It was Halloween Parade time at St. Paul School

The annual St. Paul School Halloween parade brought out students from pre-kindergarten through third grade on Friday afternoon. The parade started from the school and paraded south and around the block. They were cheered on by other classes who watched. Classes later had parties. Juliana Garza qualified as a parace princess because brother Ramiro is in the first grade.

Click on the headline for more photos.

Book Fair opens Monday

The St; Paul School Scholastic Book Fair opens Monday.

The school library will have a complete display of holiday books, posters, pencils, pens and computer games for Christmas shoppers.

The book fair runs through Thursday during school hours. Librarian Cheryl Childress said parents attending parent-teacher conferences on Monday and Thursday are welcome to drop by.

There is a small collection of adult books as well as religion books and others for pre-kindergarten through junior high. Every book has been reviewed and approved by reading specialists.

The Book Fair is like a book store, but better. Every book has been reviewed and approved by reading specialists.

EWTN opens feature section on saints

EWTN has just put up a great new feature section on saints just in time for All Saints Day.

Check it out at http://www.ewtn.com/saintsholy/.

You can also access it from an icon on the EWTN home page called “Saints & Other Holy People.” Saints can be found alphabetically or, using a handy online calendar, by their feast days.

Here’s what you’ll find: A picture (if available), and a quick summary of facts: feast day; dates of birth, death and canonization; major shrine, and, if applicable, the area(s) over which they have been made a patron saint.

Each saint has an extensive biography where you’ll learn fascinating details about their lives.

Noelle Colant wins with Safety Kids Poster

Noelle's winng poster. Click to enlarge.

St. Paul eighth grader Noelle Colant received first place in her category in the Safety Kids 2009 Poster Contest sponsored by the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office.

There were 48 winners chosen from 1,680 entries submitted. Winners were announced Thursday evening in the ballroom of the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls. . There were awards of first, second and third place and honorable mention for each of the 12 months of the calendar.

Noelle’s category was 11. Stop Bullies in their tracks. Tell an adult.

Noelle is the daughter of Gerard and Jo (Shoup) Colant

Her poster will appear in the calendar long with her picture and the name of St. Paul School. Winners also will be part of a commercial on WBNX promoting the calendar and ClearChanneol Outdoor advertising will have each poster on one of their billboards during the year.

Each winner received a packet with gift cards to Best Buy and to Borders. There was a Power Point presentation with each winner’s name and the name of the school, the poster and place won.

Extra devotions scheduled for Feast of All Saints

Saturday is the Feast of All Saints. This year, because it falls on a Saturday, the Feast of all Saints is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation.

However, On Friday, from 7 to 8 p.m. there will be a Holy Hour and Evening Prayer and on Saturday, November 1, there will be a Mass at 9 to honor all the saints.

Spirit Singers need strings and percussion

The Spirit Singers Choir would like to add another guitarist, bass player and drummer to its lineup. The choir typically sings once a month and on holidays and other special occasions. If you are interested, call John Wilson at 330-671-0959

November events posted on calendar

St. Paul events for November are now posted on the calendar on the parish website. Just click on the calendar link at left to go straight to the calendar or click on the website link at left and then click on the calendar button on the website. You can view the calendar by the month--clicking on
November.

If you click on a calendar item, a window will pop up with information about the event that you can then print out.

Please check the calendar for dates and events of your organization. Send any additions or corrections to hliggett@sbcglobal.net

Thanks for keeping us informed.

Cross had central place in life of St. Paul

VATICAN CITY - In today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 20,000 faithful, the Pope spoke of St. Paul's theology of the Cross.

The Holy Father recalled how the Apostle of the Gentiles, following his experience on the road to Damascus , changed his life completely. Paul remained deeply marked by "the central significance of the Cross: he understood that Jesus died and rose for everyone. The Cross, then, demonstrated the gratuitous and merciful love of God", he said.

"For St. Paul the Cross had a fundamental primacy in the history of humanity. It is the focal point of his theology because 'Cross' means salvation as grace for all creatures. The theme of the Cross became an essential and principal element of the Apostle's preaching".

Benedict XVI then went on to highlight how "the 'stumbling block' and 'foolishness' of the Cross", of which St. Paul, speaks are to be found "in the fact that where there seemed to be only failure, suffering and defeat, there, in reality, is all the power of God's limitless Love".

"If for the Jews the reason for rejecting the Cross was in the Revelation, in other words in the God of the Fathers, for the Greeks - that is, the pagans - the criterion for opposing the Cross lay in reason. For them, in fact, the Cross was death, foolishness. ... It was clearly inconceivable to imagine that a God could end up on a Cross! And we see how this Greek logic has also become the common logic of our own time".

"Why", the Pope asked, "did St. Paul make the word Cross such a fundamental part of his preaching? The answer", he said, "is not difficult: the Cross reveals 'the power of God' which is different from human power; it reveals, in fact, His love".

For the Apostle "the crucified Christ is wisdom because He truly shows Who God is: the power of love which goes even unto the Cross to save man. God uses means and instruments that to human beings seem to be mere weakness. The crucified Christ reveals, on the one hand, the weakness of man and, on the other, the true power of God, in other words the gratuitousness of love; and precisely this complete gratuitousness of love is true wisdom".

The Holy Father explained how St. Paul, in his Second Letter to the Corinthians, makes "two fundamental affirmations: the one, that Christ, Whom God made to be sin for our sake, died for everyone; and the other, that God reconciled us to Him not counting our trespasses against us. It is from this 'ministry of reconciliation' that all slaves are ransomed".

" St. Paul renounced his own life and committed himself totally to the ministry of reconciliation, of the Cross which is salvation for us all. This is something we must also do. We can find our strength in the humility of love and our wisdom in the weakness to renounce, thus to enter into the strength of God. ... We have to mould our lives on this true wisdom, not living for ourselves, but living in faith in the God of Whom we can all say: 'He loved me and gave Himself for me'".
[Source: Vatican Information Services]

Bake Sale earns about $300

St. Paul's Eighth Grade Class made about $300 on their bake sale after Masses during the weekend.

Proceeds will be used to help offset the costs of the class trip to Columbus in May, 2009.

Thanks to all who purchased baked goods and to Moms who provided them.

Fr. McCann to celebrate Cemetery Sunday Mass

The Rev. Fr. Thomas McCann, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga Falls, will celebrate the Cemetery Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery on Sunday. The Mass will be at 3. p.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mausoleum. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sister Catherine Walsh marks jubilee

Betty and Joe May Jr., Sister Catherine, Kevin Zaloba and Joe May Sr.

