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 becoming Catholic?
Call the Parish Office for more information.
Funerals
Please have your Funeral Director contact
the Parish Office to finalize arrangements.
Pastoral Staff
(Se habla español *)
Fr. Daniel J. Reed, Pastor *
Fr. Frank Basa, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Ray DiMascio
Mrs. Cheri Colianni, Business Manager
Mrs. Marian Neugebauer, Secretary *
Miss Anne Pirie, Secretary *
Mr. Jim Kintz, Music Ministry
Mr. Ralph Reese, Custodian
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
Hunger Ministries
Call the Parish Office to volunteer or donate.
Newman Center Campus Ministry
Mr. John Szarwark, Campus Minister
Parish Offices, 3rd Floor; 330-376-3585
Heart-to-Heart Communications
Fr. Norm Douglas, Co-founder, in residence
Mrs. Sarah Leiendecker, Executive Assistant
Parish Offices, 1st Floor;
330-434-3278
St. Bernard Mass Intentions
July 28, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30
+Dec. Members of Harvat & Pribonic Families
11:30
+Louise Millmier
1:00
+Maria Gomes
8:00
St. Bernard and St. Mary Parishioners
Monday, July 29 – St. Martha
12:10
+Edwardo Colo H.
Tuesday, July 30
12:10
+Helena Oziomek
Wednesday, July 31 – St. Ignatius of Loyola
12:10
+Guadalupe Luna V.
Thursday, August 1 – St. Alphonsus Liguori
12:10
+Earl Renner
Your Sacrificial Offerings:
At July 20/21 Masses - $7,015.00
Special Events this week at St. Bernard
Monday 7/29 Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Church Cleaning-10 am
Thursday
Alcoholics Anonymous- Noon
Choir Practice-7:30pm
Friday
First Friday Confessions – 11am - Noon
Alcoholics Anonymous – 1:00
NO ADORATION/BENEDICTION TODAY
Rays of Mercy- 3:00pm
Saturday
Cenacle of Mercy – 1:00pm
Sunday
Concilio Hispano – 2:00 pm
REQUESTED PRAYERS/ Sus Oraciones –
For various needs: Mary Lou
Schuller; Jennie Ruth Ferrise,;
and for the intentions at the Our
Lady of the Rosary side altar. Call
the parish if you know others in
need of prayer.
Friday, August 2
12:10
+Marie Fritsch
Saturday, August 3
4:30
+Tony Dangel
August 4, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30
+Dec. Mem. of Stohovitch & Suplita Families
11:30
+Helen F. Bailey
1:00
+Esther Torres Luna
8:00
+Randall P. Keenan
Seventeenth Sunday in the Year of Faith
“Lord on the day I called for help, you answered me.”
(Psalm 138)
• When you ask, what do you expect to receive?
• When you seek, how do you know what to look
for?
• When you knock at the door, what do you hope
the one who answers will say to you?
Scripture Readings for the Week
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34; John 11:19-27
Exodus 33:7-11, 34:5-9; Matthew 13:36-43
Exodus 34:29-35; Matthew 13:44-46
Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Matthew 13:47-53
Levit. 23:1-27, 34-37; Matthew 13:54-58
Levit. 25: 1, 8-17; Matthew 14:1-12
Eccles. 1:2, 2:21-23; Col. 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dedinski
(nee DeBruin) who were married here July 20th.
Baptized in Christ – Zachary David Munoz who
was baptized here on Saturday, July 20th.
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Faith Enrichment Events
Do You Have Questions About Becoming Catholic?
Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?
Maybe you are still wondering about God? Or whether
the Catholic Christian understanding of Jesus makes
sense? Maybe, you have already been baptized as a
Roman Catholic or in another Christian tradition and
wonder what it takes to complete your sacraments of
initiation. It’s only natural to have questions.
It is also understandable that you may want a few basic
answers before making any kind of commitment. Here
is your opportunity. St. Bernard’s Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will be holding several
inquiry meetings this summer. The first will be Sunday,
August 25th after the 9:30 mass in the State Street
meeting room next to the social hall. If you have
questions call Jim Griggy at 330.773.1248 or leave a
message at the parish office.
FIRST FRIDAY CLUB – Featuring Cathleen Finn, PhD.
Addressing the topic: “Bridges Out of Poverty in
Summit County: Hope for the Poor and for Us!” Friday,
August 2nd; noon to 1:00 (doors open at 11:15) Cost is
$15.00. For additional information call 330-535-7668 or
visit www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING – NFP starts a three class
series TODAY @ St. Matthew Parish in Akron. NFP is
safe, healthy, marriage building, life affirming and over
99% effective. For registration and information call
Valerie Rodenbucher at 330-808-1699.
TRAVELING ROSARY FOR WORLD PEACE – Sunday,
August 4th; 2:30 pm at St. Vincent Parish on Market St.
BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER – “Touch a Life”
Please join us at our next series of volunteer classes
held at Hospice of the Western Reserve, 150 Springside
Dr., A-100, Fairlawn, 44333; Thursdays August 15th,
(12:30-4:30 pm) and August 22nd & 29th (8:30-4:30pm).
