General: That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant respect, by tolerance and by dialogue among all believers.
Missionary: That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire human race.
The Holy Father also chooses an apostolic intention for each month.
In April he will pray: "That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire human race."
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Commemoration supper: Seder symbolism
Parishioners seated at tables for Commemoration Supper
Fr. Thomas with Andrew Reed Pastor giving blessing at supper
Fifty some parisioners gathered in Boeke Hall for a Commemoration Supper on Wednesday evening.
The supper was a Christian Seder Meal with the focus on the rich symbolism of the Jewish story of the exodus from Egypt,. The pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, explained the symbolism of each food at the Seder meal.
Each food served at the Seder meal has meaning.
Matzoh, also spelled matzah. (unleavened bread) is used because when the Israelites learned that the pharaoh had agreed to let them leave Egypt, they did not have time to bake bread for their journey.
There were bitter herbs represented by horseradish, to show the bitterness felt by slavery. There was Charoset (crushed nuts, fruit and honey), which represents the bricks and mortar of slavery. There is parsley, to show the coming spring. On the table was a dish of salt water, to represent the tears the Jews have shed.
The bitter herbs (horseradish) and Charoset were spread on matzoh bread.
The egg (hard-boiled deviled egg given to the pastor) is a universal symbol of springtime, new beginnings and rebirth -- all themes that are echoed in the story of the Exodus.
Seder is the traditional Passover Week Dinner celebrated by the Hebrews since the Exodus. It is the Hebrew Thanksgiving (also known as Feast of Unleavened Bread), giving thanks to God for deliverance and redemption, commemorating the protection of God.
The last supper was a Seder, a Passover meal. What significance does that have for the Christian? There has been increasing interest among Christians in this ancient festival. and renewed awareness of the importance of the Old Testament Scriptures as Christian Scripture.
Following the Seder Meal there was a regular entree of chicken and a large array of desserts.
The St. Paul supper also was a family affair. Fr. Thomas (above) holds baby Andrew Reed who was at the supper with his mother Kelly and aunt Terry Roush and children and grandmother, Peg Snyder. There were a number of children at the supper.
Palm Sunday bake sale nets $1,387
Margaret Koncz, Fran Carver & Paula Adam / Lucy Raso, Maggie Colant & Fran Carver
More photos of women at the Ladies Guild bake sale in the narthex on Palm Sunday. The ladies sold around 140 nut rolls and earned $1,387.74 after expenses Ladies Guild's efforts such as this help support many parish endeavors.
The next social event for the Ladies Guild will be the annual Silver Tea honoring the past Presidents of the Ladies Guild on Thursday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. All ladies are invited to join in the celebration. There will be a short meeting for updates and announcements. Refreshments will be served.
Oriana House to buy St. Hedwig property
Oriana House will purchase the former St. Hedwig's property and turn it into offices.
The sale was contingent on a zoning change permitting such use, which Akron City Council approved Monday night.
The property at 213-215 E. Glenwood Ave. will be changed from single- and two-family residential to limited business district.
Oriana plans to invest $400,000 to $500,000 on improvements to convert the parish's five parcels, which are on less than 2 acres, into office space, said Pat D'Andrea, an attorney for Oriana.
Oriana, which offers chemical dependency treatment and community corrections services, will do some programming, but no residential treatment, at this location, D'Andrea said.
St. Hedwig's closed in September as part of a plan that Cleveland Catholic diocesan officials have said will more equitably distribute resources across its eight counties.
[Source: Akron Beacon Journal, Wednesday, April 1, 2010]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Holy Week Events for Wednesday
Wednesday Schedule
Mass 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Commemoration Supper 5:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
Mass for Matthew Sibit will be Thursday
Matthew Cipiti Sibit, 'Of the People', passed away Sunday March 28, 2010.
Matthew was born September 23, 1919. He grew up, lived in, and truly loved Akron. He devoted most of his life to its citizens, as well as making Akron a better city. Matthew served his country as a
member of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, as well as various community organizations throughout his lifetime.
Matthew was preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He will be remembered and missed by his son, David Sibit and his daughter, JoLee (Glen) Nazworth; grandson, Christian (Theresa) Cline and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Cline. Survivors also include brother, Basil Cipiti and sister, Lena (Joe) Smole; sister-in-law, Jean Leinberger; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Ralph Thomas on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemtery in Akron, where the Firestone Park VFW Post 3383 will perform military honors. Donations in Matthew's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 433 Mission Drive Akron, OH 44301.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Tuesday, March 30, 2010, page B5, col. 5]
Matthew was born September 23, 1919. He grew up, lived in, and truly loved Akron. He devoted most of his life to its citizens, as well as making Akron a better city. Matthew served his country as a
Matthew was preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He will be remembered and missed by his son, David Sibit and his daughter, JoLee (Glen) Nazworth; grandson, Christian (Theresa) Cline and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Cline. Survivors also include brother, Basil Cipiti and sister, Lena (Joe) Smole; sister-in-law, Jean Leinberger; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Ralph Thomas on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Cemtery in Akron, where the Firestone Park VFW Post 3383 will perform military honors. Donations in Matthew's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 433 Mission Drive Akron, OH 44301.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Tuesday, March 30, 2010, page B5, col. 5]
Monday, March 29, 2010
Say a Rosary on Good Friday
Again this year an appeal is going out on the internet and by e-mail to pray a Rosary on Good Friday between noon and 3 p.m. for peace in the world and return or moral values.
Here’s the text of the Rosary appeal, which is being circulated on the Internet:
“Imagine what might happen if every Catholic in the world would pray a Rosary on the same day!
“We have an example in October of 1573, when Europe was saved from the invasion of the mighty Turkish fleet. Europe was saved by the praying of the Rosary by all Christians!
'So, on Good Friday, let us all pray a Rosary for peace in the world and the return of moral values into our communities. If possible, please pray your Rosary between Noon and 3:00pm.
“Also, please e-mail this message to every Catholic on your address list, and ask them to pass it along to every Catholic on their lists. Let’s unite in praying one of the most powerful prayers on one of the holiest days, for these two increasingly urgent intentions.”
See also our earlier article about a Rosary on May 7, 8 or 9 for the intention of ending the killing of the unborn. There is a link there to sign up.
Here also are the Good Friday devotions scheduled at St. Paul:Good Friday
Morning Prayer-Divine Office 9 a.m.
Prayer Service-Seven Last Words 12 noon
Reconciliation & Private Prayer 1 to 3 p.m.
Stations of the Cross and Litany 3 p.m.
Veneration of the Cross 4 to 7 p.m.
Sacred Liturgy with Communion 7 p.m.
Mass for Helen Perusich is Tuesday
Sadly, we lost our mother, our sister, our friend, Helen Ann Perusich, on Friday, March 26, 2010.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Bill in 1991. She fought valiantly against the effects of the Rheumatoid Arthritis that gripped her for so many years. We think, in the end, her heart just could not take it anymore.
Helen leaves behind her children, Donna (William) Wiler of Canal Fulton and W. Paul Perusich of Chicago, Ill. She also leaves behind her beloved sisters, Rose (John) Moskos of Green and Mary (George) Palmer of Ellet; along with several nieces, nephews, and many life-long friends.
Helen belonged to several groups, including the Firestone Park Prime Timers, where she served as the 'Sunshine Lady' for many years, and was also a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church. In years past, she was a member of the St. Paul Ladies Guild, a proud member of NCCW, the Jednota Club #553, the VFW 3353 Ladies Auxiliary, the 'Birthday Gals', and the Thursday bowling league at the Jednota Club.
Helen's final request is for everyone to say a prayer for her as she enters into eternal life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or to the charity of one's choice.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Monday, March 29, 2010, page B5, col. 5]
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Bill in 1991. She fought valiantly against the effects of the Rheumatoid Arthritis that gripped her for so many years. We think, in the end, her heart just could not take it anymore.
Helen leaves behind her children, Donna (William) Wiler of Canal Fulton and W. Paul Perusich of Chicago, Ill. She also leaves behind her beloved sisters, Rose (John) Moskos of Green and Mary (George) Palmer of Ellet; along with several nieces, nephews, and many life-long friends.
Helen belonged to several groups, including the Firestone Park Prime Timers, where she served as the 'Sunshine Lady' for many years, and was also a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church. In years past, she was a member of the St. Paul Ladies Guild, a proud member of NCCW, the Jednota Club #553, the VFW 3353 Ladies Auxiliary, the 'Birthday Gals', and the Thursday bowling league at the Jednota Club.