Sister Catherine Walsh C.S.A., who co-founded the Catholic Worker of Akron 10 years ago, was honored September 21 for her 50 years of service with the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. Sr. Sister Catherine immigrated to Cleveland from Ireland at the age of 18 and joined the Sisters of Charity at 20. She spent 11 years in pastoral ministry in the inner city of Cleveland and almost seven years in El Salvador, with extended travel throughout Central America. She speaks Spanish and has been instrumental in developing support and companionship for the Hispanic community during her tenure with St. Bernard’s Church. A tireless advocate for peace and those in need, she provides care, hospitality, spiritual direction and wisdom as a leader of the Catholic Worker Community of Akron.
[Photo and information from Catholic Worker of Akron newsletter]

More then 70 receive anointing on Sunday

Deacon Frank Lonteen and Terry Nesline, director of Adult Ministries, lay hands
on parishioners at anointing ceremony. The pastor, the Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas,
anoints each parishioner with holy oil on the head and on the hands

A large group of parishioners, between 70 and 80, filled the middle pews of the church after the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday for the Anointing of the Sick.

Many Catholics still think of anointing of the sick by its previous name, extreme unction, a Sacrament given to those who were at the point of death. While we have become accustomed to the sacrament's new name, many Catholics still think of it as a private sacrament, administered by a priest to a single individual.

More and more parishes today are scheduling celebrations of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick as a communal sacrament celebrated to its fullest.

One of the general principles of Vatican Council's renewal of Catholic worship states: "Liturgical services are not private functions, but are celebrations belonging to the Church....Therefore liturgical services involve the whole Body of the Church; they manifest it and have effects upon it;…..Whenever rites...make provision for communal celebration involving the presence and active participation of the faithful, it is to be stressed that this way of celebrating them is to be preferred, as far as possible, to a celebration that is individual and, so to speak, private" (Liturgy, #26-27).

The laying on of hands on the person to be anointed recalls Jesus own manner of healing:

"At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them" (Luke 4:40).

Then the priest makes the Sign of the Cross with the blessed oil on the sick person's forehead, saying:

"Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit."

Then the priest anoints the palms of the sick one's hands with the Sign of the Cross:

" May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."

First grade enjoys trip to orchard

In spite of a chilly day, students in Mrs. Suzanne Inglis' first grade at St. Paul School had a terrific time at Beckwith's Orchard on Tuesday, October 21.

The rain stopped and students learned all sorts of science and local history at this 130-year-old family-owned orchard. The farm, located just outside Kent in Franklin Township, has been in the family for five generations and has grown and sold fruit for more than 125 yeard.

Students had fun hugging a really old tree (more than 125 years old), finding their way through a two and one-half acre corn maze, looking for and running through the giant "B", being put into the apple cooler, and tasting different varieties of delicious apples.

The first graders also also liked learning about ways to use our world's resources in friendlier ways like growing vegetable gardens and using collected and stored rain water and solar energy to run things like a garden fountain.

Students loved drinking the cider and taking home apples.

Click on the headline to see more photos provided by Mrs. Inglis

Euchre tournament cancelled

The Euchre Tournament scheduled for November1 has been cancelled due to lack of interest., the St. Paul Boosters Club reports. Only about 20 expressed interest and no advance tickets were sold.

The Boosters now are concentrating on promoting the February 21 reverse raffle and membership in the 300 Cljub. The club needs to succeed with those projects to offest costs of CYO fees and gym utilities and maintenance.

300 Club winners for October were:
#031 Connie Phillips
#212 Mary Keller
#243 George and Betsy Roberts
#009 Mike and Michelle McGraw

The Reverse Raffle is scheduled for February 21, 2009. Tickets are $40 per person.

The club also is pushing for 300 Club members. Memberships at $60 per number should be renewed before the January 25, 2009 drawing.

The goal of the 300 Club is to secure the support of 300 members to help provide the financing our athletes need to compete. The 300 Club assists in the financial support of our St. Paul athletes while allowing its members the opportunity to win weekly cash prizes.

There are 52 weekly drawings where each member has the opportunity to win $100. Two special drawings, one in June and one in December, allow members the opportunity to win bigger prizes. Winners receive their prize by mail and their names are listed in the St. Paul bulletin following the drawing

To become a member of the St. Paul 300 Club you need only donate $60 for the calendar year. Your $60 donation makes you eligible to win at each drawing that calendar year. With a full roster of 300 members the 300 Club could provide more than $10,000 for uniforms, equipment, CYO fees, gym maintenance and utilities. At this time the Booster Club pays one-half of the yearly utilities of the John Jenkins Gymnasium.

Parents and guardians of athletes participating on St. Paul teams are required to become 300 Club members in order for their child to participate.

Here are winners so far in 2008

January: Scott Riegger, Patricia Lockhart, Jerry Engler, Kevin Williams
February: George & Betsy Roberts, Shawn & Lorie Needham, Paul Firth, John Garey
March: Betty Capron, Kathy Seminaroti, Cheryl Ellis, Jeffrey & Denise Weese, Judi Adam
Apri:l : Bill Fatica, Jeff Haag, Fr. Paul Rosing, Chris Pfeil
May: Farrell Marquardt, Anton & Carole Merkl, Amelia Benko, John Morrison
June: Jill Joyner, Marilyn Spiros, Bob Coffman,, Debbie Brown, Jane DiDonato,
Chrystie Merzwieler $250, Denise Robinson $500
July: Fr. Ralph Thomas, Anne Riegler, Irene Volchko, Yobina & Ramiro Garza
August: Ann Shoup, Peter & Diane Smith, Cherie Coughlin, Kitty Factor, Connie Phillips
September: Craig & Delia Richmond, Debra Ondecker, Elizabeth Thornton, Wade & Deanna Albertson
October: Connie Phillips, Mary Keller,, George & Betsy Roberts, Mike & Michelle McGraw

Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for November

Pope Benedicti XVI's prayer intentions for November:

General:
That the testimony of love offered by the Saints, may fortify Christians in their service to God and neighbor, imitating Christ who came not to be served but to serve.

Mission:
That Christian communities in Asia, contemplating the face of Christ, may find the most suitable way to announce Him in full fidelity to the Gospel to the peoples of that vast continent so rich in culture and ancient forms of spirituality.

Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers for November

Lectors for November
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Joyce Gannon
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Patricia Rogacs
Sunday 11:00 a..m. Youth lector

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for November
Saturday 4:30
Kathy Hausch
Joanne Heffernan
Heather Lott
Denis Randall
Nancy Randall
Hank Richard
Judy Richard
Bob Struckel

Sunday 9:00
Gerard Colant
Jo Colant
Patti Di Donato
Rudy Di Donato
Paulette Jones
Kathy Hausch
Tom Liggett
Joanne Marcius

Sunday 11:00
Dorothy Christner
Diane Clute
Kathleen Deger
Aaron Ruegg
Jason Ruegg
Maggie Walker
Lori Wammes
Tod Wammes

It's Happening at St. Paul

SUNDAY, October 26
Eighth Grade Bake Sale after all weekend Masses
PSR classes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Sacrament of Anointing at 10:15 a.m. in the church. Please sit in every other row,
in the middle section of the church
Booster Club meeting at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall

MONDAY, October 27.
SOLACE support group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Cub Scout pack will meet at 6 p.m. in Boeke Hall
Men’s Fellowship prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. in Room 111. The Bible study passage will be John 14: 15-31 The promise of the Holy Spirit

TUESDAY, October 29
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Church is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior Prayer Hour at 1 p.m. in church with Eucharistic Adoration.
PTO Ways and Means Committee at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
RCIA at 7 p.m. in Room 111.
Adult Choir practice at 7 p.m. in the Music Room.
Girl Scout Troop 1080 will meet at 245 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Girl Scout Troop 456 will meet at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

WEDNESDAY, October 30
Report cards will be sent home
Market Day Pickup from 5 to 8 p.m. in Boeke Hall.
Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in Room 111
Bible Studay at 7 p.m. in Rectory
Chess Club will meet at 4 p.m. in Room 111.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Halloween Parade for grades Pre-K to 3 will begin at 1:15 p.m. Weather permitting, students will stroll around the block. If not, the children will walk around and through the Parish Activity Center. Children in grades Pre-K to 3 may change into costumes after lunch and recess. Children in grades 4 to 8 may change into jeans and appropriate T-shirts after lunch for Halloween parties.
Holy Hour and Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. in the church.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Mass in honor of All Saints at 9 a.m.
Booster Club Euchre Tournament has been cancelled due to lack of interest, the club has announced..

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
PSR classes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Cemetery Sunday: The Rev. Fr. Thomas McCann, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Cuyahoga Falls, will celebrate the Cemetery Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery on Sunday. The Mass will be at 3. p.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mausoleum. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ladies Guild will greet worshipers during October

Josephine Genet Mass is Monday

Josephine "Josie" S. Genet, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Genet is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frank; children, Rosemarie Davis, Lucille Genovese and Frank, Jr.; brother, Fred Shaheen; sisters, Rose Sadd, Evelyn Stalnaker, Lucille Thomann, MaryAlice Giordano; grandchildren, Kelle (Ken) Kennerly, Cindy (George) Wiswesser, Joseph (Jennifer) Genovese, Frank (Mary) Genovese, Annemarie (Jim) Price, Lisa (Matt) Summerville, Krista (Dave) Hewitt, and Allyson Genet. She was preceded in death by parents, Freda and Ellis Shaheen and sister, Louise Sparrow.

Josephine enjoyed the many family gatherings, especially the spring family reunions in the park and the fall soup fest. She was happiest surrounded by her eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She will be very sadly missed by her family and friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Funeral services will be held Monday, 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Cremation to follow service. Donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, OH 44301. (Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Saturday, October 25, 2008, page B7, col. 1]]

Learned by reading the church bulletin

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING IS THIS SUNDAY
There will be a Sacrament of Anointing following the 11 a.m. Mass this Sunday, October 26. Anyone burdened with physical, mental or spiritual challenges is invited. Please sit in every other row, in the middle sections of the Church.

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS NOT HOLY DAY, BUT EXTRA DEVOTIONS SCHEDULED
Next Saturday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints. This year, because it falls on a Saturday, the Feast of all Saints is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation. However, On Friday, October 31, from 7 to 8 p.m. there will be a Holy Hour and Evening Prayer and on Saturday, November 1, thee will be a Mass at 9 to honor all the saints.

VICTORY BOOK WILL BE IN NARTHEX THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER
The Victory Book will be in the Narthex. throughout the month of November. Please feel free to enter the names of your departed loved ones as an act of remembrance and love.

CAROL A. BRODBECK MEMORIAL WALK IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

This item has been updated to correct date to November 8

The third annual Carol A. Brodbeck Memorial Walk will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, at the Coventry Oaks Pavilion of Firestone Metropolitan Park . This walk is held to honor the late Carol Broderick , parishioner and well-known. A scholarship fund in her memory is now in place at The University of Akron School of Nursing to fund future generations of nurses. All donations will be greatly appreciated and checks may be made payable to The University of Akron Foundation. For more information, please call Annette at 330-668 -4017 or Bob at 330-620-5795.

CHOIR RETURNING FOR ADVENT CHOIR CONCERT
The Peace Together Choir Advent Concert will be at St. Paul on Sunday, November 30, at 4 p.m. for an Advent Choir Concert. This choir performed at the Triobute to Nurses Mass on August 7 at St. Paul

COFFEE AND DONUTS RETURNING ON NOVEMBER 16
Coffee and Donuts will be back in the Parish Activity Center beginning Sunday, November 16, after the 9:and 11 a.m. Masses

Eighth Grade will have bake sale after all Masses

The Eighth Grade Class at St. Paul will have a bake sale after all the Masses this weekend.

Proceeds will be used to help offset the costs of the class trip to Columbus in May, 2009.

Datebook: What's Happening Elsewhere

RIGHT TO LIFE AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA NOVEMBER 1
Right to Life of Summit County will host CELEBRATE LIFE! Auction Extravaganza on Saturday, November 1, at Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center, 1800 Steese Rd., Green. Live and silent auctions will be held. Tickets are $50. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres, open bar and silent auction and dinner is at 7 p.m.. For reservations call 330-762-2785.

DIVORCE RECOVERY GROUP SESSION BEGIN NOVEMBER 2
A six-week series of Divorce Recovery Group meetings entitled "Come to Jacob's Well...Healing the Wounds of Divorce and Separation" will begin Sunday November 2, 2008 at Byrider Hall at St. Sebastian Church, 476 Mull Ave. Sessions will be Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call 330762-7481. Pre-registration is required.

WOMEN’S BOARD BRUNCH AND BROWSE NOVEMBER 2
St. Thomas Women's Board annual Christmas Brunch and Browse will feature original handmade items and a bake sale.on Sunday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free to browse, $12.50 for brunch. For brunch reservations call 330-379-5977. Location is at St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St.. Free parking.

YOUNG AT HEART 55 & UP MEETING NOVEMBER 3
The next meeting of Young at Heart 55 & Up is Monday, November 3, at 1 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center, 1800 Steese Rd., Green. Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Plans have been finalized for the Christmas luncheon on December 1.. The Christmas luncheon is for members only. If you consider yourself "young at heart" now is a good time to join our group. Check us out on November 3 and we'll tell you how.

FR. MAMICH’S TALK: HOW CAN I FORGIVE? ON NOVEMBER 4
Fr. Joseph Mamich, Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Stow, will speak on "How Can I Forgive?" on Tuesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Church 3179 Kent Rd., Stow. There will be small group sharing, including time with Fr. Mamich to continue the discussion on forgiveness. A representative from the Diocesan Tribunal will be on hand to offer assistance with specific annulment and remarriage questions. Sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wants to grow in faith and discuss Catholicism with others in a knowledgeable way.

