SBP: Vol. 5, Issue 20 Seventh Sunday of Easter May 15 - 16, 2021

2 Saint Barbara Church May 15 - 16, 2021

May 8-9, 2021

Weekly Budget $ 12,621.00

Needy $ 336.00 Monday - 5/17 9:00 a.m. - Mary Rock (Priscilla Beck) Reg. Collection $ 4,369.00 Tuesday - 5/18 - St. John I Mail-in $ 3,272.20 9:00 a.m. - Leroy Maurer (Wanda Berens) On Line $ 1,955.00 Wednesday - 5/19 (School Mass) Total $ 9,596.20 8:20 a.m. - LIVING Marisa Stoll (Rev. Brian Cline) Thursday - 5/20 - St. Bernardine of Siena Deficit ($ 3,024.80) No Mass Friday - 5/21 - St. Christopher Magallanes Mass Attendance - 328 - 4:30 - 108; 8:00 - 80; 10:30 - 140 9:00 a.m. - Darlene Derr (Bob & Donna Kilway) Saturday - 5/22 - St. Rita of Cascia 4:30 p.m. - Elizabeth Baumgartner (Bev & Josie Wuchnick) Lectors - Saturday/Sunday Sunday - 5/23 - PENTECOST SUNDAY 4:30 p.m. - 5/22 - S. Hall 8:00 a.m. - George & Amparo Ruscin (Len & Tess Simonetti) 8:00 a.m. - 5/23 - V. Lorenz 10:30 a.m. - Joe Schiller (Donna & Paul Sander) 10:30 a.m. - 5/23 - T. Baumgartner Sacristans - Saturday/Sunday The Sanctuary Candle – is prayerfully lit in memory of 4:30 p.m. - 5/22 - P. Martin Rose Hayden, from Dan & Susie Unklesbay. 8:00 a.m. - 5/23 - J. Wyman 10:30 a.m. - 5/23 - B. Fath First Step for Change: One way to support the Catholic Church’s pro-life,pro-family position is to Flowers on the Altar participate in First Step for Change, a campaign The flower chart is in a binder located in the Narthex on the sponsored by Catholic Charities to assist low-income West side of the church. Sign-ups are for the weekend of pregnant women and families with food, formula, th th clothing, diapers and other items essential to a June 12 -13 through the end of the year. Due to a recent child’s health, safety and well-being. Pick up a FIRST change in supplier, the pricing is to be announced. You can STEP PACKET, fill it out and return it to our par- still sign up for the date that you would like, but please ish by June 30. Support the Gospel of Life by reach- watch the bulletin for updates. Questions? Call Jennifer in ing out to women, children and families who need a the rectory at (330) 833-6898. helping hand. “Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto” Central Catholic High School In Memoriam: Please pray for the repose of the soul of 2021 Yearly Masses at the Grotto will begin on Agnes Peters, beloved parishioner, who passed away last Sunday, May 16th. Mass will begin at 12:00 noon week. Paula Harris, daughter of Paul and Elaine Lambert. with Father Thomas Cebula as celebrant. A tent Angela Cline sister-in-law of Father Cline. Eternal rest grant will be provided with Music by PJ Chavez and re- to them, O Lord, and may they rest in peace. freshments will be served.

Vocations: “And they went out and proclaimed the good BINGO news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them.” If you There will be Bingo on Wednesday, May 19th. are discerning a vocation to proclaim the Gospel as a priest or consecrated religious, call Father Scott Kopp at Please remember (330) 744-8451 or email [email protected]. to support our advertisers. SCHEDULE OF MASSES: They make SATURDAY - 4:30 p.m. - SUNDAY - 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. our bulletin possible. HOLYDAY VIGIL - 7:00 p.m. - HOLYDAY - 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. To the right is our WEEKDAY - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. sponsor of the week. Wednesday, 8:20 a.m. (School Mass) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - SATURDAY - 3:30 p.m. 3 Seventh Sunday of Easter May 15 - 16, 2021