Helen's final request is for everyone to say a prayer for her as she enters into eternal life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or to the charity of one's choice.
(Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Monday, March 29, 2010, page B5, col. 5]
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Girls volleyball gets under way
Fifth Grade Girls Volleyball
Coach Michelle McGraw on left and Stacy Deluca at right. First row kneeling (from left) are Jesse Bobbit, Abbey Lewis, Jenna Garey and Maris Sarlouis. Back row (from left) are Alisa Eckman, Michele Bojo, Anna Liggett, Allison Curry, Daisha Hawkins and Olivia Hutchison. Girls Volleyball moved into full swing on Saturday at John Jenkins Gymnasium. St. Paul's Fifth Grade Girls played their opening games against SS Peter and Paul. Both games were fun with close back and fourth scoring. St. Paul was edged just slighlty 23-25 and 24-26.
Please send us your photos and scores.
Complete schedules for the 2010 CYO Volleyball season are now available on the CYO sports website.
Here are some of the St. Paul games to be played in Jenkins Gym:
Division I AA Minor Grade 8
March 30 6:15 PM St. Joseph - M(Haba) vs. St. Paul (Roberts)
March 30 7:45 PM St. Paul (Roberts) vs. St. Patrick(Paino)
April 6 7:00 PM St. Paul (Roberts) vs. Seton(Belleza)
April 6 8:30 PM St. Joseph - CF(Bagdon) vs. St. Paul (Roberts)
April 20 6:15 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. Holy Family(Miholer)
April 20 7:45 PM St. Anthony(Horrigan) vs. St. PaulApril (Roberts)
Girls Division I AA Grade 7
April 17 9:45 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. St. Francis de Sales(Papp)
April 17 11:15 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. SS. Peter & Paul(Brown)
Girls Division II BBB (5th Grade)
April 6 6:15 PM St. Paul (McGraw) vs. Seton(Johnson)
April 10 3:00 PM St. Paul (McGraw) vs. St. Barbas(Perney)
April 13 5:30 PM St. Sebastian (Williams) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
April 17 2:15 PM St. Francis de Sales(Hodgkiss) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
April 24 2:15 PM St. Francis Xavier(Lyncha) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
Palm Sunday at 11 a.m. opens Holy Week
Patty Pokky buys a roll from Paula Adam, Fran Carver and Margaret Konz at left
Betty Ciborek and Beatrice Ruegg, longtime parishioners reminisce
The 11 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass at St. Paul, like the earlier 9 a.m. Mass in the article below seemed to have a few more than the regular Sunday worshipers.
Both Masses, with the blessing of palms and the reading of the Passion, were a solemn beginning for Holy Week with its anticipation of the Resurrection. Fr. Thomas at right blesses the palms. Cross bearer Tod Wammes and altar servers are in the background.
Parishioners picked up their palms to take home and place behind a crucfix or another special location. They also took advantage of the Ladies Guild annual bake sale to buy something
sweet for the Easter season.
The passion was read by Fr. Thomas and Noelle and Marco Colant. (Photos by Tony DiDonato)
Eugene DiDonato buys roll from Fran Carver while John Bisesi picks up palm
Children in Palm Sunday procession 9 a.m.
Dozens of children were in procession at the 9 a,m. Palm Sunday Mass in St. Paul Church.
The top photo shows them approaching the altar carrying palms.
Third grade student Nathan Dort with the cross bearer and altar servers at right carries the crown symbolizing the King of Kings. It was placed on a cushion in front of the altar.
See Pope Benedicdt XVI's Palm Sunday homily.
See Pope Benedicdt XVI's Palm Sunday homily.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Think Spring: Get ready for plant sale
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tubers, etc.
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Pot them up,
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Rosary for St. Paul School recalls history
Principal Robert Brodbeck leads Rosary accompanied by Miss Mary Means at right
A small group of the faithful met Saturday morning to pray the Rosary for St. Paul School. The Rosary was led by principal Robert Brodbeck who was accompanied by Miss Mary Means, second grade teacher, who has prepared countless second grade students for their First Holy Communion.
Ten adults and seven children went with them through the church and school to pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
The first mystery, the Annunciaton, was in the narthex at the icon of Mother and Child.
The second mystery, the Visitation, was at the statue of the Blessed Virgin in the south entrance to the Adoration Chapel.
The third mystery, the Birth of Our Lord, was in the school hallway at the statue of the Virgin Mary near the music room. This statue, which has been around the parish for almost a half century, fittingly ties in with school history. The statue was a gift of the St. Paul Ladies Guild in 1962 in memory of Msgr. Clement Boeke. Msgr. Boeke began construction of the original 11-classroom school in 1926.
The fourth mystery, the Presentation, was at the Blessed Mary statue on the north side of the church.
The fifth mystery, the Finding of the Lord, was back at the icon in the narthex.
Devotions for Holy Week
Saturday
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m.
Palm Sunday
Mass 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Monday
Mass 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Mass 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday Mass 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Commemoration Supper in Boeke 5:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday
Morning Prayer-Divine Office 9 a.m.
Prayer Service-Seven Last Words 12 noon
Reconciliation & Private Prayer 1 to 3 p.m.
Stations of the Cross and Litany 3 p.m.
Veneration of the Cross 4 to 7 p.m.
Sacred Liturgy with Communion 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday
Blessing of Easter Food 12 noon
Vigil Mass of the Lord's Resurrection 9:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
Mass 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration extended for Lent
Here at St Paul we are offering Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and again from 6 to 9 p.m. Please consider spending some time t with our Lord present in the Most Blessed Sacrament
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m.
Palm Sunday
Mass 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Monday
Mass 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.Tuesday
Mass 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday Mass 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Commemoration Supper in Boeke 5:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday
Morning Prayer-Divine Office 9 a.m.
Prayer Service-Seven Last Words 12 noon
Reconciliation & Private Prayer 1 to 3 p.m.
Stations of the Cross and Litany 3 p.m.
Veneration of the Cross 4 to 7 p.m.
Sacred Liturgy with Communion 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday
Blessing of Easter Food 12 noon
Vigil Mass of the Lord's Resurrection 9:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
Mass 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Here at St Paul we are offering Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and again from 6 to 9 p.m. Please consider spending some time t with our Lord present in the Most Blessed Sacrament
From the Pastor: Holy Week thoughts
Dear Parishioners,
On Palm Sunday with the reading of The Passion of Christ, we prepare ourselves for Holy Week and the grace-filled celebration of the events of our redemption. In our Catholic Tradition we give these
days priority in our sometimes hectic schedules of work and family activity. This year once again I urge you to plan to make time to attend and participate in the sacred liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. Discuss these solemn and beautiful commemorations with your family members and friends. Come and worship along with them. The times are listed in detail in our parish bulletin.Easter is foremost a time to reflect, pray and partake together in the saving grace of Jesus crucified and risen in glory. In this season when nature around us is awakening with new life, we too are being called to receive God’s compassionate mercy and rejoice in his love. We are given new and abundant life in Christ Jesus, who died that we might have everlasting life.
Looking forward to greeting you in these Holy Days,
Father Ralph Thomas
On Palm Sunday with the reading of The Passion of Christ, we prepare ourselves for Holy Week and the grace-filled celebration of the events of our redemption. In our Catholic Tradition we give these
Looking forward to greeting you in these Holy Days,
Father Ralph Thomas
'Passion of the Christ’ movie is Sunday
On Palm Sunday at 5:30 p.m. (changed from 7 p.m.) St. Paul parish will have a free showing of the movie "The Passion of the Christ". Please note that the movie is rated 'R' for graphic violence. It is not intended for all audiences, especially children. We invite you to begin your holy week with this moving and spiritual depiction of Christ's passion. You will come away with a clearer understanding of how Christ suffered to take away our sins. Following the movie Adoration will be available for a time of personal devotion.
Ladies Guild bake sale, silver tea
Pick up a nut roll, other sweets for Easter
Treat your sweet tooth to some delicious baked goods including homemade nut rolls at the St.Paul Ladies Guild Bake Sale this weekend after all the Masses in the narthex. Stop by and pick up something sweet.
