Nativity of the Lord Jesus
CATHOLIC CHURCH
2425 Myersville Road • Akron, OH 44312
Mass
Schedule
Saturday
4:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Mission
Statement
We are Nativity of the Lord Jesus
Parish, a Roman Catholic Church,
providing a gathering place for all
in the name of Jesus Christ. We
encourage the participation of each
individual for the betterment of the
parish and community. We seek
to give birth to Jesus Christ in the
hearts of all people through loving
service, Christian example, and
Spiritual growth.
Serving southern Springfield Township,
and northern Green at the corner of
Killian and Myersville Roads.
PHONE: 330-699-5086 • FAX: 330-699-4299
EMAIL: [email protected] • WEBSITE: nativityofthelord.org
[email protected]
STAFF
Pastor .............................................................................................Father David Halaiko
Pastoral Minister ..................................... Deacon Bob Bender & Deacon Dennis Smith
Secretaries ........................................................Helen Hershberger & Mary Ann Laston
Religious Education Director ....................................................................... Ada Honeck
Youth Minister ............................................................................................ Karen Treen
Hospital Ministry Director ...................................................................... Rosemary Frey
Music Director………………………………………………………………………………………..Amy Fraleigh
Maintenance .................................................................................................... Kim Haas
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Harry Bindreiter
Mary Ann Laston
Ginny Smith
Phil Maynard
Pat Sullivan
Larry Foster
Joe Powell
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chairperson: Tom Brewer ................................................................................ 699-3327
Vice Chairperson: Ed Eitner [email protected] ....................................... 524-2779
Corres. Secretary: Barb Whiddon .................................................................... 699-1470
Recording Secretary: Carol Chimera [email protected]................................. 645-0467
Youth Representative: Nicole Shannon .......................................................... 699-0425
Dennis Sklack ................................................................................................... 896-4064
Linda Twigg ...................................................................................................... 644-7080
Sister Susanne Gill ............................................................................................ 699-2357
Dwight Morrison............................................................................................... 699-4944
NATIVITY OF THE LORD JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH AKRON, OHIO
THEME
THROUGH DEATH TO LIFE
Nothing seems more brutally final than
death. Anyone who has ever experienced a
war, or visited a hospital ward for the
terminally ill knows that death is a
devastating, powerful event. But the
Christian does not see death as the ultimate finality; he sees it as the
passage to a glorious life with the risen Lord.
Readings for the Week of March 22, 2015
Sunday:
Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
Monday:
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:111
Tuesday:
Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday:
Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Thursday:
Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
Saturday:
Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
Next Sunday:
Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk
14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39
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Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be
glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to
the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it
produces much fruit.” - Jn 12:23-24
SUNDAY
8:30AM
11:00AM
1:00PM
MONDAY
8:00AM
TUESDAY
7:00PM
MARCH 22
For the Parish
Carl Messner//Family
Hungarian Mass
MARCH 23
Anton Felder//Fred & Veronica Misbrenner
MARCH 24
Wayne Hershberger//Judy, Tim Donovan,
Eleonore Kuhne
WEDNESDAY MARCH 25
8:00AM
All Souls
THURSDAY
MARCH 26
8:00AM
John Burket//John & Veronica Schmidt
FRIDAY
MARCH 27
8:00AM
Frank Auman//Carolyn
SATURDAY
MARCH 28
4:30PM
George Petrik//Family
SUNDAY
MARCH 29 Palm Sunday
8:30AM
For the Parish
11:00AM
Deceased Members of the Farkas Family
MASS MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
MARCH 28 and MARCH 29 2015
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR WRITTEN SCHEDULES IN CASE OF
BULLETIN ERROR
4:30 MASS PALM SUNDAY
READERS: Edna Glinsky and Paul Prysiazny
SERVERS: Danielle Orr and Lexie Sklack
EUCHARIST MINISTERS: Dennis Sklack, Linda Twigg, Barb
Zimmerman, Nora Logsdon, Greg Potts, Benny Hill. Patti Hoover
GREETERS: Joe Dluzyn and Joe Grillo
8:30 MASS
READERS: Kathy Zehner and Mike Aube
SERVERS: Patrick Lushbaugh and Philip Lushbaugh
EUCHARIST MINISTERS: Jerry Glinsky, Karen Grismer, Bruce
Killian, Tim Killian, Terri Ferguson, Phil Maynard, Anna Carey
GREETERS: Jerry Glinsky
11:00AM MASS
READERS: John Sabo and Barb Whiddon
SERVERS: Jacob Petrone and Avary Snyder
EUCHARIST MINISTERS: Ann Schen, Peggy Kachovec, Tom
Brewer, George and Christine Cabe, Marilyn Landers, Kyle Whiddon
GREETERS: Pat Lutz, Gerrie Wood
Please remember to get a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your
ministry as scheduled.