IBH REVERSE RAFFLE/SILENT AUCTION NOVEMBER 7
Interval Brotherhood Annual Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction will be Friday, November 7, at Guy's Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Rd.,. Doors open and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m. and Raffle at 8:30 p.m. $5,000 main prize. Ticket price $130.. For tickets or more information contact Tony DiDonato 330-622-4775.

Mass Intentions October 26 - November 2

SATURDAY, October 25 Weekday
4:30pm Sunday Vigil
Victor Alexander +

SUNDAY, October 26 Thirtieth Sunday Ordinary Time
9:00am Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
11::00am Walter & Frances Armbruster +

MONDAY, October 27 Weekday
7:00a.m. For an end to all war
8:30am John Craven and Sandra Cook +

TUESDAY, October 28 Simon and Jude, apostles
7:00a.m Eleanor & Clyde Bogard +
8:30am Morning Prayer and Communion

WEDNESDAY, October 29 Weekday
7:00am Gemma Ross +
8:30am Vincent Delagrange +

THURSDAY, October 30 Weekday
7:00am Johanna Sue Knepp +
8:30am Morning Prayer and Communion

FRIDAY, October 31 Weekday
7:00am Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30am Anna Bankas +

SATURDAY, November 1 All Saints Day
9:00am In Honor of All Saints
4:30pm Sunday Vigil
Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul

SUNDAY, November 2 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed-All Souls' Day
9:00am All the Faithful Departed
1l:00am All the Faithful Departed

Kindergarten goes to the Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Debbie Dodson’s kindergarten class at St. Paul went on a trip to Kingsway Pumpkin Farm near Hartville on Wednesday.

The children enjoyed a puppet show about how pumpkins grow, went on a hayride to the pumpkin patch where they picked their own pumpkins, bot their faces painted, played in dried corn, crawled through a maze and fed farm animals.

It was a great day.

What a lovely carriage to enjoy in a pumpkin patch

Click on the headline to see more photos of the trip provided by Mrs. Dodson.

Rites for Roy 'Bud' Minns Saturday

Roy "Bud" Minns

``See, I told you I was sick," said Bud...his sense of humor shining through even toward the end of his illness.

Roy "Bud" Minns, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center at the end of a courageous battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Hester; infant sons, Anthony and David; his loving wife of 44 years, Carol; and sisters, Eleanor and Ditty; Bud is survived by sister, Joyce (Bill); two wonderful children, Mark Minns and Lauri Walker; beautiful granddaughters, Kristin and Kylie; special friend, Rosemary Urbano, and many other family and friends.

Bud retired from Goodyear Tire with many years service. After the passing of his wife, Carol, he joined a New Beginnings group where he met his sweetheart Rosemary and shared many happy times with over the past couple of years. His greatest joys in life were gardening, Indy car racing, golf, bowling and rooting for Akron U and Ohio State Football. He loved spending time with his grandkids, always cheering them on at their games and activities. He was a great friend to so many and enjoyed having friends and family over for cookouts and going all out to decorate his yard for the holidays. He had a happy go lucky outlook on life and would want us to celebrate the happy times together rather than mourn his death.

Special thanks to our friends at Hospice and Cuyahoga Falls General Chem Dept. for their wonderful care.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, OH 44301 or Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. (Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Thursday, October 23, 2008, page B6, col..5]

8 have given 91 years service to Summit Cluster 6

Eight priests of the Summit South 6 cluster have amassed 271 years of service to 38 parishes and six hospitals in the Cleveland Diocese. They have given 91 years of service just to the four parishes in our cluster. The eight include the four current pastors, one parochial vicar and three retired pastors.

This Sunday is Priesthood Sunday which is set aside each year to honor our priests.

Fr. James R. Scheicher, just retired in August this year after serving St. Francis deSales parish for 34 years, is the veteran. He has served as a priest in three other parishes in the 54 years since his ordination in 1954.

Fr. G. David Bline, just appointed administrator at St. Francis, has the least amount of service, but he has been a priest for a decade serving three different parishes.

The current pastor with the most service is Fr. David Halaiko, who has given 41 years of service to five different parishes–the last 31 years as pastor of Nativity of the Lord Jesus. He is the only pastor who has served the Nativity parish since it was founded in July 1977. He incidentally was a parochial vicar at St. Paul from June 1976 to July 1977.

The four parishes in our cluster have served Catholics in the area for a total of 226 years and there were 15 pastors.

St. Paul, the oldest of the parishes, has been served by eight pastors in 91 years since the first Mass on October 12, 1917. The second oldest is St. Francis deSales which has had only two pastors in the 60 years since it was founded in May 1948. The founding pastor was Fr. Francis Diedrich. Queen of Heaven has had four pastors in 44 years since it was establishes in June, 1964.as a mission and two years later as a parish.

St. Paul Eight pastors in 91 years
Rev. Fr. Ralph W. Thomas, pastor since October 2002
born 5/20/1938 ordained 5/22/1965 five different assignments
Rev. James Hanly 1919-1920
Rev. Dr. Thomas Kirby 1920-1924
Msgr. Clement Boeke 1924-1961
Msgr. John Gallagher 1961-1964
Rev/. John Clark 1964-1973
Rev. Thomas Koegel 1973-1981
Rev. John M. Jenkins 1981-2004

St. Francis de Sales Two pastors in 60 years
Rev, Fr, G, David Bline, administrator since August, 2008
born 9/31/1962, ordained 5/3-/1998 Three different assignments
Rev. Francis H. Diedrich 1948-1974
Rev. James R. Schleicher July, 1974 to August, 2008

Queen of Heaven Four pastors in 44 years
Rev. Fr, David R. Durkee, pastor since July 1977
born 2/18/1954 ordained 6/7/1980 6 assignments
Rev. Robert Hilkert 1964-1968
Rev. Robert Teknipp 1968-1990
Rev. Robert Pahler 1990-1999

Nativity of the Lord Jesus. Only one pastor in 31 years
Rev. Fr. David J. Halaiko, pastor since July 1997
born 4/3/1941 ordained 5/20/1967 Five different assignments

Rev. Thomas P. Kowatch, parochial vicar at Queen of Heaven
born 1/11/1957 ordained 1/12/1965. Ten assignments

Click here to read our August post abut the deacons who serve the Summit South 6 Cluster.

Sunday is fifth anniversary of church dedication

Beacon Journal coverage of razing of the old church in August, 2000

Sunday, October 26, 2008, is the fifth anniversary of the dedication of the new St. Paul Catholic Church

Total cost of the church was over $2.5 million and the gym cost about $650,000. Other costs, fund-raising expenses and construction interest, added another $75,000 so total cost for the project then was about $3,250,000. The church is 12,500 square feet and seats 790.. The gym is about 9,500 square feel and features a full-size regulation high school basketball court.