Silver Tea to honor past presidents
The St. Paul Ladies Guild Silver Tea honoring the past Presidents of the Ladies Guild will be Thursday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. All ladies are invited to join in the celebration. There will be a short meeting for updates and announcements. Refreshments will be served.
Women to award $1,000 Respect Life grants
Summit Regional Council of NCCW will award three $1,000 grants at the Thirty-third annual Respect Life Dinner at Guy’s Party Centre on Wednesday, October 27. Applications are now being accepted for the grants, to be awarded to non-profit organizations in Summit County. Applicants will be considered whose request describes a special project that raises the quality of life for those Summit County clients they serve. For more information and for applications call Beth Aufmuth 330-687-9987 or e-mail m.aufmuth@att.net. Deadline is Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Night at Races deadline is March 20
The St. Francis de Sales “Night at the Races” will be Saturday, April 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The price is $15 per person and includes a casual dinner, soft drinks and beer. Fee to purchase a horse is $20. For reservations, call Michele Steurer 330-644-6961 or Pattie Rizzo 330-896-6343 before March 30..
About 2-1-1 information service
For those of you that may not be aware, the Akron/Summit County area has 2-1-1 information service. What is 2-1-1? 2-1-1 was designated by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000 as the national 3-digit telephone dialing code for health and human services. 2-1-1 is easy to
remember and connects people with resources in their community. 2-1-1 centers are staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess callers' needs and refer them to the help they seek. It's accessible to everyone at no cost, available 24/7 and your call is completely confidential. 2-1-1 offers information on a broad range of services, including: rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, care for the elderly, financial literacy, job training programs, legal services and more. 2-1-1 is available to over 240 million Americans - approximately 80% of the United States population - covering all or parts of 47 states. Visit www.211.org to search for 2-1-1 services in other parts of the U.S. Visit www.211summit.org to search for local services and information.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Turin archdiocese ready for Shroud exposition
Cardinal Severino Poletto of Turin detailed preparations for a public exposition of the Shroud of Turin during a March 25 press conference at the Vatican. More than 1.3 million people have already reserved tickets for the exposition, he said, and 4,000 volunteers have been enlisted to help pilgrims during "the first exposition of the new millennium."
The exposition will take place in Turin from April 10 through May 23. Admission will be free, but reservations are required in order to control the orderly flow of pilgrims. An official web site has been set up to allow pilgrims to make reservations.
Pope Benedict XVI will make a visit and venerate the Shroud on May 2. Representatives from the Russian Orthodox Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople are also expected to visit.
Go to Shroud website.
The exposition will take place in Turin from April 10 through May 23. Admission will be free, but reservations are required in order to control the orderly flow of pilgrims. An official web site has been set up to allow pilgrims to make reservations.
Pope Benedict XVI will make a visit and venerate the Shroud on May 2. Representatives from the Russian Orthodox Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople are also expected to visit.
Go to Shroud website.
G.K. Chesterton Society forms at St. Sebastian
There will be a one-man play about G. K. Chesterton on Easter Monday at 7 p.m. at St. Sebastian Parish in Zwisler Hall. Admission is free (though you may make a donation if you wish.) Chesterton fans are sponsoring this event to help kick off the Chesterton Society. You do not need to be a mmber of St. Sebastian Parish to join the society.
See the club’s Chesteron blog.
See the club’s Chesteron blog.
St. Paul men present Stations of Cross
An hour-long Stations of the Cross presented by the St. Paul Men's Fellowship on Wednesday evening was impressive and elaborate.
There was a reader and candle bearer for each of the 14 stations. At the completion of each station, the pair gathered at the foot of the altar. The 28 thus formed a semicircle at the altar when the last station was said.
Cross bearer was Hank Richard, flanked by candle bearers Joe Richard and David Clute. Tod Wammes was emcee or faciltator as they proceeded through the stations. At the lectern to announce the stations were Tom Piper and George Roberts. The pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, led a litany at the conclusion. A guitar accompaniment was provided by John Wilson. Leading the singing were John Amedeo and Donald Gross. Amedeo was the coordinator for the event.
Pews were occupied for the most part by women since all men were particpating in presenting the devotions.
At the Stations were Wade and Andrew Albertson, Sean Grubb and Adam Bugajski, Bill and Ryan Canan, Gerard and Marco Colant, Jon and Gabe Lidderdale, Joe Pappano and Jon Martin, Craig and Cory Richmond, Tom and Ben Woodill, Brian and Billy Gabelman, Jeff and Michael Kendro, Don and Sam Smith, Harry Vezzani, Mike Kowal and Eric Poston
Women’s parts were read by Paula Adam, Sandy Denholm, Dorothy and Laura Christner, Julie Gabelman and Betsy Roberts.
Today is the Feast of Annunciaton
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Mass for Ita Macken is Saturday
Ita L. Macken, 71 years old, passed away March 23, 2010.
Born in Akron, Miss Macken had taught school at Our Lady of Angels Grade School in Cleveland for
over 30 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and Ancient order of Hibernian's.
Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lucy Macken, sister, Ann (Nan) Dugan, brothers, Willliam and Patrick, she is survived by nieces, Kathleen McVey, Kristine Callahan, Peggy McKillop; nephews, Daniel Dugan (Theresa), John Macken; brothers, Joseph Macken (Loretta), John Macken; great-nieces and great-nephews, Kevin and Kristopher McVey, Meghan, Ryan, Shane and Makenzie Callahan, Pamela Malick (Keith), Kimberly Price (William), numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Akron. Memorials may be made to Shamrock Cultural Charities, c/o AOH, 2000 Brown St., Akron, OH 44319.
Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes 330-253-8121 www.dunn-quigley.com
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Thursday, March 25, 2010, page B4, col. 5 ]
Born in Akron, Miss Macken had taught school at Our Lady of Angels Grade School in Cleveland for
Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lucy Macken, sister, Ann (Nan) Dugan, brothers, Willliam and Patrick, she is survived by nieces, Kathleen McVey, Kristine Callahan, Peggy McKillop; nephews, Daniel Dugan (Theresa), John Macken; brothers, Joseph Macken (Loretta), John Macken; great-nieces and great-nephews, Kevin and Kristopher McVey, Meghan, Ryan, Shane and Makenzie Callahan, Pamela Malick (Keith), Kimberly Price (William), numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Akron. Memorials may be made to Shamrock Cultural Charities, c/o AOH, 2000 Brown St., Akron, OH 44319.
Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes 330-253-8121 www.dunn-quigley.com
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Thursday, March 25, 2010, page B4, col. 5 ]
75 sign plea for death penalty moratorium
A plea for a moratorium on the death penalty in Ohio was signed by 75 parishioners at weekend Masses. As Catholics, we reject the death penalty because we believe that all persons are sacred and it is our duty to protect all life. For these reasons, Ohio should suspend executions and commission a thorough and balanced study of our state's death penalty.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Obama signs order barring federal abortion funding
WASHINGTON, D.C., (CNA/EWTN News).- This afternoon President Barack Obama signed the executive order created to ensure that federal funds will not be used under the new health care law to pay for most abortions, mirroring the Hyde Amendment.
The executive order was signed by the president as part of a deal with Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), who voted for the health care bill after securing the assurance of the order. Stupak revealed in the wake of the negotiations that Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had the votes to pass the bill without his bloc's support, and that the executive order was the best pro-lifers could do.
The order confirms that the long-standing ban on the federal funding of abortions—except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the woman's life—will apply to the Health Insurance Exchange and the funding of Community Health Centers.
The executive order has been criticized by the U.S. Catholic bishops and numerous pro-life groups as lacking teeth since the president could rescind it at any time or it could be struck down in court.
The executive order was signed by the president as part of a deal with Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), who voted for the health care bill after securing the assurance of the order. Stupak revealed in the wake of the negotiations that Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had the votes to pass the bill without his bloc's support, and that the executive order was the best pro-lifers could do.
The order confirms that the long-standing ban on the federal funding of abortions—except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the woman's life—will apply to the Health Insurance Exchange and the funding of Community Health Centers.
The executive order has been criticized by the U.S. Catholic bishops and numerous pro-life groups as lacking teeth since the president could rescind it at any time or it could be struck down in court.
Kindergarten chicks live video: Now off air
A live video of egg hatching of St. Paul kindergarten chicks was first posted on Monday, March 22. It is no off the air. Chicks moved to brooder Wednesday. Chicks taken to farm Thursday. At right is a still photo of a computer screen showing the video in which you can see three chicks.
