29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2015

Monday, October 19, Ss. John de Brebeuf

and Isaac Jogues 8:15 a.m. Michael Gmerek, Jr. (Patricia Heslop-Baker) 6:30 p.m. Joseph & Gertrude Hornacek (Donald Hornacek Family) Tuesday, October 20, St. Paul of the Cross 8:15 a.m. Andrew Misbrener (Marty & Liz Misbrener) 6:30 p.m. Robert Luxeder (Ben & Peggy Reihl) Wednesday, October 21 8:15 a.m. Mary Newell (Anthony Clark & Jordan Families)

Anniversary – Frances Lucia Thursday, October 22, Blessed John Paul II 8:15 a.m. Bruno Codispoti (Bob & Pat Sine) 6:30 p.m. Barbara Yurick (Fran & Don Schindewolf) Friday, October 23, St. John of Capistrano 8:15 a.m. Elizabeth Bissler (Dave & Darlene Owen) 9:00 a.m. Betty & Dan Koloski (Jerry VanDevere Family) 6:30 p.m. Nick & Jean Antonino (Family) Saturday, October 24, St. Anthony Mary

Claret 8:15 a.m. Janet Leiker (Joy Kopcha) 5:00 p.m. Rosemary Pipoly (Bev Krizay)

Month’s Mind – Irene Reischman

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 25, 2015 7:30 am – Pro-Populo, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Scripture Readings for the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

So the time is finally coming next Saturday morning, the transitional diaconate ordination of two seminarians who were formerly assigned to our parish: James Kulway, John Mulhollan (as well as Andrew Hoover, Kevin Klonowsky, and Patrick Schultz). Please keep them in prayer as they offer their lives for the sake of the Church. They will make their vows/promises to remain celibate, unceasingly pray the breviary, and (in the name of Jesus Christ) remain obedient to Bishop Lennon and his successors.

The parents of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Blessed Azélie-Marie “Zélie” (née Guérin) and Blessed Louis Joseph Aloys Stanislaus Martin are to be canonized this weekend during the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of the Bishops on the Family. They are the first married couple to be canonized, and I do not think it is an accident that they are to be declared saints as a couple as the bishops are wrestling with the pastoral application of the Church’s teaching on the family. Zélie and Louis are being held up as role models for all married couples and families.

Both of them wished to enter into the religious life, but both were turned away for various reasons. Both were very skilled in their respective trades (lacemaking for Zélie and watchmaking for Louis). They met by chance as they crossed a bridge and a voice told Zélie that this was “he whom I have prepared for you.” Their marriage (13 July 1858) was a total opening to God’s will, and it would be He whom they would always seek to serve first. They would have nine children, only five daughters surviving past childhood, and all became nuns. Their marriage would end when Zélie died of breast cancer on 28 August 1877 leaving Louis with his five daughters aged 17 to 4. He moved his family to Lisieux to be closer to Zélie’s brother Isidore to provide a better future for his daughters. Louis was very content and happy with his life, and desiring to suffer somewhat for the Lord, he offered himself. The next year, Louis would suffer two strokes and cerebral arteriosclerosis. He would be cared for by his daughters Céline and Léonie until his death in 29 July 1894.

Both Zélie and Louis were renowned among their family for their holiness. The publications of Saint Thérèse’s writings would make this reputation known through the world. Their willingness to examine and carry out the will of God in their lives and the love they gave to their children are examples of married life for peoples of all ages. While they had their struggles, Zélie and Louis never let them overcome their confidence in God’s goodness and His plan. And the dedication to their vocation to the married life was instrumental in fostering the wellbeing and religious vocations of their children.

