St. Bernard Mass IntentionsSunday, September 10 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time10:00 + David DiNuoscio12:00 No Intention Requested 8:00 + Ronald Szarwark

Monday, September 1112:10 + Nick Colianni

Tuesday, September 1212:10 Intention of Schmidt Family

Wednesday, September 13 - St. John Chrysostom12:10 All Souls

Thursday, September 14 - Exultation of the Cross12:10 Dec. of Reed and Avon Families

Friday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows12:10 Intention of the Donor

Saturday, September 164:30 + Marsene and George Dyer

Sunday, September 17 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time10:00 Dec of Pribonic, Harvat, Krebs Families12:00 + Robert Halahan 8:00 + Joseph Hamo

St. Mary Mass IntentionsSunday, Sept. 10 - No 9:00am Sunday Mass TodayWednesday, Sept. 13 - No 8:45am School Mass TodaySunday, Sept. 17 - Pro Populo

Scripture Readings for the Week

Mon. Colossians 1:24-2:3; Luke 6:6-11

Tues. Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 6:12-19

Wed. Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 6:20-26

Thur. Numbers 21:4-9; Phil 2:6-11; John 3:3-11

Fri. 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14; John 19:25-27

Sat. 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Luke 6:43-49

Sun. Sir 27:30-28:7; Ps 103; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

PRAYER REQUESTS: Renee Schillinger, Rosalia Duran, Mabel Brown, Tom Woychik,

Bud Lundstrom, Clara Piscazzi, Patti Molinelli, Dr. Aldon and Francesca Villalba, Patricia Finn, Ann Miller, Marilyn Maximovich, and the Intentions in our

Book of Prayers located at the side altar.

Mass Offerings for 8/27 and 9/3 St. Bernard - $8,611.00 and $7,039.00

St. Mary - $847.00 and $1,014.00HURRICANE HARVEY - Bishop Nelson J. Perez asked that a special collection be taken to aid the victims of this natural disaster. It will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Make checks payable to Your Parish: St. Bernard or St. Mary and "Hurricane" in the memo line.

PRAYER CHAIN - Send prayer requests to the prayer line: stbernard.prayerchain@gmail.com or inscribe your intentions in the Prayer Intention Book located in your parish church.

LUMEN GENTIUM (Christ, the Light of the Nations), the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of Vatican II. Join our prayer/study/reflection group, facilitated by Michele & Ray Schmidt, 10 sessions, every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, starting Oct. 4, in the History Room. To register or if you have any questions, please call 313-319-1188 or email: mtschmidt@sbcglobal.net.

From Fr. Dan...This past Tuesday Bishop Nelson J.

Perez was installed as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland. We pray for him at every Mass. Under his apostolic leadership may we remain united in the head, Jesus Christ, and further his Gospel message to others here in Akron and throughout Northeast Ohio.

Yesterday marked a significant event also. Bishop Roger Gries, OSB, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Mary Church. The occasion was the Centennial of St. Mary School Building. (Yes, another 100 year old building!) More so, we celebrated 130 years of continuous Catholic Education at St. Mary Parish.

To honor the occasion, and with the permission of the St. Bernard Pastoral Council, the statue of the Blessed Mother and Child that stood on the facade of St.

Bernard School for all its years was gifted to St. Mary School. When St. Mary Parish began educating children on the south side in 1887, St. Bernard Parish laid the cornerstone in its former school building. The statue was cleaned, and Bishop Gries blessed it yesterday. It will be raised above the main entrance of St. Mary School later this month. By the way, the cornerstone of St. Bernard School (1887-2014) now rests at the base of the stairs leading to University Avenue.

You will notice on our bulletin cover that we now have one bulletin for both parishes. Bulletins were combined briefly back in 2012 when St. Mary was re-established. After years of 'cutting and pasting', we have returned to a shared bulletin - as is the case in a growing number of parishes in the U.S. with a shared pastor. Blessings on your week!ACME RECEIPTS – Thank you for your

assistance to St. Mary School by saving and turning in your grocery receipts. Receipts can be dropped in the collection basket or at the parish offices.

CEMETERY CLEAN UP - will be Saturday, September 16th from 9am-11:30am. Rain date will be September 30th at the same time. We'll be clearing brush from around headstones and fences.

