Thursday, June 30, 2011
Firestone Park picnic is August 7
The churches of Firestone Park are holding the third annual Community Picnic on Sunday, August 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at Firestone Park Food will be provided free of charge and will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will be activities for all ages including bocce ball, parachute activities, card games, water balloon toss, and cornhole. Invite your friends and remember to bring your own chair. The picnic will be held rain or shine. Please sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend to provide a headcount for food.
Become a sister for a year
What might God do in JUST ONE YEAR? The Sisters of the Humility of Mary are offering women a one[-year immersion in spiritual growth and formation. JUST ONE YEAR is an opportunity to participate in the rich spiritual life found for centuries in monasteries and convents, in communities of seekers who experience growth and transformation through prayer, service, and learning within a religious community. For more information or to request an application, contact: Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM,
Sister Cheryl Rose, HM
Phone: 440.356.6130
crose@hmministry.org
Sister Cheryl Rose, HM
Phone: 440.356.6130
crose@hmministry.org
Peace in Sudan: Is it possible?
Many of our parishioners have been following the plight of Darfur and southern Sudan for last few years and have given donations and participated in political advocacy for 
the people of Darfur. On January 9, 2011, the people of southern Sudan voted on whether to remain unified with northern Sudan or create a new African nation. No nation has ever faced this choice without violent struggle. The Catholic Church in Sudan, the U. S. bishops and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have been working together in an ambitious peace-building campaign to reduce conflicts and avert violence. The sense of urgency increases as the referendum date approaches. Will this work help everyone in southern Sudan? Probably not. But if there are people in Sudan that can be helped, should we? Will we? We should. We will. Almost 50 percent of children under five suffer from malnutrition in south Sudan. Visit www.peaceinsudan.crs.org for the latest updates and to see how you can continue to help the people of southern Sudan.
the people of Darfur. On January 9, 2011, the people of southern Sudan voted on whether to remain unified with northern Sudan or create a new African nation. No nation has ever faced this choice without violent struggle. The Catholic Church in Sudan, the U. S. bishops and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have been working together in an ambitious peace-building campaign to reduce conflicts and avert violence. The sense of urgency increases as the referendum date approaches. Will this work help everyone in southern Sudan? Probably not. But if there are people in Sudan that can be helped, should we? Will we? We should. We will. Almost 50 percent of children under five suffer from malnutrition in south Sudan. Visit www.peaceinsudan.crs.org for the latest updates and to see how you can continue to help the people of southern Sudan.'Run For Their Lives' and walk is July 30
Right to Life of Northeast Ohio announces the inaugural “RUN for their LIVES” 5K race, followed by the annual “Walk For Life”. Both will be held on the campus of the University of Akron on Saturday, July 30. The 5K race is part of the Subway Challenge series, and will award prizes in several age categories. For the Walk For Life, grab a group of family, friends or co-workers, register a team, or come by yourself! The Walk will be held inside the air-conditioned Field House at the University.
Visit www.RightToLifeofNortheastOhio.com for registration information
Pallium bestowed on 40
Pope Benedict XVI presided at a Eucharistic celebration in the Vatican Basilica on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, in the course of which he imposed the pallium on forty metropolitan archbishops.
The pallium -- a round woolen band with two black-tipped strips -- is worn around the shoulders over liturgical vestments to evoke the image of the Good Shepherd carrying a sheep back to the fold.
Pope Benedict wears one and, each June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, he places a pallium around the shoulders of prelates who in the past year have been named to head archdioceses.
The liturgical vestment, made from the wool of lambs blessed by the pope each year on the feast of St. Agnes, is a strictly pastoral symbol for those with a flock.
Those receiving the pallium, includng four from the United States, were:
1. Archbishop Zbignev Stankevics of Riga, Lithuania.
2. Archbishop Ruben Salazar Gomez of Bogota, Colombia.
3. Archbishop Antoine Ganye Jude of Cotonou, Benin.
4. Archbishop Fausto Gabriel Travez Travez O.F.M. of Quito, Ecuador.
5. Archbishop James Peter Sartain of Seattle, U.S.A.
6. Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian Morales S.D.B. of Guatemala, Guatemala.
7. Archbishop Gonzalo Restrepo Restrepo of Manizales, Colombia.
8. Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin, Italy.
9. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller M.S.P.S. of San Antonio, U.S.A.
10. Archbishop Jose Serofia Palma of Cebu, Philippines.
11. Archbishop Pedro Brito Guimaraes of Palmas, Brazil.
12. Archbishop Juan Alberto Puiggari of Parana, Argentina.
13. Archbishop Thaddeus Cho Hwan-kil of Daegu, Korea.
14. Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi O.F.M.Cap. of Mwanza, Tanzania.
15. Archbishop Jairo Jaramillo Monsalve of Barranquilla, Colombia.
16. Archbishop Paul Yembuado Ouedraogo of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
17. Archbishop William Slattery O.F.M. of Pretoria, South Africa.
18. Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati Andrello S.D.B. of Santiago de Chile, Chile.
19. Archbishop Paul Stagg Coakley of Oklahoma City, U.S.A.
20. Archbishop Murilo Sabastiao Ramos Krieger of San Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.
21. Archbishop Marjan Turnsek of Maribor, Slovenia.
22. Archbishop Remi Joseph Gustave Sainte-Marie M.Afr. of Lilongwe, Malawi.
23. Archbishop Gerard-Cyprien Lacroix of Quebec, Canada.
24. Archbishop Jose Horacio Gomez of Los Angeles, U.S.A.
25. Archbishop Thumma Bala of Hyderabad, India.
26. Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Benin City, Nigeria.
27. Archbishop Vincenzo Bertolone S.D.P. of Catanzaro-Squillace, Italy.
28. Archbishop Luis María Perez de Onraita Aguirre of Malanje, Angola.
29. Archbishop Jose Manuel Imbamba of Saurimo, Angola.
30. Archbishop Jacinto Bergmann of Pelotas, Brazil.
31. Archbishop Helio Adelar Rubert of Santa María, Brazil.
32. Archbishop Pedro Ercilio Simon of Passo Fundo, Brazil.
33. Archbishop Charles Henry Dufour of Kingston in Jamaica, Jamaica.
34. Archbishop George Stack of Cardiff, Wales.
35. Archbishop Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib of Concepcion, Chile.
36. Archbishop Dimas Lara Barbosa of Campo Grande, Brazil.
37. Archbishop Dario de Jesus Monsalve Mejia of Cali, Colombia.
38. Archbishop Pierre Marie Carre of Montpellier, France.
39. Archbishop Sergio Da Rocha of Brasilia, Brazil.
40. Archbishop Sergio Lasam Utleg of Tuguegarao, Philippines.
The following five metropolitan archbishops will receive the pallium in their respective sees:
41. Archbishop Johannes Maria Trilaksyanta Pujasumarta of Semarang, Indonesia.
42. Archbishop Guire Poulard of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
43. Archbishop John Barwa S.V.D. of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar, India.
44. Archbishop Lewis Zeigler of Monrovia, Liberia.
45. Archbishop Pascal N'koue of Parakou, Benin.
[Published by VIS - Holy See Press Office - Thursday, June 30, 2011]
The pallium -- a round woolen band with two black-tipped strips -- is worn around the shoulders over liturgical vestments to evoke the image of the Good Shepherd carrying a sheep back to the fold.
Pope Benedict wears one and, each June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, he places a pallium around the shoulders of prelates who in the past year have been named to head archdioceses.
The liturgical vestment, made from the wool of lambs blessed by the pope each year on the feast of St. Agnes, is a strictly pastoral symbol for those with a flock.
Those receiving the pallium, includng four from the United States, were:
1. Archbishop Zbignev Stankevics of Riga, Lithuania.
2. Archbishop Ruben Salazar Gomez of Bogota, Colombia.
3. Archbishop Antoine Ganye Jude of Cotonou, Benin.
4. Archbishop Fausto Gabriel Travez Travez O.F.M. of Quito, Ecuador.
5. Archbishop James Peter Sartain of Seattle, U.S.A.
6. Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian Morales S.D.B. of Guatemala, Guatemala.
7. Archbishop Gonzalo Restrepo Restrepo of Manizales, Colombia.
8. Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin, Italy.
9. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller M.S.P.S. of San Antonio, U.S.A.
10. Archbishop Jose Serofia Palma of Cebu, Philippines.
11. Archbishop Pedro Brito Guimaraes of Palmas, Brazil.
12. Archbishop Juan Alberto Puiggari of Parana, Argentina.
13. Archbishop Thaddeus Cho Hwan-kil of Daegu, Korea.
14. Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi O.F.M.Cap. of Mwanza, Tanzania.
15. Archbishop Jairo Jaramillo Monsalve of Barranquilla, Colombia.
16. Archbishop Paul Yembuado Ouedraogo of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
17. Archbishop William Slattery O.F.M. of Pretoria, South Africa.
18. Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati Andrello S.D.B. of Santiago de Chile, Chile.
19. Archbishop Paul Stagg Coakley of Oklahoma City, U.S.A.
20. Archbishop Murilo Sabastiao Ramos Krieger of San Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.
21. Archbishop Marjan Turnsek of Maribor, Slovenia.
22. Archbishop Remi Joseph Gustave Sainte-Marie M.Afr. of Lilongwe, Malawi.
23. Archbishop Gerard-Cyprien Lacroix of Quebec, Canada.
24. Archbishop Jose Horacio Gomez of Los Angeles, U.S.A.
25. Archbishop Thumma Bala of Hyderabad, India.
26. Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Benin City, Nigeria.
27. Archbishop Vincenzo Bertolone S.D.P. of Catanzaro-Squillace, Italy.
28. Archbishop Luis María Perez de Onraita Aguirre of Malanje, Angola.
29. Archbishop Jose Manuel Imbamba of Saurimo, Angola.
30. Archbishop Jacinto Bergmann of Pelotas, Brazil.
31. Archbishop Helio Adelar Rubert of Santa María, Brazil.
32. Archbishop Pedro Ercilio Simon of Passo Fundo, Brazil.
33. Archbishop Charles Henry Dufour of Kingston in Jamaica, Jamaica.
34. Archbishop George Stack of Cardiff, Wales.
35. Archbishop Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib of Concepcion, Chile.
36. Archbishop Dimas Lara Barbosa of Campo Grande, Brazil.
37. Archbishop Dario de Jesus Monsalve Mejia of Cali, Colombia.
38. Archbishop Pierre Marie Carre of Montpellier, France.
39. Archbishop Sergio Da Rocha of Brasilia, Brazil.
40. Archbishop Sergio Lasam Utleg of Tuguegarao, Philippines.
The following five metropolitan archbishops will receive the pallium in their respective sees:
41. Archbishop Johannes Maria Trilaksyanta Pujasumarta of Semarang, Indonesia.
42. Archbishop Guire Poulard of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
43. Archbishop John Barwa S.V.D. of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar, India.
44. Archbishop Lewis Zeigler of Monrovia, Liberia.
45. Archbishop Pascal N'koue of Parakou, Benin.
[Published by VIS - Holy See Press Office - Thursday, June 30, 2011]
Pope's prayer intentions for July
Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for July is: "That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries".