Christus vincit, Fr. Thomas

Here’s What’s Happening Around the Parish This Week…

Sunday, October 18 -Donut and Popcorn Sale after all Masses

Monday, October 19

-Avila Holy Hour for Vocations 9:00 a.m. -PSR 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20

-Women’s Book Study 9:30 a.m. (Upper Room)

- RCIA 7:15 p.m. (Upper Room) - Scripture Study 7:15 p.m. (Refectory)

Wednesday, October 21

-Scripture Study 12:00 noon (Coutts’ Home) -CYO Sports Physicals 6-8:00 pm (School) - Financial Peace 7:00 p.m. (Upper Room)

- -AA/Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. (Refectory)

Thursday, October 22 -Scripture Studies (Upper Room)

9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Friday, October 23 -No School

-Red Cross Bloodmobile 1-7:00 pm (Gym) -Fall Family “Light Up the Night” Festival

7-9:00 pm (Grounds)

Saturday, October 23 - Men’s Group 7:00 a.m. (Upper Room)

The collection for Sunday, October 11th was $14,988.10.

Our parish is blessed by your generosity!

Please keep in prayer the deceased, especially parishioner Ann Difiore. May perpetual light shine upon her.

SOLEMN EXPOSITION OF

THE BLESSED EUCHARIST Friday, November 6th through

Sunday, November 8th It is time once again to join together as a parish family to devote ourselves to the adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament – commonly known in our parish as Forty Hours. This year our Solemn Exposition will take place from Friday, November 6th with the opening Mass at 10:00 a.m., through closing Vespers with Benediction on Sunday, November 8th at 6:30 p.m. This devotion, dating back as early as the eleventh century, is to draw us into a closer relationship with Christ and increase our desire to participate in the Mass, the Eucharistic Liturgy. During Eucharistic Devotions, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar in the monstrance, a sacred vessel for showing (monstare) the consecrated host. “Could you not keep watch [with me] for one

hour?” –Mark 14:37

VOCATION CRUCIFIX

Have you ever taken the Vocation Crucifix into your home? Please prayerfully consider it. If you or your family would like to pray with the Crucifix for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, married or single life, please call the rectory. We will place your name on the list so the Crucifix can be presented to you during Mass on a given weekend or picked up at another convenient time in the sacristy or parish office. Helen and Gene DeShon received the Vocation Crucifix this weekend.

Get your friends and family together and enjoy a

fantastic evening of horse racing in the St. Francis de Sales gymnasium!!!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 6:00 PM

Along with a minimum of ten exciting races, patrons will enjoy:

~ Dinner ~ Drinks ~ Sideboard ~ Auction Race ~ 50/50 Raffle ~

Ticket per person: $20.00 Purchase a horse: $40.00 Ticket price includes casual dinner, No limit! Buy as many as you like! desserts and beverages (beer & soft drinks)

IF BEER AND SOFT DRINKS AREN’T YOUR BAG, FEEL FREE TO BYOB. AND YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BRING APPETIZERS FOR YOUR TABLE TO ENJOY!

NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 4

------------detach-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------detach------------ Your Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number___________________________________________________________________________

Number of tickets __________________ Total amount enclosed_______________________________

If you would like to reserve a table of 8, provide the names and $$$ for all who will be seated at your table:

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Include(the(reservation(slips(and(money(for(your(table(in(one(envelope.((It(need(not(be(in(the(form(of(one(check.(

YES! I want to buy a horse, or two, or three! (No limit!)

Horse owners need not be present the night of the race. Your Name___________________________________Phone Number_____________________________

Horse Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________

Please write legibly – thank you Send this form and your check (payable to St. Francis de Sales) to the Rectory or the School Office. Please mark your envelope “Night at the Races”.

Questions? Call Chris Robbins at the Parish Office, Monday-Wednesday: 330-644-2225 Other days/times: Home: 330-645-0747, Cell: 330-472-2100

After being the third highest Acme Cash Back earner in the area last year, St. Francis de Sales Parish School is hoping to be first this year! Please help us achieve this goal by saving and sending in your receipts every time you shop at Acme. Ask your relatives, friends, and neighbors to do the same. Please put receipts in an envelope marked Acme Cash Back Program and send into the school or parish office. You may also place your envelope in the collection basket at Mass on the weekends. The receipts can be turned in now through January 6, 2016. We are also collecting Campbell’s Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education. They may be handled the same as the Acme register receipts. Thank you in advance for your support!

UPCOMING RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

This Friday, October 23rd from 1-7:00 p.m. our parish will hold its’ 4th Red Cross Blood Drive this year. Our July drive was a big success and because of that, the Red Cross sent us a Certificate of Appreciation. We want to thank all of you who made this recognition possible. Remember: There is always a great need for blood. Please take the time to give this “special” gift of life.

