Serving ✝ Celebrating ✝ preserving St. Sebastian Parish Foundation SINCE 1971

2012 Annual Report First Communion, 1948

First Wedding Silver Jubilee

First Graduating Class Our Church Mass in Zwisler Hall

This particular window in our church fascinates me creatively. The message seems so clear. Even the word “knowledge” leaves little for About the Cover the imagination, or does it? Knowledge, like the many symbols in this beautiful creation, are a life long quest. In my own modest opinion the greatest knowledge is the discovery of the truth in all things. To learn, to teach, to understand and to embrace the world given to us. 2 St. Sebastian parish Foundation - Steve Hamilton, Artist “Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman Thank you for any way in which you may have contributed to Thank you so very much for your prayers and gifts to the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation. Contributions to the support our parish. We had so many needs this year Foundation bring stability and health to the entire St. Sebastian and I am humbled, but not surprised, that our mission. We get by day to day with the resources given in the parishioners answered each call. You allowed us to do wondrous things. Your gifts gave us a restored organ collection basket. But every dollar given to the Foundation is that is a superior instrument for our faith, and one pulled and invested to help stretch its value and not only give that maintains the historical integrity and musical us more flexibility today but also greater security in the future. veracity vital to our sacraments and community. This two-pronged system of self-funding has made the parish You helped us educate children; you helped us reach our goals for the Diocese Rooted-in-Faith the strong anchor that it is today. Campaign that has made our dire need of a new “red brick yard” a reality; you helped us enhance In these pages you will see some of the great projects that the our campus and school safety with security Foundation has assisted the parish with and the names of many of the contributors. But these are cameras; you gave a new roof to our church and not all of the names that should be called to mind. There are also many volunteers and individuals rectory, and so much more. who have attended events that help nurture the Foundation. To all of you, thank you on behalf of Please help us continue to preserve our parish and those who benefit from your thoughtfulness. provide a Catholic education for our families in need. Now, more than ever, we need to help our If you are looking for a way to make sure your contributions stay local and directly assist your community have the opportunity to receive a community, look no further. From worship, to education, from arts to sports, from fellowship to Catholic education. I believe one child, one person, one miracle and one prayer can make a real assistance and outreach, St. Sebastian touches and enriches thousands of lives in our community difference for our world. Be proud that you are part each year. Consider putting some of your resources to work in this way. of something bigger than yourself. I sincerely thank you for your gifts, prayers and continued support. God bless you, God bless, The Rev. John A. Valencheck • Pastor Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello Director of Development

2012 annual report 3 Thank You for Your Gifts to the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation for 2012 ArrowA planned gift is your finalSociety act of stewardship with your parish. And such We thank and acknowledge all those who have designated a gift to the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation in a momentous gift and lasting legacy memory and honor of their loved ones. We are grateful for their generosity in making a lasting gift to the parish. deserves our eternal gratitude and We will publish gifts on a periodic basis as a way of thanking our generous contributors. We may inadvertently commemoration. Each person who omit some names. Please call these oversights to our attention so that we may verify our records. If you would remembers our school or parish with like to honor someone you love, you may contact Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello, Director of Development, at a gift to the St. Sebastian Parish 330-836-2233. Please feel free to use the enclosed envelope for any future gifts. Foundation automatically becomes a member of our Arrow Society. In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bachmann In memory of Mary Frances Ahern The St. Sebastian Parish Choir Ralph L. and Florence A. Bernard The Arrow Society simply recognizes Miss Nancy Mannion Designated to the Fr. Charles and honors donors who designate the In memory of Byrider Education Endowment St. Sebastian Parish Foundation in their In memory of Robert and Agnes Bachmann The Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard William Aylward Designated to the St. Sebastian estate planning. Members include Foundation Trust Associates of the Akron Beacon Parish Pipe Organ Restoration alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, Journal Anonymous In memory of trustees and others who have Maureen Barcic Charles Beringer, III supported the Foundation through Genevieve Jane Fedorovich In memory of Designated to the St. Sebastian the years. Mr. John D. Kelley, Jr. Harold and Esther Barnes Preschool Center for Early Frances Sawaya Designated to the St. Sebastian Learning If you are already a member The Stampfli family Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Ann and Mary Loftus of our Arrow Society, please let us know Mr. and Mrs. Louis Trenta Dr. W. Stuart Barnes so we may ensure we have your name Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf In memory of listed correctly in our records. Please also Designated to the McDonough In memory of Grayce Bocanelli Richard Beebe notify us if you wish to remain an Resource Center Endowment Designated to the St. Sebastian Mr. and Mrs. David P. Tschantz Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration anonymous Arrow Society member for Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. John Mesko any future publications. Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Johanna Beebe Mr. and Mrs. William J. Montgomery What we have done for ourselves alone Mr. and Mrs. Stan Najeway The St. Sebastian Parish Choir dies with us; what we have done for others In memory of and the world remains and is immortal. In memory of Joseph Wm. Berger, Jr. In memory of ~Albert Pike Marjorie Bachmann Designated to the St. Sebastian Linda Bordenkircher Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Irene Berger Parish Pipe Organ Restoration 4 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Bachmann, III Steve and Anne Bordenkircher

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of Reverend Charles Byrider Luke Debski Corrine Dunn Albert “Bud” Friess Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Anonymous Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian School Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Tuition Assistance Fund In memory of Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Dunn Akron SCORE James A. Delagrange Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cahill, Jr. Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Decker Pipe Organ Restoration Alma Jean Canale the Eshack family Mrs. Ione Friess and family Helen D. Fleming Joanne Welsh Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. Lawrence Halter In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Laurence True In memory of Marilyn Dettling Marjorie C. Eshack Phyllis B. West Josephine Cannavo Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Maralyn Yanko Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. Brian Dettling Michael and Virginia Glenn Fanelly In memory of Anonymous Dr. Andrew Haas, Jr. Mr. William L. Fanelly Angela Gagliardi Louis and Kelley Adams In memory of In memory of In memory of The Jeff Bader family Eleanor and Christopher Carracher Theodore Dettling Idell Ferguson Sharon Barrett Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conner Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. James Dettling Dennis and Nancy Carracher Anonymous The St. Sebastian Parish Choir Vito and Mary Gironda Associates of Bernard Laboratories, Inc. Jane and David Hunt In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gorring In memory of Mr. and Mrs. David Koly Leo and April Corr Dr. Andrew Haas, Jr. Dolores Ferrick Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGuckin Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Eric Haas Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Associates of Planned Financial Services Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heffern Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Polera Candace and Joshua Bates Dorothy Mann Lamb Jack Ferrick The Family of Michelina Sinopoli Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marks Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stevic In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Najeway In memory of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Evelyn Dannemiller Melody Nobis Ann and Al Fraraccio Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ross, II Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Diana Lucia Pipe Organ Restoration Kathleen Seikel Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. Thomas Dannemiller, Sr. Gloria Wathen Mr. and Mrs. Don Fraraccio Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Wnoroski In memory of Joseph P. Davis Anonymous 2012 annual report 5 In memory of In memory of In memory of Saverio Anthony Gagliardi Charles Goepfert Alberta Hensley Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mary Goepfert Designated to the Alberta Hensley Pipe Organ Restoration Jean Hockwalt and family Scholarship Endowment Mr. Mimmo Gagliardi Mr. and Mrs. John Kosley John Szarwark Michel Massullo The University of Akron Newman In memory of George Stoll Catholic Campus Ministry Juanita Gaone Nick Thomas In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bryson R. F. Witt Joseph Hershberger Mary Knapp Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knapp Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Bill and Jeri Montalto Mary Goepfert Lena Vaccaro Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brownfield, Jr. In memory of In memory of In memory of Rose Marie Greathouse Jacob Hosang Ann Gingold Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Paul Campbell Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Carin Crislip Mr. Robert B. Greathouse Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hosang Nancy Demeter Alexandria Kasapis In memory of In memory of T. A. and S. B. Koutnik Thomas and Maxine Hanlon Kay and Ed Keenan Designated to the Victor E. Buehrle, Jr. Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Science Lab Fund Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Gloria Wathen Ronald George and Deidre Hanlon Rita M. Keenan In memory of In memory of In memory of Chic and Julia Kelley Maureen Nuosce Glinsek Leonard Hayden Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Patricia A. Conley Jerry Glinsek Agnes Hayden Dana Nuosce Davis Toni Nuosce In memory of Anthony Nuosce David and Daniel Henry Krista Nuosce Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Unless someone like you cares a Pipe Organ Restoration whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. James and Marie Henry ~Dr. Seuss