His mission intention is: "That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ".
His mission intention is: "That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ".
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sixth-century fresco of St. Paul discovered
A sixth-century fresco of Saint Paul has been discovered in Naples, Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano has said, describing the find as ''sensational''. The fresco was found during restoration work at the city's Catacombs of San Gennaro (Saint Januarius) by experts from the Pontifical Commission of Sacred Art. The apostle is depicted with a long neck, a slightly pink complexion, thinning hair and big eyes that give his face a languid, spiritual air.
The saint is wearing a tunic with the letter 'I' on the hem, which may stand for 'Iesus' (Latin for Jesus).
''The image, which dates to the start of the sixth century, is one of the most intense, austere figures of late antiquity,'' read the piece announcing the discovery, which will be published in Wednesday's L'Osservatore Romano.
The right side of the work has not survived the last 1,500 years.
The commission said details suggest that an image of Saint Peter would have been there.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Pope launches new website: Check it out
On the vigil of the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, and his 60th anniversary of priestly ordination, Benedict XVI launched the Vatican's new Web portal, News.va.
"Dear Friends, I just launched www.news.va Praised be Jesus Christ! With my prayers and blessings, Benedictus XVI," the twitter feed reported at about 6 p.m., Rome time.
Archbishop Claudio Celli, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, presented News.va on Monday.
Noting how the Vatican has already expanded its presence on the Internet with Facebook and YouTube pages, among others, Archbishop Celli explained the Holy Father's reasoning: "I want to be present where people come together," he has said.
News.va includes news from L'Osservatore Romano, Vatican Radio, the Fides agency, which reports on missions, and other media.
See the new website. You might want to bookmark it.
St Matthew seeks faith formation director
Saint Matthew Church in Akron is taking applications for the position of “Director of Faith Formation.” Specific definition of the responsibilities of this position is flexible. These could include adult faith formation, catechetical training for children,
sacramental preparation for adults and/or children, or a combination of traditional Religious Education programs and new opportunities for faith formation. In brief, the job description is negotiable! Recruitment and direction of volunteers is essential, and emphasis on training for all catechists according to Diocesan guidelines. A part-time
secretary would serve as assistant to this position. Benefits available; position open immediately. Please contact the pastor, Father Michael Williamson, at 330-733-9944, or send resume to 2603 Benton Avenue, Akron, 44312.
sacramental preparation for adults and/or children, or a combination of traditional Religious Education programs and new opportunities for faith formation. In brief, the job description is negotiable! Recruitment and direction of volunteers is essential, and emphasis on training for all catechists according to Diocesan guidelines. A part-time
secretary would serve as assistant to this position. Benefits available; position open immediately. Please contact the pastor, Father Michael Williamson, at 330-733-9944, or send resume to 2603 Benton Avenue, Akron, 44312.
Wednesday is feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.
Wednesday is the Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. This feast day commemorates the martyrdom of the two great Apostles, assigned by tradition to the same day of June in the year 67. They had been imprisoned in the famous Mamertine Prison of Rome and both had foreseen their approaching death. Saint Peter was crucified; Saint Paul, a Roman citizen, was slain by the sword. Thursday the Church commemorates the Apostle of the Gentiles. Wednesday is dedicated primarily to Saint Peter.
The Chief of the Apostles was a native of Galilee like Our Lord. As he was fishing on its large lake he was called by Our Lord to be one of His apostles. Peter was poor
and unlearned, but candid, eager, and loving. In his heart, first of all, his conviction grew, and then from his lips came the spontaneous confession: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God!” Our Lord chose him and prepared him to be the Rock on which He would build His Church, His Vicar on earth, the Head and Prince of His Apostles, the center and indispensable bond of the Church’s unity, the unique channel of all spiritual powers, the guardian and unerring teacher of His truth.
All Scripture is alive with Saint Peter; his name appears no fewer than 160 times in the New Testament. But it is after Pentecost that he stands out in the full grandeur of his office. He sees to the replacement of the fallen disciple; he admits the Jews by thousands into the fold and in the person of Cornelius, opens it to the Gentiles; he founds and for a time rules the Church at Antioch.
Ten years after the Ascension Saint Peter transferred his apostolic capital to Rome, going in person to the center of the majestic Roman Empire. From there he sent Saint Mark, his valued secretary, to establish the Church of Alexandria in Egypt. In Rome Saint Peter’s Chair was placed; there for twenty-five years he labored at building up the great Roman Church. He was crucified by order of Nero and buried on the Vatican Hill, where now the Basilica stands which bears his name.
Saint Paul was originally Saul of Tarsus, born in that city of Cilicia of Jewish parents, two or three years after the Saviour was born in Bethlehem of Judea. He studied in Jerusalem at the feet of the famous teacher Gamaliel, who later would be converted and listed among the Saints.
While still a young man, Saul was present to oversee, as commanding officer, the stoning of the proto-martyr Stephen. In his restless zeal he pressed on to Damascus, “breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of Christ,” intending to drag them from their houses and imprison them. But on the road a light from heaven struck him to the earth. He heard a voice which said, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? .” He asked who was speaking, and astonished on hearing His Name, inquired what Jesus wanted of him. And then, struck blind, for three days he saw nothing more. But he had been told what to do. He was led by the hand to Damascus, where he remained in the house of a Christian until, three days later, he rose for his baptism by a Christian leader of that city. Then he saw the light of day again, and the brilliance of the full truth for the first time, as another man, a new creature in Jesus Christ.
He left Damascus for a long retreat in Arabia, before he set out at the call of God, and carried the Gospel to the uttermost limits of the known western world. He became the Apostle to the Gentiles, whom he had been taught to hate.
When finally he knew that his hour had come to be dissolved and to be with Christ, as he had long desired, he wrote during his second imprisonment to his spiritual son Timothy, that he had “fought the good fight, finished his course, kept the faith", and that there remained for him to receive the crown of justice which His Lord was preparing for him on the final day.
Saint Paul has left to the Church fourteen Epistles, which have been a fountainhead of doctrine, elucidating the most basic truths taught by Christ.
The Chief of the Apostles was a native of Galilee like Our Lord. As he was fishing on its large lake he was called by Our Lord to be one of His apostles. Peter was poor
and unlearned, but candid, eager, and loving. In his heart, first of all, his conviction grew, and then from his lips came the spontaneous confession: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God!” Our Lord chose him and prepared him to be the Rock on which He would build His Church, His Vicar on earth, the Head and Prince of His Apostles, the center and indispensable bond of the Church’s unity, the unique channel of all spiritual powers, the guardian and unerring teacher of His truth.All Scripture is alive with Saint Peter; his name appears no fewer than 160 times in the New Testament. But it is after Pentecost that he stands out in the full grandeur of his office. He sees to the replacement of the fallen disciple; he admits the Jews by thousands into the fold and in the person of Cornelius, opens it to the Gentiles; he founds and for a time rules the Church at Antioch.
Ten years after the Ascension Saint Peter transferred his apostolic capital to Rome, going in person to the center of the majestic Roman Empire. From there he sent Saint Mark, his valued secretary, to establish the Church of Alexandria in Egypt. In Rome Saint Peter’s Chair was placed; there for twenty-five years he labored at building up the great Roman Church. He was crucified by order of Nero and buried on the Vatican Hill, where now the Basilica stands which bears his name.
Saint Paul was originally Saul of Tarsus, born in that city of Cilicia of Jewish parents, two or three years after the Saviour was born in Bethlehem of Judea. He studied in Jerusalem at the feet of the famous teacher Gamaliel, who later would be converted and listed among the Saints.
While still a young man, Saul was present to oversee, as commanding officer, the stoning of the proto-martyr Stephen. In his restless zeal he pressed on to Damascus, “breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of Christ,” intending to drag them from their houses and imprison them. But on the road a light from heaven struck him to the earth. He heard a voice which said, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? .” He asked who was speaking, and astonished on hearing His Name, inquired what Jesus wanted of him. And then, struck blind, for three days he saw nothing more. But he had been told what to do. He was led by the hand to Damascus, where he remained in the house of a Christian until, three days later, he rose for his baptism by a Christian leader of that city. Then he saw the light of day again, and the brilliance of the full truth for the first time, as another man, a new creature in Jesus Christ.
He left Damascus for a long retreat in Arabia, before he set out at the call of God, and carried the Gospel to the uttermost limits of the known western world. He became the Apostle to the Gentiles, whom he had been taught to hate.
When finally he knew that his hour had come to be dissolved and to be with Christ, as he had long desired, he wrote during his second imprisonment to his spiritual son Timothy, that he had “fought the good fight, finished his course, kept the faith", and that there remained for him to receive the crown of justice which His Lord was preparing for him on the final day.
Saint Paul has left to the Church fourteen Epistles, which have been a fountainhead of doctrine, elucidating the most basic truths taught by Christ.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Elms to perform "Late Nite Catechism"
' Late Nite Catechism," an uproariosly funny play, will be performed, one night only, Friday, July 29, at Our Lady of the Elms High School Theater, 1375 W Exchange St. Tickets are $35 per seat and may be purchased online at www.TheElms.org or by calling 330-867-0751 or 330-752-2509. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at JForgach@theelms.org or 330.867.0751.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Liggett girls take up gifts at Mass
Erin and Anna Liggett with their uncle Bob Liggett. The girls took up the gifts at the 9 a.m. Mass Sunday which was in memory of their grandmother, Helen Liggett, who died one year ago on this date. They are the daughters of Tom and Susan Liggett. Erin will be a junior at Hoban High next year and Anna will be in Grade 7 at St. Paul.
[Photo by Tony DiDonato]
Grandchildren in spotlight after Mass
Mary Ann DeKemper (at left) with granddaughters, Tara Lanham, a third grader, and Allie Lanham, a kindergarten student. They attend St, Paul School. Mrs. DeKemper is the school secretary. In the photo on the right are Fran Carver with daughter Mary Lou Goodhart and granddaughters Shaianne Smith and Benjamin Criss.[Photos by Tony DiDonato]
Friday, June 24, 2011
Nurses' Mass scheduled for August 11
The annual Nurses’ Mass at St. Paul will be Thursday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Once again the Peace Together Choir will sing and Fr. Neil Kookoothe R.N. will be here to celebrate the liturgy. A reception will follow in the Parish Activity Center.
Plant and flower sale raised $1,500
The St. Paul Plant and Flower Sale raised $1,500 to use for a variety of projects around our parish.
