June, 2010

A long and celebrated history ended on June 24 with the closing of St. Bernard Parish.  Check out pictures of the celebration in the Gallery

Mass Schedule Change for 27 June and 4 July

The parish council has recommended that for the formal closing of St. Bernard Parish on 27 June and for the opening of St. Bernard – St. Mary Parish on 4 July there be only the 12:00 Noon Mass with Bp. Lennon in the morning. Given the importance of these Masses it was judged that we should gather together for one Mass in the morning. (more…)

It’s the time for a weekend getaway just for you and your spouse. Attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend and develop the communication skills and romance so necessary today. Attend the July 16-18 Weekend at the Cambria Suites in Green. For info call 330-305-9963 or e-mail WorldwideMB@sbcglobal.net. Visit our website at WWME.org.

A “Caring and Sharing” session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday, June 28th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Renee Tareshawty, PCC, adolescent and adult counselor from Greenleaf Family Center will facilitate the session. Her topic is “Victimization and Taking Back Your Power”. This is open and free to people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.

The Canton Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration will have their next ‘Nun Grater Soup and Bread’ Sale on Thursday, July 1st through Saturday, July 3rd. We are currently accepting orders by phone at 330.492.1171 and online at www.poorclares.org. Soup choices include Wedding Soup, Chicken Noodle, Tomato, Lentil (no meat) and Chili. (more…)

THE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES Bereavement Ministry invites you to spend some special time sharing your grief with others at a support group session on Sunday, June 27, from 3-4pm at Holy Cross Cemetery Akron. Call 330-724-1297 for further details.

27 June 2010 – The Traditioning of St. Bernard Parish In the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians we read “I handed on to you first of all what I myself received…” Handing on life and faith is at the heart of our religion. God hands over life to creation. In our redemption the Father hands over His Son to us. Together the Father and the Son hand over the Spirit to us. Jesus hands over Himself to the Church and in the Eucharist. (more…)

God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so, He called it…Dad

– Anonymous

In Appreciation… We will be having cake and coffee after the 10 a.m. mass in the Social Hall this Sunday, June 20th in Appreciation for Fr. Clyde Foster. Everyone is welcome to attend. Envelopes are available in back of the church.

There is a Active Lifestyles program at Cardinal Retirement Village! FREE activities for Body, Mind & Spirit! Presented by certified instructors from the Cuy. Fall YMCA! Classes offered: Seniorobics, Yoga Stretch, Dancercise, Walker Group, and Brain Exercises. For more information contact Steve Kurtz @330-805-1378. Get Moving!!