St. Bernard
Parish
In the Heart of Akron, Ohio
Diocese of Cleveland
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m.
Sundays
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. (en Español)
8:00 p.m.
Daily and Holyday Masses
See Mass Intentions inside for times
Sacraments
Baptism – On Saturday mornings, call the
Parish Office to attend a Pre-baptismal class and to
schedule a baptism date.
Confirmation or Eucharist – Call the
Parish Office to register your child for instructions.
Penance – Confessions are on Saturday
afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm or by appointment.
Marriage – Limited to residents of the
parish or long-standing volunteers of the parish.
Anointing of the Sick – At any time
upon request, call the Parish Office for scheduling.
RCIA
Interested in Catholicism or the process to become
Catholic? Please call the Parish Office for more
information on how we can help.
Parish Office
44 University Avenue
Akron, OH 44308
330-253-5161 / 330-253-6949 (Fax)
info@stbernardstmary.org (Email)
www.stbernardakron.com (Website)
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
9 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Sundays
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Daniel J. Reed, Pastor
Fr. Frank Basa, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Ray DiMascio
Mrs. Cheri Colianni, Business Manager
Mr. Jim Kintz, Music Ministry
Mr. Ralph Reese, Custodian
Newman Center Campus Ministry
Mr. John Szarwark, Campus Minister
Fr. Norm Douglas, Chaplain, in-residence
3rd Floor Parish Office Building – 330-376-3585
Supper and Social – Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Heart-to-Heart Communications
Fr. Norm Douglas, Co-founder, in residence
1st Floor Parish Office Building – 330-434-3278
Funerals
Please have your Funeral Director contact the Parish
Office to finalize arrangements.
Dear Parishioners,
Here’s a complaint I was thrilled to get. A
number of parishioners asked why the Daily Mass
readings were no longer put in the weekly bulletin.
In order to save space for other announcements
and the pastor’s “bagging-on”, the Scripture
citations were omitted. Not anymore! You’ll find
them listed – happily!! – knowing that folks depend
on them for their daily prayer and meditation!
I want to thank the crew who came and
prepared a room for Fr. Basa this past week. Your
time and talents got the job done. He’ll be thrilled
to move in. Thanks also to the ladies who brought
food for the remodeling crew on those afternoons.
PLEASE take note that next weekend,
Memorial Day weekend, there are the following
changes:
1. Fr. Schindler will be at 4:30, 8:30 (SM),
and 11:30 Masses during his vacation.
2. NO 1:00 Mass in Spanish here; because
of a Pilgrimage to Windsor, OH for Mass
3. Memorial Day 9:30am Mass in St.
Bernard Cemetery (weather permitting,
i.e. no rain clouds). Bring a chair!
These events are for next weekend only. Thanks!
The Knights of Columbus led a number of
other volunteers last weekend to spruce up the
Parish Grounds. Wow!! They spent hours mulching
and planting for the spring and summer seasons.
KUDOS to all who came and GOT INVOLVED!
Our thanks also go to the men and women
who cleaned St. Bernard Cemetery two weeks ago.
We’ll have Memorial Day Mass there this year.
This week we remembered the life and
example of Sts. Isidore and Maria, a farming couple
from Spain, who lived during the lifetime of St.
Bernard (1090-1153). We cannot forget all the
people in our own time who work tirelessly to put
food on our table, including the immigrant farm
workers in our own and neighboring counties. Nor
can we forget all our benefactors and volunteers in
the Akron area who contribute to our three Hunger
Programs. God bless the work of their hands! Let
us pray for them at meal time this week.
Thanks to those who updated their parish
records. This is the last week the INFORMATION
FORM will be in the bulletin. Please fill it out so we
have you in our records.
Peace, Fr. Dan
MEMORIAL DAY
Our nation remembers those who
gave their life for our freedom and
privileges to be Americans.
9:30 A.M. MASS
ST. BERNARD CEMETERY
East Maple St. next to the old High School. If
threatening weather (rain clouds), then meet here
at church. Bring a chair!
AKRON Cluster Parish
PILGRIMAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 1st
(Rain or Shine)
Park your car at St. Sebastian
Zwisler Hall Lot by 1:00pm; a
bus will transport Pilgrims to
St. Mary church to start:
From St. Mary Parish
→ to St. Bernard (1 mile) – brief prayer
→ to St. Vincent (.84 mile) – water station
→ to St. Sebastian (2.54 miles) – 4:30 Mass
& Year of Faith Plenary Indulgence
Things to know:
Distance: 4.4 miles – with only one grueling hill
Approximate Walk Time: 2 Hrs. – leisurely
Clothing – comfortable and weather appropriate
Cell Phones – for emergency use, if needed
Children – Welcomed with accompanying adult(s)
Rosary – keeping with the nature of this Pilgrimage
(no games, frisbees, secular music, etc.)