Farther Karg: No longer a parish C.E.O.
The Rev. William D. Karg, retired pastor of St. Sebastian Church, has retired from being a C.E.O of an Akron parish to serve a more meaningful ministry. He writes about it in the March 22 issue of America magazine.
“After serving the diocese of Cleveland for 44 years, I retired in 2008, not from priestly ministry but
from being a pastor,” Fr. Karg writes.
He quotes from a survey of retired priests (There are about 10,000 in the United States).
“When a priest retires, he doesn’t stop ministry, but he does stop serving as a C.E.O. of these small corporations we call parishes.” one priest said. Another said, “By ‘retire’ I mean leave behind administrative duties and return to full-time ministry.”
By being free of admnistration, Fr. Karg writes that he has rediscovered the richness and fulfillment of ministry. Retirement offers priests new opportunities to continue using the unique gifts God has given them.
“During the first year of retirement I felt uncertainty about how I would spend my days, but eventually various people called to request help with different forms of ministry.”
“Fortunately, I had taken some time to make retirement plans. That meant organizing a new agenda. My plan included serious reading, to reactivate my mind with some of the latest theology being published. Study in spirituality at Creighton University and an eight-day retreat there provided an
opportunity to clarify the path I wanted to take in retirement. With the help of God, a new sense of mission is taking shape, and I feel more at peace.”
The article noted that there is one retired priest for every two active priests, including 111 in the Cleveland Dipcese who are retired, absent or sick.
Fr. Karg then describes some of the ministries of retired priests who are basically still serving God but not as parish administrators.
“My own activities are similar to those of about 90 percent of retired priests.,” Fr. Karg writes. “I celebrate Mass and hear confessions at some 23 locations; I volunteer at a drop-in center for the homeless run by the Catholic Worker; and I offer spiritual direction and help with campus ministry at Akron University”.”
Fr. Karg was pastor of St. Sebastian from March 13, 1995 until June 23, 2008.
Click on the headline to read the full article.
“After serving the diocese of Cleveland for 44 years, I retired in 2008, not from priestly ministry but
from being a pastor,” Fr. Karg writes.
He quotes from a survey of retired priests (There are about 10,000 in the United States).
“When a priest retires, he doesn’t stop ministry, but he does stop serving as a C.E.O. of these small corporations we call parishes.” one priest said. Another said, “By ‘retire’ I mean leave behind administrative duties and return to full-time ministry.”
By being free of admnistration, Fr. Karg writes that he has rediscovered the richness and fulfillment of ministry. Retirement offers priests new opportunities to continue using the unique gifts God has given them.
“During the first year of retirement I felt uncertainty about how I would spend my days, but eventually various people called to request help with different forms of ministry.”
“Fortunately, I had taken some time to make retirement plans. That meant organizing a new agenda. My plan included serious reading, to reactivate my mind with some of the latest theology being published. Study in spirituality at Creighton University and an eight-day retreat there provided an
opportunity to clarify the path I wanted to take in retirement. With the help of God, a new sense of mission is taking shape, and I feel more at peace.”
The article noted that there is one retired priest for every two active priests, including 111 in the Cleveland Dipcese who are retired, absent or sick.
Fr. Karg then describes some of the ministries of retired priests who are basically still serving God but not as parish administrators.
“My own activities are similar to those of about 90 percent of retired priests.,” Fr. Karg writes. “I celebrate Mass and hear confessions at some 23 locations; I volunteer at a drop-in center for the homeless run by the Catholic Worker; and I offer spiritual direction and help with campus ministry at Akron University”.”
Fr. Karg was pastor of St. Sebastian from March 13, 1995 until June 23, 2008.
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Walsh University celebrates cultures
The Walsh University campus in North Canton has an international flair this week. International students representing 20 nations are participating in a celebration called World Week to give its students a chance to explore the similarities and differences of various cultures on the campus. Details on the celebration were reported by Beacon Journal religion writer Collette M. Jenkins in today’s newspaper.
A variety of world cultures will be celebrated with music, food, crafts and a showcase of countries with tables set up by the university's international students. They include students from Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, England, The Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Peru, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Africa, Syria, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.
'We are hoping that all of the activities going on this week will give people a chance to celebrate different cultures and to raise awareness of important global issues, like health, education, environment, justice and peace,'' said Lori Brindisi, director of international student services. ''The goal is to get people, particularly our students, to start thinking globally so that they realize we are global citizens and not just citizens of North Canton or Ohio or the United States.''
Tuesday's focus was on the war-wracked Sudanese region of Darfur. Since 2003, an estimated 300,000 people have been killed and 2.7 million displaced in the region, which is about the size of Spain.
Today's activities include a showcase of countries from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the David Center, where international students will display information about their native countries. Simple Gifts, a group of three women who play 12 instruments, will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group plays a variety of music, including Romanian, klezmer, Greek, Irish, Bulgarian, Scottish, Appalachian and Swedish.
On Thursday, attention shifts to Latino traditions in the David Center, where Conjunto Riquena will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and students will gather to make rosaries for Youngstown prison inmates from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 5 p.m., a Guadalupe Festival will begin with Mass celebrated by Monsignor Eduardo Chavez and recording artist Dana, in the Gaetano M. Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex.
Click on the headline to read the full story by Jenkins.
A variety of world cultures will be celebrated with music, food, crafts and a showcase of countries with tables set up by the university's international students. They include students from Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, England, The Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Peru, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Africa, Syria, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.
'We are hoping that all of the activities going on this week will give people a chance to celebrate different cultures and to raise awareness of important global issues, like health, education, environment, justice and peace,'' said Lori Brindisi, director of international student services. ''The goal is to get people, particularly our students, to start thinking globally so that they realize we are global citizens and not just citizens of North Canton or Ohio or the United States.''
Tuesday's focus was on the war-wracked Sudanese region of Darfur. Since 2003, an estimated 300,000 people have been killed and 2.7 million displaced in the region, which is about the size of Spain.
Today's activities include a showcase of countries from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the David Center, where international students will display information about their native countries. Simple Gifts, a group of three women who play 12 instruments, will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group plays a variety of music, including Romanian, klezmer, Greek, Irish, Bulgarian, Scottish, Appalachian and Swedish.
On Thursday, attention shifts to Latino traditions in the David Center, where Conjunto Riquena will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and students will gather to make rosaries for Youngstown prison inmates from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 5 p.m., a Guadalupe Festival will begin with Mass celebrated by Monsignor Eduardo Chavez and recording artist Dana, in the Gaetano M. Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex.
Click on the headline to read the full story by Jenkins.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Last Supper paintings supersize meal
Has even the Last Supper been supersized?
The food in famous paintings of the meal has grown by biblical proportions over the last millennium, researchers report in a medical journal Tuesday.
Using a computer, they compared the size of the food to the size of the heads in 52 paintings of Jesus Christ and his disciples at their final meal before his death.
If art imitates life, we're in trouble, the researchers conclude. The size of the main dish grew 69 percent; the size of the plate, 66 percent, and the bread, 23 percent, between the years 1000 and 2000.
Supersizing is considered a modern phenomenon, but "what we see recently may be just a more noticeable part of a very long trend," said Brian Wansink, a food behavior scientist at Cornell University.
The study was his idea. For biblical context, he sought help from his brother, Craig Wansink, professor of religious studies at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Va., and an ordained Presbyterian minister.
The Bible says the Last Supper took place on a Passover evening but gives little detail on specific foods besides bread and wine.
"There's nothing else mentioned. They don't say there's a fruit cup or carrot cake," though other foods such as fish, eel, lamb and even pork have appeared in paintings through the years, Brian Wansink said.
For the study, he used paintings featured in the book "Last Supper," published in 2000 by Phaidon Press. They include perhaps the most famous portrayal of the meal, by Leonardo da Vinci. Computer technology allowed them to scan, rotate and calculate images regardless of their orientation in the paintings.
Details are in the April issue of the International Journal of Obesity.
The study is "not very meaningful science," said Martin Binks, a behavioral health psychologist and a consultant at Duke University Medical Center. "We have real life examples of the increase in portion size — all you have to do is look at what's being sold at fast-food restaurants."
A more contemporary test would be to analyze portion sizes in Super Bowl commercials, he suggested.
"That would be a much more meaningful snapshot of how this society's relationship to food has changed," Binks said.
