FEBRUARY 13, 2022 - NATIVITY OF THE LORD JESUS 2425 MYERSVILLE ROAD - AKRON, OH 44312 - Parishes Online
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FEBRUARY 13, 2022
NATIVITY OF THE LORD JESUS
2425 MYERSVILLE ROAD - AKRON, OH 44312
Office and Museum Hours Tours are available year-round to
INFORMATION Monday - Friday the public. Contact Kathleen
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conrad at 330-896-0565 or
Serving southern Springfield Township and northern
Mailboxes open until 8:00PM tours@nativityofthelord.org
Green: corner of Killian and Myersville Roads.
PARISH STAFF 330-699-5086 PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chairperson: Ed Eitner
Rev. Zachary Kawalec 330-524-2779
Pastor - Ext. 1000 eeeitnersr@gmail.com
father@nativityofthelord.org
Vice Chairperson: Betty Mitchell
Ada Honeck 330-644-2513
Parish Catechetical Leader - Ext. 1016 elizabeth.mitchell01@gmail.com
nativitydre@nativityofthelord.org
Corres. Secretary/Youth Rep: Tessa Miller
Kim Haas
216-374-5233
Maintenance Director - Ext. 1005
mwmiller1969@gmail.com
maintenance@nativityofthelord.org
Helen Hershberger Members:
Secretary/Assoc. Bookkeeper - Ext. 1010 Barb Whiddon
office@nativityofthelord.org 330-699-1470
bkwhiddon1@outlook.com
MaryAnn Laston
Secretary - Ext. 1012 Mike Miller
secretary@nativityofthelord.org 216-374-5233
mwmiller1969@gmail.com
Karen Treen
Bookkeeper - Ext. 1011 George Cabe
books@nativityofthelord.org 330-204-1133
gjcstv@gmail.com
Bulletin Editor
bulletin@nativityofthelord.org Linda Cuckler
330-571-4382
lcuckler926@gmail.com
CONFESSIONS SPONSOR CERTIFICATE
Saturday — 3:00 - 4:00 PM May be obtained at the parish Raul Herrera
1st Tuesday — 6:00 - 6:45 PM office by registered and active 330-807-0690
Other times by appointment. parishioners who are raulherrerajr@yahoo.com
confirmed and, if married, in a
EUCHARISTIC
valid Catholic marriage. NEW PARISHIONERS
EXPOSITION/ADORATION
Thursday — 12:00 - 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. Join Nativity by registering at
Resources available Rite of Christian Initiation of cleveland.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/
in the Narthex. Adults: a faith formation or use the QR code to the right.
program for those interested
BAPTISM
in becoming Catholic.
Those expecting their first child We are Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish, a Roman Catholic
Contact Father Kawalec.
are encouraged to attend Church, providing a gathering place for all in the name of Jesus
preparation sessions before the PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Christ. We encourage the participation of each individual for the
birth. Godparents must be St. Francis de Sales School is betterment of the parish and community. We seek to give birth to
practicing Catholics. available to Nativity children. Jesus Christ in the hearts of all people through loving service,
Contact Father Kawalec Contact Fr. Kawalec before Christian example, and Spiritual growth.
registering your child.
MARRIAGE
Couples should contact Father OHIO CATHOLIC PARISH WEBSITE FREE CATHOLIC CONTENT
Kawalec before any wedding CREDIT UNION
plans have been made. 2720 S. Arlington Rd.,
Preparation begins at least six Akron 44312
months before marriage date. 1-888-696-4462
www.ohiocatholicfcu.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Parish Life Night (PLN) Weekly -
September-May.
(Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM) www.nativityofthelord.org FORMED
WORSHIP AND PRAYER
MASS TIMES/INTENTIONS READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2022
February 13-20 Sun: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 [40:5a]/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/
Sun: 8:30 AM Pro Populo (For the People) Lk 6:17, 20-26
11:00 AM Dcn. Dennis Smith (Ginny & Doug) Mon: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76/Mk 8:11-1
Tues: Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19/Mk 8:14-21
Mon: 8:00 AM Pat Lutz (Friends & Family) Wed: Jas 1:19-27/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5/Mk 8:22-26
Tues: No Mass No Mass Thurs: Jas 2:1-9/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/Mk 8:27-33
Fri: Jas 2:14-24, 26/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Mk 8:34—9:1
Wed: 8:00 AM Margaret & John Haus (Janis) Sat: Jas 3:1-10/Ps 12:2-3, 4-5, 7-8/Mk 9:2-13
Thurs: 8:00 AM Helen Donofrio (Family) Sun: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13
[8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38
Fri: 8:00 AM. Livio & Antonina Pelosi (Paula McBrian)
Sat: 4:30 AM Jennifer Katoll (Mom & Family) OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2022
Sun: 8:30 AM Pro Populo (For the People) Sun: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day
11:00 AM Jack Kelly (Pat & Patti Gaffney) Mon: Sts. Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop; Valentine’s Day
Thurs: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Sun: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PLEASE PRAY FOR ©LPi
Larry Steurer Nina Kennedy
Edna Dierker Annette Foster
Donna Klettlinger Bette Sklack WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sally Boyer David Dies Sun: February 13
/
Harry Bolen
and their caregivers. Mon: February 14
Rosary after 8:00AM Mass (CH)
PRAYER REQUEST OR PASTORAL VISIT? We Care Noon (V)
Names will be kept on this list for two months unless the office is Scouts 7:00-8:00PM (LL)
notified. Names removed will be in the prayer basket in church. Tues: February 15
Contact us for a prayer request or pastoral visit. Rosary for Our Country 4:00PM (CH)
Holy Name 7:00PM (HF)
Wed: February 16
PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Thurs: February 17
Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, Bible Study 10:00-11:30AM (HF)
when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is Adoration Noon-7:00PM (CH)
made ready for them in heaven. (Roman Missal) Eucharistic Bible Study 7:00PM (HF)
Fri: February 18
Rosary after 8:00AM Mass (C)
Silver Stars 11:30AM (off site)
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS Sat: February 19
Date 2/06/2022 Confessions 3:00-4:00PM (CH)
Total Offertory $ 4,307.00
Maintenance $ 571.00
St. Vincent de Paul & Poor boxes $ 140.00 Church Open: Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 7:30AM-8:00PM
Thank you for your kind and generous support. Tues 9:00AM-8:00PM
Sat Noon-8:00PM
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Gospel today, Jesus gives us the blessings of serving the poor, hungry and weeping people, for you will then
rejoice and leap for joy. But Jesus also teaches us the decisiveness of choice: blessing or woe.
Choosing to help those who are suffering will fill your heart with the blessing of Jesus and indeed your reward will be
great in heaven.
NATIVITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS
BIBLE STUDY ON THE EUCHARIST CARING AND SHARING
Join us as we explore the Old Testament roots and New Are you struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood?
Testament fulfillment of this mystery. Meet with us on Monday, February 14th from 7:30-9:00 pm at
Thursdays: February 17, and 24 directly after Eucharistic Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage
Adoration at 7:00 pm in the Holy Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a retired Social
Family Room. Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no
charge to people of all faiths. For information call Marlene
ROSARY FOR OUR COUNTRY 330-607-6284.
Please join us in prayer every Tuesday at 4:00PM in church.
Pamphlets available on table inside the Weekday entrance FAT TUESDAY
door. If you have any questions, please call Barb Bergdorf at Join us on a horse on a Saturday (February 26) with a mask!
330-714-6446 . Please note: If Springfield Schools are closed At St. Bernard! Admission includes a chance for cash prizes,
because of weather, there will be no gathering for prayer. dinner and a drink and a chance to bet on 10 actual horse
races, raffle baskets, and more! All proceeds will benefit
ADORATION AND EXPOSITION handicap access chairlifts to the newly renovated Social Hall
Every Thursday from noon—7:00PM in church. Materials are at St. Bernard. Guests are asked to wear a mask when not
available in the Narthex for your use. “Be still and know that I eating or drinking, but it's Mardis Gras, so get creative! Visit
am God!” (Psalms 46:11) https://stbernardakron.org/events/mardi-gras-night-at-the-
races for more information.
TAX TIME IS COMING
If you would like a copy of your 2021 donations: RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND
- PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE The Retrouvaille program is a Lifeline for Troubled Marriages.
SIGNUP SHEET IN THE NARTHEX or Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring – your
- Call the parish office Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM at relationship cold, distant – thinking about a separation or
330-699-5086 or divorce? Are you already separated/divorced but both of you
- Email your request to: secretery@nativityofthelord.org want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille program may help
Statements will be available in approximately one week. you rediscover each other again.
Completed statements can be found in the Narthex in the
Information Center. RETROUVAILLE, which means rediscovery, is supported by
the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, and open to couples of all
faiths. This program consists of a weekend experience, March
Sharing the Love 4-6, and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is
required to confirm your reservation. For more information ,
or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha at 440.357.6580,
1.800.470.2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org.
Longest CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION
married Free, safe, and compassionate monthly Grief Support
couple: meetings in-person in six of our offices and virtually:
66 years https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx.
For more information or questions, call Rhonda-
216-930-4866.
HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE
Looking for remote and in-person volunteers for hospice and
the thrift shop. Some of the most urgent needs are making
phone calls to patients, attorney, dietary volunteers at the
Medina Inpatient Unit. For more information visit
hospicewr.org/volunteer, call 216-255-9090 or email
volunteering@hospicewr.org. (Flyers are on the bulletin
board by the parish office.)
Newest
married
couple: 7
years Find out who these lovely
couples are in the Narthex.