Try Market Day and help St. Paul School
Summer's here! Don't spend hours in the kitchen, Market Day is ready with quick and easy breakfast, lunch and snack items that even the kids can prepare plus, dinner and dessert choices the whole family will love. Order NOW! Go on line to marketday.com or look for your flier (In the narthex) loaded with summertime specials. Plus, look to see how you can get a free beach bag. It's “grillin' season” don't miss out Did you know that over the past year our profits from Market Day have helped to purchase smart boards for our classrooms, gym class items, school supplies, helped to finance school and class room functions such as the drama club performances. When you purchase Market Day at St Paul's you help build a better school, a better parish, a better community. Our next pick-up date is Wednesday, July 13. Orders must be in by Friday July 8. For more information, call Tom Cullison 330 724 3218.
Bus trip to Lourdes in Euclid is July 21
The Women’s Bible Study of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish is sponsoring a bus tour to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Shrine in Euclid on Thursday, July 21. The bus will leave at 9:45 a.m. from Nativity’s parking lot and return at 4 p.m. Since seating is limited, we ask that the reservation form with your name and Parish affiliation be returned no later than July 7 to Nativity’s office enclosing a check for $20 to cover travel expenses. Reservations are on a first come-first served basis. Please address check to Jennie Nero, our tour guide. Admission is $2 paid on arrival at the shrine. The sisters will prepare an 11:30 lunch for us for an additional $7.50 also paid at the Shrine. Reservation forms are available in the narthex
News from St. Paul Federal Credit Union
Do you know that you can secure a home equity loan through the credit union at a rate of 4.25%? In addition, depending on the amount borrowed and the length of the loan, the credit union will pick up the closing costs of the loan. With such a low interest rate, this is a perfect opportunity to put the equity in your home to good use. Do you also know that the credit union has checking accounts, direct deposits, and online banking available for our members? Remember that there has been a slight adjustment to our hours of operation. (See back of bulletin).
Contact the credit union at 330-724-5183 for more information.
New Summer Hours:
Monday and Friday 1 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Contact the credit union at 330-724-5183 for more information.
New Summer Hours:
Monday and Friday 1 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Museum diplays statues: Take a look
The Museum of Divine Statues opened April 10 in the former St. Hedwig’s Church in Lakewood. Its mission is to rescue, restore and display ecclesiastical statues in a reflective and respectful museum setting. The majority of the Catholic art on display, including 65+ statues represent Cleveland Catholic Diocese churches which were recently decommissioned. Visitors can get close to the artifacts and learn details about their history and the lives of the saints. The museum is open Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and other days, by appointment only for groups and school field trips. Admission is $5 for adults $3.50 for children 12 and under. Senior citizens admission is $4 Special prices for groups and field trips.
Visit www.museumofdivinestatues.com to view pictures and learn additional information about the museum.
[Note: website address listed in bulletin is incorrect.]
Visit www.museumofdivinestatues.com to view pictures and learn additional information about the museum.
[Note: website address listed in bulletin is incorrect.]
There IS something you can do
If we want to lead this world through bad times to good, we must be truth-tellers. There will be those among the powerful who try to make us say what we know is clearly not true because, if everyone agree to believe the lie, the lie can go on forever. 
The lie that there is: nothing we can do about AIDS; nothing we can do about world poverty; nothing we can do about fair trade; nothing we can do to end war; nothing we can do about equality and justice; nothing we can do to provide education and health care, and housing and food, and roads and water and just wages for everyone in the world. If we want to lead this world to something better, we, too, must refuse to tell the old lies. We must learn to say with certainty and clarity: the emperor has no clothes! We must, like the child in the story, see what we're looking at and say what we see. Only then can real change begin.
(Taken from writings of Joan Chittister, OSB in Network Connection.)
The lie that there is: nothing we can do about AIDS; nothing we can do about world poverty; nothing we can do about fair trade; nothing we can do to end war; nothing we can do about equality and justice; nothing we can do to provide education and health care, and housing and food, and roads and water and just wages for everyone in the world. If we want to lead this world to something better, we, too, must refuse to tell the old lies. We must learn to say with certainty and clarity: the emperor has no clothes! We must, like the child in the story, see what we're looking at and say what we see. Only then can real change begin.(Taken from writings of Joan Chittister, OSB in Network Connection.)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
White Hat buys 5 Cleveland parish properties
Investor groups affiliated with White Hat Management of Akron recently bought five former Cleveland chuches and school buildings from the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland for a combined $2.6 million, public records show.
Property records show that investors linked to White Hat bought the St. Procop church, school and rectory, at 3181 W. 41st St., and the former Corpus Christi church and school, at 4850 Pearl Road, on June 10. On Monday, investor groups closed deals for the former St. Rose of Lima church, school and administrative building at 11401 Detroit Ave.; the former Annunciation church and school at 4697 W. 130th St.; and the former Sacred Heart of Jesus property, at 4300 E. 71st St.
Schools run by White Hat already were leasing space at Annunciation, St. Rose of Lima and Sacred Heart of Jesus. Now White Hat plans to move its Hope Academy Lincoln Park school from Tremont to the St. Procop property. And the company plans to open a new school, Pearl Academy, at the former Corpus Christi property.
The diocese put roughly 50 churches up for sale and has sold 25 properties across eight counties, spokesman Robert Tayek said. The diocese expects to release a report on the sales in early fall.
White Hat, a for-profit management company, runs 45 schools in five states, mainly under the Hope Academies and LifeSkills brands. The company leases space from the diocese at several sites, including Our Lady of Lourdes, an active parish in Cleveland, and St. John the Baptist on Brown Street in Akron, whose parishioners have appealed to the Vatican to spare it from closing.
See the Plain Dealer story.
Property records show that investors linked to White Hat bought the St. Procop church, school and rectory, at 3181 W. 41st St., and the former Corpus Christi church and school, at 4850 Pearl Road, on June 10. On Monday, investor groups closed deals for the former St. Rose of Lima church, school and administrative building at 11401 Detroit Ave.; the former Annunciation church and school at 4697 W. 130th St.; and the former Sacred Heart of Jesus property, at 4300 E. 71st St.
Schools run by White Hat already were leasing space at Annunciation, St. Rose of Lima and Sacred Heart of Jesus. Now White Hat plans to move its Hope Academy Lincoln Park school from Tremont to the St. Procop property. And the company plans to open a new school, Pearl Academy, at the former Corpus Christi property.
The diocese put roughly 50 churches up for sale and has sold 25 properties across eight counties, spokesman Robert Tayek said. The diocese expects to release a report on the sales in early fall.
White Hat, a for-profit management company, runs 45 schools in five states, mainly under the Hope Academies and LifeSkills brands. The company leases space from the diocese at several sites, including Our Lady of Lourdes, an active parish in Cleveland, and St. John the Baptist on Brown Street in Akron, whose parishioners have appealed to the Vatican to spare it from closing.
See the Plain Dealer story.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
St. Paul gets $30,000 from GAR Foundation
St. Paul received $30,000 for tuition assistance from he GAR Foundation which just distributed $15 million in grants to 43 area non-profit organizations. St Bernard-St Mary received $40,00 for tuition assistance and administration.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Popemobile to become green machine
MERCEDES-Benz is making a greener, hybrid Popemobile for Benedict XVI.
However, a Vatican spokesman denied a newspaper's prediction that it should be ready for Benedict's visit to his native Germany in September.
According to the report, the new Popemobile will be based on the four-wheel-drive M Class Mercedes with a hybrid electric-gas motor.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery will allow it to drive 16 miles (30 kilometres) without any polluting emissions.
The pope would not be allowed to use a purely electric car because the Popemobile must have the capacity to take off swiftly in case of emergency, according to the report.
A Mercedes-Benz spokesman said the group could give no details on its private clients "for reasons of confidentiality."
Read the story
However, a Vatican spokesman denied a newspaper's prediction that it should be ready for Benedict's visit to his native Germany in September.
According to the report, the new Popemobile will be based on the four-wheel-drive M Class Mercedes with a hybrid electric-gas motor.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery will allow it to drive 16 miles (30 kilometres) without any polluting emissions.
The pope would not be allowed to use a purely electric car because the Popemobile must have the capacity to take off swiftly in case of emergency, according to the report.
A Mercedes-Benz spokesman said the group could give no details on its private clients "for reasons of confidentiality."
Read the story
Book, tapes, CDs on sale this weekend
St. Paul's big sale
of books, tapes and CDs is:
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in the Parish Activity Center
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Early start approved on some Mass changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNA/EWTN News).- Diocesan bishops will be allowed to gradually introduce the musical settings for Mass parts from the new Roman Missal beginning in September, Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans announced June 16.
“I ask you to encourage this as a means of preparing our people and helping them embrace the new translation,” Archbishop Aymond told the bishops during their Spring Assembly near Seattle.
This announcement primarily affects the “Gloria,” the “Holy, Holy, Holy” and the “Memorial Acclamations” of the liturgy. The change will allow parish communities to learn the various parts of the new translation “in a timely fashion and an even pace.”
The bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship, which Archbishop Aymond chairs, made the decision in response to several bishops’ requests to allow early preparation ahead of the full-scale implementation scheduled for Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent.
Some bishops suggested that the various acclamations could be more effectively introduced throughout the fall so that when the full Missal is implemented the congregation will already be familiar with the sung prayers.
The new English translation of the Roman Missal – the official book of prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Eucharist – follows the original Latin more closely while using richer and more accurate language. The new version involves the most significant changes to the liturgy since 1974.
Bishops in the U.S. have also made efforts to prepare for the upcoming implementation of the revised missal by offering workshops to priests and diocesan officials throughout the last year, as well as launching a website dedicated to the new translation.
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has also planned an early start. Catholics there will begin using the changed portions of the Mass in September.
“I ask you to encourage this as a means of preparing our people and helping them embrace the new translation,” Archbishop Aymond told the bishops during their Spring Assembly near Seattle.
This announcement primarily affects the “Gloria,” the “Holy, Holy, Holy” and the “Memorial Acclamations” of the liturgy. The change will allow parish communities to learn the various parts of the new translation “in a timely fashion and an even pace.”
The bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship, which Archbishop Aymond chairs, made the decision in response to several bishops’ requests to allow early preparation ahead of the full-scale implementation scheduled for Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent.
Some bishops suggested that the various acclamations could be more effectively introduced throughout the fall so that when the full Missal is implemented the congregation will already be familiar with the sung prayers.
The new English translation of the Roman Missal – the official book of prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Eucharist – follows the original Latin more closely while using richer and more accurate language. The new version involves the most significant changes to the liturgy since 1974.
Bishops in the U.S. have also made efforts to prepare for the upcoming implementation of the revised missal by offering workshops to priests and diocesan officials throughout the last year, as well as launching a website dedicated to the new translation.