6 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Board Member John Kelley was honored at the 2012 Parish Leadership Appreciation Dinner for his steward- In memory of In memory of Estate of Josephine La Rocca ship with the parish for over 45 years. John is pictured Joan Marie Kelley Patricia Krill Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lombardo here with (from left to right) Director of Development Designated to the John and Joan Kelley Designated to the Dr. Carl E. Krill Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello, Joan Kramer and Ann Scholarship Endowment Family Endowment Pipe Organ Restoration Traverse. Mr. John Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caron Mr. Joseph La Rocca President of the Board Patrick O’Neill presented Dr. and Mrs. Michael Parker Mr. and Mrs. Frank Danckaert John with this honor and thanked him for the Mrs. Robert Hawkins In memory of many contributions he has made to the parish In memory of Mr. and Mrs. William Hergenrother James O Laughlin over the past four decades including his involve- Walter Kelley Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Kloss Designated to the St. Sebastian School ment with the renovation of Zwisler Hall and Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mary Lynne Krill Tuition Assistance Fund the scholarship endowment John started in his Pipe Organ Restoration Dr. Carl E. Krill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Senko wife’s memory to support Catholic education. Laura Kelley Mary Kay Luby “There isn’t a great enough way for us to say In memory of Elizabeth G. Miller thank you John. You have laid the map down Charlotte Lesneski In memory of Regina Petit for us and you continue to chart new courses Designated to the St. Sebastian School Sarah Elizabeth Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Mark Semonin of success for the Foundation. Thank you. You Tuition Assistance Fund Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Lawrence and Rita Stallings have sacrificed time away from your family for Pipe Organ Restoration Ann E. Welty Mr. Ronald Koly over 40 years to help the Foundation grow and thrive. Thank you”. Ryan and Jennifer Kennedy Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration William and Mildred Loftus Retired board member Vince DelMedico had In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rose Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish these words to share: “John has volunteered in Ida Clare Kilduff many facets of the community, including at In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Ann and Mary Loftus Hoban High School, the Ohio Ballet, the Good Pipe Organ Restoration Leroy C. and Dorothy J. Large Samaritan Hunger Center and others, but his Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Ruth Ann Struglinski absolute volunteer position has been to the Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of Grace Wiandt Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Jean Lukacz St. Sebastian Parish Foundation. John Kelley’s Jim and Debbie Large DNA is truly the heart of the Foundation. Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Without John’s guidance and total involvement, In memory of In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration the Foundation would NOT be what it is today. Kenneth and Edith Kipp Gloria La Rocca Dan and Teresa (Lukacz) Lenehan Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish His extraordinary knowledge and guidance are Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish truly remarkable”. Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of Mr. and Mrs. David Rowe Mr. Joseph La Rocca Richard Maloyan Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Josephine La Rocca Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Neman Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Cavallaro Barbara Ciancio Jean M. Hansen 2012 annual report 7 In memory of In memory of In memory of John Mangus Kathryn A. McGuckin Adeline Palenica Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the Grounds Crew Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Flower Fund The Becker family Michael and Virginia McGuckin Shirley Ann Foster Mr. Richard McGuckin In memory of In memory of Mary Jane Mariani In memory of our parents Catavolos Funeral Home John and Marie Moleskey Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Robert Labate Designated to the Grounds Crew Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Vance, Jr. Flower Fund David and April Deming Anonymous In memory of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of Anna J. Marks Pipe Organ Restoration our parents Lawrence Brozek Anonymous Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Kevin Hillery Pipe Organ Restoration Karen Kavanaugh In memory of George and Jean Naswandi Barbara Metzger Patrick E. Morabito Brenda Pier Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration our parents, William and Rose In memory of Ginny Morabito and family Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Carole Marshall Pipe Organ Restoration Dr. and Mrs. Edward Marshall In memory of Anonymous James F. O’Neil In memory of Barbara Bader and Family In memory of Raymond Martone Mr. and Mrs. Harry Freer Michael J. Pavick Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Caudill Designated to the St. Sebastian School Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Tuition Assistance Fund School Art Fund Pipe Organ Restoration Ann and Mary Loftus Nancy L. Ryland, Ph.D. Anonymous In memory of In memory of In memory of Patience O’Neil Frank and Peg Payerle Michael McGowan Designated to the St. Sebastian School Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Ted Schneiderman, Retired Judge Tuition Assistance Fund Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the Paul and Patricia Ann and Mary Loftus Mr. and Mrs. George Payerle Hummel Bereavement Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ulrich 8 St. Sebastian parish Foundation In memory of In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zodnik In memory of Gerald Petit, Sr. David Pudis Designated to St. Sebastian School Mary Jane Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mrs. Sue Matuch Designated to the St. Sebastian School Designated to the Church Pipe Organ Restoration Mrs. Barbara Stith Mathematics Fund* Improvement Fund Mary C. Pudis (dearly departed) Ms. Jo Wargo Mr. James E. Roberts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Petit, Jr. Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of In memory of In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Mary Pudis Betty Raff Virginia Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves Sandra Anderson Dr. John Murphy Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Conway Designated to the Grounds Crew Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gabrosek Flower Fund Anonymous Gilda Petrarca Etta, Ira, Steven and Beth Massing Fred and Jeannie King In memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Cynthia A. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. William Madigan Allen M. Roseman Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. McCorkle In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish James M. Pier, Sr. Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Basque Pipe Organ Restoration Brenda Pier Mr. and Mrs. Jim Benett Mr. and Mrs. Robert Labate Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Sassano and family Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves Ms. Lori Brusa Debbie and Bill Keslar Designated to the Louis H. Amer Mr. and Mrs. David Ellis In memory of John and Lisa Roseman Education Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gaynor Orville Reed, Jr. Pat Roseman Tracey Pier Wathen Mr. and Mrs. Don Lowry Designated to the St. Sebastian Zwisler Rex and Kathy Roseman Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish The Lukezic family Hall Plaza Fund in honor of the In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Mrs. Sherry Madej Humility of Mary Sisters Lora Lee Rossi Brenda Pier Consuelo Monterrubio Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves Anonymous Ms. Christina Orr Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orr In memory of In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Dr. Bernadette Pudis Charles P. and Mary M. Reymann Jack Francis Pirie Anonymous Joyce Pudis Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish The Renick Family Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. George Skleres Mr. and Mrs. Todd Nave the Deliberato and Golubski Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pirie Mrs. Janet Spetich Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thornton In memory of The Ake and Rubis Grandparents In memory of Mary Valencheck Jack T. Riddle Designated to the Paul and Patricia Anna Mae Price Mrs. Debra VanAntwerp Designated to the St. Sebastian School Hummel Bereavement Endowment Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mrs. Marilyn White Tuition Assistance Fund John and Dana Rubis Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Young Kristen M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Dunn

2012 annual report 9 In memory of In memory of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Howard I. Russell J. Michael Shane Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. Charles Sonderman Matching Gifts Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of “When I stand by God at the end of my Miss Barbara A. Russell Edward and Brighid Hillmuth life, I would hope that I would not have a Glen and Viola Stalcup single bit of talent left and could say: In memory of In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Reeves the Forsthoffer, Kato and Sheba ‘I used everything you gave me.’ “ St. Sebastian Class of 1952 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves deceased members family members Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish ~Erma Bombeck Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Sonya Halamay Benavent Pipe Organ Restoration Elizabeth F. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves Anonymous As a way to encourage charitable Stephanie S. Dumstorf In memory of giving with their employees (and in Vince and Karen (Thompson) Gibaldi In memory of Theresa Schorr Stanley some instances retirees), many Mr. John P. Goodman Greg Sheeks Designated to the Theresa Schorr Col. Joseph Kormanik companies match charitable Mr. Thomas Wile Stanley Memorial Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Endowment contributions. Please check with In memory of Mr. James E. Roberts, Jr. Laura and Joe Schorr your employer and designate Kathleen M. Seikel Peggy Snyder St. Sebastian Parish Foundation as Carol and Jim Swartz Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of your gift choice. Pipe Organ Restoration Catherine Steel In memory of Gerald and Tracie D’Antonio Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Jane Ann (Pfeiffer) Schnurr Pipe Organ Restoration In memory of In doing so, you could possibly Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Michael and Lisa Steel Josephine Sonderman double – or even triple – your Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pfeiffer The Staff Association of the Akron- In memory of contribution. Summit County Public Library Florence and Thomas Stranieri In memory of Anonymous Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Gisela J. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowman Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Broman Bruce and Ann Rowland Pipe Organ Restoration Marjorie Eshack In memory of Golden Wing Road Riders Association Louise J. Hughes Len Struglinski Chapter T Designated to the Grounds Crew In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Tim W. Miller Flower Fund Mary C. Semer Mr. Charles Sonderman Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Jack, Lois and Polly Stokes Ruth Ann Struglinski Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wilde Pipe Organ Restoration Anonymous

10 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ron Koly In memory of Nancy Mannion In memory of Ruth Ann Struglinski Joseph Tornichio Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin Frank Ulrich Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Edward Metzger Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In memory of Pipe Organ Restoration Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Pipe Organ Restoration Catherine M. Szary Mary Kay Luby Dr. and Mrs. George Nankervis Mr. Keir Ulrich The Estate of Catherine M. Szary Ruth Ann Struglinski Dorothy Coates-Power In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves In memory of Rosemary Taggart In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rodgers Frances J. Valencheck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson J. Harold (Hal) Traverse Mr. and Mrs. David Rowe Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mary and Mike Kirkbom Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aldrich Mary A. Seipp Pipe Organ Restoration Maureen Malek Mr. and Mrs. Al J. Amer, Jr. Barbara Sheeks Reverend John A. Valencheck Mr. and Mrs. John Bader Mr. and Mrs. David A. Thomas Anne Merzweiler In memory of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Beringer Mr. and Mrs. Louis Trenta, Jr. Theodore Taggart William Waickman Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bianchi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf Designated to the St. Sebastian Zwisler In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Cleary Designated to the Grounds Crew Hall Plaza Fund in honor of the James Tainer Mr. and Mrs. John Colombo Flower Fund Humility of Mary Sisters Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Brigid Constance Mr. and Mrs. Ron Klamert and family Pipe Organ Restoration Ken and Peggy Contrera Mr. and Mrs. Robin Olsen Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Mrs. James Tainer Joyce M. Cook Designated to the Fr. McDonough In memory of Resource Center Endowment In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Del Medico the Foster and Witt families James A. Tate Nancy Demeter Mr. and Mrs. David Tschantz Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. David Dunigan Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tate Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. David Foerster Pipe Organ Restoration The Lee and Witt families In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Foust Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Neman Vincent A. Tersigni Mr. Thomas Getzinger Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves In memory of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Nancy Anne Gupta Ruth Ann Struglinski Joseph and Sarah Zeno Pipe Organ Restoration The Hankins Family Designated to the St. Sebastian School Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Nancy Tersigni Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huber Tuition Assistance Fund Pipe Organ Restoration Dr. and Mrs. S. Kellermeyer Ann and Mary Loftus Fred and Jeannie King In memory of Mr. John Kelley, Jr. Designated to the St. Sebastian Margaret and Lester Tice Helen M. Kelly Zwisler Hall Plaza Fund In memory of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Jeff, Emma and Julia Klein Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Monsignor Zwisler