World Marriage Day Share the Love
Pastor's Note
Dear Parish Family,
This weekend we celebrate World Marriage Sunday, which The Catholic Church has always been pro-Marriage and pro-
started in 1983 for the United States. The USCCB offers Family because Marriage is God’s plan for life and love for the
resources to the faithful for the promotion of marriage as a entire human race, for the flourishing of society, and for the
lifelong union of one man and one woman through its good growth of every person individually! In 2018, the
dedicated websites ForYourMarriage.org and Apostolate for Family Consecration published a Prayer for
MarriageUniqueForAReason.org. “The Sacrament of Marriage is Marriage that I hope you will pray together as spouses.
not a one-time ceremony, but a lifelong collaboration with God
“Heavenly Father, we thank you for calling us together through
to bring life and grace to the world through the powerful
the covenant of marriage. In humility and trust, we ask you to
witness of married love. Recent statistics show this is a critical
look kindly upon our family, and upon all the families of the
time for the marriage-building movement. The decline in
world. Bless those who were joined to each other, and protect
marriage rates to an all-time low, coupled with a rise in
their indissoluble union, so that they may always give thanks to
cohabitation, means that Americans are missing out on many of
your all-holy name.” “Give us the courage to conform our lives
the substantial benefits of marriage. We are making progress as
to the Gospel, and to follow the teachings of the Church. Assist
reflected in the falling divorce rate and the reversal of the
us in the day-to-day struggles and joys of family life. Teach us to
decades-long rise in nonmarital childbearing, so we need to
be gentle and kind, patient and forgiving, so that each person
keep the movement going. National Marriage Week exists to
may feel the presence of Christ through the love and kindness
spread the word that marriage is worth it: for both the health of
we show one another.” “May we live, in imitation of the Holy
adults and the wellbeing of children. Children raised in a two-
Family, as an icon of Your love in the world, and carry out our
parent home are 82% less likely to experience child poverty,
mission as a family with immense hope for a world in need of
addiction, trouble with the law, and teen pregnancy.
great mercy, grace, and love. Amen.”
Additionally, married adults are twice as likely to identify as
“very happy” compared to divorced or never-married adults” God bless ALL Married Couples – Thank you for your witness
(National Marriage Week USA, 2022). and may you grow in holiness all the days of your lives!!
– Fr. Kawalec
TIDBITS FROM THE CHURCH MOUSE
Hi Folks,
With Valentine’s day around the corner, there are I remember last week’s Gospel where Jesus asked Peter, and his
lots of stories out there that show some pretty fishing buddies to go out to deeper water and once again lower
creative ways men have asked their future bride their nets. Even though Peter didn’t really know Jesus well, he
to marry him. Of course, there are the private had enough faith to seize that opportunity of grace that allowed
dinners where a ring is planted in her food; (but that sure sounds Jesus to work a public miracle. Then there were plenty of
like a choking hazard to me). Then there are romantic walks in smaller, private miracles like when He healed Peter’s Mother-in-
beautiful surroundings, or favorite vacation places that provide law. It seems to me that Jesus didn’t perform miracles for show,
opportunities for a more traditional proposal. Have you ever seen but He did them to answer the faith-filled prayer of someone or
some of those wild public proposals where there is an airplane used the opportunity to confirm that He was truly God’s Son.
with a banner attached, or the billboard at a sporting event I remember hearing a lady talk about how her daughter had lost
proclaiming the proposal? I even saw a story about how one guy her glasses in a lake. She stood on the dock as her daughter was
had the sea lion at a water show bring his girlfriend a buoy that diving over and over to look for the glasses. After about 20
said, “marry me?” It seems that some people need very flashy minutes, the mother said that she privately said a prayer asking
exhibitions to prove their love for one another. St. Anthony to help with this lost item. No sooner had she
I started thinking about ways that God shows His love for people. finished when her daughter found her glasses! The mother said
Some are simple, private ways of granting answers to prayers, that she was thankful, but also regretted that she had kept the
and others are big splashy miracles like parting the Red Sea. prayer silent.
Whatever way He chooses, it seems like that response was I wonder how many of you have had similar experiences where
triggered by a person accepting an opportunity of grace. Think of God has proposed an opportunity of grace to you, and answered
how Moses took the chance of looking like a fool in front of all the your prayer because you said, “Yes”. Would you keep your faith
Israelites but made a public display of his faith in a grace-filled private, or allow God’s love to shine in the moment to inspire
moment. As a result, God was able to use that opportunity to others?
show His love for His chosen people. Mary accepted God’s
proposal in a moment of grace that gave God the opportunity to
give the world the gift of His Son. So long for now from Chatter, your friendly church mouse
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40 HOURS SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION
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February 18-20, 2022:
Friday, February 18, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 19, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 20, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closing Solemn Ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 20, with a FREE Chicken Dinner
afterward in the Parish Life Center. Dinner reservations must be made by Tuesday, February 15 by calling
the parish office at 330-896-2345 or at https://www.queenofheavenparish.org/calendar-of-events
There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during all 40 hours, except Masses. All devotions will
take place in the church. Formal communal prayer aloud will begin most hours and there also will be
quiet prayer time. Please sign up for Adoration on the parish website
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