IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY PARISH April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Date Observance Mon Apr 6 Tues Apr 7 Wed Apr 8 Mass Time & Intention 5:30 pm Server(s) Readings John & Marian Zalar Morgan Act 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 by Family Event/Meeting Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 5:30 pm Judy Saxon Morgan by Clarise Lough Thur Apr 9 Act 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 Fri Apr 10 5:30 pm Dave Dobbins & Steve Evanicki Sat Apr 11 Sun Apr 12 HH – Hitch Hall R – Rectory CH – Church WH – Waldeisen Hall MH – Maher Hall 5:30 pm People of the Parish 8:30 am Second Sunday of Easter by Tave & Jane Stanley Divine Mercy Sunday John & Mary Clarke Tom & Pat Sax 11:00 am by Mary Fabbro Morgan Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 Brewer Brewer Act 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15 8:30 Brown 11:00 Hamilton Mason Act 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Generations of Faith 6 pm WH Church Window Tour 7 pm CH Confession 9 – 10 am CH Free Store 9:30 am – Noon MH Sanctuary Lamp – Teodora & Renato Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Hours: Mon. & Tues. 9 am - 5 pm. There were 7 Holy Hours last week. Please come to the Rectory for entry to the church. Praise the Lord, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us and his faithfulness lasts forever. Psalm 117:1-2 COLLECTION REPORT Sunday, March 29, 2015 Sunday Offering – $4,031.75 Cap. Improvement - $15.00 Winter Hardship – $557.77 Envelopes Used: 131 of 366 sent. St. Vincent de Paul - Thank you for your generosity! Requested item: toilet paper. Place items in the basket behind the last pew in the church. Visit www.ickenmore.org to see what’s new as well as stories and pictures from past events. To receive your 2014 Contribution Statement, call the rectory at 330-753-8429, Monday - Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Generations of Faith – This Thursday, April 9th, 6 pm. Lesson 5 – New Methods. Menu: Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, corn & roll. Prayer: P. Kovalchin. Desserts & snacks are always appreciated and enjoyed by all. Symbolism of our Stained Glass Windows – All parishioners are invited to come to the church on Thurs., Apr. 9th from 7 – 8 pm to join with Generations of Faith in learning about our stained glass windows and the meaning behind their symbolism. We invite all to come over to Waldeisen Hall for snacks and to view the video presentation by Fr. Robert Barron. Baptism Class – This class is required for all parents seeking Baptism for their child. The next class will be Tues., Apr. 21st at 7 pm in Hitch Hall. Life in the Spirit Seminar – Apr. 18th, 1 – 10 pm & Apr. 19th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Hitch Hall. Reserve a seat now for an unique opportunity that only comes once a year and includes uplifting speakers, praise & worship, healing service & fellowship. Dinner served Saturday after the 5:30 pm Mass. Cost: $10 / person, $15 / 2 people. Forms are available at the doors of the church. Call Grace or Ray at the rectory for more information. Easter Message From Our Pastor “Christ has Risen!” is the Easter greeting among all Eastern Christians. There is an expected response: “Indeed, He has Risen!” Among Eastern Christians, Easter is not about a day, but about a person, Jesus Christ. Unlike our Western greeting, “Happy Easter!” the Eastern Christian greeting demands a response; a response not just to a day, or even a salutation, but to the Person of Jesus Christ, Risen from the dead. Easter must thus be personal for all Christians, East or West. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most important historical event since the Creation of the universe by God the Father; an act effected through His Eternal Word, The Word Who took on a human nature, Jesus Christ. Easter, then, is about our response to the Faith and Fact of the Risen Christ. Through Baptism and the Holy Spirit, we have been indelibly marked with the wounds of His Passion and the power of His Resurrection. We are a people of the past, the present and future described by the Resurrection – a people identified by the person of Christ, the history of His triumph over death, His continuing formation of a people in His image, drawing them to an eternal destiny. We affirm this identity through the sanctification of the first day of the week, Sunday, as the Day of Resurrection each week of the year. It is the Holy Eucharist which renews this fact and this mystery in us every day of the year. Let this day and season of Easter be our theme, our reason, our identity, our purpose for what we do and how we measure what’s worthwhile throughout the year. Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen. STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS Alleluia He is Risen! The one who came to save & set us free has conquered the grave and the cross has become an instrument of victory. What does this good news mean to you? How does it impact your daily life? It should mean everything and it should impact all that you do & say because Jesus suffered, died and rose for each of us. He endured incomprehensible pain and agony for you and for every person of the human race that ever was, is or will be in centuries to come. Through His life, death and resurrection He opened the gates of heaven that we might have everlasting life. The Catechism tells us, “From the first moment of his Incarnation the Son embraces the Father’s plan of divine salvation in his redemptive mission: ‘My food is to do the will of Him who sent me, and to accomplish His work.’” (606) That work of salvation was accomplished on the cross. How do we show our gratitude to our Lord? We can, as Christ did, live our lives in humble service of others, to worship and give thanks, to be fed by word and sacrament and to use our time talent and treasure to build up the Body of Christ and share the Good News! STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Adopt-A-Plot – Now that the snow has melted and the weather is milder, please take the time to check your plot and remove any trash or debris. Thank you for your stewardship. Altar & Rosary Society - Thank you to all who baked, bought & shared in the fellowship at our Palm Sunday Bake Sale. Masses - If you’d like to schedule a Mass in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please call the rectory. Next available dates are: Wed., Apr. 15, Fri., Apr. 17 & Mon., Apr. 20. The Mass stipend is $10. Bulletin Submissions In order to ensure accuracy and timeliness, please submit all items in writing to the rectory or email your detailed request to [email protected]. Items need to be submitted by 10 am on Mondays. Mark your calendars & watch for more information. Thurs., Apr. 9th, 7 – 8 pm - Learn about the symbolism behind the stained glass windows in our church. Sat., Apr. 18th & Sun., Apr. 19th - Life in the Spirit Seminar. Awaken the Holy Spirit within you. Sun., Apr. 26th, 3:30 pm, St. Sebastian – Musician’s Appreciation Day. Thurs., May 7th, 6:45 pm - May Crowning in the Church. Mon., May 18th, 7 – 8 pm – A Final Gift Presentation by the Catholic Cemeteries Association. Sun., May 24th – Pentecost Sunday – wear something red to Mass. Mon., May 25th, 9:30 am – Memorial Day Mass. Honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Sat., July 25th, 7:05 pm – Game Night at the Akron Rubber Ducks. Off-Site Events • First Friday Luncheon: Fri., Apr. 10th, Quaker Station. Rev. George Smiga, S.T.D., will address the topic “Families of the Bible and Our Own Families: Finding God in the Irregularities of Life.” Cost: $15. Doors open at 11 am; program begins at noon. RSVP by sending a check to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307, by calling 330-535-7668, or visiting www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org. • Divine Mercy Sunday: Apr. 12th, 3 pm, St. Bernard Church, Akron. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Bilingual. Free parking in the U of A parking deck just south of Broadway St. For more info, contact the facilitator Manena at 330-762-1959. • Pre-Cana ~ Engaged Couple Retreats:, Apr 19, May 31, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23, or Sep 13, 10:30 am – 6 pm, (Mass 11:00 am), Loyola Retreat House, Clinton. $75 per couple with registration (includes lunch). Registration form & info at www.loyolaretreathouse.com or call 330-896-2315. • Shoes For Haiti: The Ohio Kiwanis groups are collecting shoes of all type (new, old, torn or worn) to help reduce diseases transmitted through bacteria from walking barefoot in an unsanitary environment. Contact Lisa Wilson at 330-745-7382 for info on how to donate shoes. • • • • • • MY FLOWER OFFERING IN MEMORY OF… Adams, Julius by Mrs. Ora Adams Agualo, Carlos J. by M/M Joseph Agualo Agualo, Elizabeth by M/M Joseph Agualo Agualo, Francisco by M/M Joseph Agualo Agualo, Mary A. by M/M Joseph Agualo Agualo, Vicente by M/M Joseph Agualo Alouf, Tom by Mary Jo Bailey Alouf, Tom by Ms. Janet Brown Andrews, Michael by Mary Jane Andrews Baker, Floyd by M/M Carl Baker Baker, M/M Harvey by M/M Carl Baker Baker, Robert by M/M Carl Baker Bamberger, Uncle Raymond by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean Bandy, Patricia by Mr. Ernest Chudick Banko Family by Domenick & Shirley Felice Berquist, Edward & Sarah by Betty Geddes Blondin, Richard by M/M Joseph Langton Bonham, Ray & Jane by Melissa Keegan Bralek, Michael & Corrine by Michael Bralek, Jr. Brauser, Richard & Matilda by M/M Richard Hudak Brenenborg, Grandma & Grandpa by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean Buhalak, Ruth & Joseph by Mary Jo Bailey Buhalak, Joseph & Ruth by Ms. Janet Brown Burkhart, Eva by M/M Carl Baker Case, John R. by M/M Robert Case Colant Family by Thomas Hafler Conrad, M/M Donald by M/M Tave Stanley Conrad, M/M Joe by M/M Tave Stanley Corall, Vernie & Larry by M/M William Sobleskie Crawford Family by M/M Raymond Crawford Cruz, William by M/M Joseph Agualo Deceased Family Members by M/M Tom Clark Dietry, Anne by Mrs. Robert Heim Dobbins, Carmen by M/M Joseph Agualo Dobbins, Doug by M/M Joseph Agualo Donahue, Doris by M/M Mike Donahue Donahue, Michael, Sr. by M/M Mike Donahue Donnelly, Sean by M/M Terrance Crawford Durant, Ray by Mary Jo Bailey Durant, Ray by Ms. Janet Brown Elavsky, Frank by M/M Mike Donahue Fallon Family by Chuck Fallon Fejeran, Ruby J. by M/M Joseph Agualo Felice, Christopher by Mom & Dad Felice Family by Domenick & Shirley Felice Forgotten Souls by Mrs. John Kovalchin Fox, Jeanette by Dale Fox Franz, Vicky by Mary Jo Bailey Franz, Vicky by Kathy Franz Franz, Vicky by M/M Joseph Langton Franz, Walter & Rita from Kathy Franz Gardner, Justin & Anna by M/M Richard Novitsky Gardner, Steve & Bill by Mrs. Pauline Gardner Geddes, Jerry by Betty Geddes Gillespie, Linda by M/M Terrance Crawford Gless, Charles & Evelyn by M/M Richard Gless Graner, Ginny by Ron Graner Greene, Scott from M/M Mike Donahue Gruic Family by M/M Mark Gruic Hafler Family by Thomas Hafler Hardesty, Karen Marie by Mary Jo Bailey Hardesty, Karen by Ms. Janet Brown Hardesty, Ryan Mitchell by M/M Joseph Langton Heim, Robert Sr. by Mrs. Robert Heim Hemminger, Clyde by M/M Mark Gruic Hemminger, Clyde by M/M Joseph Pangburn Herold, Thomas by Mary White Herold, Thomas by wife, Anne & Famiy Hosier Family by Sandra Mason Howe, Charles & Dorothy by Mr. Edward Howe Hudak, Garnet by M/M Richard Hudak Hudak, George & Verna by M/M Richard Hudak Hummel, Helen by Kathleen