The original parish was established in September 1919, when the Rev. James Hanley was appointed pastor. Shortly thereafter, Harvey S. Firestone provided 14 lots on Brown Street for a church building. On Easter Sunday, April 4, 1920, the first Mass was held in the new building.
The church, a Romanesque-style structure with round arched
windows and Doric columns could seat about 700.

With growth of the parish, other buildings were added. Because of overcrowding, parishioners had been separated in two 11 a.m. Sunday Masses -- one in the church and one in the parish chapel, which was built in 1958.

But the original church structure began to fail in th 1960s. The church was used for one liturgical service and as a gathering place for the school, until January 2000 when a piece of plaster fell while the church was empty and engineers determined it was not safe for occupancy because its main support beams were sagging.

There was a parish-wide survey in the spring of 2000 to determine what to do. A building committee was formed with Michael J. Merle, president of Ray Fogg Building Methods Inc. of Cleveland, as chairman. The building committee met 11 times from July 24, 2000 to January 22, 2001 Members, in addition to Merle were John Amedeo, Sally Casenhiser, Mary Ann Courdriet, Mike Demczak, Tony DiDonato, Kelly Dodson, Bob Hamilton, Father John Jenkins, Rosemarie Muha, Dick Rinella, Doug Root, John Semonin, Debbie Speck and Mike Hausch.

Parishioners and neighbors of St. Paul's gathered August 24, 2000 as a wrecking crew razed the 80-year-old landmark.

The emotion was described by 77-year-old Katie Burrell in an article the next day in the Akron Beacon Journal

``I got so upset that I had to leave,'' said Burrell. ``I started feeling sick to my stomach when I saw it coming down. It just got to me. It was like watching my memories being taken away. I went to school there. I was married there. My nine children all went to school there and received their sacraments there. My grandchildren and now my great-grandchildren go to church there.''

Many of the parishioners who gathered to watch took a brick from the old building with them as they left for home.

``It's a sad time for the parish,” said Fr. John Jenkins who had been pastor for nearly 19 years. “but repair would have been extremely costly, and we would have still had the same aging building It's a parish that has been a staple in the park, and people don't want to see the building go. But the parish will still be here.''

A preliminary design for the church was given to Bishop Pilla in Janiuary, 2000 and in late Spring 2001 a Capital Campaign started.

Construction bids were approved in the Spring of 2002.: Fr. John Jenkins, pastor, and Martin J. Amos, auxiliary bishop of the Cleveland Diocese broke ground for the new church on Sunday, July 28, 2002.

The church was dedicated by Bishop Anthony J. Pilla on Sunday, October 26, 2003 and work on the gymnasium was done from July to November 2003.

Click on the headline to see 21 photos on the history of St. Paul Church.

Robert F. Hunt dies at 91

Robert F. Hunt, 91, passed away October 21, 2008.

He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Robert retired after 32 years of service from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., was a past president of the South Akron Lions Club and enjoyed golf, bridge and ballroom dancing.

Preceded in death by first wife, Wanda; parents, Frank and Anna; and brothers, Richard and Frank; he is survived by wife, Ruth of Akron; son, Robert of Simi Valley, Calif.; stepchildren, Kathleen (Michael) Drozin of Cuyahoga Falls, Lori (John) Weiss of Sharon Center, Karen (James) Lucas of Wadsworth and Maureen (David) Plum of Green; sisters, Joan Stampfli of Cuyahoga Falls, Nancy (James) Durkin of Barberton; and sister-in-law, Lois (Donald) Diers of Redondo Beach, Calif.; many stepgrand and stepgreat-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service Friday, October 24, 2008 at 1 p.m., at Adams Mason Funeral Home, 791 E. Market St., Akron, Deacon Frank Lonteen officiating. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, Ohio 44301 or Hospice of Summa. (ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 330-535-9186)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, October 22, 2008, page B6, col. 3]

12,000 viewers in first year

The small counter in the upper left corner of the Saint Paul TODAY blog passed the 12,000 mark this afternoon. That means there have been more than 12,000 visits in about 13 months. We are still only gettng about 300 visits per week. Because of a couple of photo features today we had 55 viewers by 9:30 p.m.

The blog was started Ion September. 23, 2007 with an announcement in the church bulletin.

Girls Cross Country comes in third

The St. Paul Division .1 (Seventh and Eighth Grade) Girls Cross Country Team.came in Third place as a team. Girls also won individual awards for
15th Alyse Bachmann
12th Madison Buzek
10th Eileen Cummins (St. Francis)
8th Noelle Colant

Regina Neugebauer came in 10th place in Division 2 for Fifth and Sixth Grade

Also, The Boys CYO Seventh and Eighth Grade Football Team won their game and are the CYO Football Champions beating St.Anthony/North Akron Catholic 26-14.

Congratulations All St. Paul Teams

Waiting for another chance to wear the Green

Irish Step Dancers already Halfway to St. Patrick's Day

There's no need to say a good time was had by all when it's a Halfway to St. Patrick's Day party in Boeke Hall at St. Paul parish in Akron.

Nearly 200 attend the Saturday night event in Boeke Hall which featured Irish Step Dancers, some big prize winners and lot of food, fun and laughter.

Coordinator Caryn Lintner said she has been asked to provide a repeat performance next year.

The smiling lady here won more than $200 cash. We are still waiting to learn her name and there is no good figure yet on the amount raised for the parish.

Ron McAvoy provided these photos and others you can see by clicking on the headline to view an online album.

Breakfast with Santa plans announced

Plans for Bleakest with Santa were announced at the October meeting of St. Paul PTO in Boeke Hall on Thursday evening.

Ricky Horrigan was confirmed as chairperson for Breakfast with Santa which has been scheduled for December. 6,. There will be a meeting for Santa's Helpers on October 23 in the Parish Activity Center. Santa shop date was changed to December 2 and 3.

The PTO also approved a change in the PTO Meeting Attendance Incentive to One $10 Market Day Gift Certificate awarded at each meeting for those present by drawing of a name at end of meeting. An annual incentive of $100 scholarship for Catholic Schools was rejected.

A donation accepted for Mrs. Dodson’s Kindergarten testing and report subscription.

A $10 Market Day Gift Certificates for October was awarded to Jennifer Wilson and Betsy Roberts

Principal’s Report:

Principal Rosemary Capotosto reported that St. Paul School has received full accreditagtion, but budget cuts from the state will make a review of the school budget necessary to see what can be done.

She also reported that the staff is looking into a new English learning program for grades three through five.

There will be no school November 7 and an early dismissal; on Tuesday, November 11..School conferences are scheduled Monday , November 3, and Thursday, November 8.

Mrs. Capptpsto also asked the PTO to spread the word not to throw any garbage or trash in the new can recycling bin.