Pipe Organ Restoration Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Kloss Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Donna J. Leahy Mrs. Ruth McCallum Pipe Organ Restoration Mary Kay Luby Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons, Jr. Nancy Maloyan 2012 annual report 11 In gratitude of In celebration of Vince and Karen (Thompson) Gibaldi God’s Blessings Easter Sunday Mr. John P. Goodman Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Col. Joseph Kormanik Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Ken and Patty Minrovic and family Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfeiffer Mr. James E. Roberts, Jr. Kathleen M. Seikel In honor of In honor of Carol and Jim Swartz brothers Greg and Mike the Elwood and Mamas families In honor of Board member Tricia Gerak was honored Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Mr. Robert M. Elwood Fr. William Karg at the 2012 September Spectacular Gala Pipe Organ Restoration In honor of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish for serving as the first chairperson of the Judith Adams Larry and Mary Beth Furman Pipe Organ Restoration event. The founding members of this In honor of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish John and Karen Bader critical fundraising event were honored, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burkley Pipe Organ Restoration In honor of including (pictured left to right) Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Miss Anne M. Furman John Kelley Tricia Gerak, Allison Petit, Kathleen Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the Paul and Patricia Holaday and Michelle Huber. Mr. and Mrs. David Rowe In honor of Hummel Bereavement Endowment

Anthony and Elise Mr. and Mrs. David Towell Since these extraordinary women In honor of Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish organized the inaugural event in 2004, Linda Davis Pipe Organ Restoration In honor of over $385,000 has been raised for the Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Dr. and Mrs. Steven Gorsuch Jack and Clare Kenny Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish school. The 2012 event, which was Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. George Bachmann, III In celebration of Pipe Organ Restoration held on September 15, raised a our children Claire, Grace and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kenny record-breaking $86,000. The funds In honor of Faith Heinle raised from this event help keep the James and Lillian DeMiglio Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In honor of costs of tuition low and are a vital Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Nikolas Alexander Kil source of support to help with our Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Heinle Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish school’s technology needs. Robert and Mary Williams Pipe Organ Restoration In honor of Lara Kil Mark your calendars now and attend the In honor of Fr. William Karg’s pastorate – In honor of Ray DiRossi St. Sebastian Class of 1952 10th annual September Spectacular event our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Sonya Halamay Benavent Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Restoration Elizabeth F. Butler Pipe Organ Restoration Janet DiRossi Stephanie S. Dumstorf Buck and Anna Marie Labin

12 St. Sebastian parish Foundation In honor of In celebration of In gratitude of In honor of Marc, Lindsay, Sean and Abra Julie and John Randall’s St. Sebastian Parish The Louis H. Amer Education Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish 50th Wedding Anniversary Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Endowment Pipe Organ Restoration Designated to the Greenhouse Fund Pipe Organ Restoration Miss Janet Amer Mark and Susan Manofsky in honor of the Sisters of the Humility Friends of Opus Dei Dolores Cannavo (dearly departed) of Mary* Tracey Pier Wathen In honor of In honor of Jacquelyn A. Brown Fr. John T. McDonough Kathy Salem In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Censky Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish The Art Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gross Pipe Organ Restoration Pipe Organ Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Harry Featherstone Ancient Order of Hibernians-The Saint John and Karen Bader Robert J. Demboski, DDS Brendan’s Division Charles and Nancy Pilliod Dr. and Mrs. Mark Freihage Marnelle Lucas City of Akron, Ohio In celebration of In honor of Linda Maschmeier Ethan Tate In memory of John C. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mazzotti Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Michael J. Pavick Charles and Elizabeth Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Tony Petrarca Pipe Organ Restoration Nancy L Ryland, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. John Randall In celebration of Kathleen Seikel Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tate In honor of our parents Theresa Tolson The Dr. H. Thomas and Mary Rita Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Urycki, Jr. Baumgardner Scholarship Endowment Pipe Organ Restoration Fr. John A. Valencheck Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vieltorf Mark Baumgardner Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Phil and Mary Leber Marie Waickman Patty Baumgardner-Szalay Pipe Organ Restoration In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Yahner Anonymous In honor of Deacon Terry Peacock In honor of The Brick Parking Lot Fund Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish the St. Sebastian Class of 1952 In honor of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Rooted Pipe Organ Restoration 60th Reunion Jean Walsh in Faith-Forward in Hope Campaign John and Karen Bader Designated to the St. Sebastian Zwisler Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Luz Volenik Hall Plaza Fund Pipe Organ Restoration In honor of In honor of Kathleen McCullough Perry Mr. and Mrs. James Censky Larry Walsh The Victor E. Buehrle, Jr. Science Mary Beth Reymann Conroy Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish In celebration of Lab Fund Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Pipe Organ Restoration the Ederer and Way families Scholarship AMERICA Kathleen M. Seikel Dr. and Mrs. John Jewell Designated to the St. Sebastian Parish Gloria Wathen Grace Sullivan Pipe Organ Restoration Carol Swartz Charles and Vicki Way Marie-Ann Thomas