Pre-registration is required. For more information call
Mary McGowan at 800-707-8922 ext. 6881.
HEART TO HEART COMMUNICATIONS – “Caring for the
Carer” Sessions are August 13th and 27th, and
September 10th from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Fairlawn West
United Church of Christ, 2095 W. Market St.
Participation in every session not required. Cost is $20
per session. Questions call 330-434-3278.
WOMEN’S BOARD OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES – “God
needs you to be his heart and hands in this world”.
Meet and work with caring women from many different
parishes as we strive to make the lives of those less
fortunate a bit easier. We meet on the 2nd Friday of
each month in Akron. The next meeting will be Friday,
Sept. 13th. Please contact Stephanie Craig for details at
330-819-7776 or at scraig759@yahoo.com.
THE FEST “Strength in Numbers”– Sunday, August 4th
on Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe. FREE fun for the family
featuring national Christian bands; prayer; activities;
Mass; fireworks and much more. The day begins at
noon and continues through 10pm. Please call 440-9437662 or email www.theFEST.us for more details.
BUS TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM- Leaving for Alabama
Monday, September 16th – returning late Friday,
September 20. The trip includes 7am televised Mass on
EWTN, a live show with Fr. Mitch, Mass at Our Lady of
Angels Monastery. Fr. Frank Basa will be the Spiritual
Director. For information contact Rose at 330-622-8253.
___________Comunidad Hispana
El Consulado de México – NO MAS CITAS. La
próxima reunión es el 17 de agosto en la escuela de
Santa María (750 S. Main). El Consulado dice que no
acepta mas citas por teléfono. Ya tiene 155 citas que
inician a las 9:00am hasta 5:00pm in la escuela. Si
quiere poner su nombre en una Lista de Esperar, ven a
la escuela a las 9:00am y espera por una cancelación.
Clases de Bautismo – La próxima clase en el español
para los padres que quieren bautizar a su niño es el
sábado, 28 del septiembre, a las 10:00 de la mañana. O
en ingles el 10 de agosto a las 10:00am.
Rosario en Casa – La próxima oportunidad es el 3 de
agosto en la casa de Sra. Juana Monteza. Mas
información por llamar 330-255-8462. Gracias.
Hermanos en Cristo –
Gracias por la discusión después la Misa el
domingo pasado. La me gustó y creo que los otros
participantes también disfrutaron la oportunidad
de compartir nuestra Fe en Dios.
Fr. Dan
____ ____ __Area Social Events
LOLLY THE TROLLEY & GOOD TIME III – Saturday,
August 17th; Lolly the Trolley will take us for a tour of
Cleveland and we will be at the Good Time III for the
Lunch Buffet and tour of Lake Erie. Cost is $70.00 per
person. (We will meet at St. Mary’s at 8:00 am. - return
by 4:30 pm.) Please make your reservations and
payment at St. Bernard’s Parish Office (330.253.5161)
by Monday, July 29th. Any questions please call Ruth
Reinhart at 330.928.7944.
CATHOLIC SINGLES GROUP – - For more information
call Helen at 330-633-7200 or Kathy at 330-947-3822.
St. Bernard Parish NIGHT AT BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER
– Plan an evening with us and the Cleveland Orchestra,
featuring Beethoven/Schubert, on Saturday, August
24th. Limited pavilion tickets are available for $20 per
person. Two “17 years old and under” lawn tickets are
free for each adult ticket purchased. Gates open at 5:30
for those wishing to bring a picnic meal to enjoy on the
lawn. Concert begins at 8:oo pm. If interested, please
call Lynda Kellackey at 216-509-5002 by July 31st.
FUNFEST AT QUEEN OF HEAVEN – 12th ANNUAL
FUNFest - August 15-18th; evenings from 6-10; good
food, entertainment, rides, casino, and games for all
ages. For more information call 330-896-2345 or check
the website: www.queenofheavenparish.org.
“THE PINK LADY” CARD PARTY – St. Paul Church –
Boeke Hall on Brown St.; Thursday, August 1st; doors
open at 5:00 p.m. Donation $7.00 per person. Bring
your own cards and games. For more information
contact Mary Lou at 330-773-9379 or Sandi at 330-7242214.
LEBANESE FOOD FAIR – Our Lady Of The Cedars on
Cleveland-Massillon Rd; Friday, August 2nd; 4-9 pm and
Saturday, August 3rd; 11am – 9pm. Come and enjoy our
hospitality.
St. Bernard Climb
for our Organ Fund
August 12 - 13
Complete the Sponsorship Form below to
help Clarence Bechter rise to the top of
Mt. Whitney for our Organ Fund. He’ll do it!
(Tear off & give to an Usher or send to Parish Office.)
THANK YOU!