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has also planned an early start. Catholics there will begin using the changed portions of the Mass in September.
Fr. Berardi marks 52nd Trinity Sunday
[Photo by Tony DiDonato]Father’s Day was a memorable day for St. Paul’s Rev. Fr. James Berardi. Fr Berardi said his first Mass 52 years ago on another Trinity Sunday.
Fr. Berardi was born March 16, 1933 at St. Thomas Hospital and grew up in Firestone Park on Glenmount. He celebrated his first Mass on Trinity Sunday in 1959 in the old St. Paul Catholic Church which was raised in August 2000 and replaced by the new church dedicated by Bishop Pilla on October 26, 2003.
Fr. Berardi, who was ordained May 23, 1959, often recounts his years as a priest starting with his time in the Seminary when his classmate and later Bishop Anthony J. Pilla was in Room No. 1 as master of ceremonies and he was in No. 2 as Sacristan.
Father's Day at the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass
Grandparents Mitch and Janice Patrick with granddaughter Macie McDonald at left and Briann Stevens with daughters Josey and Jillyan outside after the 11 a.m. Mass
John and Sharry Withrow with twin daughters Lisa and Maria. All are active as ushers or extraordinary ministers of communion.
Patrick and Lisa Fahey with daughter Kate at left and Betty Ciborek with Kathleen and Charles Deger[Photos by Tony DiDonato]
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Bus tour pilgrimage to EWTN in October
Fidelity Coach Tours is offering a pilgrimage to EWTN and Mother Angelica’s
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama on October 24-29, leaving from Canton.
The cost is going to be somewhere in the vicinity of $500 for a shared room. The total will go up or down depending on the number. It will go down the more people who register.
Deposits must be made by August 15, 2011 Call Susan at 330- 833- 7700
The group will travel as far as Goodlettesville, TN on Monday and will be at Our Lady of the Angels for noon Mass on Tuesday and spend the afternoon there. The group will be staying at St. Bernard's Benedictine Abbey while in Alabama. Wednesday will be a very long day, leaving St. Bernard's at 5 am to attend the televised Mass at EWTN in the morning.
The group will stay at EWTN all day with the opportunity for confession, spiritual talks, a tour of the studio, adoration, and will attend the EWTN Live Show that night. Thursday they will attend Mass with the Sisters in Hanceville and spend the day there --again with opportunity for adoration, confession, spiritual talks, a healing service, and private prayers at the grottos there. There are gift shops at EWTN, Our Lady of the Angels, and St. Bernard's. On Friday morning the group will again attend Mass with the sisters, check out of St. Bernard's and head for Cincinnati where will stay that night. Half of the meals are included in the cost of the trip. The tour will be back in Canton by noon on Saturday.
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama on October 24-29, leaving from Canton.
The cost is going to be somewhere in the vicinity of $500 for a shared room. The total will go up or down depending on the number. It will go down the more people who register.
Deposits must be made by August 15, 2011 Call Susan at 330- 833- 7700
The group will travel as far as Goodlettesville, TN on Monday and will be at Our Lady of the Angels for noon Mass on Tuesday and spend the afternoon there. The group will be staying at St. Bernard's Benedictine Abbey while in Alabama. Wednesday will be a very long day, leaving St. Bernard's at 5 am to attend the televised Mass at EWTN in the morning.
The group will stay at EWTN all day with the opportunity for confession, spiritual talks, a tour of the studio, adoration, and will attend the EWTN Live Show that night. Thursday they will attend Mass with the Sisters in Hanceville and spend the day there --again with opportunity for adoration, confession, spiritual talks, a healing service, and private prayers at the grottos there. There are gift shops at EWTN, Our Lady of the Angels, and St. Bernard's. On Friday morning the group will again attend Mass with the sisters, check out of St. Bernard's and head for Cincinnati where will stay that night. Half of the meals are included in the cost of the trip. The tour will be back in Canton by noon on Saturday.
Fr. Evans to lead pilgrimage to Italy
Fr. Rich Evans of Holy Family Parish in Parma who was an associate at St. Paul from July, 1987 to June 1992, will lead an 11-day pilgrimage on November 7-17 to Venice, the city of waterways,gondolas and picturesque bridges; Florence, where you’ll see some of the finest collections of Renaissance art in the world; Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis and Rome with visits to Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica, plus an audience with Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Fr. Evans loves Italy and knows you’ll feel the same way once you’ve been there. You can call the Parish Office for additional information or speak with Fr.Evans directly at 440-842-5533.
St. Sebastian Choir to perform in Rome.
The St. Sebastian Parish choir will perform during a seven-day tour in Rome from July 4-11. Beacon Journal religion writer Colette M. Jenkins reported on the tour in the lead item of her religion notes in Saturday's Beacon Journal.
The choir has been rehearsing more than two years for the concert tour. A total of 43 people, including choir and nonmembers, are scheduled to travel.
Music that the choir will perform during its Rome tour will be presented in an hour-long Ciao Roma (Hello Rome) concert at 4 p.m. on June 26 at the church, 476 Mull Ave
The Rome tour will end at the pope's summer residence in Castel Gandolfo (Lazio, Italy) for the Sunday Angelus and Blessing.
The choir was chosen to perform a concert at the Basilica of St. Francis; a private Mass at the tomb of St. Francis; a concert at St. Ignatius for the City of Rome, and a Cardinal Mass in St. Peter's at the Altar of the Chair, where the parish pastor, the Rev. John Valencheck will serve as one of the celebrants.Cardwell column praises tornado aid efforts
St. Paul School's aid to tornado victims won praise in Jewell Cardwell's column in Saturday's Beacon Journal. She wrote:
A very special salute to the students and staff at Akron's St. Paul Catholic Elementary school or their volunteerism and generosity on behalf of those families devastated by the Alabama tornadoes.
"We wanted to help in any way possible," said Ruth Dietzel, St. Paul kindergarten teacher. "After contacting Christine Salberg, Department of Catholic Education, we planned a "Tornado Relief Week," which included a benefit concert put on by the group Strangely Familiar.
"Our principal, Bob Brodbeck left Sunday with Father Ralph Thomas to deliver the food, personal items, baby food, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, toothbrushes and clothes [collected by the school]. In addition, the students raised $1,500 [bringing in loose change, cleaning supplies and the like] that is also being delivered. Students also made cards, gifts, and wrote personal messages of support to the children affected by the tornado that hit the Birmingham area."
Damage from the April 27 storms, where 38 of the state's 67 counties were declared disaster areas, has been placed in the millions.
The death toll in the twisters that ripped through seven southern states has been placed at 295,
Hats off to all who continue to do what they can to help the storm survivors with their recovery.
A very special salute to the students and staff at Akron's St. Paul Catholic Elementary school or their volunteerism and generosity on behalf of those families devastated by the Alabama tornadoes.
"We wanted to help in any way possible," said Ruth Dietzel, St. Paul kindergarten teacher. "After contacting Christine Salberg, Department of Catholic Education, we planned a "Tornado Relief Week," which included a benefit concert put on by the group Strangely Familiar.
"Our principal, Bob Brodbeck left Sunday with Father Ralph Thomas to deliver the food, personal items, baby food, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, toothbrushes and clothes [collected by the school]. In addition, the students raised $1,500 [bringing in loose change, cleaning supplies and the like] that is also being delivered. Students also made cards, gifts, and wrote personal messages of support to the children affected by the tornado that hit the Birmingham area."
Damage from the April 27 storms, where 38 of the state's 67 counties were declared disaster areas, has been placed in the millions.
The death toll in the twisters that ripped through seven southern states has been placed at 295,
Hats off to all who continue to do what they can to help the storm survivors with their recovery.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Catholic weddings drop 60 per cent
The number of weddings celebrated in American Catholic churches has dropped by 60% in the past generation, at a time when the overall Catholic population was growing by almost 17 million.
A study by Mark Gray for Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) finds that the number of Catholics choosing to marry in the Church has plummeted dramatically. Gray finds “a shift from 8.6 marriages per 1,000 U.S. Catholics in 1972 to 2.6 marriages per 1,000 Catholics in 2010.”
An OSV editorial refers to the decline in Catholic marriages as “another fidelity crisis,” with implications comparable to those of the sex-abuse crisis. “Many Catholics seem unaware of what the Church means by a sacramental marriage, of its opportunities for grace and its advantages over civil marriage,” the editors argue. They conclude that a proper response will require, as a first step, recognizing that this is “a true Church crisis.”
Read the full story in Our Sunday Visitor
You also might want to check out marriage statistics from the U.S. Bishops website.
A study by Mark Gray for Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) finds that the number of Catholics choosing to marry in the Church has plummeted dramatically. Gray finds “a shift from 8.6 marriages per 1,000 U.S. Catholics in 1972 to 2.6 marriages per 1,000 Catholics in 2010.”
An OSV editorial refers to the decline in Catholic marriages as “another fidelity crisis,” with implications comparable to those of the sex-abuse crisis. “Many Catholics seem unaware of what the Church means by a sacramental marriage, of its opportunities for grace and its advantages over civil marriage,” the editors argue. They conclude that a proper response will require, as a first step, recognizing that this is “a true Church crisis.”
Read the full story in Our Sunday Visitor
You also might want to check out marriage statistics from the U.S. Bishops website.
K. of C. puts up billboard
The Knights of Columbus Council put up this billboard on South Main Street. Walt and Joanne Cyc donated the billboard and members of the council paid to have it displayed. It is a moving testimonial to the fight against abortion.
Lectors, adult servers needed
Lectors are needed for the 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Darlene Musgrave at 330-745- 4242.
All lectors may pick up a schedule for June, July and August in the room next to the organ. If you are scheduledand are unable to serve, please make arrangements for a substitute. Questions, call Darlene Musgrave 330-745-4242.
Adult servers also needed
Adult servers are also needed. Adult men and women serve mainly at funeral Masses. This is another great opportunity for service to our parish. If you or someone you know may be interested please call the rectory. Training will be provided.
All lectors may pick up a schedule for June, July and August in the room next to the organ. If you are scheduledand are unable to serve, please make arrangements for a substitute. Questions, call Darlene Musgrave 330-745-4242.Adult servers also needed
Adult servers are also needed. Adult men and women serve mainly at funeral Masses. This is another great opportunity for service to our parish. If you or someone you know may be interested please call the rectory. Training will be provided.
Ozanam Center needs volunteers
The next weekend for volunteers of St. Paul Parish at the Fr. John Hilkert Ozanam Center is Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is located at Visitation of Mary Parish, 87 Broad St.. This is a great opportunity to be of service to people who are in great need. Students needing service hours are welcome. Help is needed with sorting, preparing and distribution of items. Questions, call Joni Mills at 330-724- 4055.