2012 annual report 13 In honor of Max Walczuk In honor of In honor of The Fr. Charles Byrider Education Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walker The Helen Barry Hamlin Library Fund The James M. Pier, Sr. Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hamlin Endowment In honor of Mrs. William Aylward The Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin Brenda Pier The Church Improvement Fund Ralph Bernard Foundation Ralph L. & Florence A. Bernard Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Petit, Jr. In honor of Mr. Richard Spangler In honor of Foundation Trust The Alberta Hensley Scholarship The St. Sebastian School Alumni Mr. and Mrs. Alan Burge In honor of Endowment Reunion Fund* Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dekemper The Clergy Enrichment Fund* John Szarwark Paul and Betty Baldacci Family Foundation Mr. Edward Devlin Jeffrey and Lynn Fickes The University of Akron Newman Mary K. Beck Bernadette Dierker Catholic Campus Ministry Carol A. Desser Mr. and Mrs. Paul Emerson In honor of Krista Ede Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fraraccio The Dayspring Opportunity In honor of Mr. Robert Elwood Mr. and Mrs. Philip George, Sr. Scholarship Fund The Paul and Patricia Hummel Dr. Robert Estes Lois Gerstenmaier Mr. Michael Toth & Mrs. Lisa Holland-Toth Bereavement Endowment Susan Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Hummel, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greathouse In honor of Jack Goodman John and Dana Rubis Ronald George and Deidre Hanlon The Grounds Crew Flower Fund Marie Graham Doreen Hazlett Mr. and Mrs. David Towell Mr. and Mrs. John Hergenrother Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ulrich Mr. Ronald V. Lipo Shirley Ann Foster Thomasine Hyland Mr. and Mrs. Richard McGuckin Fred and Jeannie King In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kraus, Jr. Mr. David Naples Mr. and Mrs. Ron Klamert and family The John and Joan Kelley Scholarship Mary Kay Luby Mr. Lawrence Nist Mr. and Mrs. William Madigan Endowment Mr. and Mrs. William Madigan Elizabeth Pinkerton Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. McCorkle Mr. John Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marks Lawrence Placanica Mr. and Mrs. Robin Olsen Dr. and Mrs. Michael Parker Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDermott Elaine Shean Ruth Ann Struglinski Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy In honor of Mr. Gregory R. Stafford Deacon and Mrs. Terry Peacock In honor of The Dr. Carl E. Krill Family Endowment Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stefan David D. Redle The Gerstenmaier Family Mrs. Robert Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stiller Thomas Reiderman Scholarship Endowment In honor of In honor of Richard Roberts Mrs. Lois M. Gerstenmaier The McDonough Resource Center The St. Sebastian Commemorative Willie Roberts Endowment Bricks Barbara Russell In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Tschantz Designated to the St. Sebastian Zwisler Richard Spangler The GOAL Fund Hall Plaza Fund Mr. and Mrs. Chester Speck The H. E. Graves, Jr. Family In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Topoly Foundation Trustees The Meyo Clarke Comunale Scholarship Catherine M. Baltes Mr. and Mrs. Louis Trenta, Jr. Pamela and Patrick O’Neill Endowment Mark and Kathy Holaday Mr. Stephen Comunale Robert Hughes 14 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Paul and Jenny Hummel The Becker family Cecilia Devlin and family Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bedell Mr. Edward F. Devlin Foundation Col. Joseph Kormanik Johanna Beebe Bernadette Dierker Marnelle Lucas Irene Berger Mr. and Mrs. David DiFiore Mrs. Virginia M. Morabito John and Nancy Beringer Kathy Dremann Administrative The Panzner family The Associates of Bernard Laboratories Janet DiRossi Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Mr. Jeffery E. Beshore Brian and Jennifer Doucet Mr. James E. Roberts, Jr. Ernest and Alvina Bianchi Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Dunn The St. Sebastian Class of 1952 Drs. Raymond Bologna and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dworakowski Jennifer KnappStaff Ciarlariello Classmates Andrea Rodgers Marjorie C. Eshack Director of Development Steve and Anne Bordenkircher Lt. Col. Chaker J. Fadel In honor of [email protected] Mr. and Mrs. David Brennan Mr. Jack Ferrick The St. Sebastian Parish Garden Club Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brislin Marie Finelli Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kalb Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brownfield, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Firestone In honor of Jessica Browning Dave and Pat Fitzgibbons The St. Sebastian Parish Pipe Organ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burkley Mr. and Mrs. Don Fraraccio DevelopmentTerri Mazzotti Assistant Restoration Jim and Rosanne Burns Karen M. Frey [email protected] Dr. and Mrs. Mark Adamczyk Dennis and Nancy Carracher Miss Anne M. Furman Judith Adams Louis Michael Catalano Mr. Mimmo Gagliardi Molly Lee Catalano Agnes Garner Eric and Kathy Agosti Akron Council Charities, Inc. Ms. Janet M. Ciotola Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gillick and family DevelopmentLisa Steel Assistant Michael and Mary Alice Aldrich Patricia A. Conley Mr. Jerry Glinsek [email protected] Janice Alpeter Ken and Peggy Contrera Mary Goepfert Mary Wilma Altier Mr. Thomas Dannemiller, Sr. Dorothy Gordon and family Anonymous Donors Gerald and Tracie D’Antonio Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gorring Mr. and Mrs. George Bachmann, III Mr. Phillip Davies Dr. and Mrs. Steven Gorsuch Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Davis Mary Gray John and Karen Bader Mr. and Mrs. William H. Balch Ms. Linda L. Davis Mr. Robert B Greathouse Dr. W. Stuart Barnes Opal Davis-Johnson Dr. Andrew Haas, Jr. Alfred and Patricia Basile Vinceen Davis Mr. and Mrs. Eric Haas Candace and Joshua Bates Dana Nuosce Davis Carl and Sandy Haines Julia Baughman Mr. John Delagrange The Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin The Bauhart family Robert J. Demboski, DDS Foundation Mr. Mark Baumgardner Rose DeMiglio Ronald George and Deidre Hanlon Mr. Michael Beck David and April Deming Norma Hartz and family Michael and Kimberly Beck, III Mr. Brian Dettling Agnes Hayden 2012 annual report 15 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heffern Mr. Joseph LaRocca Mary Beth Nickol and Mary W. Ruminski Janet E. Heilmeier Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaRose friends of Opus Dei Miss Barbara A. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Heinle Phil and Mary Leber Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon Nancy L. Ryland, Ph.D. Mr. William J. Henkel, Jr. (dearly departed) Lehner Family Foundation Melody Nobis Ted and Sandy Sadar James and Marie Henry Dan and Teresa (Lukacz) Lenehan Toni Nuosce The St. Sebastian Parish Bridge Group Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Hershey Mrs. Patricia Lenihan Anthony Nuosce The St. Sebastian Parish Choir David and Phyllis Hilkert Ann and Mary Loftus Mr. James F. O’Neil (dearly departed) The St. Sebastian Parish Choir Edward and Brighid Hillmuth Sally Longville Pamela and Patrick O’Neill Oktoberfest proceeds Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hosang Mary Loraditch-From the Summer Friends of Opus Dei The St. Sebastian Parish Choir Mr. Harold Hudson Tutoring Program Allyson Weis Ortiz and family Weathervane Theater Event Participants Louise J. Hughes Diana Lucia Catherine M. Ostrov The St. Sebastian Parish Jazz and Wine Ken and Connie Ingram Mark and Susan Manofsky Michael and Gloria Palko Festival Participants Dr. and Mrs. John Jewell Tom and Chris Marks Mr. and Mrs. George Payerle The St. Sebastian Parish Late Nite Jennifer and Dan Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marks Mr. and Mrs. John C. Persing Catechism Participants Gary and Beth Johnson Mrs. Ruth McCallum Regina A. Petit The St. Sebastian Parish Little Flower Mr. and Mrs. Wayne O. Johnson Jeffrey McElhinny Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pfeiffer Garden Club Rita M. Keenan Michael and Jean McGlinchy Krista Phillips The St. Sebastian Parish Sanctuary Society Kathleen C. Keener Reverend Thomas McGovern Brenda Pier Sam and Kathy Salem Philanthropic Fund- Mr. John D. Kelley, Jr. Michael and Virginia McGuckin Charles and Nancy Pilliod Jewish Community Board of Akron Laura Kelley Mr. Richard McGuckin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pirie Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Sassano and family Ryan and Jennifer Kennedy Mrs. Barbara McMahon Mary C. Pudis (dearly departed) Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schlachter Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Dave Meeker Mr. and Mrs. Jude Rademacher and family Carolyn Schmidlin Debbie and Bill Keslar Fadi and Regina Milan Raita family Robert and Barbara Schumacher Lara Kil Beverly Miller Mabel Randall Kathleen Seikel The Kindbom family Ken and Patty Minrovic and family Jerry and Wendy Reeves and family Frances L. Sharp Jeffrey and Helen King The Laura R. and Lucian Q. Moffitt Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Reilly, Jr. Mr. John J. Shea, Jr. Fred and Jeannie King Foundation Elizabeth Weis Resweber and family Maxine Shiffman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirkland Abbey, Lynette and Bill Monaghan Lois M. Reymann The Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith The Klamert family William J. and Laura C. Montgomery Charles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation Knights of Columbus, Council # 14255 Ginny Morabito and family Foundation Marcy L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ron Koly Faye E. Morton Mary K. Robertson Mr. Charles Sonderman Dennis and Darlene Krill Gary and Stephanie Morton John and Lisa Roseman Mr. Richard Spangler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kraus, Jr. Paul and Catherine Mungo Pat Roseman Michael and Lisa Steel Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kudlac Mr. and Mrs. Stan Najeway Rex and Kathy Roseman Lynn M. Frey-Steward and Buck and Anna Marie Labin George and Jean Naswadi Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ross, II Timothy J. Steward Dorothy Mann Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Todd Nave Mr. and Mrs. David Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stiller Jim and Debbie Large Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Neman Bruce and Ann Rowland Mr. and Mrs. William B. Stiller

16 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stone In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kincaid Ruth Ann Struglinski The St. Sebastian Preschool Center for Mr. and Mrs. R. Anthony Burgoyne Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Krejsa Byron D. and Beverly J. Sturm Early Learning Mr. and Mrs. Peter Calleri Lori Krohn Mrs. James Tainer Ann and Mary Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ciarlariello Mr. and Mrs. Sam Latrashe Mary June Tan Janet Ciotola Stephen Magoolaghan In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tate Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Contrera Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mazzotti The St. Sebastian School Nancy Tersigni Mr. and Mrs. Dante d’Andrea Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McCarron Mathematics Fund* Ann Traverse Mr. and Mrs. Todd DeKatch Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Minear Lou and Micki Trenta Mr. James E. Roberts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dekemper Mr. and Mrs. William Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trockle Mr. and Mrs. William B. Stiller Mr. and Mrs. Tim Del Medico Mr. and Mrs. Larry Musci Rodger Tullis and Michelle DiFiore In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Deming Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Neill Mr. Bob Ulrich The St. Sebastian School Principal’s Fund Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dettling Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pearson Mr. Keir Ulrich Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dobson Mr. Joseph Pentasuglio and Mrs. Carrie Mr. and Mrs. Donald Utrup Freddie Mac Foundation Employee Mr. and Mrs. Brian Doucet Schnirring Vaccaro’s Trattoria Giving Program Mr. Patrick Dugan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Petit Reverend John A. Valencheck HASA Mr. and Mrs. Tim Edgar Mr. and Mrs. Steven Powell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Auker Mrs. Sue Matuch Mr. and Mrs. John Elgin Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Puglia Jane E. Vaughn Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Karrie Foster Mr. and Mrs. Jude Rademacher Voices of Canton Mr. and Mrs. Julian Senko Mari Geiger-Howiler Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Reeves Dr. and Mrs. Harold VonWyl Mrs. Barbara Stith Lois M. Gerstenmaier Mr. and Mrs. David Reimund Larry Walsh Target-Take Charge of Education Mr. and Mrs. David Gupta Danielle Reymann Gloria Wathen Ms. Jo Wargo Mr. and Mrs. William Hagey Rian Hair Studio Charles and Vicki Way Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hamilton Sarah Katherine Ross Ann Wehener In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Damond Harris Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ruscak David and Lois Weis The St. Sebastian School Social Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Heinle Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodriguez Joanne Welsh Ministry Fund Dave Hershberger and Catherine Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Saliga James R. and Marie T. White Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Adams Paparella Mr. and Mrs. Donald Salyers Grace Wiandt Mr. and Mrs. Scott Allen Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Horrigan Mr. and Mrs. Brian Saus Jim and Linda Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Bates Mr. and Mrs. Peter Horwitz Mr. Edward and Dr. Jennifer Savitski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Willett Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Beaven Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hummel, III Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Schar Robert and Mary Williams Mr. Michael Beck, Jr. Hummel Funeral Homes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Skovira Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wilt Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bendo Laura Janchar Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stahl The Witt and Lee families Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Beringer, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Markus Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stiller Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Wnoroski Mary C. Biddinger Dr. and Mrs. John Jewell Mr. and Mrs. James M. Thomas Robert and Marita Zupke Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bills Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Thomas