PRO LIFE MEETING

The next meeting of our cluster Pro-Life group will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. in the Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center. All are welcome.

UPCOMING HOLY HOUR

Each month the St. Francis de Sales Bereavement Ministry will gather for a Holy Hour of prayer to remember the deceased members of our families and of our parish. The upcoming Holy Hour is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th from 7-8:00 pm. Please join us!

AVILA HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS

God has blessed our Diocese with 80 young men in our seminary, the largest number we’ve seen in several years. They, along with all of our Priests, Deacons and Sisters, really appreciate your prayers. We invite all of you to join us in prayer on the second Monday of every month after the 8:15 morning Mass.

Great news from Christ the Bridegroom Monastery! Sr. Cecilia and Sr. Gabriella (of St. Francis de Sales Parish) will make their life profession on Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma. All are invited to the profession service and the Divine Liturgy that will follow. Here is some information about this step in the monastic life and what you will experience at the profession: After several years of discernment and experience in living the monastic life as a dokimos (postulant) and then as a rasophore (“robe-bearer”) nun after her tonsure, a nun may request to make her life profession and commit her whole life to Christ as His bride. If she is determined to be ready to make this commitment, she is received as a stavrophore (“cross-bearer”) nun during the monastic profession service. At the beginning of the service, she is led up through the center of the church in a white robe (symbolic of her baptismal garment), barefoot, with her head uncovered and long hair flowing. She makes three prostrations as she walks up through the church, symbolizing the three immersions in the baptismal font. As she walks and approaches the bishop standing before the Royal Doors, the people sing a troparion (hymn) about the return of the prodigal son to his father. After the final prostration, the bishop helps her up. He then asks a series of questions to determine her free will, her intentions, her willingness to renounce the things of the world, and her willingness to embrace poverty, chastity, obedience and all the “sorrows and restraints of the monastic life for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven.” She answers, “Yes, Master, with God’s help.” The bishop then recites a powerful catechesis (instruction) about the monastic life and beautiful words of encouragement, such as, “May He be with you when you fall and when you rise up again, consoling and cheering your heart with the comfort of His Holy Spirit.” The bishop then prays to God that He may accept her and help her. The bishop then asks her to give him the scissors that he will use to cut her hair. She must hand them to him three times to demonstrate her free will. Then he tonsures her (cuts her hair) “as a sign that she has renounced the world, and everything that is in the world, and for the restraining of her will and of all fleshly desires.” The bishop then blesses each piece of the habit one by one with prayers that explain the significance of that piece of clothing, and she is clothed in each piece. In addition to the habit she has been wearing since her tonsure as a rasophore nun, she also receives the klobuk (hat with veil), the paramandyas (a square of black wool embroidered with a red cross and the instruments of the Passion), the mandyas (cape), a hand cross, a 300-knot chotki (prayer rope), and a lighted candle. In Christ the Bridegroom Monastery the nuns also receive a wedding ring to symbolize their union with Christ as their Spouse. The nun is now led in front of the icon of Christ where she will stand holding her hand cross and lighted candle for the duration of the Divine Liturgy that follows, just as the newly baptized would do. A stavrophore nun experiences the fullness of monastic life, sharing in the passion, death and resurrection of her Bridegroom. She is given the title of “Mother” to express the fruitfulness of her union with Christ. Before the nun is tonsured as a stavrophore she relinquishes all monies, possessions and property. At this point, the nun is committed to remain for her lifetime in Christ the Bridegroom Monastery. Many people ask, “Is the life profession the same thing is ‘final vows?’” Yes, but Eastern monastics do not make “temporary vows” as other types of religious communities do, so there is no need to specify that these are the “final” vows. To read more about the stages of monastic life, visit the “Discerning?” tab at www.christthebridegroom.org. Please pray for Sr. Cecilia and Sr. Gabriella, especially during our upcoming Eucharistic Devotions weekend, as they prepare for this exciting and joyful day, as well as entering into this new life of deeper union and consecration to Jesus! Also, everyone is welcome to come pray and give thanks to God with Sr. Gabriella, her community and her family for her vocation by celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving at the parish, one week later, on Sunday, November 15 at the 11 o’clock Mass.