Ukrainian festival is next Saturday (June 25)
The eighth annual Ukrainian Festival will be Saturday, June 25, from 1 to 8 p.m. at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1866 Brown St.. The festival is open to the public and admission is free. Enjoy traditional Ukrainian foods including Pyrohy, Holubchi (cabbage rolls), Kielbasa, Halushki (noodles with cabbage) and baked goods. There will be cash prizes, a raffle and Ukrainian gift items. Walter Wolansky & Friends Polka Band will provide music along with a beer garden and adult and children’s games. Mass in English will be at 5 p.m. in the Church.
St. Paul group to attend FEST
A group from St. Paul will be attending the FEST, a free one-day Catholic family festival at Borromeo/ St. Mary’s Seminary in Wickliffe, on Sunday, August 7. The FEST will
feature live music, games and activities. The day ends with a Mass and fireworks display. Check out the website www.thefest.us for more details. Families are welcome. Call John Amedeo 330-773-6641 or 330-644-3011
feature live music, games and activities. The day ends with a Mass and fireworks display. Check out the website www.thefest.us for more details. Families are welcome. Call John Amedeo 330-773-6641 or 330-644-3011
June is Torture Awareness Month
June is Torture Awareness Month and provides us the opportunity to focus on this important issue. There is no room for debate on where the social teachings of the Catholic Church lie on the issue of torture. As is noted in the Compendium of the 
Social Doctrine of the Church, “International judicial instruments concerning human rights correctly indicate a prohibition against torture as a principle which cannot be contravened under any circumstances.” In all cases, even those that involve the most serious crimes and offenses, the Catholic Church calls all governments to “strictly observe” the regulation against the use of torture in carrying out investigations. Pope John Paul II echoed this call when he decisively said that there is never any justification for torture, and that torture diminishes the souls of all those involved. “Christ’s disciple refuses every recourse to such methods, which nothing could justify and in which the dignity of (humanity) is as much debased in (the) torturer as in the torturer’s victim.” Pax Christi USA, as a movement committed to creating a world that reflects the peace of Christ, also firmly believes that torture violates the basic human dignity held at the core of the Catholic faith and international law, and can never be considered morally acceptable under any circumstances. More information on this issue can be found at www.paxchrisitusa.org.
Social Doctrine of the Church, “International judicial instruments concerning human rights correctly indicate a prohibition against torture as a principle which cannot be contravened under any circumstances.” In all cases, even those that involve the most serious crimes and offenses, the Catholic Church calls all governments to “strictly observe” the regulation against the use of torture in carrying out investigations. Pope John Paul II echoed this call when he decisively said that there is never any justification for torture, and that torture diminishes the souls of all those involved. “Christ’s disciple refuses every recourse to such methods, which nothing could justify and in which the dignity of (humanity) is as much debased in (the) torturer as in the torturer’s victim.” Pax Christi USA, as a movement committed to creating a world that reflects the peace of Christ, also firmly believes that torture violates the basic human dignity held at the core of the Catholic faith and international law, and can never be considered morally acceptable under any circumstances. More information on this issue can be found at www.paxchrisitusa.org.
First Friday Club to hear talk on Ozanam
Rev. Thomas McKenna, a member of The Congregation of the Mission since 1963, author and retreat master, has published a book on Vincent de Paul which includes the writings of Fredrick Ozanam, devotee of Vincent de Paul and founder of the international Conferences of St. Vincent de Paul. Rev. McKenna will address the First Friday Club of Greater Akron on Friday, July 8, in the Martin Center at Akron University, 105 Fir Hill. The topic will be “Fredrick Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom for Today’s Consumer Society.” The cost is $15 and doors open at 11:15 a.m. Reservations may be made by check to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307. For more info call 330-535-7668.
Prayer for Father's Day June 19
A prayer for fathers from this weekend's church bulletin:
God our Father,
We give you thanks and praise
for fathers young and old.
We pray for young fathers,
newly embracing their vocation;
May they find the courage and perseverance
to balance work, family, and faith in joy and sacrifice.
We pray for our own fathers
who have supported and challenged us;
May they continue to lead in strong and gentle ways.
We remember fathers around the world
whose children are lost or suffering;
May they know that the God of compassion
walks with them in their sorrow.
We pray for men who are not fathers
but still mentor and guide us
with fatherly love and advice.
We remember fathers, grandfathers,
and great-grandfathers who are no longer with us
but who live forever in our memory
and nourish us with their love. Amen.
God our Father,
We give you thanks and praise
for fathers young and old.
We pray for young fathers,
newly embracing their vocation;
May they find the courage and perseverance
to balance work, family, and faith in joy and sacrifice.
We pray for our own fathers
who have supported and challenged us;
May they continue to lead in strong and gentle ways.
We remember fathers around the world
whose children are lost or suffering;
May they know that the God of compassion
walks with them in their sorrow.
We pray for men who are not fathers
but still mentor and guide us
with fatherly love and advice.
We remember fathers, grandfathers,
and great-grandfathers who are no longer with us
but who live forever in our memory
and nourish us with their love. Amen.
New video reflects on marriage issues
A new video gives married couples’ reflections on marriage issues, the place of children and the complementary nature of the union of a man and a woman. Openness to children, it says, has a “major impact” on the Catholic view towards proposals to redefine marriage.
Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of Oakland, chair of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, announced the new video “Made for Life” during his report to the U.S. bishops at their June 2011 meeting in Seattle.
“Our culture is one that often forgets the sacred gift of the child, and in so doing it also fails to recognize the vital importance of a mother and a father together for the life and upbringing of that child,” he said. “In contemporary debates about the meaning of marriage, the rights and dignity of the child should be at the forefront.”
The new video is the second of five videos in a series aimed at promoting and defending marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
The video and guides may be purchased through USCCB Publishing or may be accessed online.
See video online
See a longer story on the video
Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of Oakland, chair of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, announced the new video “Made for Life” during his report to the U.S. bishops at their June 2011 meeting in Seattle.
“Our culture is one that often forgets the sacred gift of the child, and in so doing it also fails to recognize the vital importance of a mother and a father together for the life and upbringing of that child,” he said. “In contemporary debates about the meaning of marriage, the rights and dignity of the child should be at the forefront.”
The new video is the second of five videos in a series aimed at promoting and defending marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
The video and guides may be purchased through USCCB Publishing or may be accessed online.
See video online
See a longer story on the video
Mass for Margaret Kenworthy is Saturday
Margaret Kenworthy, 86, passed away on June 15, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
Born in Akron on September 5, 1924, Margaret had been a lifetime area resident. 
She was a graduate of Garfield High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2006 and her daughter Tammy Hutcherson in 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Rick) Rife and Patty Steward; son-in-law, Jim Hutcherson; grandchildren, Bobby (Robyn) Rife, Tina (Jeff) Grgsby, Patrick Steward, and Sara, Jessica, and James Robert Hutcherson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on SATURDAY, June 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home
KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron.
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Friday, June 17, 2011, page B5, col. 3]
She was a graduate of Garfield High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2006 and her daughter Tammy Hutcherson in 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Rick) Rife and Patty Steward; son-in-law, Jim Hutcherson; grandchildren, Bobby (Robyn) Rife, Tina (Jeff) Grgsby, Patrick Steward, and Sara, Jessica, and James Robert Hutcherson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on SATURDAY, June 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home
KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron.
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Friday, June 17, 2011, page B5, col. 3]
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Pastor, Brodbeck see devastation first hand
Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas and St. Paul School principal Robert Brodbeck learned first hand this week of the desperate need of tornado victims in Alabama.
They learned, too, how much any help is appreciated.
The two left Sunday to drive to Birmingham where they personally delivered a check for $1,500 and toiletries and other supplies collected by St. Paul school students.
They were delighted to see us,” the pastor said. “They were very appreciative.”
Birmingham Bishop Robert J. Baker, who was attending the Spring conference of U. S. Bishops, will be sending a personal “thank you” letter to St. Paul when he returns.
Photos were taken for a story to be published in The Voice, the diocesan newspaper.
Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck met with Fran Lawler, superintendent of Catholic Education, and Frank Savage, director of religious education.
Theresa Petruzella, who oversees disaster relief for the diocese, took them on a tour of Pratt City, one of the most-devastated areas.
“I’ve never seen anything like that it my life,” said Fr. Thomas. Brodbeck said the devastation was unblieveable.
See photos of devastation.
Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck were given a tour of the diocesan cathedral which incidentally is St. Paul Cathedral and were guests at an ice cream social in the afternoon.
The cathedral, a majestic brick building, replaced a small 30 by 60-foot wooden frame church first built in 1872. It was dedicated on November 30, 1893 and air-conditioning installed in 1972. The main entrance has a central statue of Christ, outwardly flanked by a statue of St. Paul.
See history of St. Paul Cathedral
On their return home, Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck stayed at the Abbey of Gethesemani, a Trappist monastery near Bardstown, KY, where monks have been praying for more than 150 years. They said Mass at 6:15 with the monks.
Go to the monastery website for photos of the beautiful grounds and information on the life of the monks.
Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck returned home about 6 p.m. Wednesday eager to describe the warm welcome they received and the devastation caused by tornadoes.
They learned, too, how much any help is appreciated.
The two left Sunday to drive to Birmingham where they personally delivered a check for $1,500 and toiletries and other supplies collected by St. Paul school students.
They were delighted to see us,” the pastor said. “They were very appreciative.”
Birmingham Bishop Robert J. Baker, who was attending the Spring conference of U. S. Bishops, will be sending a personal “thank you” letter to St. Paul when he returns.
Photos were taken for a story to be published in The Voice, the diocesan newspaper.
Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck met with Fran Lawler, superintendent of Catholic Education, and Frank Savage, director of religious education.
Theresa Petruzella, who oversees disaster relief for the diocese, took them on a tour of Pratt City, one of the most-devastated areas.
“I’ve never seen anything like that it my life,” said Fr. Thomas. Brodbeck said the devastation was unblieveable.
See photos of devastation.
Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck were given a tour of the diocesan cathedral which incidentally is St. Paul Cathedral and were guests at an ice cream social in the afternoon.
The cathedral, a majestic brick building, replaced a small 30 by 60-foot wooden frame church first built in 1872. It was dedicated on November 30, 1893 and air-conditioning installed in 1972. The main entrance has a central statue of Christ, outwardly flanked by a statue of St. Paul.
See history of St. Paul Cathedral
On their return home, Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck stayed at the Abbey of Gethesemani, a Trappist monastery near Bardstown, KY, where monks have been praying for more than 150 years. They said Mass at 6:15 with the monks.
Go to the monastery website for photos of the beautiful grounds and information on the life of the monks.
Fr. Thomas and Brodbeck returned home about 6 p.m. Wednesday eager to describe the warm welcome they received and the devastation caused by tornadoes.
