday, April 16, at the Dunn Quigley Funeral Home, 811 Grant Street, Akron from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The wake will begin on Thursday, April 17, at Saint George Parish, Clinton with the singing of Vespers at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m.

On Friday, April 18, the Reception of the Body will take place at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Parish, 4019 Manchester Road, Akron. The Funeral Mass will begin there at 11:00 a.m. with the Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon as the principal celebrant. Reverend Edward T. Estok, Jr. will be the homilist. Burial will take place in All Saints Cemetery, Northfield.
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, age B6, col. 2]

Third grade students learn about disabilities

Hope Carr shows Tyler Broske how to use crutches while Anna Liggett (center)
tries out a walker and Erika Jordan tries to manipulate a wheelchair

Students in Mrs. Jeanette Michel's third grade are learning about disabilities this week by seeing how difficult it can be to use crutches, walkers and wheelchairs. They also are learning what causes disabilites and how they should react around people with disabilities.

Students discussed parts of the body that can be involved in disabilities including muscles, the brain, bones, nerves, the spine and joints.

Talking to the students all this week and providing demonstrations is Hope E. Carr, student awareness program director for The Arc which advocates for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.

Accessibility is important for all people, she tells the students. People who use walkers, wheelchairs or crutches want to shop, use the library and cross the streets by themselves. Wheelchairs and walkers are usually 33 inches wide, but most doorways are only 30 inches. A normal parking space is about five feet wide but buses or vans with wheelchair lifts need seven to eight feet. Airplane aisles and bathrooms are often so small that people in wheelchairms can't iuse them.

Students were asked to check on accessibility by measuring the space required:

Walkways, hall corridors and aisles should be 44 inches.
Doorways should be 36 inches wide.
Restroom stalls require 60 inches of turning space.
Required heights are: doorknobs 36 inches, towel dispensers 40, water fountains 33, light switches 48, fire alarms 48, sinks 29-34, and phones (hand set) 54.

Pope Benedict XVI has set aside time during his busy U.S visit to meet with young people with disabilities at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Seminary.