St. Bernard
Parish
In the Heart of Akron
Come and Worship the Living God
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil
Sundays
4:30 p.m.
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- Celebrated (1st/3rd) Saturdays at 11am.
Contact us to schedule and preparations.
RCIA – Interested in becoming Catholic? Attend
an Inquiry Session or call our Parish Office.
Penance - Confessions 3:00-4:00pm on Saturdays,
11-Noon on First Friday, or byappointment.
Marriage – Weddings are limited to residents of the
parish or long-standing volunteers of the parish.
Please allow six months for preparations.
Anointing of the Sick – Any time upon request;
Call the Parish Office or the hospital chaplain.
Funerals
Please have your Funeral Director contact us to
arrange a day/time for a Mass or Burial Service.
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
Ms. Sarah Leiendecker, Executive Assistant
Parish Offices, 1st Floor; 330-434-3278
Interested in becoming Catholic?
If you seek a more meaningful Life in the Way
of Jesus Christ and the Truth he taught about
God and us, call us for information on how to be
a disciple with us in the Catholic Church.
Expecting a child? Need help?
Contact us so we can direct you for assistance,
or call confidentially 1-800-712-(HELP)4357.
Prayers? Have a request?
Call our prayer line at: 234-738-2473 or Email
us at: St.Bernard.praychain@gmail.com
Food? In need or want to help?
Contact us for free meal times, to volunteer or
to donate to our Hunger Ministry to the needy.
ContactUs(Se habla español *)
Pastor
Vicar
Deacon
Secretary
Business Mgr.
Organist
Custodian
Maintenance
Fr. Daniel J. Reed*
Fr. Frank Basa
Mr. Ray DiMascio
Mrs. Nancy Cabrera*
Mrs. Cheri Colianni
Mr. Jim Kintz
Mr. Ralph Reese
Mr. Will Jendrisak
- ext. 27
- ext. 13
- ext. 15
- ext. 10
- ext. 16
- ext. 25
- ext. 10
- ext. 16
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
St. Bernard Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 22 – Our Lord Jesus Christ
9:30
+ Pro Populo
11:30
+ Cynthia Mernagh
1:00
+ Francisco Mora Sr.
8:00
+ Matthew Dishauzi
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - on Nov. 26 will be
held at St. Mary church at 9:30am for both parishes.
We remember members of our communities who buried
from our churches a loved one in 2015. For the Mass
collection that day, please bring something to put in a
food basket: dry goods, paper products, gift cards, etc.
Baskets will be brought to families in December.
Monday, November 23 – St. Clement
12:10
Intention of the Donor
PRAYER REQUESTS - For our infirmed: Doris
Tuesday, November 24 – St. Andrew
12:10
+ Mary Croce
request to continue).
Wednesday, November 25 - St. Catherine
12:10
+ George Kozarevic
Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
(Mass in St. Mary Church)
9:30
+ Carmon Horvath
Friday, November 27
12:10
+ Maria Gomes
Hambrick, Marina Mora, Sarah Greer, Loreta
Garcia, Charlotte Thurman,(listed 4 weeks; or
FEED the SOUL Daily Mass - 12:10pm followed by the Rosary
Saturday - Juan XXIII Bilingual Prayer – 10am
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will
continue holding inquiry meetings on Sundays after the
9:30am Mass here at St. Bernard.
If you have
questions, are interested in the Christian faith, or know
someone who would welcome an invitation, please call
Jim Griggy at 330-773-1248 or the parish 330-253-5161.
Saturday, November 28
4:30
+ Yolanda Espeleta
HELP the HOMELESS – We are in need of hats,
Sunday, November 29 – First Sunday of Advent
9:30
Dec. of Zurzolo and Myers Family
11:30
+ Neal Ports
1:00
+ Pro Populo
8:00
+ Yolanda Espeleta
ATTENTION: ALL CHILDRENAND TEENS!
Scripture Readings for the Week
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 Lk 21:1-4
Dn 2:31-45 Lk 21:5-11
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Lk 21:12-19
Dn 6:12-28 Lk 21:20-28
Dn 7:2-14 Lk 21:29-33
Dn 7:15:27 Lk 21:34-36
Jer 33:14-16 1 Thes 3:124:2 Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
STEWARDSHIP = DISCIPLESHIP
Thank you for supporting your parish ministries.
Offerings for Nov. 15 - $7,986.00
CONFIRMATION - Parent and/or Candidate can
pick up their study materials in
(where the priest vests).
information on the meaning
Sacrament to be celebrated here
the Sacristy after Mass
The packet provides
and effects of this
on February 6, 2016.
gloves, socks and travel toiletries for the homeless;
place them in the DROP-OFF BOX located at the front
church doors. Also any gently-used blankets.