Mass for Richard Ruegg is Saturday
Funeral Mass for Richard Ruegg will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Wesdt Chester, Ohio.
Ruegg, a retired general manager of General Electric, died Wedneday at the age of 65.
Ruegg was the son of Bea Reugg and the late George Ruegg and brother of Diane
(David) Zak, Michael (Colletta) Ruegg, Dennis Ruegg, Donald (Linda) Ruegg, David (Cheryl) Ruegg, Martin (Jeanne) Ruegg, Mark (Buffy) Ruegg and the late Dale Ruegg. He was the loving father of Brian (Alexandra) Ruegg, Jeffery (Tracy) Ruegg and Dale Ruegg and grandfather of Collin, Julia and Daniel.
Family and friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Saturday at St. John the Evangelist, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. West Chester, Ohio. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Family suggests memorial donations be made to Kidney Cancer Association.
A memorial service in Akron will be held later.
Richard Ruegg May 04, 1946 - June 15, 2011
Ruegg, a retired general manager of General Electric, died Wedneday at the age of 65.
Ruegg was the son of Bea Reugg and the late George Ruegg and brother of Diane
(David) Zak, Michael (Colletta) Ruegg, Dennis Ruegg, Donald (Linda) Ruegg, David (Cheryl) Ruegg, Martin (Jeanne) Ruegg, Mark (Buffy) Ruegg and the late Dale Ruegg. He was the loving father of Brian (Alexandra) Ruegg, Jeffery (Tracy) Ruegg and Dale Ruegg and grandfather of Collin, Julia and Daniel.Family and friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Saturday at St. John the Evangelist, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. West Chester, Ohio. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Family suggests memorial donations be made to Kidney Cancer Association.
A memorial service in Akron will be held later.
Richard Ruegg May 04, 1946 - June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Wedding anniversary story brings reponse
The article on Saint Paul TODAY on the wedding anniversary of Jim and Jean Vonndemkamp brought a nice response from a friend in Chicago who noticed it. Here it is:
Dear Jim and Jean,
To read of St. Paul TODAY on line is sheer joy. I left the parish in 1963, and'
have been living in Chicago since 1967. No matter where I go, however, the
community of St. Paul remains in my heart, and after all these years is still home.
Jean, when I saw your picture on line for your wonderful anniversary I could see
your mother's face, Susan. She was such a lovely person. I was also at your
dad's wake in the late forties, if I remember correctly, when we treasured the
experience of bringing our beloved home in the hours of final tribute. I suppose
we could spend a long time remembering Uncle Patrick Dempsey and Aunt Katie,
or even your nun aunt in the old country. All of them were wonderful.
I am Tom Hull, the son of Bella Duffy Hull, and nephew of Elizabeth McCann. So
often when I came to Akron for a home visit the two of them would talk about
both of you, and how kind you were to them. Until a year before they left home,
neither seemed to age, and enjoyed life, as well as a good cold beer. How they
loved Frs. Koegel and Jenkins who made a fuss over them, especially at bingo.
Over these many years I have been a part of many parishes, but no place comes
close to the caring and community of St. Paul- of course, I am wee bit biased.
Please know of my personal appreciation for all you did for Mom and Aunt
Elizabeth, and all that you do in my favorite parish, as I often note on line. May
our loving God continue to bless both of you and give you many more years.
Most especially, may our Blessed Mother always remember you and hold you in
her loving arms.
Tom Hull
PS Please give my love to the McAvoys.
See original wedding anniversary story.
Dear Jim and Jean,
To read of St. Paul TODAY on line is sheer joy. I left the parish in 1963, and'
have been living in Chicago since 1967. No matter where I go, however, the
community of St. Paul remains in my heart, and after all these years is still home.
Jean, when I saw your picture on line for your wonderful anniversary I could see
your mother's face, Susan. She was such a lovely person. I was also at your
dad's wake in the late forties, if I remember correctly, when we treasured the
experience of bringing our beloved home in the hours of final tribute. I suppose
we could spend a long time remembering Uncle Patrick Dempsey and Aunt Katie,
or even your nun aunt in the old country. All of them were wonderful.
I am Tom Hull, the son of Bella Duffy Hull, and nephew of Elizabeth McCann. So
often when I came to Akron for a home visit the two of them would talk about
both of you, and how kind you were to them. Until a year before they left home,
neither seemed to age, and enjoyed life, as well as a good cold beer. How they
loved Frs. Koegel and Jenkins who made a fuss over them, especially at bingo.
Over these many years I have been a part of many parishes, but no place comes
close to the caring and community of St. Paul- of course, I am wee bit biased.
Please know of my personal appreciation for all you did for Mom and Aunt
Elizabeth, and all that you do in my favorite parish, as I often note on line. May
our loving God continue to bless both of you and give you many more years.
Most especially, may our Blessed Mother always remember you and hold you in
her loving arms.
Tom Hull
PS Please give my love to the McAvoys.
See original wedding anniversary story.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
St. Paul delivers aid to tornado victims
Erin and Devin Kelly help principal Robert Brodbeck fill a van Saturday with items donated by St. Paul students and families for Alabama tornado victims.Students and faculty were greatly moved by the devastation the Alabama tornado's had on families and wanted to help in any way possible. After contacting Christine Salberg, Department of Catholic Education, Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, they planned a "Tornado Relief Week" which included a benefit concert put on by the group The Strange Familiar.
Principal Robert Brodbeck left Sunday with the pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, to deliver the food, personal items, baby food, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, toothbrushes, and clothes. In addition the students raised more than $1,500 that is also being delivered. Students also made cards, gifts, and wrote personal messages of support to the children affected by the tornado that hit the Birmingham area.
Mr. Brodbeck and Father Thomas are meeting on Tuesday, June 14, with Christine Salberg.
Here are the events staged during Tornado Relief Week:
Wednesday, May 25 – Benefit Concert in Parish Activity Center with The Strange Familiary, $8 admission
Thursday, May 26 – Let’$ Make CHANGE: Loose change around dthe house, in costs or anyhere was collected. This included 1200 penniesw.
Friday, May 27 – Spiritual Bouquet Day: A spiritual bouquet is an offering of prayers, sacrifices, and devotional acts by one person on behalf of another. Some offerings include Holy Hours, Saying the Rosary, a Day of Fasting and Acts of Charity.. Messages on cards added to be dtaken south.
Tuesday, May 31 – Daily Necessities; Items most needed by those who have been displaced by the disaster were collected
Wednesday, June 1 – Schools Days and Cleaning Supplies:. Any school supplies that went unused this past year were collected to assist victims. This included paper towels, buckets with lids, garbage bags, brooms and so forth.,
Thursday, June 2 – Last Call Collection for any Donations: Time needed to pack and prepare items to be taken to Alabama
Receiving sacraments at 11 a.m. Mass
Jacob and Christian Montes received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Fr Matt Ischay presided at the ceremony. With Jacob and Christian are mother and father Nicolas and Grissel Moyet and sister. Maggie Walker and Ken Christner were godparents by proxy for Mrs. Moyet's parents who are in Korea where the father is stationed in the U.S. Army. The family is Puerto Rican.
Fr Matthew Ischay with the family after Mass[Photos by Tony DiDonato]
Taking up gifts for Joe & Helen Lamarr memorial
Friday, June 10, 2011
Fest 2011 is August 7
The Fest 2011 at Borromeo/ St. Mary’s Seminary in Wickliffe, is a free, one-day Catholic family festival. Fest 2011 will be on Sunday, August 7. It features live music, games and activities, and much more. The day ends with Mass and a fireworks display. Check out the Fest website for more details.
Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics
The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk on "Budgets and Money Management”. A representative of Consumer Credit Counseling will speak. Financial health kits will be given to those in attendance. The meeting is Monday, June 13, at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments at 7:15 pm. For info call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.
Pizza to be served at Maurin Center in June
For the month of June the St. Paul Volunteers will provide a pizza dinner at the Peter Maurin Center on Sunday, June 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sign-up for donations will be June 18 and 19 in the narthex. Drop-off will be in Boeke Hall, Saturday, June 25, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m Volunteers are always needed. This is a great opportunity for school service hours Pizza will be ordered from Italo’s. Monetary donations for Italo’s to help cover the cost of the pizza will be appreciated.. Questions? Call Susie Gatian 330-819-5771
Congratulations to our newly baptized
Congratulations and blessings to our newly baptized:
Elora Paige Nicholas
Born February 9, 2002
Baptized April 3, 2011
Daughter of Daniel Nicholas and Jennifer Bonazza
Joseph Anthony Stevens
Born January 1, 2011
Baptized April 9, 2011
Son of Brian and Angela Stevens
Joshua Arthur Ninisto
Born June 27, 2003
Profession of Faith April 10, 2011
Son of George and Michelle Ninisto
Seth Bryant Finegan
Born April 16, 2003
Baptized April 16, 2011
Conner Patrick Finegan
Born February 16, 2007
Baptized April 16,2011
Sons of Kenneth and Susanne Finegan
Michael Tobin Samples
Born January 12, 1986
Profession of Faith April 26, 2011
Son of Charles and Jennifer Samples
Elora Paige Nicholas
Born February 9, 2002
Baptized April 3, 2011
Daughter of Daniel Nicholas and Jennifer Bonazza
Joseph Anthony Stevens
Born January 1, 2011
Baptized April 9, 2011
Son of Brian and Angela Stevens
Joshua Arthur Ninisto
Born June 27, 2003
Profession of Faith April 10, 2011
Son of George and Michelle Ninisto
Seth Bryant Finegan
Born April 16, 2003
Baptized April 16, 2011
Conner Patrick Finegan
Born February 16, 2007
Baptized April 16,2011
Sons of Kenneth and Susanne Finegan
Michael Tobin Samples
Born January 12, 1986
Profession of Faith April 26, 2011
Son of Charles and Jennifer Samples
Pope Benedict: Every life has dignity
Pope Benedict XVI spoke at prayer vigil for Unborn Life recently saying, "The Incarnation reveals to us, with intense light and in a surprising way, that every human life has a very lofty and incomparable dignity. God loves us deeply, totally and without 
making distinctions. With feeling and gratitude, let us be aware of the value of every human person's dignity and of our great responsibility to all. Each one of us is entitled not to be treated as an object to be possessed or a thing to be manipulated at will, and not to be exploited as a means for the benefit of others and their interests. Love for all, moreover, if it is sincere, tends spontaneously to become preferential to the weakest and poorest. With regard to the embryo in the mother's womb, science itself highlights its autonomy, its capacity for interaction with the mother, the coordination of biological process, the continuity of development, and the growing complexity of the organism. Unfortunately, many times after birth, the lives of children are exposed to neglect, hunger, poverty, disease, abuse, violence and exploitation. I urge politicians and economic leaders to do everything in their power to promote a culture ever respectful of human life. Let us entrust our prayers and our commitment to unborn life to the Virgin Mary who welcomed and nurtured the Son of God made man."
making distinctions. With feeling and gratitude, let us be aware of the value of every human person's dignity and of our great responsibility to all. Each one of us is entitled not to be treated as an object to be possessed or a thing to be manipulated at will, and not to be exploited as a means for the benefit of others and their interests. Love for all, moreover, if it is sincere, tends spontaneously to become preferential to the weakest and poorest. With regard to the embryo in the mother's womb, science itself highlights its autonomy, its capacity for interaction with the mother, the coordination of biological process, the continuity of development, and the growing complexity of the organism. Unfortunately, many times after birth, the lives of children are exposed to neglect, hunger, poverty, disease, abuse, violence and exploitation. I urge politicians and economic leaders to do everything in their power to promote a culture ever respectful of human life. Let us entrust our prayers and our commitment to unborn life to the Virgin Mary who welcomed and nurtured the Son of God made man."