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The food in famous paintings of the meal has grown by biblical proportions over the last millennium, researchers report in a medical journal Tuesday.
Using a computer, they compared the size of the food to the size of the heads in 52 paintings of Jesus Christ and his disciples at their final meal before his death.
If art imitates life, we're in trouble, the researchers conclude. The size of the main dish grew 69 percent; the size of the plate, 66 percent, and the bread, 23 percent, between the years 1000 and 2000.
Supersizing is considered a modern phenomenon, but "what we see recently may be just a more noticeable part of a very long trend," said Brian Wansink, a food behavior scientist at Cornell University.
The study was his idea. For biblical context, he sought help from his brother, Craig Wansink, professor of religious studies at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Va., and an ordained Presbyterian minister.
The Bible says the Last Supper took place on a Passover evening but gives little detail on specific foods besides bread and wine.
"There's nothing else mentioned. They don't say there's a fruit cup or carrot cake," though other foods such as fish, eel, lamb and even pork have appeared in paintings through the years, Brian Wansink said.
For the study, he used paintings featured in the book "Last Supper," published in 2000 by Phaidon Press. They include perhaps the most famous portrayal of the meal, by Leonardo da Vinci. Computer technology allowed them to scan, rotate and calculate images regardless of their orientation in the paintings.
Details are in the April issue of the International Journal of Obesity.
The study is "not very meaningful science," said Martin Binks, a behavioral health psychologist and a consultant at Duke University Medical Center. "We have real life examples of the increase in portion size — all you have to do is look at what's being sold at fast-food restaurants."
A more contemporary test would be to analyze portion sizes in Super Bowl commercials, he suggested.
"That would be a much more meaningful snapshot of how this society's relationship to food has changed," Binks said.
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Sopranos needed for joyful noise
The Contemporary Choir needs sopranos — and any other voice willing to sing. The choir currently has only one second soprano. Other second sopranos are fine, a few first sopranos would be absolute gifts from God.
The time commitment is about three hours each time the choir sings: one hour for practice, 45 minutes warm up and the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass.
The choir sings 12 to 15 times a year usually the second Saturday of the month from September or October through May or June. They also sing for Confirmation, Communion, the middle Christmas Vigil Mass and 11 a.m. Easter Mass and special occasions like Father Jenkins 50th ordination anniversary or Frank Lonteen's retirement.
Since you are a volunteer. It is NOT mandatory to attend every Mass the choir sings. You are allowed a life outside choir.
You do not have to audition. “We are singing for God, not Simon Cowell,” Pat Rinella notes in a flier seeking singers. ‘There's at least one psalm asking only to ‘Make a joyful noise unto the Lord’. "
Contact Pat Rinella at 330-773-4626 or e-mail patrinel@neo.rr.com
The time commitment is about three hours each time the choir sings: one hour for practice, 45 minutes warm up and the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass.
The choir sings 12 to 15 times a year usually the second Saturday of the month from September or October through May or June. They also sing for Confirmation, Communion, the middle Christmas Vigil Mass and 11 a.m. Easter Mass and special occasions like Father Jenkins 50th ordination anniversary or Frank Lonteen's retirement.
Since you are a volunteer. It is NOT mandatory to attend every Mass the choir sings. You are allowed a life outside choir.
You do not have to audition. “We are singing for God, not Simon Cowell,” Pat Rinella notes in a flier seeking singers. ‘There's at least one psalm asking only to ‘Make a joyful noise unto the Lord’. "
Contact Pat Rinella at 330-773-4626 or e-mail patrinel@neo.rr.com
Bishop Murry on what priests do
Bishop George V. Murry SJ, the Bishop of Youngstown Diocese, who celebrated the closing Mass at the Answer the Call conference of Catholic Men's Fellowship at Hoban High last Saturday, wrote an interesting column titled "What to priests do all day?"
Click here to read the column
The Bishop's regular colum in called ON THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM
Read more of Bishop Murry’s columns,
Click here to read the column
The Bishop's regular colum in called ON THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM
Read more of Bishop Murry’s columns,
Spectacular just month away
The St. Paul School Spring Spectacular is just one month away. You need to get your tickets soon–especially for the raffle.. Here’s a look at some of the items:
Four Park Hopper Passes to Disney
Autographed race car ball caps from the Schumacher racing team and an autographed
race car piston from Kenny Bernstein
An overnight stay at the Walden in Aurora
Hand crafted quilt
Performance Enhancement/Injury Prevention/Personal Training Package worth $375 to the PT Center for Sports Medicine
Jewelry
St. Paul Parking Spot reserved for one year
Indians/Aeros tickets
Martini basket(s)
Theatre tickets
Restaurant gift certificates
AAA membership
Ski rental/lift package to Alpine Valley Ski
Art museum passes
Football Hall of Fame passes
Massage and Yoga gift certificates
Great Lakes Science Center vouchers
Golf at: Fairlawn Country Club, Loyal Oak, Paradise Lake Golf Club, Maple Crest Golf Club, Eagle Creek Golf Club
Laserquest membership and family four pack passes
Carnegie Science Center passes
Spread Eagle Tavern overnight stay
Sheraton Suites overnight stay
Pencil Portrait Package
Hoban Spirit Basket
CYO camp
Camp Carl
Salt Fork overnight stay
Blind and Sons service plan
Lifestyles one month family membership
Incognito Portrait Designs packages
Cleveland Zoo
Akron Safari Wildlife Park
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
American Girl Doll
Hoban Sports Camps
King’s Islands tickets
Firepit donated by Gene and Susie Stanik
Miche Bag starter kit
Spectacular tickets at $125 per couple include the Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction, Hors D'oeuvres, Steak Dinner and Open Bar,
The Reverse Raffle grand prize is $4,000 and there are many silent auction items to bid on. There will be raffle for a 46-inch HD flat screen TV and a laptop computer with Intel Core 2 duo processor. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and you do not need to be present to win.
Any donation is welcome from money to products and services and advertising in the program. Contact one of the Spring Spectacular committee members for information.
* Event tickets are prepaid only, LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
* For Event tickets contact Fred Cafarelli 330-724-1946 or Tony DiDonato 330-603-9450
* For Prize raffle tickets contact one of the committee members below
Spring Spectacular committee members are
Dana Coffman / Bob Coffman 330-352-0651 / 330-352-0650
Kim Kuhn 330-714-3701
See the poster published earlier on this blog or on the back panel of the kiosk in the narthex
Four Park Hopper Passes to Disney
Autographed race car ball caps from the Schumacher racing team and an autographed
race car piston from Kenny Bernstein
An overnight stay at the Walden in Aurora
Hand crafted quilt
Performance Enhancement/Injury Prevention/Personal Training Package worth $375 to the PT Center for Sports Medicine
Jewelry
St. Paul Parking Spot reserved for one year
Indians/Aeros tickets
Martini basket(s)
Theatre tickets
Restaurant gift certificates
AAA membership
Ski rental/lift package to Alpine Valley Ski
Art museum passes
Football Hall of Fame passes
Massage and Yoga gift certificates
Great Lakes Science Center vouchers
Golf at: Fairlawn Country Club, Loyal Oak, Paradise Lake Golf Club, Maple Crest Golf Club, Eagle Creek Golf Club
Laserquest membership and family four pack passes
Carnegie Science Center passes
Spread Eagle Tavern overnight stay
Sheraton Suites overnight stay
Pencil Portrait Package
Hoban Spirit Basket
CYO camp
Camp Carl
Salt Fork overnight stay
Blind and Sons service plan
Lifestyles one month family membership
Incognito Portrait Designs packages
Cleveland Zoo
Akron Safari Wildlife Park
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
American Girl Doll
Hoban Sports Camps
King’s Islands tickets
Firepit donated by Gene and Susie Stanik
Miche Bag starter kit
Spectacular tickets at $125 per couple include the Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction, Hors D'oeuvres, Steak Dinner and Open Bar,
The Reverse Raffle grand prize is $4,000 and there are many silent auction items to bid on. There will be raffle for a 46-inch HD flat screen TV and a laptop computer with Intel Core 2 duo processor. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and you do not need to be present to win.
Any donation is welcome from money to products and services and advertising in the program. Contact one of the Spring Spectacular committee members for information.