Lori Wammes submitted the Treasurer's report--Balance $34,248.76, will be lower after approve payments go through

New proposal on funding:

PTO discussed a new proposal that would provide that regular yearly expenses be granted approval without vote, unless the requested amount exceeds amount scheduled for the event with the stipulation that any unused funds would be returned to the PTO treasury.
Open House/Orientation -- $200.
Math Night -- $300.
Literature Night -- $300.
Science Night -- $300.
First Communion Reception -- $250.
Graduation Reception -- $250.
Academic Achievement Breakfast--$250.
CSW Open House ---$250.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast --$250.
Grandparent's Day -- $250.
Student Appreciation Snack --$250.
These expenses are for start up cost and all money borrowed will be reimbursed after the
Funds for events that would be reviewed at the first PTO meeting every school year would include Breakfast with Santa, Fall Family Dance, Fun Fest, Santa Shop and Spring Family Dance.

Ministry/Stewardship Fair draws crowds

Most of the 30 plus ministries and organizations at St. Paul displayed posters of their services and activities at the Ministry/Stewardship Fair in the Parish Acitivity Center at St. Paul after all weekend Masses.

The fair drew crowds after each Mass. Hopefully, they also enlisted a few new good volunteers.

If you missed the fair, please click on the headline above to view a parade of some 26 posters. Or click on the link at left to the parish website to view a comleted list under the Services link.

Now here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of the ministries at St. Paul:

The Quick Quiz:

1, What do the letters SOLACE stand for?

2. What organization provides huge contributions and services, but is lucky to get more than a dozen to attend each monntly meeting?

3. What group is on the telephone a lot?

4. What group often needs an ironing board?

5. What group other than PTO is best known by three letters?

Helen Macaluso dies at 95 in Georgia

Helen M. Macaluso, 95, passed away on Thursday, October 16 in Acworth, Ga.

A resident of Akron for most of her life, Mrs. Macaluso recently moved to Georgia to be near her daughter. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Parish and had belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society at well as the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, South Akron Council.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and by her son, Joseph. Her survivors include daughter, Carol (Liber) Barton; grandchildren, David Liber, Dennis Liber, and Dyann Black; and 7 great grandchildren, all of Georgia; and sisters, Martha Funk of Sullivan Island, S. Carolina, and Marcy DuBeck of Zanesville.

Cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 12:00 noon at St. Paul's Catholic Church, followed by inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Dunn-Quigley, Akron, 330-253-8121)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Sunday, October 19, 2008, page B6,.col. 6]

Mass for Larry Kalgreen is Monday

Lawrence Norman Kalgreen, of Akron, Ohio, died on October 17, 2008 at age 84.

Larry was born in Akron to Bernard and Minnie (Nordland) Kalgreen and grew up in the Goodyear Heights neighborhood of Akron. Upon a his return from service in World War II, Larry married the love of his life, Mary Frances Jones, on September 1, 1945 and together they raised their five children in Firestone Park.

Larry Kalgreen's primary loves were his family, his faith and his work. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 63 years, Mary. He was a calm, joyous and patient father who gave a wonderful example to his children of how to be a good parent and strong adult.

Larry's deep and abiding faith in God and the Roman Catholic Church led him to serve on the Parish Council for St. Paul Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3410 and served as a trustee of the Loyola of the Lakes Retreat Center.

Larry began working at Akron Bearing Company, a business started by his wife's parents, Ralph and Frances Jones, in 1946. He served as President until he retired in 1989, but continued to go to work until recently. He loved going to work every day, especially with his brother-in-law Jack Fickes and, under their leadership, the company grew into a successful business that is continuing into its 4th generation of family ownership. Larry's dedications to high business ethics and strong customer service have been instrumental to this family-owned business thriving for over 68 years.

In his free time, Larry loved being outdoors where he would enjoy golfing (where it never rained, just had "heavy dew"), hiking in the Summit County Metroparks (especially with his children when they were young), coaching K of C Little League, fishing, bird watching and working in his yard and garden.

Larry was a proud veteran of World War II. He served in the United States Army Air Corps as pilot of a B-24 Liberator bomber and was a prisoner of war in Germany for eight months.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Minnie Kalgreen; his three sisters, Margaret Haddad (Fred), Helen Rich (Armand) and Irene Kerkeshner; his brother, Bernard; and his sister-in-law, Patricia Fickes (Jack).

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Frances (Jones) Kalgreen; by their five children, Katherine Cook (Allen), Susan Kalgreen, Andrew Kalgreen (Pelagia), Peter Kalgreen (Diane) and Matthew Kalgreen (Judy); their 13 grandchildren, Jennifer Carter (David), Jessica Cook, PFC Thomas Kalgreen, David Kalgreen, Joanna Kalgreen, Kristen Kyle (Troy), Jeremy Kalgreen, Patrick Kalgreen, Elisa Rowland, Erika Rowland, Timothy Kalgreen, Steven Kalgreen and Daniel Kalgreen; his three great-grandchildren, Ella Kyle, Rebecca Carter and Joshua Carter; and his sister-in-law, Rita Kalgreen.

Larry and his family are in awe of the total care and dedication of the staff of the VNS Hospice Care Center. Their efforts allowed Larry's final days to be peaceful and calm as he made ready to make the final journey to meet his Lord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown Street, Akron, OH 44301. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 South Main St. (PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS). Donations may be made in memory of Larry Kalgreen St. Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, or Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333. (Anthony Funeral Home, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Saturday, October 18, 2008, page B6, col. 4]

Cluster Sharing: Dana to perform at Queen of Heaven

Singer and pro-life advocate Dana will perform at Queen of Heaven Parish on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Dana Rosemary Scallion, one of Ireland’s most successful entertainers, was voted 2004 Female Vocalist and Song Writer of the Year by Catholic Music Unity Awards. She also was recipient of the Mother Teresa Award.

Dana’s biggest joy in her career was at World Youth Day ‘93 in Denver. Dana was in charge of leading 120,000 young people sing to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II the theme song, "We Are One Body" which Dana wrote. Her performance was fed LIVE by satellite to millions in the United States and around the world.

In 2007 Dana released Good Morning Jesus, an album of prayers and songs for children. In 2008, Dana, together with her husband Damien, released a beautiful new prayer album of The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

The concert will be in the Parish Life Center at Queen of Heaven, 1800 Steele Rd. A freewill offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served. For information, call 330-896-2345

Help Wanted: Blog reporters, photographers

Before you rush off to the Ministry/Stewardship Fair to donate your time, talent and treasure why not do something a little selfish:

You could promote your own ministry or parish organization by becoming a "volunteer" reporter, photographer or proofreader for this blog, Saint Paul TODAY.

We hope to enlist an individual from each of the more than 30 ministries in the parish to keep us informed. You do not need to be a writer or even a good photographer. Just provide us with all the information you can think of to keep us informed. We will do the writing and get the photos ready for posting. If you have been paying just a little bit of attention, you know that we also could use a few proofreaders to read the articles on line and let us know so we can fix all our misspellings and typos,. We always would like to hear about any addition or changes needed to the listing of parish events in our online calender.

If you are too busy perhaps you will be certain that your organization appoints someone to be your contact person for the blog.

