St. Mary
Parish
&
School
750 South Main St.
Akron, OH 44311
Sunday Mass
9:00 a.m.
School and Holyday Masses
See Mass Intentions inside for times
Devotions
Rosary - recited communally prior to the
Sunday Mass
Eucharistic Adoration - held the first Monday
of each month during the school year.
Sacraments
Initiation - Contact the parish office to request
preparation for Baptism, Communion,
or Confirmation.
RCIA – Interested in becoming Catholic? Attend
an Inquiry Session or call our Parish Office.
Penance - Celebrated 9:30-10:00am on first Monday
or by making an appointment with a priest.
Marriage – Weddings for parishioners are arranged
through the Parish Office. Please allow six
months for sacramental preparations.
Anointing of the Sick – Any time upon request;
Call the Parish Office or the hospital chaplain.
Parish Office at St. Bernard church
(Mailing Address: 44 University Avenue
Akron, OH 44308)
Phone: 330-253-5161 / 330-253-6949 (Fax)
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
info@stbernardstmary.org (Email)
www.stmaryakron.com (Website)
St. Mary Elementary School
Mr. Terry Kowalski, Principal
Mrs. Maryanne Williams, Secretary
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
330-253-1233
Pastoral Staff
(Se habla español *)
Fr. Daniel J. Reed, Pastor *
Fr. Frank Basa, Parochial Vicar
Mrs. Patsy O’Connor, Business Manager
Mrs. Nancy Cabrera, Secretary *
Miss Cindy Badran, Music Ministry
Mr. Jim Spraggins, Custodian
Funerals
Please have your Funeral Director contact the Parish
Office to arrange a day and time for a Mass or Service.
Our Mass Intentions and Prayers
Sunday,Jan 24th–3rd Sunday/Ordinary Time
9:00am50th Wedding Anniversay
Jack & Cheryl Stapleton
Wednesday, Jan. 27th–SCHOOL MASS
2:00 pm
+Mary Ann Nahas
Sunday,Jan. 31st – 4th Sunday/Ordinary Time
9:00amPro Populo
Scripture Readings for the Week
Mon.Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18
Tue.2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 3:31-35
Wed. 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20
Thur. 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk 4:21-25
Fri. 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mk 4:26-34
Sat. 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41
Sun. Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31--13:13; Lk 4:21-30
Your Sacrificial Offerings
Sunday Collection–Sunday, Jan 17th - $945.00
Catholic Charities USA Calamities - $47.25
CONGRATULATIONS – to Jack and Cheryl
Stapleton as they mark 50 years of marriage. Welcome
to their family and friends. Ad multos annos!
SAINT MARY SCHOOL - RECYCLING
- In the Green/Yellow Bins in the parking lot:
Newspapers, junk mail,magazines, and flattened
cardboard.
- In the Shoe Boxat the church door: Box Tops for
Education labels, ink cartridges, Coke reward
codes and ACME grocery receipts.
Thank you for your continued support!!
YEAR-END CONTRIBUTIONS INFO – The IRS
does not permit us to pre-date or post-date donations. If
your donation was received by the parish in 2015, it was
recorded for 2015; if received in 2016 it is recorded for
2016. → Beginning THIS Monday, January 25, you
can contact the Parish Office for your 2015 Contribution
Statement to include in your 2015 IRS Tax Filings.
DISCIPLES FOR THE DYING – The schedule is
as follows: Mass on February 5 at St. Sebastian at
5:00 pm and at St. Bernard on March 4 at 12:10
pm.
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’s), please bring these items to the center at
93 Kent Street, Akron on any Saturday
between10am and 2pm.
SAINT MARY SCHOOL
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
JAN. 31, - FEB. 6, 2016
The staff and students of St. Mary School will
celebrate Catholic Schools Week during the week
of January 31, 2016. This year’s theme is
“Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service”.
A special event will be held each day during the
week:
Monday, Feb. 1st: Parent Open House, 9-10:30am.
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd: Community Spirit Day
Wednesday, Feb. 3rd: Service Day
Thursday, Feb. 4th: Student Appreciation Day –
Crazy Socks/Favorite Hat Day
Friday, Feb. 5th: Mum Day/Spelling
Bee/DressyDown Day
SAINT BERNARD HUNGER PROGRAM
Volunteers are needed to serve bagged lunches
Monday-Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 am. Contact
Helen Bailey through the parish office at 330-2535161. There is also a need for socks, gloves and
hats; donations are greatly appreciated and can be
dropped off at the parish office. Thank you.