Drs. Raymond Bologna and Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Jones Joan Trecaso Andrea Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Fuad Khayyat Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Vaccaro Dr. and Mrs. Paulo Borges 2012 annual report 17 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Auker Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Del Medico Mr. Andrew Pikus In honor of Voice Over Technologies LLC Mr. and Mrs. David Deming Mr. David D. Redle The John L. Tormey Restoration Fund Jane G. Wagner Mr. Edward Devlin Mr. Thomas Reiderman The John L. and Nellie A. Tormey Trust Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Walsh Bernadette Dierker Hannah Reynolds In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sean P. Walter Debra Dukes Mr. Richard Roberts The Victor Yanko Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilt Dr. and Mrs. John Elias Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rowland Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Sean Yost Mr. and Mrs. Paul Emerson Barbara Russell Dr. and Mrs. John Zografakis Mr. and Mrs. Greg Enright Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Russell Maralyn A. Yanko Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stiller Mr. William Fanelly Mr. Gregory Sain Unrestricted Mr. and Mrs. James M. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fraraccio Mr. and Mrs. Julian Senko Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greathouse Mr. Richard Spangler Mr. Michael R. Beck Joan Trecaso Mr. Gabriel Gullia Mr. and Mrs. Chester Speck Mr. and Mrs. David Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Vaccaro Mr. and Mrs. William Hagey Bob Ulrich Mr. and Mrs. Louis Calvaruso Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Auker Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hamilton Grace Wiandt Mr. and Mrs. Jose Delgado Voice Over Technologies LLC Ronald George and Deidre Hanlon In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Del Medico Jane G. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. James Henry The St. Sebastian Zwisler Hall Plaza Fund Krista Schordock Ede Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. James Censky Mr. Robert M. Elwood Mr. and Mrs. Sean P. Walter Mr. and Mrs. John Kendrick Mary Beth Reymann Conroy Mr. William L. Fanelly Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilt Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kilian Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Mr. and Mrs. David Fitzgibbons Mr. and Mrs. Sean Yost Mr. Ronald Koly Kathleen M. Seikel Margaret O’Neil Freer Dr. and Mrs. John Zografakis Dr. Carl Krill, Jr. Grace Sullivan John C. Jost Mr. and Mrs. A. Phillip Leber In honor of Carol Swartz Mr. Donald Kline Mr. Michael Lewis Marie-Ann Thomas The LeMonier family The St. Sebastian School Tuition Ann and Mary Loftus Dr. and Mrs. Edward Marshall Assistance Fund In honor of Mary Kay Luby Kristin L. Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ajamie The Basil J. and Anne L. Scafidi Dr. and Mrs. Grenville Machado Charles and Elizabeth Murphy Dorothy Aylward Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. William Madigan Elizabeth Pinkerton Mr. and Mrs. George Bachmann Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marks Basil and Anne Scafidi Charitable Trust Monica Baird Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDermott In honor of Mr. Ralph Bernard Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Reeves Mary Jo Mellody The Lewis and Kathleen Seikel Mr. Marc Bona and Mrs. Lynne Sherwin Mr. Richard Roberts Kristen M. Miller Scholarship Endowment Dana Deliberato and John Rubis Dr. and Mrs. Paulo Borges Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy Jessica Browning Kathleen M. Seikel Mr. Joseph Stephan Mr. and Mrs. Robin Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Sean P. Walter Mr. and Mrs. William Stiller Mr. and Mrs. Alan Burge Catherine Ostrov Mr. Albert Caliri In honor of Estate of Catherine M. Szary Deacon and Mrs. Terry Peacock Mary June Tan Janet Ann Ciotola Mr. and Mrs. Paul Perry The Theresa Schorr Stanley Memorial Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D’Antonio Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tate Mr. Julius Peter Mr. Thomas Wile Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dekemper Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips Laura and Joe Schorr 18 St. Sebastian parish Foundation * The endowment or fund was new for 2012 Financial Statement St. Sebastian Parish Foundation Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2011 and 2012. The total contributions to the church and school from the Foundation through 2012 totals $7,772,742.56.

Asset s 2011 2012 The Foundation Value over the last four years Cash & Short-Term Investments $ 223,736 $ 192,774 $ 3,760,907 Long-Term Investments at Market: Total $ 3,726,872 Market Value $ 3,656,272 Fixed Income $ 1,553,072 $ 1,531,083 $ 3,405,765 Equities $ 2,064,873 $ 2,106,848 $ 2,182,129 Total Assets $ 3,841,681 $ 3,830,706 $ 2,235,931 Unrestricted Value $ 2,372,496 Liabilities and Fund Balances 2011 2012 $ 2,336,367 Grants Approved for Future Payment $ 114,810 $ 69,799 $ 1,578,778 $ 1,490,941 Restricted Value Fund Balances $ 3,726,871 $ 3,760,907 $ 1,283,776 $ 1,069,398 Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $ 3,841,681 $ 3,830,706

St. Sebastian Parish Foundation Statement of Income and Expenses for the12 Months Ending December 31, 2012 Income 2011 2012 Gifts & Fundraisers $ 359,064 $ 576,142 Net Gains from Investments $349,832 $ 466,808 Total Gifts and Gains $ 708,896 $ 1,042,950

Distribution and Expenses 2011 2012 Distributions to Church and School $ 346,871 $ 761,704 Expenses $ 103,944 $ 123,605

Total Distributions and Expenses $ 450,815 $ 885,309 2012 annual report 19 $168,634 School Fence & Playground The total contributions $2,411,779 $117,828 Zwisler Hall Renovations $210,844 Zwisler Hall Plaza to the church and school School & Classroom Renovations from the Foundation through & Repairs 2012 totals $7,772,742.56. Here are just some of the projects the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation has funded over the years.

$195,549 Campus Roof Repairs & Replacement

$676,120 Convent & Kindergarten Renovations $221,009 Campus Boiler & Cooling Repairs and Replacement 20 St. Sebastian parish Foundation $530,414 $217,449 Student Tuition Assistance Byrider Hall & School Deficit Reduction Renovations & (since 1998) Repairs

The total contributions to the church and school $103,040 $207,853 from the Foundation through Victor E. Buehrle Rectory Renovations Science Wing 2012 totals $7,772,742.56. & Repairs Renovations & Projects Here are just some of the projects the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation has funded over the years.

Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful. ~Author Unknown

$56,295 $58,061 School Computer Lab Helen Barry Hamlin Library Renovations 2012 annual report 21 Patrick is married to Pam and they have four Parish and has been with the church for over children (Patrick (Sarah), Lauren, Luke and Mari) five years, successfully leading the parish into a Meet The Board as well as two furry K9 family members (Max and renewed level of grace and stewardship. The St. Sebastian Parish Foundation is managed by an Croix). They have been members of St. Sebastian Fr. Valencheck has been a lifelong member of the Executive Board of Trustees that consists of nine de- Parish since 1985 and have been active in the par- Domavina Lodge (which his grandfather founded) voted parishioners, as well as our Pastor, Fr. Valencheck. ish ever since. and is a member of such illustrious organizations These ten individuals faithfully abide by the mission of as the Chesterson Society, the Bluecoats, the Patrick L. O’Neill the Foundation: John Kelley is the Treasurer of the Foundation American Legion, the Fraternal Orders of the KSKJ, Board and manages our finances to a level of and SNPJ and the Knights of Columbus. When To help bring Christ to the world by acting as faithful precision rarely seen from a volunteer role. He Fr. Valencheck is not managing his many roles stewards to build and manage funds for long-term has been a parishioner of St. Sebastian Parish since within the parish, he can be found somewhere in growth, and to provide financial support for the religious, 1954 and married his wife Joan here. Their four nature with his K9 companion, Sebastian. educational and capital activities of the St. Sebastian children graduated from St. Sebastian Parish School. Parish for current and future generations. John is the retired Vice President of Continental Timothy Beringer, Sr. is the very active and in- General Tire and has selflessly shared his extensive volved co-owner of Ceeco Equipment, Inc., which John Kelley The board dedicates so much time and talent business experience with our parish for over 50 is the leader in providing air pollution control to this mission, ensuring that they deliver years in various roles, including Finance Committee (APC) systems and engineered process equipment measurable results each day. Please pray Chair, President of the Foundation Board, collection to utilities and industry. Tim has very deep roots for these dedicated stewards of our counter and more. In 2010, John initiated the John here at our parish and in addition to his service faith, and if you see them around, and Joan Kelley Scholarship Endowment to provide with the Foundation, Tim serves as a mass coordi- say hello and thanks! tuition assistance to the students of St. Sebastian nator, eucharistic minister and lector at mass and Parish School. You can usually find John crunching was a previous Athletic Director for our school for our numbers, playing golf with his friends or 20 years. Tim is also deeply dedicated to our com- Fr. John Valencheck spending time with his beloved family. munity and has served on the Catholic Charities Patrick L. O’Neill is the President of the Board in Cleveland, CYO Board, Francesca Hall Foundation Board and is President and CEO of Fr. John Valencheck is the Secretary of the Founda- Board, Walsh Jesuit Board, Loyola Retreat House the O’Neill Group, a regional independent tion Board and keeps the Foundation grounded in Board and the Portage Country Club Board. Tim insurance and risk management firm, located in its primary mission of helping to bring Christ to the is currently the VP of the Bluecoats Board, which Wadsworth, Ohio. A graduate of the University world. Fr. Valencheck is a graduate of the University serves the safety forces of Summit County, and of Akron with a B.S. in Accounting, Patrick is a Cer- of Akron with a degree in Theater Arts. He fol- he is on the Executive Board at Walsh Jesuit High tified Insurance Counselor, CPA and Risk Architect lowed a vibrant career path during his college years School. Tim is also Vice-Chair at Portage Country and will complete his Certified Risk Manager and “followed the circuit” of the industry, taking Club, President of the Loyola Board, past chair of Timothy Beringer, Sr. designation in 2013. Patrick is deeply committed contracts all over Northeast Ohio for two years the CYO Board and past executive committee to the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation. In 1997, after his graduation. At that time, Fr. Valencheck member of Catholic Charities. together with board member Lois Gerstenmaier, “stopped fighting his call” and entered St. Mary’s he started the Art Fund to provide our day school Seminary and School of Theology. After his gradua- Tim DelMedico is co-owner of Chez-Del Interiors, with an art room and supplies and in 1998 es- tion from the Seminary, he served as Parochial Vicar where he specializes in residential and commercial tablished the Graves & O’Neill Endowment (now at St. Ambrose in Brunswick for seven years, then interior design. He has been an active member the GOAL Endowment) to provide scholarship Parochial Vicar at St. Clare in Lyndhurst for three of the Akron Rotary Club, serving various roles monies for our young and aspiring students. years. He is currently the Pastor of St. Sebastian including President of the Board. He previously Tim DelMedico 22 St. Sebastian parish Foundation co-chaired the Akron Area Spina Bifida Associa- props, was an active member of HASA, co-chaired awards honoring his successes in litigation and trial tion. Tim is a lifelong member of our parish and the Playground Initiative, was chairman and secretary matters including: the Akron Bar Association’s – 2009 graduated from St. Sebastian Parish School in of the SAC and was awarded St. Sebastian Parish Professionalism Award, Best Lawyers in America®’s - 1970. He has been very active in many facets Volunteer of the Year. In addition to her service Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Per- of our parish over the past 20 years, including with the Foundation, Lois has also been a long- sonal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs and Defendants, Best serving on the Facilities Committee and recently time eucharist minister for our parish. She is also Lawyers® “Akron Bet-the-Company Lawyer of the Year”, Tricia Gerak helping Fr. Valencheck beautifully transform both very active in our community and is a member of Best Lawyers® “Akron Personal Injury Litigator of the the rectory and Forest Lodge, to name a few several area organizations including the Akron Dental Year”, Best Lawyers® “Akron Personal Injury Litigation projects. Tim and his wife, Jennifer, live in Akron Auxiliary, Junior League of Akron, the Women’s Board Defendant’s Lawyer of the Year,” Chambers USA America’s and have four children and two grandchildren. of Children’s Hospital, Mother’s Club at WJHS and Leading Business Lawyers, Inside Business Magazine Lead- the Booster Club at WJHS. Lois and her husband, Dr. ing Lawyer, Business Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Tricia Gerak is the CEO for Precision John Gerstenmaier, were the chair couple for Walsh’s rating, Ohio Super Lawyers®, Ohio Super Lawyers®, Top Component Industries, which is a manufacturer prestigious Powwow, and she has been involved in 10 Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers®, Top 50 specializing in close tolerance machining. A every aspect of the event for many years. When Lawyers in Cleveland and the Ohio Super Lawyers®, Top Lois Gerstenmaier graduate of the University of Akron with a B.S. Lois is not at work or serving our community, she is 100 Ohio Super Lawyers, just to name a few. in Accounting, Tricia is also a CPA. In addition spending time with her family. to serving on the Foundation Board, Tricia has Steve Wilt is Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor been involved with the Finance Council for the Heidi Heinle has been a passionate volunteer for our with CAPTRUST Financial Advisors. Steve provides past 10 years and served as the first chairperson day school for many years and in 2010 received investment advisory services to fiduciaries of corporate of our annual September Spectacular. She is St. Sebastian Parish School’s Innovator of the Year retirement plans as well as education for their plan also actively involved with the Akron Chamber Award. Also, in 2010, she helped endow the participants. Steve co-authored the book, The 401(k) Executive Dialogue program and is a volunteer St. Sebastian Parish Social Ministry Fund, which Sales Champion, A Guide for Financial Advisors to Acquire at the Bridgestone Golf Tournament. Tricia and supports needed teacher wellness funds for the and Retain 401(k) Plans, originally published in 2001 and Fr. John Valencheck Heidi Heinle her husband, Tony, have been members of the incomparable staff at our day school. For over 15 now in its third edition. In addition to his stewardship to parish for nearly 20 years, and live in Bath with years, Heidi has been actively involved with the the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation, Steve is dedicated their two sons. American Youth Foundation, which inspires children to our community and currently serves as Vice Chair on to develop their personal best and to be a positive the Summa Foundation Board, the System Investment Lois Gerstenmaier has been a passionate influence in their local communities. She graduated Committee, and is Chair of the Summa Foundation member of our parish for over 35 years,19 of from DePauw University with a B.A. in English Com- Golf Outing for 2012 and 2013. He serves on Goodwill which she was one of the school’s most involved position. She supports the Power of the Pen writing Industries in Akron Investment Committee, Leadership parent volunteers. In 1997, together with Patrick program for 7th and 8th grade students in Ohio as Akron’s Development Committee and the Bluecoats Orville L. Reed O’Neill, Lois started the Art Fund to provide our a tournament writing judge. Heidi, along with her Charity Golf Classic Committee. He is an active member day school with an art room and supplies and, husband Matt, is the proud parent of three daughters of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, the in 2011, Lois started the Gerstenmaier Family who are students at St. Sebastian Parish School. Their Bluecoats, the Ohio Employee Ownership Center, and Scholarship Endowment to provide scholarship family lives in West Akron. is a Leadership Akron graduate. Steve and his wife, Holly, aid to graduates of our day school to attend live in West Akron with their two children, Charlotte and Walsh Jesuit High School. While her three chil- Orville L. Reed is a partner in Stark & Knoll’s Litiga- Charlie, who are students at St. Sebastian Parish School. dren attended our day school, Lois co-chaired tion & Employment Group. Prior to joining Stark & Steve and Holly were the chair couple for the 2012 the Yearbook committee, chaired Drama Club Knoll, Orville practiced law in Akron for nearly 40 Summa Sapphire Ball and are also chairing the 2013 years. Over the years, he has received numerous Stan Hywet Gala. Steve Wilt 2012 annual report 23 The Fr. William D. Karg Faith Formation Fund St. Sebastian Parish is widely known for its love and proud support of each pastor who has served us. And who could blame us when our pastors continue Please Give to be involved and care about us even after they retire. One of our former pastors, The St. Sebastian Parish Foundation is Fr. Karg, initiated the Faith Formation Fund with the Foundation in 2010 so grateful for any support you are able to help support evangelization, adult religious education programs and faith to give. No gift is too large or too formation initiatives. Fr. Karg, who himself is a graduate of our day school from small, and all gifts are tax deductible. the class of 1952, passionately and lovingly fostered our connection to Christ for over 13 years and continues to be involved with St. Sebastian Parish today. The Foundation accepts gifts of cash, “Faith Formation programs are designed to help prepare our people to share their faith with people checks, real estate, stocks, bonds, beyond our own congregations,” Fr. Karg said. “It is my fervent hope that we as Catholics continue to mutual funds, bequests, Visa, grow in faith and in our relationship with the Lord through study, evangelization, community outreach MasterCard and much more. and prayer.”

Faith Formation is so important. “Our newly elected Pope, Pope Francis I, calls all of us to do what he So many ways exist for you to asks his priest to do,” said Fr. Karg. “He said: ‘Go out and share your testimony; go out and interact with support your parish. For a your brothers and sisters; go out and share.’ ” We owe our thanks to Fr. Karg for sharing his testimony comprehensive look at how you and sharing his gifts of stewardship with us. Please pray for Fr. Karg that he continues to help us prepare. can make a real difference, please visit http://foundation.stsebastian.org, Never worry about numbers. Help one or contact Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello, person at a time, and always start with Director of Development at the person nearest you. ~Mother Teresa [email protected].