* Event tickets are prepaid only, LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
* For Event tickets contact Fred Cafarelli 330-724-1946 or Tony DiDonato 330-603-9450
* For Prize raffle tickets contact one of the committee members below
Spring Spectacular committee members are
Dana Coffman / Bob Coffman 330-352-0651 / 330-352-0650
Kim Kuhn 330-714-3701
See the poster published earlier on this blog or on the back panel of the kiosk in the narthex
Mass change because of Chrism Mass
There will not be a 5:30 p.m. Mass on March 30 because the pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, must attend Chrism Mass at St. John Cathedral. There will, however, be an 8:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Fr. Thomas in addition to the 7 a.m. Mass by Fr, Berardi. There also will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Chrism or holy oils for use in administering sacraments such as Confirmation and Baptism are blessed by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral during Holy Week.
Oils brought back to the parish are stored in a cabinet called an amby. A new ambry, constructed by Fred Borisuk, was installed in January, 2009 in a nitch of the sanctuary wall in the entryway between the old and new church on the right or north side.
Please see our earlier article on the amby and holy oils.
Chrism or holy oils for use in administering sacraments such as Confirmation and Baptism are blessed by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral during Holy Week.
Oils brought back to the parish are stored in a cabinet called an amby. A new ambry, constructed by Fred Borisuk, was installed in January, 2009 in a nitch of the sanctuary wall in the entryway between the old and new church on the right or north side.
Please see our earlier article on the amby and holy oils.
Parish dinner scheduled March 30
On March 30, the Wednesday before Holy Thursday, there will be a full parish dinner at 6 p.m. instead of the regular Lenten soup supper. Parishioners who plan to attend will be asked to sign a sheet in the narthex so preparers will know how many will attend.
Mass for Jean Dort is Thursday at St. Matthew
She is the mother of Steven Dort, an usher and PTO officer at St. Paul.
Jean was born in Massillon, Ohio on August 10, 1923 to Clarence and Arline Wenzel. She graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1941. Jean was a member of the first class to graduate
Jean was preceded in death by husband, Frank; brother, James; and sister-in-law, Gladys Wenzel. She is survived by daughters, Diane, Linda, Denise (David) Thomas, Mary (Jeffrey) Stimler, Carol (Daniel) Bradshaw; sons, David (Patricia), Paul (Christine) and Steven (Melynda); sisters, Winifred Wenzel, Patricia (Thomas) Chalfant; brothers, William and Richard (Esther) Wenzel; and 14 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 2603 Benton St., Akron, OH 44312. Procession will form at the church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron, on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthews Parish Foundation or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
Hummel Funeral Homes (330) 253-6126 www.hummelcares.com
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Tuesday, March 23, 2010, page B6, col. 5 ]
Services for Eileen Stock are Thursday
She was a member of the former St. John the Baptist Church.
Eileen M. Stock, 81, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, at Akron City Hospital, after a short illness.
Born in Akron on November 10, 1928 to the late John and Anna Stock, Eileen had been a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and was retired from both Montgomery-Ward and Woolworth Co.'s She was a member of the former St John Catholic Church in Akron.
In addition to her parents; Eileen was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Bowman, Ann Reddricks, and Agnes Hartley and niece, Nancy Hartley; brothers, John, Michael, and Joseph Stock. She is survived by her nephews, Larry (Sharon) Hartley, Robert (Shelly) Hartley, Jim (Joyce) Hartley, and Rick Bowman; nieces, Cindy (Terry) Deusterman and Laurie Bowman; as well as many other great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A funeral service will take place Thursday at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, anthonyfh.com
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, page B7, col. 6 ]
Sunday, March 21, 2010
HONK! performances were 'beautiful'
Ally Bachmann, an ugly duckling who turned out to be a beautiful swan, has turned in beautiful performances as the star of HONK!, the St. Paul Drama Club production this year.Ally, in her white tux swan costume, gets hugs here from Mom and Dad, Mary and Tony Bachmann and enjoys some antics with members of the cast of 41.
The final performance is today at 2 p.m. Don't miss it.
Ally and parents with sisters Alyse, Alexa and Alaina
Seventh grade members of HONK! cast. You will see this gang again next year
Summary of Pope's letter to Irish faithful
VATICAN CITY ( VIS ) - Given below is the English-language summary of the Pope's Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, which was made public this morning:
The Pope has written a Pastoral Letter to all the Catholics of Ireland, expressing his dismay at the sexual abuse of young people by Church representatives and the way this was addressed by local bishops and religious superiors. He asks that the Letter be read with attention and in its entirety. The Holy Father speaks of his closeness in prayer to the whole Irish Catholic community at this painful time and he proposes a path of healing, renewal and reparation.
He calls on them to remember the rock from which they were hewn, particularly the fine contribution made by Irish missionaries to European civilisation, and to the spread of Christianity in every continent. Recent years have seen many challenges to the faith in Ireland , in the wake of fast-paced social change and a decline in adherence to traditional devotional and sacramental practices. This is the context in which the Church's handling of the problem of child sexual abuse has to be understood.
Many factors have given rise to the problem: insufficient moral and spiritual formation in seminaries and novitiates, a tendency in society to favour the clergy and other authority figures, and a misplaced concern for the reputation of the Church and the avoidance of scandal, resulting in failure to apply existing canonical penalties when needed. Only by careful examination of the many elements that gave rise to the crisis can its causes be properly diagnosed and effective remedies be found.
During their "ad limina" visit to Rome in 2006, the Pope urged the Irish bishops to "establish the truth of what happened in the past, to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent it from occurring again, to ensure that the principles of justice are fully respected, and above all, to bring healing to the victims and to all those affected by these egregious crimes." Since that time he himself has met victims on more than one occasion, listening to their stories, praying with them and for them, and he is ready to do so again in the future. In February 2010 he called the Irish bishops to Rome to discuss with them the steps they are taking to remedy the problem, with particular reference to the procedures and protocols now in place to ensure the safety of children in church environments and to respond swiftly and justly to allegations of abuse. In this Pastoral Letter, he speaks directly to a series of different groups within the Irish Catholic community, in the light of the situation that has arisen.
Addressing the victims of abuse first of all, he acknowledges the grievous betrayal they have suffered and he tells them how sorry he is over what they have endured. He recognises that, in many cases, no one would listen when they found the courage to speak of what happened. He understands how those in residential institutions must have felt, with no way of escape from their sufferings. While recognising how hard it must be for many of them to forgive or be reconciled with the Church, he urges them not to lose hope. Jesus Christ, Himself a victim of unjust sufferings, understands the depths of their pain and its enduring effect upon their lives and relationships. Yet His wounds, transformed by His redemptive sufferings, are the very means by which the power of evil is broken and we are reborn to life and hope. The Pope urges victims to seek in the Church the opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ and to find healing and reconciliation by rediscovering the infinite love that Christ has for each one of them.
In his words to priests and religious who have abused young people, the Pope calls upon them to answer before God and before properly constituted tribunals for the sinful and criminal actions they have committed. They have betrayed a sacred trust and brought shame and dishonour upon their confreres. Great harm has been done, not only to the victims, but also to the public perception of the priesthood and religious life in Ireland . While summoning them to submit to the demands of justice, he reminds them that they should not despair of God's mercy, which is freely offered to even the greatest of sinners, if they repent of their actions, do penance, and humbly pray for forgiveness.
The Pope encourages parents to persevere in the demanding task of bringing up children to know that they are loved and cherished, and to develop a healthy self-esteem. Parents have the primary responsibility for educating new generations in the moral principles that are essential for a civilised society. The Pope invites children and young people to find in the Church an opportunity for a life-giving encounter with Christ, and not to be deterred by the failings of some priests and religious. He looks to the younger generation to contribute to the renewal of the Church. He also urges priests and religious not to be discouraged, but rather to dedicate themselves anew to their respective apostolates, working in harmony with their superiors so as to offer new life and vitality to the Church in Ireland through their living witness to the Lord's redeeming work.
Addressing himself to the Irish bishops, the Pope notes the grave errors of judgement and failure of leadership on the part of many, because they did not correctly apply canonical procedures when responding to allegations of abuse. While it was often hard to know how to address complex situations, the fact remains that serious mistakes were made, and they have lost credibility as a result. The Pope urges them to continue their determined efforts to remedy past mistakes and to prevent any recurrence by fully implementing canon law and co-operating with civil authorities in their areas of competence. He calls upon the bishops, moreover, to rededicate themselves to the pursuit of holiness, setting an example themselves, and encouraging the priests and the lay faithful to play their part in the life and mission of the Church.