Dear Parishioners,

In an effort to find a work/life balance, our principal, Marisa Stoll, has decided to step out of the role of principal of St. Barbara School. I want to thank Mrs. Stoll for all of her hard work and dedication over the past two and a half years. She has truly transformed our school. With her at the lead, enroll- ment has increased, and our faculty has become a true team. This past year was a difficult one, but she and the rest of the school staff made it through this unprecedented year seamlessly, and kept our students in school, on track, and healthy. As difficult as it is to imagine our school without her, we wish her the best and pray that the person who fills her position will do it with as much passion, grace, and care as she has. Don’t worry, you’ll still be seeing Marisa around the parish, but in different roles. Memorial Service for Miscarried or Stillborn Children

God Bless, If you know someone who has suffered the loss of a Fr Brian child through miscarriage or stillbirth, please invite them to one of the following Memorial Services on Health Directives: "In light of Governor DeWine's announcement Sunday, May 23, in the Chapels at:

this past week to end the current health directives on June 2, 2021, Bishop Bonnar is assessing the implications of this decision Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown with the other Bishops of Ohio. Further guidance will be forthcom- (248 Belle Vista Ave) at 1:30 p.m. ing and announced next week. Moving forward, the health and safety of our parish communities will continue to be of paramount Calvary Cemetery, Massillon importance. Thank you for your patience and understanding." (3469 Lincoln Way E) at 5:30 p.m.

Monthly Rosary: The Evangelization Committee will be praying Parents, family, grandparents and others are encour- the Rosary one half hour before Mass one Sunday per month. aged to attend. Sponsored by the Diocese of Youngs- June 19, 2021 4:00 pm (Father’s Day) town Office of Worship and Office of Pro-Life, Mar- July 18, 2021 7:30 am riage and Family Life. For more information call (330) August 15, 2021 10:00 am 744-8451.

Magnificat: Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Mag- Office Hours By Appointment nificat, a women’s ministry modeled after the Visitation, invites you to a breakfast on Saturday, June 12th, at Walsh University, Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Barrette Center, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio. Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Join us in a special time of fellowship and sharing. Fr. Jeremy Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Merzweiler will be the guest speaker. Thursday CLOSED Option 1: $22 Mail-in - Go to magnificatstark.weebly.com/mail-in- Friday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm reservation Option 2: $23 Online - Go to magnificatstark.weebly.com/online- REMINDER: Please remember that masks are to be worn at all reservation times and should only be removed to receive the sacrament of RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 5TH. Holy Communion. We are so blessed to be able to hold Masses in SPECIAL GUIDELINES: person, so we must be strict in following the health department Physical distancing required and guests are asked not to congre- guidelines in order to remain open. Thank you for your cooperation gate. Masks are recommended (we will follow mask protocol of and understanding in this matter. the day). Meals will be served buffet style, but the server will place all items on your plate. *Note: We have asked liturgical ministers to remove their masks Open seating. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with Breakfast at 9:00 am. whenever they have a speaking role in the Mass in order to be There will be an optional Mass at 8:00 in Our Lady of Perpetual better heard and understood. Help Chapel at Walsh University. Thank You! For further information call Joan Speith at 330-933-8778. 4 Saint Barbara Church May 15 - 16, 2021

Saint Barbara School Festival Pie Donations Rite Aid Fundraiser

We are in need of pies for the festival pie booth. Refer to bulletin inserts the past several weeks for this School Any donations are appreciated with the exception Fundraiser along with Rite Aid. You may fill prescriptions and of cream pies. If you are able to help us out by shop to support our school. After registering your card, every donating a pie or pies, please contact Judy Wellin time you fill a prescription or shop at your local Rite Aid using (330-437-9240) or Amy Davis (330-833-6898). your wellness and rewards number, you will support our This can be a great way to volunteer for the festi- school. Contact the school for further information or questions val if you are not yet comfortable returning in per- at - 330-833-9510. son. Thank You! St. Barbara School has an open position for a PT custodian for afternoons. This position would include: General cleaning: Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting of Festival update floors, hallways, bathrooms etc. Congratulations to Father Tom Bishop for being Able to use a floor scrubber. the winner of our third weekly $100.00 drawing. Perform regular sanitation of classrooms/ equipment follow- His name was drawn on May 9th after the 10:30 ing COVID guidelines. am Mass. Your ticket will be put back in for more Emptying of trash. chances to win. Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Responsible for opening/securing the premises at the start and