 

         

Bonfire!      Sunday,  October  18th,  7:00pm-­‐9:00pm  

Our  Catholic  faith  teaches  us  to  understand  how  the    use  of  things  like  Ouija  boards  or  reading  and  taking    

horoscopes  seriously  can  be  harmful    to  us  on  our  path  to  Heaven…  

Come,  listen,  ask  questions  and  understand!    Fr.  Thomas  will  lead  our  discussion.    We  will  end  at  9pm  with  Compline  (Night  Prayer)  in  the  church  

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ALL SOUL’S DAY

The St. Francis de Sales Bereavement Committee invites the parish to commemorate All Souls Day at the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Monday, November 2nd. Join us as we remember the faithful departed from our parish and help us support their loved ones who are grieving. There will be a reception for all following Mass in the Upper Room. Would you like to lend a sweet hand? The committee is seeking volunteers to provide light snacks and baked goods for the reception. Please contact either Marcia at 330-882-4179 or Jane at 330-896-8733 if you’re available to help. Thank you.

All high school

students are invited.  

Once again this year, St. Francis de Sales Parish will team up with Green Good Neighbors to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in our area, grocery cards for the families, and generic toys for Good Neighbors to distribute. Although gifts for the children are preferred, for those unable to shop we have the opportunity for you to donate money toward the purchase of grocery gift cards. These cards will then be purchased through the St. Francis de Sales Scrip Gift Card program and will be delivered to Good Neighbors at the same time the gifts are delivered.

THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY OCTOBER 26th. PLEASE MAIL TO THE PARISH OFFICE, HAND-DELIVER IT, OR PLACE IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET.

PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR ENVELOPE AS FOLLOWS: St. Francis de Sales Parish Adopt a Child Program 4019 Manchester Rd. Akron OH 44319

!Please cut along the dotted line and return by October 26th!

Your Name ____________________________________________________________ Your Address __________________________________________________________ Your City and ZIP Code __________________________________________________ Your Phone Number _____________________________________________________

OPTION #1

I would like to participate in the Adopt a Child Program this Christmas. Number of children for whom I would like to purchase $25 gifts _____________ If you have chosen to Adopt a Child by purchasing a personalized gift, your gift tag(s) will be available for pick up after all Masses the weekend of November 7th and 8th in the narthex of the Church. These tags will have details about the gift recipient so that you may shop accordingly. These gifts will be collected after all Masses the weekend of November 28th and 29th. OPTION #2

I prefer to donate $25 for the purchase of grocery and/or gift card(s) for a family. Amount of your donation _________________ Please make your donation in increments of $25. If you choose to donate money in lieu of purchasing a gift, please complete this form and include it with your check, payable to St. Francis de Sales. Return to the Rectory by October 26th. OPTION #3

I will purchase $25 worth of generic toys, games, books, or sports equipment for infants through high school. These will be collected the same time that the personal Adopt a Child packages are collected – after all Masses the weekend of November 28th and 29th. These gifts should not be wrapped. Feel free to phone the Parish Office during business hours if you have questions – 330-644-2225.

Thank you so much!

OZANAM CENTER The Ozanam Center, run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, is in need of coats to distribute to the needy. If you, or someone you know, has a coat they would like to donate (especially men’s and children), please bring it to the center at 93 Kent Street in Akron on any Saturday (except Thanksgiving weekend) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you have more than one, we would be happy to help you bring them in. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

NATIVITY OF THE LORD JESUS PARISH Nativity’s 35th annual Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the Holy Name Society, will be Sunday, November 1 from noon-6:00 pm. Adults are $8 and children are $4. Carry-out dinners are available, as well. Tickets will be sold at the door.