LAST WEEKS COLLECTIONS
OFFERTORY…………….…………………….……….. $ 6,579.00
YOUNG PEOPLE………………………………………...
4.00
BUILDING………………………………………….……
273.00
Thank you for your kind and generous support. Like the
Greeks who told the Apostles Philip and Andrew, that they wanted to see
Jesus, people still do that today. Because you have supported a church in
this place, people can be drawn here to see Jesus. This is something
which would be pleasing to the Lord.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
When you celebrate Mass, consider the sacrifice you are offering.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SICK
AND HOMEBOUND: Clara Beoglos, Linda Zehner,
Mary Tokar, Bob Cuckler, Frank Spano, Sam Short, Audrey
Miller, Kylie Jacobs, Jackie Brown, Trudy Shaffer, Tyler
Erickson, Ruth McCort, Darlene Morrison, Mary Jo
Mangia, Kathy Keller, Barbara Laughlin and their
caregivers.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS ARE
EVENINGS AT 7:00PM. During Lent.
ON
FRIDAY
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Coffee and donuts after 8:30AM Mass
Living Stations dress rehearsal and cast party
6:30-8:45PM
Rosary prayed after Mass
Exercise 9:15-10:30AM & 6:30-7:45PM
We Care at Noon
Scout Mtg. 6:30-8:00PM (downstairs)
Exercise 9:15-10:30AM & 6:30PM
GENERATIONS OF FAITH 5:45-7:30PM
RCIA 6:30-8:00PM
“Liturgies of Holy Week”
Choir Practice 7:30-9:00PM
Adoration following Mass to 6:00PM
Exercise 9:15AM & 6:30PM
Women’s Bible Study 10:00AM
CLUSTER PENANCE SERVICE 7:00PM
Vespers 7:00PM Bethlehem Cave
Rosary prayed after Mass
Living Stations of the Cross 7:00PM in Church
Exercise 9:15-10:30AM
Easter Fun Day 11:00AM-1:00PM
CONFESSIONS 11:00AM-Noon & 3:00-4:00PM
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
NATIVITY PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT PLN (PARISH LIFE NIGHT) NEWS
FOR EVERYONE!
March 25, Generations of Faith and Parish Life Night
 PLN sessions for children ages 3-6th grade. Junior high will follow
the confirmation schedule. High school students are on self-study.
Sessions end at 7:30PM

Generations of Faith - dinner begins at 5:45PM and sessions begin at
6:30PM. The evening will conclude at 7:30PM (more information
below)
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
RCIA “Liturgies of Holy Week”
March 26 - Vespers in Bethlehem Cave at 7:00PM
HUNGERING FOR A HEALTHY HARVEST CRS Rice Bowl
brings our Lenten journey back to Africa this week, to the Democratic
Republic of Congo. W e join our fasting in solidarity with people who go
hungry, and we remember in prayer the importance of building a
community that is willing to support those most in need.
TAX TIME IS HERE if you would like a copy of your 2014
donations, please PRINT your name and address on the
signup sheet in the Narthex or call the office 330-699-5086
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM.
EASTER FUN DAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 28
11:00AM TO 1:00PM There will be lots of Games,
Prizes, Fun, Food., Beautiful Baskets well be raffled off.
Come join the fun. Register by March 21.
Looking Ahead

Holy Week - please see parish calendar
April 15 - Parish Life Night and Confirmation class
April 15 - RCIA - Church History
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Lent Inserts - Please use the weekly inserts for your personal
meditation during Lent. If you have children, you can use the
inserts for family discussion. If you need more information with
any insert, please call the parish office or email your questions to
[email protected].
Generations of Faith speaker is Terri Baldwin. Terri
comes to us from the Diocese of Cleveland. During
these final weeks of Lent, come closer to Jesus as we
discover connections with him through the Last Supper
and uncover the ways people come to faith. Discover
where you are on your journey and simple ways you
can help others in your family come to or back to faith.
If you plan to come to dinner, call the parish office or
email [email protected]. This presentation is open to
anyone and begins at 6:30PM.
QUEEN OF HEAVEN LENTEN MISSION 2015 You are
welcome to join us on Sunday, March 22 through Tuesday, March 24.
From 7:00-8:00PM Rev. Damian J. Ference, Ph.L. will be the facilitator.
A Social follows Tuesday’s Mission presentation. For more information,
Call the Parish Office 330-896-2345.
DEACON’S BENCH SPRING Do you know where
the ambry is in our church? The ambry is where the Holy
Oils are stored in a church. Ours is on the wall to the left of
the tabernacle. In it you will find the Holy Oils that are
blessed during Holy Week by the bishop of the diocese.