Finally, the Pope proposes some specific steps to foster the renewal of the Church in Ireland . He asks all to offer up their Friday penances, for a period of one year, in reparation for the sins of abuse that have occurred. He recommends frequent recourse to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the practice of Eucharistic adoration. He announces his intention to hold an Apostolic Visitation of certain dioceses, religious congregations and seminaries, with the involvement of the Roman Curia, and he proposes a nationwide Mission for bishops, priests and religious in Ireland . This being the international Year for Priests, he holds up the figure of St. John Vianney as a model and intercessor for a revitalised priestly ministry in Ireland . After thanking all who have worked so hard to deal decisively with the problem, he concludes by proposing a Prayer for the Church in Ireland , to be used by all the faithful to invoke the grace of healing and renewal at this difficult time.
Mass for Mary Ann Matthews is Tuesday
Mary Ann Matthews was the devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away March 19, 2010 at the age of 93.
She was the last of her immediate family.
Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Mary Anna Geist; sisters, Eva Marie Trunk and Kathryn B.
Mary was born and raised in the Akron area. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. She retired from the First National Bank (now Firstmerit Bank) in 1982. She volunteered at the old Saint Thomas Hospital and with the Red Cross for several years. When her sons were in school Mary was always active in the PTA, serving as an officer and seemingly forever as a room mother or a den mother for other children, after her sons had grown.
In 1990 at the age of 73, Mary was among the first to respond to an Intergeneratioanal Tutoring program sponsored by Oasis and Kaufmanns Dept. store. She served as a reading tutor and mentor for first, second and third grades. She enjoyed this immensely and volunteered at Voris school for ten years.
Mary is survived by sons, Richard Matthews of Akron and Donald Matthews (Stacey) of North Carolina; grandchildren, Todd and Jonathan Matthews of Akron, Alicia Clark (John) Leslie Greenwood of North Carolina and Phillip Matthews (DeAnn) of North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Jacob Clark and Braedon Greenwood; she also leaves dear nephew, John Mesko (Phyllis) of Hudson; sister-in-law, Lucille Geist of Canton. Mary was deeply endeared to Patty Ahwesh (Dave) of North Carolina. Patty is the mother of Leslie and Phillip and the grandmother of Braedon.
A very caring person Mary touched many hearts. She will sadly be missed by all who knew her.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m. until time of service at the Church. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes. www.Dunn-Quigley.com
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Sunday, March 21, 2010, page B6, col. 4 ]
Jesus Day pepares for First Communion
Isabella Amedeo with her mother, Renee, learns about the Stations of the Cross
Students preparing for First Communion, accompanied by their parents, toured stations set up in the church for Jesus Day on Saturday morning to learn about the special objects and places in the church.
They also learned about the Eucharist and saw a puppet show and made their own special pew signs for First Communion.
There was information at each station that told the importance and uses for the sacristy, tabernacle, pulpit and lectionary, priest’s chair, the altar, the holy water fonts, the statues and the stations of the cross.
Students gathered at tables in the Parish Activity Center to make pew signs for their family for the First Communion Mass on April 25.
[Photos by Julie Gabelman]
Click on the underlined words below to see pages on our blog file site that give a description of the stations and show how to receive Communion;
Jesus Day descsriptions
Going to Communion
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Over 900 attend Answer the Call Conference
Crowd at Answer the Call Men's Conference was largest ever
Between 900 and 1,000 men attended the tenth annual "Answer the Call" conference of the Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio at Hoban High School on Saturday. The conference which in now a joint conference of men’s groups from both the Cleveland and Youngstown Diocese was the
best-attended conference of the fellowship so far.
Former Notre Dame coach Jerry Faust called all religious men to the stage and brought the crowd to their feet with an applause lasting more than a minute when he asked the men to express their thanks for the service of religious men who filled the stage.
“You are going to die.” Fr. Larry Richards, one of two main speakers, told the men. That is the first sentence in his book “Be A Man: Become the Man God Created You to Be.”.
He said God loves you and he will give you whatever you want, but if what you want in life is meaningless then you cannot expect much. He asked how many men had a Bible with them or a Rosary and urged them to be daily committed to prayer.
“Let Jesus live his life through you,” he said. “Surrender to the Holy Spirit.”
He reminded men also that they must love their wives and their families and he asked all of them to write a letter to each one expressing that love.
The other speaker, Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries, asked “What is Holiness?” He
The speakers gave talks at both the morning and afternoon sessions. Confessions were heard as usual between the sessions. The morning session included a talk on “Reconciliation” by Msgr. Robert Siffrin, vicar general of the Youngstown Diocese.
It was fortunate the weather was nice and many attendees took the provided sack lunches outside otherwise the cafeteria would not have accommodated all the men.
The Most Rev. Bishop George Murry, Bishop of Youngstown, celebrated the closing Mass. The Most Rev. Richard J. Lennon, Bishop of the Cleveland Diocese, was scheduled to attend but did not because of another commitment.
There were 22 parishioners from St. Paul registered.. They were John Amedo, John Cochran, Bob Considine, Ron D’Alessia,, Rudy Didonato, Rick Eich, Mickey Eritano, Carl Gessler, Joe Hefferan, Harry Liggett, Russ Livigni, Ron McAvoy, John McGough, Dennis Murphy, Thomas Piper, Richard Rinella, George Roberts, Paul Treffon, Jim Vondemkamp, Tod Wammes and John Withrow.
There are a number of Men’s Fellowship groups that are multi-parish groups and welcome men from other parishes. They were listed in the program with contact information. St. Hilary’s fellowship was inadvertently omitted from the program. Cards also were included in the program for those interested in joining or finding a men’s fellowship to join.
Co-chairmen of the conference were Bob D’Aurelio for Northeast Ohio Conference and Dan Rossi for the Diocese of Youngstown Conference. It was announced that D’Auerlio will step down as chairman, but will remain active.
Click on the headline to see an album of conference photos.
Religious men on stage at conference get long round of applause for service
Please sign Death Penalty Moratorium
TODAY is the day for St. Paul Parish to call for a Moratorium on the Death Penalty. Please stop in the narthex after Mass to sign the moratorium. There is no more final punishment than death -- for this reason, the United States Supreme Court ruled long ago that death is different. It requires a level
of care and scrutiny far beyond that expected of any other aspect of our nation's criminal justice system. When a life is at stake, there is simply no room for error at any stage of the process. An examination of Ohio's death penalty is long overdue. Only a comprehensive study - one that looks at all the issues from fairness and accuracy to the economic impact, deterrent value, impact on victims' families, and other aspects of the system -- will set Ohio on a better path in ensuring integrity in our criminal justice systems. As Catholics, we reject the death penalty because we believe that all persons are sacred and it is our duty to protect all life. For these reasons, Ohio should suspend executions and commission a thorough and balanced study of our state's death penalty. Please join your fellow parishioners in the narthex after Mass and add your name on the call for a Moratorium on the Death Penalty.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Hazlett & Hartman score with HONK!
The Hazlett & Hartman production of HONK! the musical got off to a roaring opening Friday night in the Parish Activity Center.
Other performances are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The curtain call itself was really stupendous and brought the first night to an applause-filled conclusion. Star of the productiion was Ally Bachmann as Ugly who turned out as a beautiful swan in a white tux. She performed with confidence from the beginning to the final bows.
Director Jud Hartman brought an improvement in choreography and director Janet Hazlett provided her usual control over the production. Overhead front lighting and improved sound enhanced the performance.
Because every Mom and Dad and every grandparent there had their own star in the show, it would not be prudent to single out any other cast members. Kendra Alexander was in great voice as Ugly's mother, Ida. Antic movements by Emily Roberts as the Bullfrog, brought laughter. You can find your own favorite below:
The HONK Cast:
Ugly Ally Bachmann
Ida Kendra Alexander
Drake Marco Colant
Beaky Lindsey Maple
Billy Amanda Schmidt
Downy Kylie Walker
Fluff Abbey Lewis
The Cat Jacqueline Wammes
Maureen Shannon Lloyd
Henrietta Sydney Sloan
Bulfrog Emily Roberts
Penny Sami Woodill
Father Swan Austin Leslie
Mother Swan Sierra Robinson
Bewick Allie Joyner
Grace Lexi Chisholm
The Turkey Isabelle Miller
Greylag Sean Horrigan
Dot Amanda Wightman
Maggie Pie Anna Liggett
Geese: Paige Harbarger, Gabe Lidderdale, Nick Mclnturff, Kemar Parmer, Nikolas Ruiz-Lopez,
Sam Smith, Nadia Timofeev and Jaclynn Wood.