end of shift. Festival Pop and Water donations - We are Hire dependent upon passing a background check. seeking donations of water and canned pop for the Festival. Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Root-beer, Sprite. The winner of the school 50-50 Raffle was Bob Kring. (Donations may be put on a table in the commu- $654.00 worth of tickets were sold. Thank you to all who par- nity room. ticipated in our fundraiser. Festival Hours - Thursday, May 20 - 6:00-10:00 pm Friday, May 21 - 5:00 - 11:00 pm Saint Barbara Food Pantry Saturday, May 22 - 1:00 - 11:00 pm The Food Pantry is held the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00- Sunday, May 23 - 1:00 - 8:00 pm 7:30 pm for the months of April thru September: June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16, 2021. Divine Mercy Chaplet St. Barbara parish and the Knights of Columbus Council 554 Don’t Forget to pick up a will be praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Barbara’s Church on May 25th. at 9:45 A.M. following the 9:00 A.M. Festival Sign for Your Yard Mass during Eucharistic Adoration. The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us - all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.

Stewardship: “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” – 1 JOHN 4:15

How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to either defend or clarify a question about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all circumstances and to joyfully share your witness with others. 5

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CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO The Bishops of Ohio Announce the Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation May 13, 2021 As we move beyond the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and access to the COVID-19 vaccine has become more wide- spread, the time has arrived for the good of all the faithful when the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is no longer necessary.

Together, the Bishops of Ohio have decided that the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obliga- tion (including the Saturday/Vigil Mass) is to be reinstated (CIC, can. 1247). This will take effect in each of the Dioceses of Ohio the weekend of June 5-6, 2021. As has always been the case, those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2181). This includes those who are ill, have significant health risk factors or care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill, as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of persons. Nevertheless, these persons should observe the Lord’s Day (CIC, can. 1247) and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an appropriate way to do this is through viewing a broadcast of the Sunday Mass. Masses that are broadcast through various media are not intended as a substitute nor do they fulfill the obligation for the persons who are able to gather for a Sunday celebration and other Holy Days of Obligation. Instead, they are intended for the sick, home-bound, the impris- oned, etc., who are unable to attend Mass in person. Kindly consult your pastor with any specific questions regarding the obli- gation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

The book of Exodus reminds us to keep holy the Sabbath day (Exodus 20: 8-10). As Catholics, we are invited by God to gather together in community, and participate fully in the Sunday Eucharist, which is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church. The faithful give witness by this to their communion in faith and charity. Together they testify to God’s holi- ness and their hope of salvation. They strengthen one another under the guidance of the Holy Spirit” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2182).

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days is not something God asks of us out of his own necessity to be wor- shipped, but rather a gift to the faithful for their spiritual well-being, eternal salvation and formation in our relationship with God and one another. To that end, Saint John Vianney rightly asserts, “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had some- thing more precious, He would have given it to us.” The Eucharist is the greatest gift Christ left to the Church—the gift of Him- self. There is no substitute for Mass celebrated in person.

We are profoundly grateful to our pastors and all of the faithful for their flexibility, fidelity and great generosity in support of the mission of the Church throughout this unprecedented time. As we prepare for the reinstatement of the obligation to attend Mass, we are excited once again to gather together in person without restrictions in our parish churches, most fittingly on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. As we reflect on our Lord’s goodness and mercy in the midst of the sacri- fices made during the coronavirus pandemic, we ask Saint Joseph to intercede for us, that through his fatherly protection and care, we may experience a renewal of faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

We welcome you back with great joy and eagerness!

The Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr The Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan The Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic Archdiocese of Cincinna Diocese of Columbus Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar The Most Rev. Daniel E. Thomas The Most Rev. Jeffrey M. Monforton Diocese of Youngstown Diocese of Toledo Diocese of Steubenville