There are three different oils. On the glass jars you will see
the initials OC, OI, and SC. OC stands for the Oil of Catechumens. It is used to anoint those who are to be baptized. OI stands for
the Oil of the Infirmed. It is used when the Sacrament of the Anointing
of the Sick is given. SC stands for Sacred Chrism. It is a very fragrant
oil that is used to anoint a newly baptized, those who are confirmed and
newly ordained priests. This year, the oils will be blessed at St. John the
Evangelist Cathedral on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 PM Mass. Everyone is welcome to attend this beautiful ceremony. Deacon Dennis
NEEDED—INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED EASTER CANDY
To fill the plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt for Easter Fun Day.
ALSO NEEDED Toys, Beanie Babies and Stuffed Animals (gently
used is O.K.) To be given as prizes for Easter Fun Day. ALL
DONATIONS can be dropped off at the Ladies’ Guild table in the
Narthex.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EASTER FUN DAY
Sign
up sheet on table in Narthex.
WEIGHT WATCHER: When my grandson Nik was 3, he asked me,
“Grandma, how much do you weigh?” I paused, and then realized that
he doesn’t really understand numbers anyway, so I told him the truth.
His eyes got huge and he said, “Wow! That’s like 10 elephants!”
SCOUTS FUNDRAISER - April 25 at
NATIVITY
Mark your Calendars!! Scouts is doing
their annual Pancake breakfast. Watch the bulletin for
more details.
GAUDEAMUS CELEBRATION We are in
need of yeast-raised breads for our Gaudeamus
Celebration following the Easter Vigil Mass. If you
can contribute homemade or store-bought yeastraised goods, please sign up on the sheets on the
table in the Narthex and bring them to the church kitchen by Noon on
Holy Saturday. We also need help with cutting the breads, if you can
help, please call Dale and Trish Shannon at 330-699-0425, or Karen
Grismer at 330-877-5494 or come to the church kitchen around 10:00AM
Holy Saturday morning.
DIVORCED SEPARATED AND WIDOWED CATHOLICS A
“Caring and Sharing” session for those struggling with divorce,
separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, March 23 from 7:309:00PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Convent Building, 1945 Portage
Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent Social
Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to
people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330-801-0527.
BANNS: I Mark Snyder and Jennifer Lysiak
MARCH 22, 2015
TIDBITS FROM THE CHURCH MOUSE
Hi Folks,
This week, I decided to spend a few days visiting
my great Aunt Matilda. She lives in the farm across from
Loyola near my granny. Shortly after I got there she said
she wanted to sew a new dress for Easter. I watched as she
thoughtfully picked out a pattern and then spent at least an hour to find
the perfect fabric. She wanted something blue, and the fabric needed to
be light weight since this was for Spring. Aunt Matilda smoothed out
the fabric and pinned all the pattern pieces to it before she started cutting
this one big piece of fabric into a bunch of smaller pieces. How in the
world would this ever look right? It seemed to be a jig saw puzzle with
many odd shaped pieces. Auntie started sewing the shapes together
while I went outside to visit with my cousins. Four hours later it was
beginning to get dark and we knew it was time to head inside. There are
too many creatures of the night like fox or owls who would love a tasty
mouse snack. As we went in, I saw Auntie standing in front of a mirror,
admiring the lovely blue dress she had made. It fit her perfectly. She
had transformed a plain flat piece of cloth into something beautiful. Then
she added the final touch of a pretty silk rose on the front. I wonder if
that is how God makes people? He gives some thought about the unique
person He is about to create. Then, like Father said on Ash Wednesday,
God takes some dust that doesn't look like much, and transforms it into a
beautiful person who is made up of many smaller pieces all formed together. Then His final touch is to add the spark of life. And just like
Auntie's unique Easter dress, there is no other person who is like any
other in the whole world.
So long for now from Chatter, your friendly church mouse.
MASS MINISTRY SCHEDULE
HOLY WEEK
April 2 and April 3, 2015
7:00PM MASS HOLY THURSDAY
READERS: Marty LaConte and Sister Susanne Gill
SERVERS: Patrick Lushbaugh, Nicole Shannon,
Christian O’Neil, Avary Snyder
EUCHARIST MINISTERS: Leah Emery, Raul Herrera, Marilyn
Eitner, Romain Pritt
GOOD FRIDAY
7:00PM Liturgy of the Word and Communion
READERS: Paul Prysiazny and Ed Eitner
SERVERS: Karlie Backer , Rebecca Cabe
EUCHARIST MINISTERS: Dave and Amy Lawless
IN BLOOM: during the growing season, plants in bloom
on our church property are listed here. Snow Drops are
bloom and by next week, Lenten Rose (Hechera) will probably be in bloom
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Election for 4
adult and the youth representative positions on the Pastoral Council will
take place this year. Nominations will take place in April and the election will be in May with the new members joining council in June.