To volunteer or list your contact person, write to hliggett@sbcglobal.net

And if you are too busy to make the Ministry/Stewardship Fair, just click on the headline above to the see the long list or ministries you might help.

It's Happenng at St. Paul (updated 10/21

SATURDAY, October 18
Ministry/Stewardship Fair after Mass in the Parish Activity Center.
“Halfway to St. Patrick's Day" Party from 6 to 9 p.m. in Boeke Hall featuring Pat Flynn and Green Blossom Special, Irish step dancers and the Hibernian Ceili Band. Tickets are $10.

SUNDAY, October 19
PSR classes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Ministry/Stewardship Fair after all Masse in the Parish Activity Center.

MONDAY, October 20 7:00 p.m.
SOLACE support group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
Cub Scout pack will meet at 6 p.m. in Boeke Hall

TUESDAY, October 21
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Church is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior Prayer Hour at 1 p.m. in church with Eucharistic Adoration.
First Grade field trip to Beckwith Orchard from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m..
RCIA at 7 p.m. in Room 111.
Girl Scout Troop 1080 will meet at 245 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Girl Scout Troop 456 will meet at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

WEDNESDAY, October 22
Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in Room 111
St. Paul Letters Discussion at 7 p.m. in the church
Chess Club will meet at 4 p.m. in Room 111.
Spirit Singers will practice at 6 p.m. in the Music Room.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
End of first quarter for St. Paul School.

SUNDAY, October 26
PSR classes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Sacrament of Anointing at 10:15 a. m. in the church.
Booster Club at 7 p.m. in Boeke Hall.

Ladies Guild will greet worshipers during October

No Mass scheduled for Friday

Because Fr. Thomas will be attending a priests' convoction, there will be no Masses on Friday, October 24. Students ordinarily attend the 8:30 a.m. Mass. There will be prayer and communion services only at 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. There will be a Masses at 7 a.m. and 8:30 a,m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mass Intentions October 18-26

SATURDAY, October 18 Luke, evangelist
430pm Sunday Vigil
Norwood Dixon + (anniv.)

SUNDAY, October 19 Twenty-ninth Sunday Ordinary Time
9:00am Stella Roberts +
11:OOam Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul

MONDA Y, October 20 Paul of the Cross, priest
7:00am Doris Deshane +
8:30am Sonya Walch +

TUESDAY, October 21 Weekday
7:00am Mary Heisser +
8:30am Morning Prayer and Communion

WEDNESDA Y, October 22 Weekday
7:00am For an end to war and violence
8:30am Anne Pennington +

THURSDAY, October 23 John of Capistrano, priest
7:00am For those who are near death
8:30am Josephine Dettorre +

FRIDAY, October 24 Anthony Mary Claret, bishop
7:OOam Morning Prayer and Communion
8:30am Morning Prayer and Communion

SATURDAY, October 25 Weekday
4:30pm Sunday Vigil
Victor Alexander +

SUNDAY, October 26 Thirtieth Sunday Ordinary Time
9:00am Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul
11:00am Walter & Frances Armbruster +

Men's Fellowship to meet in Room 111

Because the Parish Activity Center is being set up for the Ministry Weekend, the monthly breakfast meeting of the St. Paul Catholic Men's Fellowship will be held at 8 a,m. Saturday in Room 111.

Morgan Munro: 'Do the Right Thing' honoree

Morgan with Major Craig Gilbride, Supt. James Davis and Billy Soule

Morgan Munroe found a lost 18-month-old boy last July and stayed with him while her mother went home to call 911. She stayed with the boy after police arrived and gave him water and a cookie.

Because of this Morgan was one of 11 students who won "Do The Right Thing" awards presented Wednesday in City Council chambers.. Students had a place of honor, sitting around the City Council table in seats normally occupied by councilmen.

The "Do the Right Thing" program was started in 1990 in Florida and was brought here when an Akron police officer noticed and urged the mayor to begin the program here.

Morgan, daughter of Diann and Jim Munro is a second grader in Miss Mary Means classroom at St. Paul and will be making her first Holy Communion in May. She was recommended for the award by school secretary Mary Ann DeKemper.

The Munros live near Firestone Park on Girard Street and often take walks to the park or around the neighborhood, They were just going for a walk in the neighborhood that day and Munro saw the little boy sitting on the porch. She thought that was odd because neighbor at that house was not home. Morgan went on he porch to talk to the boy and noticed he had one shoe off and one shoe on. She stayed with him while her mother went to call 911. The boy matched a missing child description on the radio. The police officer asked Morgan to keep talking to the boy and to give him a cookie and a drink..

The child's mother finally came running home and took the boy, Mrs. Munroe said they were not able to learn anything about the mother or why the child was there alone. She did not bother to say 'thanks,' but Morgan knows she did the right thing.

Stories like hers about all sorts of incidents earned similar awards for 10 other students.

Presiding at the ceremonies were Billy Soule, assistant to Mayor Don Plusquellic; Major Craig Gilbride, second in command of the police department, and Dr. James Davis, superintendent of Akron Public Schools,

Students hear great Steel Drum concert

Grades 4, 5 and 6 at St. Paul heard a great concert Wednesdday by the University of Akron Steel Drum Band featuring guest artist Liam Teague. The concert was at the Akron Civic Theatre.

Hailed as the “Paganini of the Steelpan”, Liam Teague currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Northern Illinois University Steelband, the same institution at which he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music. He has distinguished himself as the recipient of many awards in his homeland Trinidad and Tobago, including championships for his ability of the Steelpan. In addition to being the co-winner of the National Steelband Festival Solo Championship of Trinidad and Tobago, Teague won the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteers Association Young Artiste Competition in 1998.

Teague’s commitment to demonstrating the great musical possibilities of the Steelpan has taken him to Europe, Asia, North and Central America, Australia, and the Caribbean.

Catholic Women plan two big events

The Summit Regional Council of the National Council of Catholic Women will present two big events the last weekend of this month–on October 28 and 29,

On Tuesday, October 28, will be the 32nd annual Respect Life Dinner at Guy’s Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Rd. Guest speaker will be Karen Leith, Associate Director of the Akron Catholic Commission. Her topic will be “Call to be Family, Community and a Participant.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Cost for dinner is
$25. For ticket information contact Frances Sawaya 330-864-2298 or Mary Wolfman 330-864-0596.

On Wednesday, October 29, the council will hold its 44th Interfaith Tea at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church, 2425 Myersville Rd. Registration is at noon and the Welcome Prayer by Fr. David J. Halaiko at 12:15 p.m. A tour of the Bethlehem Cave will follow the tea. Cost is $10 prepaid. Make checks payable to Summit Regional Council, NCCW and mail to Susie Straits, 2288 Woodpark Rd., Akron, OH 44333.

Deadline for reservations is Friday October 24.

Click on the poster to enlarge.

