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Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 8:15 a.m.; Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 6:30 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:45 p.m. or call one of the priests for an appointment.

Baptisms: At Mass on the third weekend of the month. Please make arrangements with the Parish Priests.

Weddings: Arrangements with the Parish Priest are to be made at least six months before the wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick: At any time. Please call the Parish Office at 330-644-2225.

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4019 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319 • 330-644-2225 • www.stfparish.com

Fr. G. David Bline Pastor

Fr. Jacob Bearer Parochial Vicar

Raymond Herrick Deacon

Richard Butz Deacon, Retired

Kathryn Dougherty Principal

Kathleen Ott Director of Faith Formation

Colleen McVicker Director of Music Ministry

School: 330-644-0638 or stfparishschool.org

Parish Registration: Please see one of the Priests

after any of the weekend Masses.

Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday,

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH AKRON, OHIO

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THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

DECEMBER 29, 2019MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 8:15 a.m. Barb Duckworth (John Duckworth) 6:30 p.m. Leona Adams (Anthony Semilia)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 8:15 a.m. The Unknown Deceased Parishioners of 2019 (St. Vincent de Paul Society) 5:00 p.m. The Vigil Mass, The Solemnity of Mary

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1,THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD 9:00 a.m. Thomas McNally (Ann Coutts) 11:00 a.m. Mary Donohoe (Mellody Family)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, SS. BASIL THE GREATAND GREGORY NAZIANZEN 8:15 a.m. Gerald Boudreaux (Paul & Pat Schefferstein) 6:30 p.m. Chuck Borner (Cynthia & Jeff Sheeks)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 8:15 a.m. Thomas Zaratsian, Sr. (Michael & Sharon Schillinger) 6:30p.m. FrancescoBonfiglio(AnnaFana)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 8:15 a.m. Ann Scalise (Family) 5:00 p.m. Jeannie Crites (June Trettel)

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORDJANUARY 5, 2020

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – Pro Populo

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40

Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18

Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28

Friday: 1 Jn 2:29–3:6; Jn 1:29-34

Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42

Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

OnthisfirstweekendofChristmaswealwayscelebrateit with The Holy Family. Each day at Mass this past week we heard of the stories not just about the Christ Child in the Manger, but why He was conceived in The Virgin’s womb to begin with...to save us and lead us to Him. Don’t miss any part of it or when the tree comes down after the Wisemen come, you might just get packed awaywiththeornamentsandneverfindyourwayTheCross that will always lead to His Glory! So, how are you planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year? Will it be in grace or in gluttony, in partying or in praying? This year our pastoral staff is proposing an option that you can be a part of at anytime from following the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass for our Theotokos (Mary Mother of God) until after the ball drops in Times Square. How about stopping in for a little New Year’s Eve fun with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration? That’s right...end your 2019 in thanksgiving or begin your 2020 with the perfect vision of faith in Adoration. Come in for any of it or all of it...what a night!

Have a Blessed Christmasand a Holy New Year,

Fr. Bline

Merry Christmas and Happy Feast of the Holy Family. During Christmas we see God entering into the world through the threshold of family life. God blesses this sacred bond of family and desires to bless us all. AlthoughtheseHolyDayscanbefilledwithmanyfrantictimes, we pray and hope that the blessing of the Infant Jesus, through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, will fillyouallwithpeaceandjoythisseason.Godblessyouall.

Peace & Prayer,Fr. Bearer


THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2019

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENINGAROUND THE PARISH THIS WEEK…

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4– Men’s Scripture Study, 7:00-8:15 a.m. (Upper Room)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5– Cub Scouts Den Meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Refectory)– BSA Scouts, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Refectory & Upper Room)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONAn adorer is needed on Wednesdays from 3:00-3:30 p.m. If you are able to help with this time, please call Joanne at 330-338-4810. The Lord will bless you in many ways.

COLLECTION INFORMATIONThe collection for last weekend will be delayed in being reported because of holiday deadlines. Thank you for your understanding.

PARISH HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURSDecember 30 – Open

December 31 – Open until noonJanuary 1 – ClosedJanuary 2-3 - Open

PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONSThelistofvolunteerstoreceivetheVocationCrucifixhasdwindled. We would be so grateful if you would call the parishofficetoarrangetotaketheCrucifixandprayforan increase of vocations. With Father Bline heading to the seminary to serve as Spiritual Director for the young men in formation, our prayers are needed more than ever. Linda and Pat Maloneyreceivedthecrucifixthisweekend.Pleasecalltheparishofficeat330-644-2225to have your name added to the list.