Council meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM and last
about an hour. If nominated please pray about it and run for this important function of our Parish. Eligibility requirements will be in next
weeks bulletin.
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS IS MONDAYS BY 10:00AM. MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
OR E-MAIL TO
[email protected]
NATIVITY NEWS continued
EASTER SCHEDULE
Living Stations of the Cross
Friday March 27
7:30PM
Palm Sunday Masses
Saturday March 28
4:30PM
Sunday March 29
8:30Am & 11:00AM
Monday
March 30
8:00AM Mass
Tuesday
March 31
8:00AM Mass
Wednesday
April 1
8:00AM Mass
Holy Thursday
April 2
Mass of the Lord’s
Supper 7:00PM
Adoration of Jesus, present in the Eucharist, after Mass Until
11:00PM and on Good Friday, from 8:00AM to 7:00PM.
Good Friday
April 3
Stations of the Cross (outdoors, weather permitting) 2:30PM
Liturgy and Holy Communion 7:00PM
Easter Masses
Saturday
April 4
8:30PM Solemn Easter
Vigil Mass
Sunday
April 5
8:30AM & 11:00AM
(Please note: NO Mass at 4:30PM on Holy Saturday. The only Mass
that day will be 8:30PM. And, Reconciliation that day is 11:00AM to
Noon)
Sacrament of Reconciliation at Nativity
Thursday
March 26
Saturday
March 28
Monday
March 30
Thursday
April 2
Friday
April 3
Saturday
April 4
7:00PM
11:00AM-Noon;3-4PM
7:00-8:00PM
3:30-4:30PM
Noon-1:00PM
11:AM-Noon
Blessing of Food
Holy Saturday
2:30PM
April 4
Our cluster’s LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE will be here at
Nativity this Thursday, March 26, at 7:00PM. There will be 10 priests
available for your confession.
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT 2015 Immaculate Conception of Mary
Hitch Hall 2101 17th St SW, Akron 44314 Sat., Apr. 18th, 1:0010:00PM(Sunday Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm followed by dinner) Sun., Apr.
19, 6:30 -9:00PM Music, Praise & Worship, Talks by Fr. Michael B.
Smith, Fr. Andy Turner, Fr. Jared Orndorff & Fr. Pete Colleti. Cost: $10/
person or $15/two people Contact Grace at 330-753-8429 or
[email protected] for information and registration.
LENT 2015 COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES
Sunday, March 22, 4:00PM St. Eugene/Cuyahoga Falls
Includes Holy Family/Stow, Our Lady Victory/Tallmadge,
HIM, & St. Joseph/Cuyahoga Falls
Tuesday, March 24, 7:00PM Blessed Trinity/Akron
Includes St. Anthony of Padua/North Hill
Thursday, March 26, 7:00PM Nativity of the Lord
Jesus/Springfield Twp.
Includes St. Paul/Firestone Park/St. Francis de Sales, Portage Lakes/Queen of
Heaven/Green/Holy Ghost, Ukrainian Catholic Church/Akron
What travels around the world, yet stays in one spot? A postage stamp!
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Other times by appointment.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Thursdays after the 8:00 AM Mass until 8:00 PM.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Parish Life Night strives to have something for everyone! Parish Life Night is
on most Wednesdays September through May. Students, ages pre-school through High School, will meet along
with various adult enrichment sessions Generations of Faith will meet on selected Wednesdays throughout the year.
Please see the bulletin for details, or go to nativityofthelord.org and click on Religious Education
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a faith formation program for those interested in becoming
Catholic and those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sessions are held during the school year on
Wednesday evenings. Contact Deacon Bob Bender.
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS: St. Matthew and St. Francis de Sales schools are available to Nativity children at
the same tuition rate as St. Matthew and St. Francis de Sales parishioners. Families are expected to support our
parish and to assist our school fundraising,
BAPTISM: Preparation will be at the parish. Those expecting are encouraged to attend before the birth. Baptism
makes the parents committed to practicing the Catholic faith with their child. Godparents must be practicing
Catholics. Call Ada Honeck at 330-699-5086 or email [email protected] for arrangements.
MARRIAGE: Couples should contact Father David Halaiko, Deacon Bob Bender or Deacon Dennis Smith
before any wedding plans have been made. Preparation takes place at least six months before the marriage date.
OHIO CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION: Phone 330-733-6002. Located at 1900 West Market Street
Akron, 44313