AN INVITATION TO CATHOLICS
RETURNING HOME - No–matter how long
someone has been away or for whatever reason, we
invite you to consider renewing your relationship
with the Catholic Church. These informational
sessions will be conducted in a group format to
provide an update of the Catholic faith. Most
sessions will be held on Thursdays, 7:15-8:45 pm,
January 14-February 11 at St. Francis de
SalesParish(Upper Room), 4019 Manchester
Road, Akron. Topics for the ensuing sessions will
be:
Jan. 28: All About the Mass
Feb. 3: (Wednesday) Reconciliation, Why bother?
Feb. 11: The Creed-What Catholics Really Believe
Come for all or part of the Thursday evening series.
Explore the way home! You will find an open door
and a warm welcome!
QUEEN OF HEAVEN PARISH INVITES ALL
WOMEN - to reflect on our relationship with our
God and with each other. We are very fortunate to
welcome Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM, as we learn about
being a Mary in Martha’s world. It will be two
days beginning Friday, January 29th at 6:00 pm
with a covered dish dinner in the Parish Life
Center and will end about 9:00 pm and will
continue Saturday, January 30th at 8:30 am with
coffee and donuts in the Church Gathering Space
and finish at noon. All women are invited and
please bring a friend! A free will offering will be
taken. Please come and join us as we search to
make our faith alive for our families and for each
other. For more information and to RSVP, please
call: Jan Boyea 330-896-4316, Maggie Syvanych
330-896-2345, or Judy Richard 330-644-4514
HOST A STUDENT! CHANGE A LIFE!
Twinn Palms Homestay Services is seeking
qualified individuals and families to provide a safe
and nurturinghome environment for international
high school studentsfrom China. The students will
arrivein August 2016 and attend a private
Catholichigh schoolin the local area. A stipend of
$1000 per month is provided. Please contact Lisa
Munoz at 859-443-1980 or for additional
information lisam@twinnpalms.com.
CATHOLIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Check out the exciting job opportunities available
with Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union.
OCFCU offers a competitive salary and benefits
package, opportunities for advancement, and a fun,
family-oriented culture. For a list of openings, visit
www.ohiocatholicfcu.com/careers or send an email
to hr@ohiocatholicfcu.com for more information.
“EVENING OF PRAYER THROUGH SONG”
International Recording ArtistDavid Parkes from
Ireland. David is a Catholic, pro-life artist who has
endured many hardships in his life and was
miraculously healed by our Blessed Mother in
Medjugorje. David will share his story and gift of
music at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
(Wadsworth) on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at
4:00pm. There will be a reception in McMahon
Hall following the free concert where David will
conduct a “meet-and-greet”. For information,
please contact Annette Bernard at 330-336-3049.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, a ministry of
information, consolation, spiritual and emotional
support, will be held every Monday at Queen of
Heaven Church beginning January 11th through
February15th from 7-8:30 pm in the Gathering
Space. The ministry members will strive to provide
support and guidance for daily living for anyone
suffering grief, whether recent or lingering from the
past. For more information or to register, call Sue
Lyons at 330-499-3937.
CONFIRMATION - Let us pray for the youth of St.
Bernard and St. Mary Parishes who will be confirmed in
St. Bernard church on Saturday, February 6 at 4:30pm.:
Perry Antalek
Bethany Ballard
Andrew Cardenas-S.
Christopher Cardenas-S.
Matthew Crookston
Andrea Cuellar
Maria Monsour
Carol Moreno
Josh Nanashee
Juan Perez
Lorena Vicenteno
All Candidates and Sponsors will meet for a practice next
Sunday, January 31st at 2:00pm in the Social Hall.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Still one of the best
Catholic Men’s Organization around! Thanks to our
Council #547 who sponsored a Basketball Free Throw
Contest at St. Mary School. The seven highest scorers
will go to the District Meet on Jan. 31st: Brandan
Edgerton, Ty’Anna Carter, Martavien Johnson,
Jailah Todd, DeShawn Jones, Madeline Moore
and Deamonte TrayanumWant to know about the
KofC or get connected? Call 330-253-5161.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Today after Mass catch
a pancake breakfast at St. Bernard Social Hall sponsored
by the Newman Campus Ministry. It supports their
mission trips to assist the needy.
PIPE ORGAN FUND– Check the St. Bernard
Bulletin about the Pipe Organ Renovation. A donation of
$100.00 will purchase one of many new pipes that can
be dedicated to a loved one as a legacy. Your support
would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made
through the Parish Office.
PRO POPULO
– meaning “For the People” is a listed
Mass Intention that every pastor is obligated to pray for
his people weekly. I will pray it next Sunday for you in
the Holy Land. If you can, pray for me and for the 30
Pilgrims journeying in faith, prayer, and some fun in the
land of the Bible, where it is written in Psalm 122:6 :
‫ירושלים שלום‬
‫ال قدس ف ي ال س الم أجل من ن ص لي‬
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
...and...let us pray as Jesus for Christian Unity as well.