Froglets (and Fish): Haley Boatwright, Faith Chrostowski, Daisha Hawkins, Erika Jordan, Kimberly Maxwell, Nicole McCullars, Katherine Neugebauer, Regina Neuegebauer, Ananda Owens, Maddie Peters, Cindy Preston, Maris Sarlouis and Kaiti Thomas.
The Crew: directors, Mrs. Janet Hazlett and Jud Hartman; technical director, Tom Liggett; assistants, Kathy Bean and Sean Collins; costume manager, Teresa Lloyd; seamstress, Mrs. Susan Liggett, and prop consultant, Mrs. Erin Bennett
Thanks to: Mrs. Shelly Pixler, costume assistance; AA Blueprint Co. and Mrs. Anne Wright, posters and programs; Amedeo's Flowers, flowers; Mrs. Betsy Roberts, volunteer; Mrs. Rikki Horrigan, coordinators; Mrs. Julie Gabelman, photographer, and St. Paul Ladies Guild, drama donor.
Other performances are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The curtain call itself was really stupendous and brought the first night to an applause-filled conclusion. Star of the productiion was Ally Bachmann as Ugly who turned out as a beautiful swan in a white tux. She performed with confidence from the beginning to the final bows.
Director Jud Hartman brought an improvement in choreography and director Janet Hazlett provided her usual control over the production. Overhead front lighting and improved sound enhanced the performance.
Because every Mom and Dad and every grandparent there had their own star in the show, it would not be prudent to single out any other cast members. Kendra Alexander was in great voice as Ugly's mother, Ida. Antic movements by Emily Roberts as the Bullfrog, brought laughter. You can find your own favorite below:
The HONK Cast:
Ugly Ally Bachmann
Ida Kendra Alexander
Drake Marco Colant
Beaky Lindsey Maple
Billy Amanda Schmidt
Downy Kylie Walker
Fluff Abbey Lewis
The Cat Jacqueline Wammes
Maureen Shannon Lloyd
Henrietta Sydney Sloan
Bulfrog Emily Roberts
Penny Sami Woodill
Father Swan Austin Leslie
Mother Swan Sierra Robinson
Bewick Allie Joyner
Grace Lexi Chisholm
The Turkey Isabelle Miller
Greylag Sean Horrigan
Dot Amanda Wightman
Maggie Pie Anna Liggett
Geese: Paige Harbarger, Gabe Lidderdale, Nick Mclnturff, Kemar Parmer, Nikolas Ruiz-Lopez,
Sam Smith, Nadia Timofeev and Jaclynn Wood.
Froglets (and Fish): Haley Boatwright, Faith Chrostowski, Daisha Hawkins, Erika Jordan, Kimberly Maxwell, Nicole McCullars, Katherine Neugebauer, Regina Neuegebauer, Ananda Owens, Maddie Peters, Cindy Preston, Maris Sarlouis and Kaiti Thomas.
The Crew: directors, Mrs. Janet Hazlett and Jud Hartman; technical director, Tom Liggett; assistants, Kathy Bean and Sean Collins; costume manager, Teresa Lloyd; seamstress, Mrs. Susan Liggett, and prop consultant, Mrs. Erin Bennett
Thanks to: Mrs. Shelly Pixler, costume assistance; AA Blueprint Co. and Mrs. Anne Wright, posters and programs; Amedeo's Flowers, flowers; Mrs. Betsy Roberts, volunteer; Mrs. Rikki Horrigan, coordinators; Mrs. Julie Gabelman, photographer, and St. Paul Ladies Guild, drama donor.
Sports signups set for May 5 and 21
Signup dates for sports have been scheduled for May 5 from 2:45 to 4 p.m. and May 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Jenkins Gymnasium. Volleyball starts March 26 at St. Paul’s Jenkins Gymnasium. Persons who want to schedule activities in the gym should contact Gerard Colant until a new Booster Club president is named. Volunteers are still needed for gym cleanup.
The Booster Club Parish block party will be July 25 from noon to 5 p.m. A date for next year’s reverse raffle is still undecided. Booster Club members are asked to bring in an item for a Spring Spectacular basket.
Christy Breiding will place orders for Boosters Club T-shirts. She needs 12 to place an order.
The March “300" Club winners are
#78 Chris Izo
#45 Joe Merle
#42 Tim Llyod
#18 Joe Conjerti
The next Booster Club meeting is Thursday, April 16
[Information from minutes of the March 11 Booster Club minutes provided by secretary Julie Pack]
The Booster Club Parish block party will be July 25 from noon to 5 p.m. A date for next year’s reverse raffle is still undecided. Booster Club members are asked to bring in an item for a Spring Spectacular basket.
Christy Breiding will place orders for Boosters Club T-shirts. She needs 12 to place an order.
The March “300" Club winners are
#78 Chris Izo
#45 Joe Merle
#42 Tim Llyod
#18 Joe Conjerti
The next Booster Club meeting is Thursday, April 16
[Information from minutes of the March 11 Booster Club minutes provided by secretary Julie Pack]
Schedules available for CYO volleyball
Schedules for the 2010 CYO Volleyball season are now available on the CYO sports website.
Here are some of the St. Paul games to be played in Jenkins Gym:
Division I AA Minor Grade 8
March 30 6:15 PM St. Joseph - M(Haba) vs. St. Paul (Roberts)
March 30 7:45 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. St. Patrick(Paino)
April 6 7:00 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. Seton(Belleza)
April 6 8:30 PM St. Joseph - CF(Bagdon) vs. St. Paul (Roberts)
April 20 6:15 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. Holy Family(Miholer)
April 20 7:45 PM St. Anthony(Horrigan) vs. St. PaulApril (Roberts)
Girls Division I AA Grade 7
March 27 9:45 AM St. Matthew(Perkins) vs. St. Paul (Chrostowski)
March 27 11:15 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. St. Patrick(Bair)
April 17 9:45 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. St. Francis de Sales(Papp)
April 17 11:15 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. SS. Peter & Paul(Brown)
Girls Division II BBB (5th Grade)
March 27 2:15 PM SS. Peter & Paul(Dakoski) vs. St. Paul(McGraw)
April 6 6:15 PM St. Paul (McGraw) vs. Seton(Johnson)
April 10 3:00 PM St. Paul (McGraw) vs. St. Barbas(Perney)
April 13 5:30 PM St. Sebastian (Williams) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
April 17 2:15 PM St. Francis de Sales(Hodgkiss) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
April 24 2:15 PM St. Francis Xavier(Lyncha) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
Here are some of the St. Paul games to be played in Jenkins Gym:
Division I AA Minor Grade 8
March 30 6:15 PM St. Joseph - M(Haba) vs. St. Paul (Roberts)
March 30 7:45 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. St. Patrick(Paino)
April 6 7:00 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. Seton(Belleza)
April 6 8:30 PM St. Joseph - CF(Bagdon) vs. St. Paul (Roberts)
April 20 6:15 PM St. PaulApril (Roberts) vs. Holy Family(Miholer)
April 20 7:45 PM St. Anthony(Horrigan) vs. St. PaulApril (Roberts)
Girls Division I AA Grade 7
March 27 9:45 AM St. Matthew(Perkins) vs. St. Paul (Chrostowski)
March 27 11:15 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. St. Patrick(Bair)
April 17 9:45 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. St. Francis de Sales(Papp)
April 17 11:15 AM St. Paul (Chrostowski) vs. SS. Peter & Paul(Brown)
Girls Division II BBB (5th Grade)
March 27 2:15 PM SS. Peter & Paul(Dakoski) vs. St. Paul(McGraw)
April 6 6:15 PM St. Paul (McGraw) vs. Seton(Johnson)
April 10 3:00 PM St. Paul (McGraw) vs. St. Barbas(Perney)
April 13 5:30 PM St. Sebastian (Williams) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
April 17 2:15 PM St. Francis de Sales(Hodgkiss) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
April 24 2:15 PM St. Francis Xavier(Lyncha) vs. St. Paul (McGraw)
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