Diocesan Passport – if traveling to other churches
More INFO: call St. Sebastian’s at 330-836-2233
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL
SUNDAY – JUNE 23
Final Tour 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Rooted in Faith – Forward in Hope
MASS of GRATITUDE – 11:30 am
Feligreses de St. Bernard:
St. Bernard Parishioner
Information Form
Hasta Pentecostés renovamos nuestros
records parroquiales. Individuos y las familias que
tienen un domicilio en la parroquia, FAVOR DE
LLENAR LA FORMA EN ESTE BOLETÍN Y PONERLA
EN LA COLECTA OR TRAERLA A LA OFICINA.
Si vive afuera las fronteras de la parroquia,
es muy importante que tengamos su información
para tener una conexión con la parroquia. LLENE
LA FORMA ABAJO y TRAERLA a la OFICINA. Sin
record no tenemos ninguna manera de contactarle.
Please PRINT Information in each box below.
Last Name
First Name
Spouse Name
Street Address
City, Zip Code
FORMA DE INFORMACIÓN
PARROQUIAL
Phone #
Cellular #
Apellido
Email Address
Nombre
Esposo/a
Please circle or fill in an answer for each box below.
Dirección
How many years has your household
been coming to this parish?
# of children In the house
Ciudad,
código
# of adults in the house
Teléfono #
Does someone need a Sacrament:
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation,
Anointing of the Sick?
Is someone preparing for marriage?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Are you a Parishioner elsewhere?
Yes
No
Do you attend Mass here weekly
Yes
No
Does someone in your home
Yes
volunteer at St. Bernard church?
Do you receive Contribution
Yes,
Envelopes?
No
Any other information you want us to know?
No
#____
Those who should fill out this Form or else
online at www.bernardakron.com:
 Residents in the parish – North St. to
Exchange St.; and Rt. 8 to Bowery Ave.
 Akron area Catholics who worship
with us for years and in our records
 Active UA Newman Students
 If you are not sure
Cellular #
¿Cúantos años ha estado la familia
en esta parroquia de St. Bernard?
¿Cúantos niños en casa?
¿Cúantos adultos en casa?
¿Alguien necesita un Sacramento;
por ejemplo Bautismo, Comunión,
Confesión, Unción de los Enfermos?
¿Alguien se prepara por una boda?
Sí
No
Sí
No
¿Asiste la familia a otra parroquia?
Sí
No
¿Asiste Misa seminal en St. Bernard?
Sí
No
¿Alguien de su familia ayuda la
parroquia en una organización?
¿Recibe Usted Sobres Parroquial
para el Ofertorio en la Misa los
domingos?
¿Hay algo más quiere decir?
Sí
No
Sí,
No
#____
Place in Collection Basket, give to an usher,
or send to the office. Thanks!
___________Comunidad Hispana
MAY FLOWERS - Bring in a bouquet or vase of flowers
to honor Mary and place it on her altar in the church.
Las flores para la Madre de Cristo – Este mes de
OZANAM CENTER – at Visitation Parish needs reusable
couches, armchairs, dressers, tables/chairs, and beds in
good condition (no tears or bad stains) for the needy.
Call Jim at 330-467-5762 to arrange a pick up.
mayo honoramos a Santa María. Se pueda llevar un
florero de flores y ponerlo en su altar. Ponga su
nombre en el florero para recuperarlo al fin.
Clase de Bautismo en el Español – La próxima clase
de bautismo para los padres es el sábado, 8 de junio a
las 10:30 de la mañana en el Salón Histórico.
Rosario en casa – La próxima será el 25 de mayo en la
casa de Familia Camacho. Llame 330-706-1754 por la
hora y más información.
Peregrinación a la estatua de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
en Windsor, OH.
DOMINGO – 26 DE MAYO
Lonches
Santa Misa a las 3:00pm
Conferencia y Rosario
Salimos de la iglesia a las 11:00am y
Regresamos a las 7:00pm. Autobús
cuesta $5.00 por persona.
NO Habrá Misa aquí a la 1:00 P.M.
El Retiro Matrimonial
RESERVE LA FECHA - El 13 de julio en la Iglesia
de Santa María de las 8:00 a las 2:00pm – mas
información vendrá.
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Faith Enrichment Events
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY – Today, May 19 at Holy
Cross Cemetery (100 E. Waterloo) from 3-4:00pm. Find
support from those who understand your grief.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS – 9:30am on Monday, May 27
at St. Bernard Cemetery on E. Maple St. Bring a chair!
If there is threatening weather, then at the church.
RAYS of MERCY AT ST. BERNARD - All are invited to the
Chaplet of Mercy Prayer Service on Fridays at 3:00pm
held in the Upper Room of the church (North Entrance).