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It is the greatest of all mistakes St. Sebastian Parish Foundation to do nothing because you can only 476 Mull Avenue do little - do what you can. Akron, OH 44320 ~Sydney Smith Phone 330.836.2233 http://foundation.stsebastian.org

24 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Did you ever hear the one about nine Sisters, Please Give The St. Sebastian Parish Foundation is two Novices, four Orphans and a Priest? so grateful for any support you are able St. Sebastian Parish is rich in faith, tradition and history. And a to give. No gift is too large or too proud part of our history is the incredible journey of the Sisters of small, and all gifts are tax deductible. the Humility of Mary from France to Ohio. In1929, the Sisters journeyed to St. Sebastian Parish School and inspired the hearts of many for M over 70 years. o e th ain The Foundation accepts gifts of cash, er Madel checks, real estate, stocks, bonds, Founded in France in 1854 by Fr. John Joseph Begel and mutual funds, bequests, Visa, Marie-Antoinette Potier (Mother Madelaine), the Sisters of the Humility MasterCard and much more. of Mary first served poor children through an orphanage and school in Dommartin-sous-Amance, France. In 1858, the Bishop of Nancy approved the rule of life submitted by Fr. Begel and the sisters and agreed to Sr. John Bosco, later named Sr. Alice Nalley So many ways exist for you to establish a religious community that would educate the village’s young support your parish. For a women, care for orphans, tend to the sick and decorate altars in comprehensive look at how you parish churches. can make a real difference, please Soon, however, Fr. Begel’s open condemnation of Napoleon III’s policies visit http://foundation.stsebastian.org, toward the church brought him into disfavor with civil authorities, and or contact Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello, the sisters of this new community were refused diplomas and barred from Director of Development at establishing schools. Fr. Begel [email protected]. In 1862, Fr. Louis Hoffer of Louisville, Ohio, applied for four sisters to teach in his school. Bishop Rappe of Cleveland ultimately invited You may always make donations by the entire French religious community to settle in the Diocese. mail, phone or online at: Sisters 1957 Three sisters and one orphan settled in Louisville, while the rest St. Sebastian Parish Foundation settled into a Cleveland-diocese-owned 250-acre farm near 476 Mull Avenue New Bedford, Pennsylvania. The farm had recently been vacated by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, who had an orphanage there. Akron, OH 44320 In 1889, the farm was named Villa Maria. In May 1864, the group – Phone 330.836.2233 nine sisters, two novices,

Sadly, Mother Madelaine died before she and her community left four orphans and M http://foundation.stsebastian.org ot na France, and Marie-Anne Tabourat (Mother Anna) was named Fr. Begel – set sail for America. her An the superior by Fr. Begel. Sr. Muriel - First Principal 2012 annual report 25 With support from Bishop Rappe in Cleveland, the sisters transformed swampland into fertile soil. They molded clay into brick for buildings, provided lumber for railroad ties, established an infirmary for railroad workers and built a Sister Carol Joy Cincerelli school for orphaned children. Her passion for service continues In 1869, the religious community renovated the existing buildings and, in 1879, a Sister Carol Joy – formerly Sister M. Alberta – taught at St. Sebastian Parish School hospital was built, followed shortly by the construction of a chapel. Since Villa during the 1964-65 school year, and also from 1968-1976. She continued to reside Maria was far from railroads, a 65-acre tract between Canton and Massillon at St. Sebastian until 1995. was purchased in 1904 with the possibility that the mother house might be In addition to teaching at St. Sebastian, she also taught at St. Cecilia, Cleveland; St. transferred. The Academy of the Immaculate Conception was established as Christopher, Rocky River; and was a part-time professor at Ursuline College, a school for girls in 1905 on Market Street in Canton. In 1909, the school Pepper Pike. moved so that a new mother house (to be known as Mount Marie) and the College of the Immaculate Conception, could be built. For 12 years, she served as an education consultant for the Cleveland Diocesan Office of Education. An author and illustrator, Sister Carol also conducted Fast-forward to 1929 when Fr. Zwisler asked the order to teach at St. Sebastian Parish workshops at Notre Dame College in South Euclid. School. The order agreed, and the school was staffed for the first time with seven sisters for the academic year 1929-30. For the next 70 years, the sisters were Sister Carol Joy is now the Director of Enrichment at an integral part of student education including teaching at every grade level, St. Hilary School in Akron. She is the 1996 recipient of Akron’s Creative Woman of the providing music lessons and leading us with the esteemed role of Principal. Year Award. Sister Carol Joy feels blessed to be The Sisters of the Humility of Mary (as they are now known) continue part of so many students’ lives. their work at Villa Maria Community Center in Pennsylvania, near the Fast-forward “I feel like a wonderful, privileged grandmother,” Ohio border. The center is located on 726 acres of grounds that to 1929 when she said. “I feel like I’m part of their family. I thrive include farmlands, an organic garden, wetlands, a bird sanctuary Fr. Zwisler asked and nature trails. Also on the grounds are Villa Maria’s Residential on friendships with people. They don’t break off, the order to teach even if you’re not in the same place.” Services, which offer holistic, affordable and specialized living for at our Parish seniors, and Villa Maria’s Education and Spirituality Center which School. provides many spiritual and education programs for children and youth as well as families and adults. The Conference Center at Villa Maria is used for various faith-based and value-based education programs. The Conference Center is also available for outside groups and Sister Carol Joy Cincerelli organizations hosting retreats and meetings. Today, the Sisters are involved in myriad Church ministries and serve the health ministry as one of five co-sponsors of Catholic Health Partners. They remain a positive force in all levels of academic and religious education, assisted living, parish The Foundation wishes to offer our sincerest thanks to the contributing editors on this article, Sr. Joanne Gardner and Sr. Carol Joy. and pastoral ministries, social services, and other activities.

26 St. Sebastian parish Foundation We are honored to remember the gifts of the over 140 Humility of Mary Sisters who served at St. Sebastian Parish School as teachers and principals for over 69 years. Here is our list. Sr. Adele Farragher Sr. Edwardine Gosser Sr. Marcella [Liguori] Houdek Sr. Noreen Bradley Sr. Agnes Clare Snyder Sr. Emmett Fagan Sr. Margaret Ann [Mary Peter] Freeman Sr. Pancratia Gosser Sr. Agnes Terese Kerr Sr. Evangelist Alt Sr. Marie Cecile Sawhill Sr. Perpetua Connolly Sr. Agnete Wintersteller Sr. Fabian Lally Sr. Marie Cecile Wepler Sr. Philomena Wise Sr. Aime Coleman Sr. Fidelma Kane Sr. Marie Corona McVeigh Sr. Regina Miller Sr. Alice [John Bosco] Nalley Sr. Flavia McVeigh Sr. Marie Nativa McKiernan Sr. Regina Clare Roan Sr. Alma [Anna Rita] Siffrin Sr. Florentine Ulrich Sr. Marie Therese Pidick Sr. Reginald Ramicone Sr. Ambrose Conry Sr. Francesca Thurin Sr. Marilyn Hoobler Sr. Regis Zimmerman Sr. Angelica Hough Sr. Gonzaga Letterle Sr. Mary Alfred Joliat Sr. Rita Collasowitz Sr. Ann Joachim Heisler Sr. Ignatius Fergus Sr. Mary Ann Spangler Sr. Rosanna Elmlinger Sr. Ann Vincent Coleman Sr. Immaculate Conception Cannon Sr. Mary Aquin Fleming Sr. Rose Marie Basel Sr. Annette [Mary Leah] Novicky Sr. Innocentia Longon Sr. Mary Audrey Reilly Sr. Rose Therese Johnston Sr. Anselm McManamon Sr. Irma Hiller Sr. Mary Blanche Conley Sr. Sacred Heart Lally Sr. Antoinette Haughey Sr. Jane Bayne Sr. Mary Bridget Gravens Sr. Sheila Smith Sr. Assumption Frey Sr. Jane Monter Sr. Mary Carmel Holdbrook Sr. Shirley Bulger Sr. Barbara Kugelman Sr. Janet Burkhart Sr. Mary Catherine (M. Cletus) Reinhardt Sr. Susanne Gill Sr. Barbara O’Donnell Sr. Jean Vianney Schnurr Sr. Mary Cecelia Nentwick Sr. Thaddeus Nolan Sr. Benedicta Harding Sr. Jeanne Boros Sr. Mary Eligia Kelly Sr. Theresa [Mary Bede] White Sr. Bernice Weitz Sr. Jeanne Thurin Sr. Mary Ellen Moore Sr. Theresa [Theresine] Cazeau Sr. Camilla Witchner Sr. Jeanne Ann Shockcor Sr. Mary Estelle Brennan Sr. Thomasina Catanzarite Sr. Canisius Nolan Sr. Joanne Burke Sr. Mary Fidelis Cook Sr. Vanora Hearn Sr. Carmella Light Sr. John Lucille Murawski Sr. Mary Gilbert Roby Sr. Verona Murray Sr. Carol Joy Cincerelli Sr. Josanne McIntee Sr. Mary Harold Marlowe Sr. Victorine McGraw Sr. Carolyn McVean Sr. Kathleen MacEwan Sr. Mary Louise Kirschensteiner Sr. Vincent O’Brien Sr. Catherine Laboure Blake Sr. Kathleen Myers Sr. Mary Martin Quigley Sr. Virginia Coan Sr. Catherine Teresa Crowley Sr. Kathleen [Mary Conrad] Walsh Sr. Mary Pat Leopold Sr. Winefred Bullach Sr. Charlotte Carl Sr. Laetitia Gerity Sr. Mary Richard Ware Sr. Jean Babeaux Sr. Christina Byers Sr. Laurel [Shamus] Smith Sr. Mary Rita Brennan Sr. Mary Therese Berry Sr. Claudia Blantz Sr. Laurene Steiger Sr. Mary Rita [Marie Venard] Keller Sr. Dolores Bourquin Sr. Cleophas Madden Sr. Lenore Begin Sr. Mary Robert Lenaghan Sr. Mary Elizabeth Henaughan Sr. Coletta Bast Sr. Leo O’Connell Sr. Mary Roch Marian Sr. Kathleen King Sr. Colomba Stearns Sr. Leonarda Kelly Sr. Mary Therese Joyce Sr. Kathleen McIntyre Sr. Concetta Carl Sr. Leonilla Landgraf Sr. Mary William Fogarty Sr. Mary Ockuly Sr. Cornelia Redinger Sr. Linda Preece Sr. Maura McFalls Sr. Yvonne Saunders Sr. Davidica Skerkavich Linda Ruegg - Postulant Sr. Maureen Piersol Sr. Rose Mary Schmidt Sr. Delrina Clarin Sr. Linda Valasik Sr. Michaela Tobin Sr. Constance Stopper Sr. Dorothea Hurray Sr. Loretta [John Mary] Rafter Sr. Monica Burgess Sr. Claire Young Sr. Dorothy Goodman Sr. Lucy Almasy Sr. Monica [Mary Austin] Boles Sr. Dorothy [Antoine] Murray Sr. Lucy [Mary Theola] Copeck Sr. Muriel Miller Sr. Norberta Bateman 2012 annual report 27 SuchFor many years a we sentimental knew our organ was at the endjourney… of its life The “people” selling the organ were the good people at Trinity Let us come into his presence span and there was great concern as to how we were going to Lutheran Church in Canton, and they’d reconsidered because with thanksgiving; let us make manage the very expensive repairs to it. Our organ was not an they wanted the organ that had so faithfully served them to have a joyful noise to him with songs excellent instrument, but a new one would cost in excess of a a good home. This was the impetus that started the sentimental of praise! Psalm 95:2 ~ million dollars. There was an exemplary used organ for sale that journey of raising funds, refurbishing the organ, installing it and celebrating our instrument at the Blessing Ceremony & Dedica- What a momentous, blessed we could have combined with our organ, but we simply could not afford to purchase it. tory Concert on November 18, 2012. year it’s been for the legacy of music at our parish! Thank In the summer of 2011, Fr. Valencheck was touring and singing with Thank you. The organ refurbishment simply would not have you to the many generous our choir in Rome when he stopped to pray at the tomb of John been possible without the generous gifts from parishioners, donors who enabled us to Paul II, located at the Shrine of St. Sebastian in the main nave of friends, alumni and others. Though our organ now is back in use St. Peter’s Basilica. and sounds spectacular, we must still maintain it. To properly refurbish and reinstall our preserve our pipe organ with tunings and repairs, the cost will 50-year-old organ into a “Beneath the great mosaic of Sebastian in his tomb,” Father said, be up to $5,000 each year. concert-quality instrument. “People had moved on momentarily when I suddenly found myself Not only were we able to there and I prayed a little, thinking how ironic it was that John Paul If you would like to help us preserve our long tradition of and St. Sebastian should be paired in this way. When I was done, I prayerful music and ensure the quality of the organ for future bring the organ back to its simply asked, ‘Could you guys do something nice for the parish?’ ” generations, please contact Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello for more original state; we were also information. able to expand and greatly “When I got back to the hotel, Lynn (Frey-Steward, Director of improve our pipe organ, Music Ministries at St. Sebastian Parish) was excitedly waiting to tell including installing chimes. me the news that, though we thought we would not be able to go ahead with the organ project because of the cost, the people selling the organ had called her to reconsider our deal.” Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity. ~Edwin Hubbel Chapin