Sullivan ICC Holy Hour Ministry Members by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean ICC Shut-ins by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean Jarvis, Frank & Gilda by Linda Kerns Jarvis, Frank Jr. by Linda Kerns Jarvis, William by Linda Kerns Johnson, Mark by Melissa Keegan Jones, Dorothy by M/M Carl Baker Jones, James Daniel by M/M Carl Baker Jones, Margaret by M/M Carl Baker Kauslick, M/M Joseph by Joseph Kauslick Kauslick, Paula by Joseph Kauslick Keegan, Harry & Anna by Melissa Keegan Keegan, Ralph & Ina by Melissa Keegan Keenan, Peggy by M/M Allan McClellan Keenan, Terry by M/M Allan McClellan Kovalchin, Ann Marie by Mrs. Pauline Kovalchin. Kovalchin, Beth Ann by Mrs. Pauline Kovalchin Kovalchin, John by Mrs. Pauline Kovalchin Kovalchin Family by Mrs. Pauline Kovalchin Lackney, Eleanor by Vince Lackney & Lori Hanson Lackney, Joseph by Vince Lackney & Lori Hanson Langton, Wally by M/M Joseph Langton Lauck , Earl & Beatrice by Shirley Kissner Lawless, Tom by Mrs. Sam Orlando Lawless, Tom by M/M Joseph Langton Looft, Rev. Allan by Mary Jo Bailey Looft, Rev. 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Smith Noirot, M/M Paul by Joseph Kauslick Novitsky, Stephen & Theresa by M/M Richard Novitsky Orlando, Frank by Mrs. Sam Orlando Orlando, Sam by Mrs. Sam Orlando Oser, Claudia by M/M Robert Saxon Osolin, Don by M/M John Osolin Pangburn Betty & Barbara by M/M Joseph Pangburn Pangburn M/M G. by M/M Joseph Pangburn Pangburn, Shirley by M/M Joseph Pangburn Pearl, Donald by Miss Tiffany Pearl Pearson, Anna by Betty Geddes Perez, Carmen by M/M Joseph Agualo Perez, Roque by M/M Joseph Agualo Pesidas, Simplicio, Sr. by Flaviana Lewis Pesidas, Simplicio, Jr. by Flaviana Lewis Planos, Genoveva by Flaviana Lewis Suich, Virginia by Bob Schumer Sykes, John & Lucy by Mrs. Viola Stoll Tholt, Joseph & Helen by M/M Robert Saxon Tholt, Peter by M/M Robert Saxon Todd, Don by Mrs. Donald Todd Todd, Don by Mrs. Robert Heim Todd, Don by M/M Donald Booher Troutman, Earl & Mary by M/M Richard Gless Ulichney, Andrew & Pascalene by Patricia Ruckman Ulichney, Bernadene by Patricia Ruckman Ulichney & Pisanelli Family by Patricia Ruckman Vanca, Vincent J. by Lynn Vanca Vanca, Vincent by Martha Vanca Vano Family by Flaviana Lewis Vargo, Helen & Steve by M/M Stephen Vargo Vargo, Ryan by M/M Stephen Vargo Vasko, Jenny by Mrs. Sam Orlando Verbich Family by Mrs. Pauline Kovalchin Walsh, M/M Fred by M/M Tave Stanley Weidlich Family by M/M Mark Gruic Weidlich, Mom & Dad by M/M Joseph Pangburn Wetzel, Norm by Bob Schumer White Family by M/M Donald White Wilson, Charles by Sandy, Lisa, Charlie, Christie, Christopher, Joshua & Zachary Wilson Zamesko, Steve & Anna by M/M S. Zamesko, Jr. In Honor of… Holy Hour Ministry Members by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean ICC Shut-ins by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean Kovalchin Family by Mrs. Pauline Kovalchin Meyers, Mike & Donna by Ben Meyers Schumer, James R. by Bob Schumer Zak, Rick by Bob Schumer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ranaldi, Ambrosio by Ida Rea Rea, Richard by Ida Rea Redovian, Vicki by M/M Richard Novitsky Rister, Grandma & Grandpa by Vincent, Beth Ann, Thomas & Sherry Jean Ruf, Robert by Shirley Kissner Santilli, Robert by Sandy, Lisa, Charlie, Christie, Christopher, Joshua & Zachary Wilson Sax, M/M Tom by M/M Tave Stanley Saxon, Judy by M/M Robert Saxon Saxon, Michael & Ann by M/M Robert Saxon Sboray Family by M/M John Sboray Scarbrough, Carl & Harue by M/M John Osolin Schimmoeller, Donald by Mary Jane Andrews Shimmoeller, Ken by M/M Donald Shoemaker Schimmoeller, Myron & Mary by Mary Jane Andrews Schumer, David L. by Bob Schumer Sobleskie, Catherine by M/M William Sobleskie Soss, Helen by Mary Jane Andrews Stoll, William by Mrs. Viola Stoll •
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