Gathering of Widows set for June 28
A gathering of all Widows of St. Paul Parish will be held on Tuesday, June 28, from 2 t 4 p.m. in Boeke Hall. The “Widows Tea & Talk” is sponsored by the Widows of Faith, Hope, & Charity. This is a group of widows throughout the area churches such as St. Eugene, Our Lady of Victory and St. Matthew, who are ministering to recent widows and praying to St. Michael the Archangel for America and its leaders. Please make reservations by June 23 by calling Karen Cain 330-724-0748
Summer hours for credit union
New Summer hours for the St. Paul Credit Union will be Monday and Friday,1. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1. to 4 p.m. and closed on Saturday.
A prayer for Pentecost
Prayer for Pentecost from this weekend's bulletin:
We beseech you, O Lord, let the power of the Holy Spirit be always with us; let it mercifully purify our hearts, and safeguard us from all harm. Grant this through Christ our Lord, Amen. May the Comforter, Who proceeds from You, enlighten our minds, we beseech you, O Lord, and guide us, as Your Son has promised, into all truth. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Amen. Holy Spirit, Sweet guest of My Soul, Abide In Me and Grant That I May Ever abide in Thee.
We beseech you, O Lord, let the power of the Holy Spirit be always with us; let it mercifully purify our hearts, and safeguard us from all harm. Grant this through Christ our Lord, Amen. May the Comforter, Who proceeds from You, enlighten our minds, we beseech you, O Lord, and guide us, as Your Son has promised, into all truth. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Amen. Holy Spirit, Sweet guest of My Soul, Abide In Me and Grant That I May Ever abide in Thee.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Sunday is Pentecost or Whitsunday
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, one of the most ancient feasts of the Church, celebrated early enough to be mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (20:16) and St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians (16:8).A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ, on the ancient Jewish festival called the "feast of weeks" or Pentecost (Exodus 34:22; Deuteronomy 16:10). Whitsunday is so called from the white garments which were worn by those who were baptised during the vigil; Pentecost ("Pfingsten" in German), is the Greek for "the fiftieth" (day after Easter).
In Italy it was customary to scatter rose leaves from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pascha rosatum. The Italian name Pascha rosa comes from the red colors of the vestments used on Whitsunday. In France it was customary to blow trumpets during Divine service, to recall the sound of the mighty wind which accompanied the Descent of the Holy Ghost.
The illustration is an Eastern Orthodox icon of Pentecost.
Read an article in the Catholic Encyclopedia
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Mass for Katie Oriti is Friday
Katie M. Oriti (Romeo), 95, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 6, 2011.
Katherine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Oriti; the loving mother of three children, Samuel J. Oriti, Mary Ann Hess and Mary Kay Young; the devoted
grandmother of Gina (Martin) Cannistra, Neal (Karla) Hess, Katherine (Richard) Smith and Audrey Ann Young; and great-grandmother of Isabella Marie and Benjamin Richard Smith who also brought her great joy. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Romeo; four sisters, Rose McVay, Motil Hamilton, Josephine Hamilton and Mary Dannemiller; daughter-in-law, Patricia J. Oriti; and son-in-law, Larry J. Young.
Katie and Joe were well-known in Firestone Park for their family owned Italian Grocery Store. Katherine was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, bingo/slots and collecting Christmas ornaments.
Funeral service will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Anthony Funeral Homes 330-724-1281 www.anthonyfh.com
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, June 8, 2011,page B5, col. 1]
Katherine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Oriti; the loving mother of three children, Samuel J. Oriti, Mary Ann Hess and Mary Kay Young; the devoted
grandmother of Gina (Martin) Cannistra, Neal (Karla) Hess, Katherine (Richard) Smith and Audrey Ann Young; and great-grandmother of Isabella Marie and Benjamin Richard Smith who also brought her great joy. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Romeo; four sisters, Rose McVay, Motil Hamilton, Josephine Hamilton and Mary Dannemiller; daughter-in-law, Patricia J. Oriti; and son-in-law, Larry J. Young.Katie and Joe were well-known in Firestone Park for their family owned Italian Grocery Store. Katherine was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, bingo/slots and collecting Christmas ornaments.
Funeral service will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Anthony Funeral Homes 330-724-1281 www.anthonyfh.com
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, June 8, 2011,page B5, col. 1]
Mass for Polly Margo is Thursday
Polly Margo died on June 5, 2011. She was a gracious woman who will be missed by her family and friends.
We will remember Polly for her 25 years of volunteer service to the Ronald McDonald House, preparing meals and providing comfort to the families of hospitalized children;
for her service to her church as a member of the Ladies Guild of St. Paul Catholic Church; and for service to her friends, who could always count on her for a friendly ear or a ride to church. Many will also remember Polly behind the counter at Pitkin Jewelers, where she worked from the mid 60's until the business closed almost 20 years later.
Mom loved to work in her perennial garden cultivating her deep blue hydrangea and abundant bleeding heart; she enjoyed reading in her living room with her cat, Smoke nearby; and she loved bus trips with her friends, card parties at the church, and bazaars.
But above all else, she loved spending time with her family, with her daughter, Judi Merle (Michael) and her son Kim Margo (Robin); her grandchildren; Meredith Barna (Jim) and Mike Merle ( Leslie); her great-grandchildren, Maddie Merle and Jack Barna; her brother Gary (Pat) Meredith and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family will remember her kindness and generosity but, most of all, her love.
Polly was born In Akron in 1924 to Margaret and Fitzhugh Meredith. She lived in Firestone Park with her husband of over 50 years, Harry, until he passed away in 2003. She remained in their home, active and engaged with family and friends until shortly before her death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown Street in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery to follow. The family will receive friends and guests at the church beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 245 Locust Street, Akron, Ohio 44302.
Anthony Funeral Homes Akron, 330.724.1281 anthonyfh.com
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, page B5, col. 1]
We will remember Polly for her 25 years of volunteer service to the Ronald McDonald House, preparing meals and providing comfort to the families of hospitalized children;
for her service to her church as a member of the Ladies Guild of St. Paul Catholic Church; and for service to her friends, who could always count on her for a friendly ear or a ride to church. Many will also remember Polly behind the counter at Pitkin Jewelers, where she worked from the mid 60's until the business closed almost 20 years later.Mom loved to work in her perennial garden cultivating her deep blue hydrangea and abundant bleeding heart; she enjoyed reading in her living room with her cat, Smoke nearby; and she loved bus trips with her friends, card parties at the church, and bazaars.
But above all else, she loved spending time with her family, with her daughter, Judi Merle (Michael) and her son Kim Margo (Robin); her grandchildren; Meredith Barna (Jim) and Mike Merle ( Leslie); her great-grandchildren, Maddie Merle and Jack Barna; her brother Gary (Pat) Meredith and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family will remember her kindness and generosity but, most of all, her love.
Polly was born In Akron in 1924 to Margaret and Fitzhugh Meredith. She lived in Firestone Park with her husband of over 50 years, Harry, until he passed away in 2003. She remained in their home, active and engaged with family and friends until shortly before her death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown Street in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery to follow. The family will receive friends and guests at the church beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 245 Locust Street, Akron, Ohio 44302.
Anthony Funeral Homes Akron, 330.724.1281 anthonyfh.com
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, page B5, col. 1]
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
PSR Vacation Night is July 12
The St. Paul Parish School of Religion is sponsoring a Creation Vacation Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Parish Activity Center. Double click on the registration form and hit control + P to print it. Place in collection basket or call the Parish School of Religion office at 330-724-93 before June 22.
Here's where St. Paul grads are going
Graduates of St. Paul School Class of 2011 will be attending seven different high schools. They are:
Garfield; Matt Bisesi
Coventry: Austin Leslie
Ellet: Scott Johnson
Archbishop Hoban (13):
Helena Albert
Mikey Altomare
Brady Baldwin
Greg Brown
Faith Chrostowski
Claire Fatica
Cameron Krim
Nick McInturff
Isabelle Miller
Patty Rollins
Michael Sartoski
Kaiti Thomas
Rachel Triola
St.Vincent-St. Mary (10)
Zane Bellar
Orion Belmonte
Sara Broadbent
Marco Colant
Shannon Lloyd
Cannon Morgan
Jeremy Proctor
Michael Roberts
Sydney Sloan
Jeremy Swords
Walsh Jesuit: Leanne Casserlie
Garfield; Matt Bisesi
Coventry: Austin Leslie
Ellet: Scott Johnson
Field: Amanda Wightman
Monday, June 6, 2011
D;uSunday, June 5, 2011
Flowers in memory of Frank Balchak
The planter outside of church with the flowers that volunteers keep up are in memory of Frank Balchak.
[Tony DiDonato photo]
Visiting with Deacon Bender
John , Tracy, Ryan and Rachel Hirnikl visit with Deacon Robert Bender of Queen Of Heaven Church. John and family are friends of Deacon Bender. John is enrolled in the diaconate program.[Tony DiDonato photo]
Ushers with Fr. Thomas
Ushers Joe Aidala and Charles Deger with pastor Ralph Thomas after the 11 am. Mass [Tony DiDonato photo]
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Ascension celebrated this weekend
“Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the things that are above, not the things that are on earth. For just as he remained with us even after his ascension, so we too are already in heaven with him, even though what is promised us has not yet been fulfilled in our bodies.” —Written by St. AugustineGod our Father, make us joyful in the ascension of your Son Jesus Christ. May we follow him into the new creation for his ascension is our glory and our hope. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Blog Note: The Ascension occurred on the 40th day of Easter, so it falls on a Thursday, and thus is often called Ascension Thursday. However, in most dioceses in the United States, the celebration of the Ascension has been transferred to the following Sunday, six weeks after Easter 2011.