MATTHEW 10:8 AFTER THE 11:00 A.M. MASS FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

If you or a loved one would like to receive prayers for healing, know that a new group has formed at St. Francis de Sales called Matthew 10:8. These St. Francis de Sales parishioners will be available to pray with you for healing after the 11:00 a.m.Mass the first Sundayof the month. The name Matthew 10:8 comes from Jesus’ call for Catholics to “Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give” (Mt. 10:8). This is a beautiful opportunity for faith and prayer from your fellow parishioners who want to pray with you for healing. Please keep Matthew 10:8 in your prayers, too, as they seek to bring Jesus’ healing into the world through prayer.”

On January 20th St. Franciswill hold its first of four blooddrives this year. Our last one for 2019 in October was a big success and we thank our wonderful donors! We hope to do as well, if not better, this time. Please take the time to give this “special” gift of life.



SAVE THE DATESt. Francis de Sales 3rd Annual Men’s Lenten Retreat

March 13-14, 2020, Loyola Retreat HouseCost and more details to follow.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING

FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE?Start 2020 off in the presence of

the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration will be held atSt. Francis de Sales

from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Come for the evening or stop inon your way out…

there is no better way to startthe New Year!

WE’RE BRINGING BACKTHE FEAST DAY DANCE!

Please mark your calendar for February 1, 2020. We’re planning a celebration like the days gone by; music and dancing, BYOB and food. Start thinking about getting a table of your friends together. It should be a fun and easy evening for parishioners of all ages. Not a dressy affair, just plain old simple fun. Are you one of the planners from the past and you’d be willing to help us? Please contact Erin at 330-338–1189 or [email protected].

Dear Parishioners,Do you know someone who has been away from the Catholic Church? Pray for them and cultivate your friendship with them. Prayer, friendship and an invitation to Catholics Returning Home could make a huge difference in their life in bringing a soul home to Christ. Cut this top portion on the dotted line below and keep it as your reminder to pray and extend friendship. Then give the invitation to your friend. You are welcome to accompany them.

An Invitation to

No matter how long one has been away or for whatever reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Our faith community misses you and is incomplete without you. Please join us for informal sessions and an update of the Catholic faith. The six-session series will be conducted in a group format:January 9 Sharing our StoriesJanuary 16 Sharing Stories of FaithJanuary 23 All About the MassJanuary 30 Pope Francis and the Catholic Church TodayFebruary 6 The Creed: What Catholics Really BelieveFebruary 13 Reconciliation & Prayer

Come for all or part of the Thursday evening series. Explorethewayhome!Youwillfindanopendoorandawarm welcome!

Catholics Returning HomeThursdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m.

January 9-February 13, 2020St. Francis de Sales Parish, Upper Room4009 Manchester Road, Akron, 44319



UPCOMING WOMEN’S BOOK STUDYWHO DOES HE SAY YOU ARE?

Who Am I...? Such a basic question, and yet, we still seem to grapple with it long beyond our adolescent days. We grasp for identity often in our talents and what we do and yet our identity in Christ seems to elude us. Our women's study group would love to have you join us as we explore this topic through our next book, Who Does He Say You Are? by Colleen Mitchell. This Catholic missionary mom uses her own life experiences as well as stories of 13 women from the Bible and how they discovered their identities and guides the readers on their own transforming journey. Meetings are Tuesdays, 9-11 beginning on January 7th with discussion of the Intro and Chapter 1. For more details contact Lori at [email protected]. For help in ordering a book contact Michelle at [email protected].

NATIVITY OFTHE LORD JESUS CHURCH

Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Road, Akron, is open for guided tours at 2:00 daily, December 26-30. Visit a replica of the cave where Jesus was born and view 500 Nativity sets from around the world. No charge, donations accepted. For information, email [email protected] or call 330-699-5086 weekdays.

COLLECTION OF BABY ITEMSThe collection will continue through January 1st in the narthex. The director of the Embrace Care Clinic in Barberton suggests the following: “I think we are pretty well set on diapers at the moment. However, we can use Gerber formula, clothes for preemies and clothing sizes 0-4T. If someone wishes to donate something a little pricier, we would be very thrilled to receive convertible cribs and infant or convertible car seats. If someone wishes to donate money, I can guarantee that it will be used toward our most pressing client needs. For example, approximately $20.00 will buy a can of formula, approximately $50.00 will buy a car seat, $100.00 will buy a crib and $150.00 will buy a crib and a crib mattress.” Please send your check made payable to the Embrace Clinic and Care Center to the following address:

Embrace Clinic and Care Center180 1st St NW

Barberton OH 44203

The CDs are back in the rack. Take a peek in the narthex at the new titles. This is a great way to grow in your faith and share it with others. They make great gifts and even stocking stuffers.

PRAYER FOR FAMILIESWe bless your name, O Lord,

for sending your own incarnate Son,to become part of a family,so that, as he lived its life,

he would experience its worries and its joys.We ask you, Lord,

to protect and watch over this family,so that in the strength of your graceits members may enjoy prosperity,

possess the priceless gift of your peace,and, as the Church alive in the home,

bear witness in this world to your glory.We ask this thought Christ our Lord.

Amen.





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