Yes! I’ll sponsor all 5,905 elev. feet
___1¢ x 5905 = $59.05
___5¢ = $295.25
___10¢ = $590.50
___25¢ =
$1,476.25
___$1.00 = $5,905.00
Yes! I’ll sponsor ______ ft. at ____¢
or $____ per elev. foot = $_______
Yes! I’ll make a one-time gift just for
the effort: $_____
Name (print):
(signature):
Address:
Phone or email:
Dear ParishionersPlease sign up for our next Parish Excursions
1) on Lolley the Trolley and the Goodtime III on
August 17 in Cleveland (transportation provided);
or 2) if you like something more laid back, then
come join fellow parishioners on Saturday, August
24 for a night at Blossom Music Center for a
Classical Concert of Beethoven and Shubert by the
Cleveland Orchestra.
Thanks to our Knights of Columbus Council
547 for sponsoring the meal and tickets to the
Aero’s Baseball Game and to Ruth and Dick
Reinhart for once again organizing the night.
Every month you find in your envelope
packets a pink envelope for Parish Expenses. This is
for unexpected maintenance needs on the facilities.
Because of your support to this effort but no parish
needs this month, we purchased two 30” oscillating
fans for the church. Let’s feel how they work.
The location for Confessions is difficult for
some who cannot climb steps, so the Confessional
closest to the Blessed Mother Altar will be restored
for use. It will have chair (no kneeler), a fan, and a
screen for those who wish anonymity.
Due to a schedule conflict, we are unable to
have Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament this First Friday from 1-3pm.
I am working on an Adult Faith Formation
Program for the coming year. A couple things are
being considered. Six 30-minute DVD talks by Fr.
Haase, OFM on Spirituality; a DVD Series on the
Second Vatican Council to close the Year of Faith;
and a Scripture Series. Please let me know if you
have some interests that we could Grow in Faith.
PSR Registration is right around the corner.
PLEASE Stay Tuned. Once again this year, if you are
responsible for the Religious Education of a child
between K and H.S. Senior. I need to know where
or how your child is receiving their formation in
their Christian Faith within the Catholic Church. We
can assist your child and family.
As you may have heard there are a number
of new Pastors being assigned to Akron parishes.
Four priests were ordained in May for the entire
diocese, and five priests in the Akron area alone are
eligible and are entering retirement. Please pray
for priestly vocations – yes! and more so – please
encourage them in someone who is attentive to
God in their daily life.
Peace, Fr. Dan
Lolly the Trolley
And
Good time III
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
DEPART: 8:00 A.M.
from St. Mary Parish Parking Lot
on the Trolley for a tour of
Cleveland by land
then a Cruise and
Lunch Buffet on
the Goodtime III
RETURN: ca. 4:30 P.M.
Cost: $70.00 per person
Register by MONDAY, JULY 29
call the Parish Office at 330-253-5161
or Ruth Reinhart at 330-928-7944
(35 Person MINIMUM for this Event to Occur)
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153),
the Patron of our Parish (huge center statue)
Saint Bernard, the founding abbot of
Clairvaux Abbey in France, was one of the
most commanding Church leaders in the
early 1100s, as well as one of the greatest
spiritual masters of all times. He was born
in Fontaines-les-Dijon in 1090 and entered
the Abbey of Citeaux at age 22. He brought
thirty of his relatives with him, including five
of his brothers-- his youngest brother and
his widowed father followed later. After
receiving a monastic formation, he was sent
in 1115 at age 25 to begin a new monastery:
Clairvaux, meaning the Valley of Light. At
this time, he also published a series of
sermons on the Annunciation. These marked
him not only as a gifted spiritual writer but
also revealed his development of Mary's role
as a mediator.
Bernard's spiritual writing as well as his
extraordinary personal magnetism began to
attract many to Clairvaux and the other
Cistercian monasteries, leading to 300 new
foundations. (He personally saw to the
establishment of sixty-five new monasteries
during his 38 years as abbot.) His dynamism
soon reached far beyond monastic circles.
He was sought as an advisor and mediator
by the ruling powers of his age. He helped
to bring about the end of a papal schism
which arose in 1130 with the election of the
antipope Anacletus II. It cost Bernard eight
years of skillful mediation and laborious
travel. At the same time he labored for
peace and reconciliation between England
and France and other lesser nobles of
Europe. His influence mounted when his
spiritual pupil was elected pope in 1145. At
Pope Eugene’s command he preached the
Second Crusade. In his last years he rose
from his sickbed to defend the Jews against
a savage persecution in the Rhineland.
Although he suffered from constant physical
debility, and was abbot in a monastery that
housed several hundred monks, he found
time to compose many spiritual works that
still speak to us today. He laid out a solid
foundation for the spiritual life in his works
on grace and free will, humility and love. As
a theologian he responded to the dangerous
teachings of Peter Abelard, of Gilbert de la
Porree and of Arnold of Brescia. With great
simplicity and poetic grace Bernard wrote of
the deepest experiences of the mystical life.
His masterpiece, Sermons on the Song of
Songs, became normative for all succeeding
spiritual writers. For Pope Eugene he wrote
on how to be a pope, and it became the
bedside reading of Bl. Pope John XXIII and
many other pontiffs through the centuries.
Bernard died at Clairvaux - August 20, 1153
and was canonized a Saint in 1174.