ROO CATHOLIC - Is the name of the University of Akron Campus Ministry held in the Newman Center in our parish offices. Find out about events at their website: www.roocatholic.com/events. Here are some their regular opportunities:

Mondays - 7pm - Men's GroupWednesdays - 6:30pm - Dinner

GatheringThursdays - 7pm - Women's Group

RAYS OF MERCY CENACLE - Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy.* Invites you to bear witness through service to those in most need of mercy in our hurting world. Teaching classes start September 15 @ St Bernard Parish. Every Friday from 5 to 7 pm. Facilitator: Manena Vidlak 330-762-1959 *The Apostles of the Divine Mercy is a lay outreach mission of the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception.

ADULTS ONLY - BECOMING CATHOLIC?-- SEEKING CONFIRMATION?--WANTING TO KNOW MORE? -- An important and helpful information meeting is available on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7:00pm at the St. Bernard Parish House on the corner of State and High Streets. Find out about the Initiation Process to become a baptized follower of Christ in the Catholic Church (RCIA), or, if already a baptized Christian (Catholic or Protestant) hear about completing your initiation in the Catholic Community. You will learn when, where, and how preparation meetings will take place to advance in your spiritual life within our faith community. See you September 20th at 7:00pm. Have a question now? Please contact Jim Griggy at 330.773.1248 or email him at JGriggy@att.net.

FINANCIAL REPORTS - Thanks to the labor intensive work of our business managers, Cheri Colianni and Patsy O'Connor, our 2016-2017 fiscal reports and budgets will be presented to you upon acceptance by the Diocesan Finance Office.

MASS and BASEBALL - last day for tickets to the Oct. 1 Cleveland Indians with Mass. See their website.NOTICIAS PARROQUIALES

SALVE LA FECHA: El V Encuentro Diocesano será en Septiembre 16 de 8 a 5 pm incluye una misa, en la Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia, en 7719 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102. Todos están bienvenidos.

CLASES de RELIGION - empiezan el lunes, 18 de septiembre a las 6:30pm en Salón Histórico. Las próximas inscripciones serán en el enero, 2018.

CAPACITAR – Programa para mujeres de nuestra comunidad, nos enseña a como meditar, como relajarse mediante el uso de técnicas de ejercicios. Información valiosa que se puede utilizar para cuando se está pasando por tiempos difíciles en el hogar. Más Información Nancy 330-322-4452 Nota: La próxima reunión será el 30 de septiembre de 9-1pm.

FORMED.ORG - Check out the many Catholic Videos, CDs, and Books to inspire you and enrich your faith. Go to FORMED.org. Register using access code for our parishes: 678GQQ. It's free and available 24/7.

ST. BERNARD ARTS & ENVIRONMENT - this committee will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 in the Upper Room. If you would like to assist with caring for the sanctuary, please come and learn how to help.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EMEs - will meet Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Pastoral Care office for a dinner/meeting. WE thank you for your service to these very special patients and their families.

"ON LOVE IN THE FAMILY: Amoris Laetitia" The Social Justice Ministry of our Cluster Parishes invites you to the continued study of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, "Amoris Laetitia-On Love in the Family"-Chapter 6. The text can be found on line by typing in the title. We will meet

after St. Bernard's 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, Sept. 17 in the History Room of St. Bernard's.

CELEBRATING THE WORD - on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:00pm in St. Bernard Parish House. All are welcome to come and share reflections on Bible verses.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR - September 29th & 30th with St. Hilary Charismatic Prayer Group, 2750 West Market Street, Fairlawn.   Hours of the seminar will be 6:30pm -9:30pm on Friday the 29th, & 8:00am-7:45pm on Saturday the 30th.   A free will offering is accepted for snacks and meals.   Abbot Clement Zeleznik, OSB, Fr. Franco, Sr. Catalano and other speakers. Please RSVP by Sept. 22 by calling Kathleen Considine at 330-864-6682 or Sue Crookston at 330-730-7988 or email LISSAkron@gmail.com.

Catechetical Sunday September 17 Domingo de Catequises Children's Liturgy of the World resumes next Sunday during the 10:00 am Mass; Religion instruction for children begins Monday at 6:30pm; Information on becoming Catholic is this Wednesday at 7:00pm; as well as a year of Adult Education and Formation Programs, including online at FORMED.org. Let us KNOW, love and serve Him.