Also if you would like a preview of what you will see in your tour ot the Bethlehem Cave, just click on the headline.

Strings & Percussion Needed

The Spirit Singers choir would like to add another guitarist, bass player and drummer to our line-up. We typically play once a month and on holidays and other special occasions as needed.

Please call John Wilson if interested.

(330)671-0950

Click on poster to enlarge for viewing.

Seminarian's Diary: Priestly Formation

This is the seond post of a continuing Diary of a Seminarian. The author is Matthew Jordan, a member of St. Francis de Sales parish.

A Seminarian's Diary: Pillars of Priestly Formation

By MATTHEW JORDAN
As I sit here one week before mid terms and fall break, I have observed that the seminary has made it so a guy can truly discern God’s call and really get to learn about himself.

The best way to evaluate how I have learned about myself is to explain one of the key components of the seminary. The four pillars for priestly formation (PPF) dictate how all seminary programs in the United States are to be structured. The PPF challenge the seminarian to grow and learn about himself.

The first PPF is the human formation which pertains to the kind of person the priest is developing into. Under the umbrella of the first PPF, are things like how a seminarian relates to other people, how is his health, how does he present himself, and a key component is how is he involved in his parish.

I had the unique opportunity to go back to St. Francis de Sales for Eucharistic Devotions. I was able to come home to the parish that I love and to be a part of what I think is the most important weekend in the parish’s year. I also was told by a friend what a large impact I have had on her life and how God has worked through me. For those two reasons I have been thanking God a lot in the past month.

The second PPF is the spiritual formation which pertains to how a seminarian is relating to God. I have gotten the privilege of meeting twice with my spiritual director, Fr. Vrana from ironically enough St. Francis de Sales in Parma. He has already challenged me to grow in my understanding of God’s call and to know Trinity more intimately. That coupled with Mass and Liturgy of the Hours has helped me grow closer to God.

Intellectual formation makes up the third PPF. It is mostly a focus on one’s studies. I am proud to report that thus far I have been able to maintain mostly A’s and B’s. I do not know for sure what my grades are until midterms are released, but I am positive that they will be great.

The final PPF is the pastoral formation which in a sense is Christian Service. Every Borromeo Seminarian is assigned an apostolate that they must do for 2-4 hours a week. My apostolate is Mary Mavec, which is an adult daycare for mentally handicapped adults. Two other guys and I play basketball, “Simon Says” and kickball with them. This can sometimes be challenging and often gets repetitive, but I have been blessed to be able see the joy that my simple presence can bring.

The seminary has been a great experience for me thus far. I truly feel that this is where I am called to be and I have a newfound peace since arriving here. Thank you for all of your prayers and know that I am also praying for you. God Bless!

Here's copy of parish financial report

There were no copies of the annual parish financial report available for many attending the Sunday Masses. Not enough copies were printed.

Click on the report at right to enlarge for viewing.
Then hit control + P on your keyboard to print out a copy.

Reminder: Eucharistic Adoration is Tuesday.

Please don't forget to stop by the church Tuesday for Eucharistic Adoration.

The Church is open on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Please drop by if only for a few minutes.

It's Happening at St. Paul

SUNDAY, October 12
PSR classes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Activity Center

MONDAY, October 13
Estate Planning Workshop at 6 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center.
SOLACE support group at 7 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Men’s Fellowship willl meet at 7 p.m. in Room 111 for prayer and Bible study, The Bible study passage will be John 14: 1-14 Jesus–the way to the Father.
Cub Scouts pack meeting at 6 p.m.in Boeke Hall.

TUESDAY, October 14
Early dismissal for St. Paul students at 1;45 P.M.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Church is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior Prayer Hour at 1 p.m. in church with Eucharistic Adoration.
PTO Family Dinner Night from 2 to 8 p.m. at Cici's Pizza on Waterloo Road. Drop your receipt in the box next to the register and PTO will earn 10 percent
RCIA will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 111.

WEDNESDAY, October 15
Field Trip: Grades 4, 5 and 6 will see the University of Akron Steel Drum Band perform at 12:30 p.m. in E. J. Thomas Hall.
Scripture study at 9:15 a.m. in Room 111.
Bible study at 7 p.m. in rectory
Ushers at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center
Liturgy and Worship Committee at 7 p.m. in Room 111.
Chess Club will meet at 4 p.m. in Room 111

THURSDAY, October 16
PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Boeke Hall.

FRIDAY, October 17
No School because of Teacher In-Service Day

SATURDAY, October 18
Ministry/Stewardship Fair after Mass in the Parish Activity Center
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast e at 8 a.m. in Boeke Hall.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day from 6 to 9 p.m. in Boeke Hall. Featuring Pat Flynn and Green Blossom Special, Irish step dancers and the Hibernian Ceili Band. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from organist Caryn Lintner 330-815-6940 or the rectory.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Ministry/Stewardship Fair after all Masses in the Parish Activity Center

Ladies Guild will greet worshipers during October

Learned by reading the church bulletin

Father Thomas will be away October 21-24
From October 21-24, Fr. Ralph Thomas will be away at a special convocation with Bishop Richard Lennon and all priests of the Cleveland Diocese to promote better cooperation and understanding of ministry in our diocese .During this time, Fr. Ralph and the other priests will be engaged in a time of educational and spiritual renewal. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Parish Council nominations due by October 20
Nominations for new St. Paul Parish Council members will be collected through October 20. Nomination forms are available in the Narthex. Please place your completed forms in the nomination box also located in the Narthex. Candidates for Parish Council must be registered, Catholic members of the parish who are in full communion with the Church and at least 18 years of age.

Rosary features Fatima Holy Water blessing

Leading the Rosary program were (from left) Paula Adam, Kathleen Deger, Margaret Koncz, Pat Rinella, Sandi Denholm, Rosemary Mileski, John Mastrojohn, organist

Caryn Lintner and parish secretary Patty Hogue. John Wilson also participated.

Members of St. Paul Parish met at noon Saturday in the church to say a Rosary celebrating the apparations at Fatima 91 years ago.

Pat Rinella opening the devotions with a summary of the apparations to three children–Lucia dos Santos, Jacinta Marto and her brother, Francisco--at Fatima, Portugal.

Rosemary Mileski said the opening Rosary prayers for the Glorious Mysteries. Guild president Mary Paul introduced each decade. The Resurrection decade was said by Kathleen Deger, the Ascension by John Mastrojohn, Descent of the Holy Spirit by Sandi Denholm , Assumption by John Wilson and Coronation by Margaret Koncz

Organist Karen Lintner played Immaculate Mary to open the devotions and Hail Holy Queen for the closing..

A statue of Our Lady of Fatima was in front of the altar. Fr. Ralph Thomas placed a bowl of Holy Water from Fatima in front of the statue and invited parishioners to bless themselves with it after the Rosary recitation.

Almost 50 attended the Rosary.

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