We need participants for the 4:30 Children’s Christmas
Eve Mass, for the choir and pageant. Practices will be
Sunday’s after the 9:30 mass around 10:30 starting
Sunday November 22. If you have any questions please
feel free to contact Becky Graham at 330-990-1965 or at
330-699-6040
RAYS OF MERCY CENACLE - Celebrated its
13th Anniversary of Divine Mercy Ministry at St Bernard.
If you want to know more about the cenacle? Call
Manena 330-762-1959.
HEART TO HEART COMMUNICATIONS "Celebrating the Gift of One Another: Encouraging the
Holiday Spirit All Year Long" a luncheon on December
15th, 11:30am-1:00pm at the First Congregational
Church, 292 East Market St. This program celebrates the
gift each person is. It inspires us to look for the best in
ourselves and one another throughout the year. Invite
your friends, family, and colleagues to attend with you.
Enjoy an inspirational, hope-filled holiday message; a
delicious meal, holiday music sung by Carla and Jason
Davis; and practical tips for promoting greater
appreciation and spirit all year long. Cost is $40. For
more information or to preregister by December 10th
visit www.h2hc.org or call 330-434-3278 ext. 0.
BENEFIT THE CATHOLIC WORKER - Help
Sr. Catherine at the following Hibernian Football Event.
DINNER/TALK Wednesday at 6:30pm - 2nd
Floor, Parish Office Bldg. with
Fr. Ralph Thomas on the Year
of Mercy. BW Students will be
attending. DINNER NEXT WEEK IS ON TUESDAY,
NOV. 24 at the regular time.
NEWMAN SERVICE TRIP - will be Jan. 10-17th.
The cost for the week is $20. Email your name below.
MARCH FOR LIFE - interested in Marching on DC
in January, see Andrew or email him below.
SMALL GROUPS- In Newman Center, unless noted
Women's Group (Fiat)- Mondays 5:15 pm
Men's Group (Agape)- Mondays 7:30 pm
Sports Group- Friday 4:30 pm meets in the ONAT to
play Racquetball, rackets are provided, skill not required.
Bible Study- Sundays 6:30 - 7:45 pm to discuss the
Mass reading prior to the 8pm Mass in the church.
More News and Info at: uakron.newman@gmail.com
Katie Brumbaugh, Newman President
NIÑOS y JOVENES - Hay un coro para la misa a
OUR ANNUAL GIVING TREES - This year we
will again support the Akron Pregnancy Center and the
Parish Hunger Program. Our thanks to the Newman
Students who created the tree ornaments. Trees are
located in the church. Take an ornament, purchase the
gift, and return it to the church wrapped with the
ornament by Dec. 13th.
DOWNTOWN AKRON
AN ADORATION CHAPEL - We are looking to
have a Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St. Bernard in
downtown Akron. Adoration will be open between 9am
- 5pm, Monday through Friday. Here is what we need: 1
person to be a "Day Captain" to oversee that all eight
hours on their Day only has a person (preferably two
persons) in the Chapel. If you can be a Captain or a
Pray-er, please call or email the parish office.
Dear St. Bernard Community,
On behalf of Fr. Frank and the parish Staff,
and Fr. Norm and Heart-to-Heart Staff, may you
have a blessed Thanksgiving Day this week. Join
us for Mass at 9:30 in St. Mary. We are all blessed
by your love for and dedication to Jesus Christ and
the ministries of your Catholic community. We are
sincerely grateful.
Prayers, Fr. Dan
To Jesus Christ our Sovereign King!
las 4:30 pm el 24 de diciembre, la Noche Buena. Si
quiere cantar con un grupo como un regalo a Jesús
venga a la iglesia a las 10:30am este domingo para la
práctica.
CLASES de INGLÉS – el primer y tercer sábado de
cada mes de 10-1pm, Salón Histórico. Son gratis.
ROSARIOS, POSADAS Y VILLANCICOS – Les
recordamos que si quieren tener un rosario, una posada
y villancicos en su casa hable con Alma Silva 330-4007308 o Rosalía Duran 330-376-1803. Nota: los rosarios
son los primeros sábados de cada mes a las 7 pm. Las
posadas y los villancicos comienzan el 16 de diciembre
desde las 7pm. Gracias de antemano por mantener
nuestra cultura y devociones a la Virgen y al Niño Jesús.
MISA EN HONOR A N. S. de GUADALUPE–El
sábado 12 de diciembre a las 4:30pm con Las Primeras
Comuniones. Si quiere hacer una donación para pagar
los Mariachis y comprar comida hable a la oficina 330253-5161. Llame a Alma Silva, 330-400-7308, ella está
encargada de la lista del menú de donaciones.
Necesitamos voluntarios para ese día en la misa y en la
recepción hay una lista para que seapunten.
PRACTICAS - para la procesión, actuación, y bailes
para el día de la Virgen de Guadalupe será después de la
misa de la 1pm. Hable con Mónica, Alma o Nancy.