CAMP CHRISTOPHER – For the children or family events
this summer contact our Diocesan Camp Site in Bath for
a wide range of activities. Visit their website or call 330762-2961.
HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE – Immaculate Heart of
Mary Homeschool and Parent Conference will be at St.
Adalbert Parish (66 Adalbert St., Berea) on Friday, June
7 from 2-8pm and Saturday, June 8 from 9:30-3:30pm.
More info at 540-636-1946.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES – beginning June
19 at Holy Family in Stow. More information from Leo
and Toni Doty 330-689-0632.
____ ____ __Area Social Events
First Friday Club of Akron – on June 7 at Quaker
Station (135 S. Broadway) featuring Akron native, Ann
Amer Brennan speaking on “The Joy of Philanthropy:
What can be more fun than giving away money?” Cost:
$15.00 opens at 11:15 ends promptly at 1:00pm.
Cheers for the Boosters – a beer tasting fundraiser
for Hoban High School Booster Club. Friday, June 21
from 6:30-9:30pm. $50 donation per person. More info
from Jeff Sheeks at 330-329-8212.
Rooted in Faith Celebration – Sunday, June 23 there
will be a diocesan-wide celebration to offer thanks to
God for the overwhelming success of this campaign and
to thank those thousands who participated. Please
mark your calendar. Our parish will have a Mass of
Gratitude and a Final Tour of St. Bernard School.
Alpine Europe – Experience Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland with Fr. Rich Evans. November 4-14, 2013
for $3,099, including taxes/surcharges. For more info
call Fr. Evans at Holy Family, Parma, 440-842-5533.
St Bernard Mass Intentions
May 19, Solemnity of the Holy Spirit’s Descent
9:30
Dec. of Harvat and Pribonic Families
11:30
+Raymond Beckwith
1:00
+Guadalupe Luna V.
8:00
+Leo and Mary Ellen Mueller
Monday, May 20
12:10
+Elisa Banks
Pentecost Sunday in the Year of Faith
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven.
• Jesus always modeled forgiveness, even on the
cross. How does his example help you to forgive?
• Reflect on a time recently when you have been
hurt by someone. Can the Holy Spirit help in
beginning the process of forgiving that person?
• As forgiveness is divine how can we forgive
through the power of the Holy Spirit?
Special Events this week at St. Bernard
Tuesday, May 21
12:10
+Sarah Spaulding
Today 5/19
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22
12:10
+Ellen Paris
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Thursday, May 23
12:10
+Eduardo Colo H.
Friday, May 24
12:10
+Leonard Filaseta
Pregnancy Center Baby Shower
Choir Practice-7pm
Church Cleaning-10 am
Adult Faith Enrichment-6:30pm at SM
Choir Practice-7:30pm
Rays of Mercy-3pm – Upper Room
Confessions 3-4pm
FR. BASA VOLUNTEERS – Thank you very much for
Saturday, May 25
4:30
+Maria Gomes
May 26, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
9:30
+Raymond Beckwith
11:30
+Louise Millmier
NO 1:00 Mass in Spanish; Mass in Windsor, OH - 3pm
8:00
+Andrew and Theresa Misbrenner
joining the team to clean and
prepare a room for Fr. Basa.
There’s nothing like creating a
livable space to make someone
feel welcomed. Your sacrifice
of time and talent was a huge
savings to the parish. Thank
you and God bless you!
RESPECT AND PRESERVE LIFE
Scripture Readings for the Week
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Sirach 1:1-10; Mark 9:14-29
Sirach 2:1-11; Mark 9:30-37
Sirach 4:11-19; Mark 9:38-40
Sircah 5:1-8; Mark 9:41-50
Sirach 6:5-17; Mark 10:1-10
Sirach 17:1-15; Mark 10:13-16
Proverbs 8:22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
Your Sacrificial Offerings
At May 11/12 Masses
$7,549.50
Sanctuary Candle – Intentions of Agnes Melito
Newman Catholic Campus Ministry
IN RECESS for the SUMMER
COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CENTER
BABY SHOWER
May 18 and 19 – we will accept the following
items in the UPPER ROOM for moms and
mom’s-to-be to care for their babies:
Disposable Diapers (newborn and sizes 4 & 5)
New crib sheets
Baby bath needs: shampoo, powder, wipes, etc.
New sleepers and one sizes (0-3 months)
Bibs, pacifiers, nail clippers, layette sets
Similac Formula 12 oz. - No other brand, please
Private Healing Retreat for Women
who are suffering after an abortion – May 31 –
June 2 at Loyola of the Lakes Retreat House
in Clinton. More information at 1-800-4824100 or email Bethesdahouse@aol.com