IN HIS PRESENCE WEEKEND 2015 Can you help? The Diocese of Youngstown Prison Ministry at the Trumbull Correctional Institution is holding its’ 5th Yearly Spiritual Weekend Retreat from November 5 – 8. This is for Catholic inmates. Team Members: Volunteers are needed to work as Team Members. This involves going into the prison to be with the inmates in a secured location away from the general population. Writing Letters of Encouragement: Please use the following guidelines: ~Keep the letters general in nature; praying for them, God loves and forgives them. ~Do not give any personal information about yourself. ~You may decorate the letter/envelope, but no stickers. ~When signing the letter use only your first name or “Sister or Brother in Christ”. ~Write one letter and make 25 copies. ~Please address the letters to: “Dear Brother in Christ”. Contact people: Mary Lou Mormando, 330-399-2026, or in Green - Jane Warmus, 330-896-2725, email:

JaneWarmus@greenviewinn.com Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this ministry.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION nArchbishop Hoban Scholarship/Placement Test: Saturdays, October 24 and November 7, 8:30 a.m. Pre-register by calling 330- 849-2149 or online at www.hoban.org. nOur Lady of the Elms Placement Tests: October 22nd 6-9:00 p.m. November 14th 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Open House: TODAY, October 18th, Noon-2:00 p.m. October 28th, 5-7:00 p.m. November 15th, Noon-2:00 p.m. nWalsh Jesuit Entrance Exam: Saturdays, November 14 and 21, 9:00 a.m., visit www.walshjesuit.org to register or call 330-929-4205 ext. 0103

Autumn Prayer

O God of Creation, You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we embrace these autumn months,

May the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest.

May the crunch of the leaves beneath our feet remind us of the brevity of

this earthly life. May the steam of our breath in the

cool air remind us that it is You who give us Your breath of life.

May the scurrying of the squirrels and the migration of the birds remind us that You call us to follow Your will.

We praise You for Your goodness

forever and ever.

Amen.

We welcome your support of this exciting project through the purchase of an engraved brick or paver!

Purchaser's Name: Address: Phone: E-mail:

Kindly send or deliver this form with payment (Checks made payable to St. Francis de Sales) to the Rectory at: St. Francis de Sales Parish, 4019 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319

You may also return this form and payment in the collection basket marked "Brick/Paver Order."

o 4"x8" $125 COMMON AREA RED BRICK Two (2) lines of text; 20 characters per line.

o 4"x8" $300 MAIN AREA TAN BRICK Three (3) lines of text; 20 characters per line.

o8"x8" $750 MAIN AREA TAN PAVER Six (6) lines of text; 20 characters per line.

New Parish School Entrance Project

We have renovated the main entrance to our Parish School. This exciting project not only has enhanced our facilities, but

also created an even safer environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

As part of this renovation project, a new brick pathway was

created to lead to the school entrance. Purchase a brick and/or a paver and become part of St. Francis de Sales school history forever while honoring or memorializing a loved one or

by creating a family legacy.

Questions? Please contact the Rectory at 330-644-2225.

SCRIP GIFT CARDS – AN EASY WAY TO EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL

Stop by the Rectory or School during office hours to purchase gift cards for any of the following:

Acme Aeropostale Amazon Applebee's Arby's Babies R Us Banana Republic Barnes & Noble Bath & Body Works Bed Bath & Beyond Best Buy Bob Evans

Bonefish Grill Bravo Buehler’s Burger King Carrabba's Grill Chili's Bar & Grill Chipotle Cinemark Circle K Claire's Cracker Barrel CVS Dick's Sporting Goods

Dillards Dunkin Donuts Fleming's Game Stop Gander Mountain The Gap GFS Giant Eagle Home Depot HomeGoods iTunes JCPenney Jo-Ann Fabrics Kohl's

Longhorn Steakhouse Lowe's Macaroni Grill Macy's Marathon Marshalls Michael's Old Navy Olive Garden Outback Steakhouse Panera Pat Catan's PF Chang's

Pier 1 Imports Pizza Hut Red Robin Red Lobster Regal Cinemas Ross Dress for Less Sam's Club Sears Sheetz Spaghetti Warehouse Speedway Starbucks Steak 'n’ Shake

Subway Sunoco Taco Bell Target TGIFridays Tinseltown Theaters TJ Maxx Toys R Us Walgreen's Walmart Wendy's Whole Foods