St Paul students 'Live the Gospel'
St. Paul students live the Gospel. Principal Robert Brodbeck reports that students have raised funds and made donations to the following organizations during the 2010-
2011 school year:
Bishop's Disaster Relief Fund ( for Holy Spirit School in Tuscaloosa) OPEN M—Haven of Rest—St. Vincent de Paul—Peter Maurin Center—Project Sunshine—Propagation of Faith American Heart Association—ASPCA—Adopt an Animal
Cleveland Zoo—8th Grade Activities Fund: Retreat, Washington, DC Trip; Graduation Costs
"Thank you to all parents, grandparents, and parishioners for your generous support of our students' efforts to follow the Gospel teaching of "Love one another." writes Brodbeck.
2011 school year:
Bishop's Disaster Relief Fund ( for Holy Spirit School in Tuscaloosa) OPEN M—Haven of Rest—St. Vincent de Paul—Peter Maurin Center—Project Sunshine—Propagation of Faith American Heart Association—ASPCA—Adopt an Animal
Cleveland Zoo—8th Grade Activities Fund: Retreat, Washington, DC Trip; Graduation Costs
"Thank you to all parents, grandparents, and parishioners for your generous support of our students' efforts to follow the Gospel teaching of "Love one another." writes Brodbeck.
Prayer Shawl Ministry to meet
Prayer shawl ministry will meet on Wednesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Junw 14, at 10 a.m. at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church, 2425 Myersville Rd. This ministry brings comfort and God's love to those in need. Join to pray and crochet\knit shawls and lap robes
Ozanam Center needs furniture
The Ozanam Center at Visitation of Mary Parish is in need of furniture for clients. Usable couches, chairs, dressers and mattresses will assist clients in setting up homes they can live in more comfortably. If you have any of these items, volunteers will pick them up. If you have other items such as lamps, kitchen supplies or bedding, the center would also like to have that if you are able to drop them off at the center on Saturday when the center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call Cathie or Jim Perusek at 330-467-5762.
Prayer service is June 13 at Holy Crpss
There will be a Prayer Service on Monday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Holy Cross Cemetery. Deacon Tony DeGracia of the Catholic Cemeteries Association will lead the service, entitled “Walk With Me, Jesus”, with song and prayer for our deceased loved ones. We encourage you to attend this comforting service. Reservations are not necessary. Just come and
let the Holy Spirit comfort you. For more information contact Deacon Tony DeGracia at 216-905-2368.
let the Holy Spirit comfort you. For more information contact Deacon Tony DeGracia at 216-905-2368.
Thanks to Scouts from war veterans
Catholic War Veterans would like to thank the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, and their
parents and leaders from St. Paul Parish who helped place American Flags on the graves of our Veterans at Holy Cross Cemetery for the Memorial Day holiday. It is an
honor and privilege to share this service with you.
parents and leaders from St. Paul Parish who helped place American Flags on the graves of our Veterans at Holy Cross Cemetery for the Memorial Day holiday. It is an
honor and privilege to share this service with you.
Principles of environmental stewardship
Our Judeo-Christian heritage teaches the following principles as the foundation of environmental stewardship:
1) God, the Creator of all things, rules over all and deserves our worship and adoration.
2) The earth, and with it all the cosmos, reveals its Creator's wisdom and is sustained
and governed by His power and loving kindness.
3) Men and woman were created in the image of God, given a privileged place among creatures, and commanded to exercise stewardship over the earth.
4) Human beings are called to be fruitful (Gen. 1:27-28), to bring forth good things from the earth, to join with God in making provision for our temporal well being,
and to enhance the beauty and fruitfulness of the rest of the earth.
5) This call implies a serious commitment to fostering the intellectual, moral, and religious habits and practices needed for free economies and genuine care for
the environment.
(Excerpts from Environmental Stewardship in the Judeo-Christian Tradition )
1) God, the Creator of all things, rules over all and deserves our worship and adoration.
2) The earth, and with it all the cosmos, reveals its Creator's wisdom and is sustained
and governed by His power and loving kindness.3) Men and woman were created in the image of God, given a privileged place among creatures, and commanded to exercise stewardship over the earth.
4) Human beings are called to be fruitful (Gen. 1:27-28), to bring forth good things from the earth, to join with God in making provision for our temporal well being,
and to enhance the beauty and fruitfulness of the rest of the earth.
5) This call implies a serious commitment to fostering the intellectual, moral, and religious habits and practices needed for free economies and genuine care for
the environment.
(Excerpts from Environmental Stewardship in the Judeo-Christian Tradition )
Friday, June 3, 2011
Academic Achivement Awards presented
Academic Achievement Awards were presented after the 8:30 a.m. Student Mass on Friday to Saint Paul School students who excelled academically in all subject areas and did not receive any U’s in conduct or effort.
Awards were announced by school secretary Mary Ann DeKemper and presented by principal Robert Brodbeck.
Awards to students in Grade 8 were presented at graduation ceremonies Thursday evening.
Highest Honors (Grade point average 3.7 to 4.3):
Grade 8: Brady Baldwin, Matthew Bisesi, Gregory Brown, Faith Chrostowski,
Marco Colant, Claire Fatica, Shannon Lloyd, Cannon Morgan and Michael Roberts
Grade 7: Allison Bachmann, Marcus Bender, Alexandria Joyner,
Regina Neugebauer and Nadia Timofeev
Grade 6: Jesse Bobbitt,. Michelle Bojo, Annelise Dawson, Paige Harbarger,
Christopher Kuhn,Abbey Lewis, Gabriel Lidderdale and Dameona Sommerville
Grade 5: Rylee Adam, Blake Baldwin, Emma Coffman, Maeve Cox, Amily Efflerm,
Emma Leeser, Jared Lloyd and Meredith Wammes
Grade 4: Holly Adam, Nathan Dort, Franklin Fausnight, Natalie Wammes and Brooke Wightman
High honors (Grade point average 3.3 to 3.69):
Grade 8: Helena Albert, Michael Altomare, Zane Bellar, Leanne Casserlie,
Nicholas McInturf, Sydney Sloan, Jeremy Swords and Amanda Wightman
Grade 7: Adam Bugajski, Brian Heller, Rosa Jamie, Kimberly Maxwell,
Julianna Perez, Henry Riegger, Samuel Smith and Calista Sokolowski
Grade 6: Jenna Garey, Daisha Hawkins, Olivia Hutchison, Lindsey Maple, Adam McClure, Maris Sarlouis and Mikala Saulsberry
Grade 5: Brianna Jacobs, Erin Kelly, Angelia LaPresta, Hanna Lidderdale,
Benjamin Martin and Elizabeth Pressman
Grade 4: Graham Evans, Leanna Faulknier and Joseph Fox
Honors (Grade point average 3.0-3.29):
Grade 8: Cameron Knm, Austin Leslie, Isabelle Miller, Jeremy Proctor, Patricia Rollins and Michael Sartoski
Grade 7: Kylie Walker
Grade 6: Tyler Broske, Jeffrey Griffin, Erika Jordan, Anna Liggett, Anton McClure
and Amanda Schmidt
Grade 5: Emma lzo and James Sloan
Grade 4: Lily Gray and Chante” Reddest
Safety Patrol Awards also were presented to these students:
Grade 7: Ryan Canan
Grade 6: Jesse Bobbir, Tyler Broske, Paige Harbarger, Tony Lewis , Gabe Lidderdale and Tara Romo
Grade 5: Logan Bender, Joey Bojo, Emma Coffman, Maeve Cox, Amily Effler, Emma Izo, Erin Kelly, Angel LaPresta, Hanna Lidderdale, Ben Martin, Elizabeth Pressman, Dylan Skidmore, James Sloan, Rosaless Starks and Meredith Wammes.
Awards to eighth graders were presented Thursday evening.
Awards were announced by school secretary Mary Ann DeKemper and presented by principal Robert Brodbeck.
Awards to students in Grade 8 were presented at graduation ceremonies Thursday evening.
Highest Honors (Grade point average 3.7 to 4.3):
Grade 8: Brady Baldwin, Matthew Bisesi, Gregory Brown, Faith Chrostowski,
Marco Colant, Claire Fatica, Shannon Lloyd, Cannon Morgan and Michael Roberts
Grade 7: Allison Bachmann, Marcus Bender, Alexandria Joyner,
Regina Neugebauer and Nadia Timofeev
Grade 6: Jesse Bobbitt,. Michelle Bojo, Annelise Dawson, Paige Harbarger,
Christopher Kuhn,Abbey Lewis, Gabriel Lidderdale and Dameona Sommerville
Grade 5: Rylee Adam, Blake Baldwin, Emma Coffman, Maeve Cox, Amily Efflerm,
Emma Leeser, Jared Lloyd and Meredith Wammes
Grade 4: Holly Adam, Nathan Dort, Franklin Fausnight, Natalie Wammes and Brooke Wightman
High honors (Grade point average 3.3 to 3.69):
Grade 8: Helena Albert, Michael Altomare, Zane Bellar, Leanne Casserlie,
Nicholas McInturf, Sydney Sloan, Jeremy Swords and Amanda Wightman
Grade 7: Adam Bugajski, Brian Heller, Rosa Jamie, Kimberly Maxwell,
Julianna Perez, Henry Riegger, Samuel Smith and Calista Sokolowski
Grade 6: Jenna Garey, Daisha Hawkins, Olivia Hutchison, Lindsey Maple, Adam McClure, Maris Sarlouis and Mikala Saulsberry
Grade 5: Brianna Jacobs, Erin Kelly, Angelia LaPresta, Hanna Lidderdale,
Benjamin Martin and Elizabeth Pressman
Grade 4: Graham Evans, Leanna Faulknier and Joseph Fox
Honors (Grade point average 3.0-3.29):
Grade 8: Cameron Knm, Austin Leslie, Isabelle Miller, Jeremy Proctor, Patricia Rollins and Michael Sartoski
Grade 7: Kylie Walker
Grade 6: Tyler Broske, Jeffrey Griffin, Erika Jordan, Anna Liggett, Anton McClure
and Amanda Schmidt
Grade 5: Emma lzo and James Sloan
Grade 4: Lily Gray and Chante” Reddest
Safety Patrol Awards also were presented to these students:
Grade 7: Ryan Canan
Grade 6: Jesse Bobbir, Tyler Broske, Paige Harbarger, Tony Lewis , Gabe Lidderdale and Tara Romo
Grade 5: Logan Bender, Joey Bojo, Emma Coffman, Maeve Cox, Amily Effler, Emma Izo, Erin Kelly, Angel LaPresta, Hanna Lidderdale, Ben Martin, Elizabeth Pressman, Dylan Skidmore, James Sloan, Rosaless Starks and Meredith Wammes.
Awards to eighth graders were presented Thursday evening.
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