28 St. Sebastian parish Foundation Planned Giving Shape a legacy of hope for future generations and If having an income stream is important, a ensure the integrity and impact of your family’s charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust charitable giving by creating a personalized Planned may be an option. Gift through the Foundation. If you have included the Foundation in your estate Planned Gifts are simply gifts that St. Sebastian planning – or if you are considering including the Parish receives in the future. Planned gifts often Foundation – please let us know so that we can provide benefits (income and tax) to you and to thank you now for your future generosity and the parish, while providing immeasurable benefit support. When you include St. Sebastian Parish to the ongoing support of the entire parish. Foundation in your estate plans, you will become a member of our Arrow Society. Long-term giving and planned commitments may be structured in many ways, including: s Deferred gifts and estate trusts s Designating St. Sebastian Parish Foundation as a beneficiary of: - A will or trust - Retirement plan - Life insurance policy - Bank account or stock holding - Charitable lead trust Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

2012 annual report 29 Serving, Celebrating and Preserving Catholic Education

Since 1929, St. Sebastian Parish School has been educating, training and preparing young minds for the future. And in 1971, the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation was founded to ensure funds would always be available to continue the St. Sebastian tradition. Our mission remains to financially support the religious, educational and capital activities of the school and preserve Catholic education for current and future generations.

Since 1971, gifts from our generous donors have allowed the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation to financially serve the parish and school in so many ways. In particular, we have been fortunate enough to do many things for our school, including transforming the “new” convent into the Beringer Center for Early Learning, creating the Victor E. Buehrle, Jr. Science Wing, renovating the Hamlin Library, and so much more. The Foundation has also provided funds for our school’s tuition assistance program and teacher salaries that directly impacts the well-being and education of our chil- dren. We have been preserving a Catholic education for our community and upholding our traditions for over 40 years.

This 42-year investment is yielding real, measurable results for the children of St. Sebastian Parish. One way we know this is to look at the many awards and recognitions our students receive each year. In just the last three months, our students have participated in several competitions and won awards across innumerable disciplines. Below is a look at just a few of these recent awards.

Spelling Bee - Congratulations to our Parish School Spelling Bee winners: Dominic Mastromatteo – 3rd Grade Gabi Thompson – 5th Grade Claire Heinle – 7th Grade MATHCOUNTS - The following students will represent St. Sebastian Parish School at the Akron Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition, sponsored by the Society of Engineers: Megan Hamilton, Ryan Huber, Ian Kausch and Daria Reimund. Good Luck Students! Power of the Pen – Congratulations to Danielle Kastor, who was awarded the first place trophy, and Claire Heinle, who was awarded the sixth place trophy, in the 7th grade competition at the regional Power of the Pen tournament. Also, congratulations to the entire 7th grade team, consisting of Danielle, Claire, Bella Hagey and Marissa Kastelic for placing 4th overall out of 25 Northeast Ohio schools. Shearer’s Perfection Student Contest - Congratulations to 7th grader Alex Reeves whose recyclable invention, The Chip Clip Case, was named a contest semifinalist. Alex’s invention, made up of all recyclable products, is a travel bag used to carry a video game controller and games. His inven- tion will now compete against fifteen others from across the state to become one of three finalists. Good Luck Alex!

Math Problem Solvers Tournament – Eighth grade students Mitchell Adamczyk, Libby Horwitz and Ian Kausch recently competed in the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics Math Problem Solvers Tournament in Brecksville. These students earned gold medals for finishing in the 30 St. Sebastian parish Foundation top tier (top 4 teams) of all 8th grade teams. St. Sebastian Parish School is grounded deeply in our Catholic faith and our students And who can agree more with these young leaders than our more than 5,000 learn not only academics, but also compassion. They learn through teachers, priests, proud Alumni? We recently heard from Tom Mascolo, ’73 who said the nuns and parents and each other to reach out to their community, to respect others and to lay teachers were instrumental in his success, and that he looks back fondly on the follow the path of Christ. memories he made at St. Sebastian’s. “I loved my time at St. Sebastian from 1965- 1973. I remember all the statues in the hallway. When I’d go back and see the little We recently asked our 8th graders what the importance of a Catholic education desks and lavatories and gym lockers, I couldn’t believe we were ever so small. I means to them. Madeline Williams replied, “…I am a very blessed child that I get to loved the camping trips we went on. I was an altar boy for years and was proud attend a Catholic school. Going to a Catholic school means so much to me because when I was selected to serve Christmas or Holy Week masses. When I arrived in it’s a place where I don’t have to fight for my faith. Catholic schools help you stay 1965, we were still only allowed to go to 8:30 mass in the old church. The principal focused and on the path to Heaven… It’s an honor because I know there are other had a sliding window in her office where she could spy on us in the pews. It wasn’t kids out there who wish they could have the Catholic learning like I do. I thank my until First Communion in 1967 that I ever saw the new one.” parents for the opportunity to go to a Catholic school.” “I’ve been reasonably successful in my career and in my life, and I have always felt that St. Sebastian School was the place that put me on the right path. The nuns and lay teachers were instrumental in our success. I think of them often. They and my parents made me who I am today.”

Madeline Williams Madeline Williams This year, Tom is retiring from the U.S. Navy where Another 8th grader, Amy Gersten, replied, “… Another great thing about a Catholic he has enjoyed a proud 30-year career serving our education is how people accept everyone no matter their ethnicity or race. No one country and protecting our freedoms. He has lived all over the world, but still considers Akron his is left out of anything, which will help me make many friends of different ethnicities Tom Mascolo and backgrounds. With the acceptance there is at Catholic schools, I won’t have to home. Tom is married to Heather, and has two worry about not fitting in. At a Catholic school you learn about your religion, and children, Bob and Josie. even if you aren’t Catholic, you have opportunities to learn about other people’s religion… A Catholic education is very important and can help you accomplish anything that you want in life.”

Amy Gersten Amy Gersten Amy Gersten 2012 annual report 31 When I reflect on my experience at St. Sebastian Kris Belman is a writer/director living in Los Angeles, California. His first film, More Parish School, I greatly appreciate the educational Than A Game, earned him NAACP and Independent Spirit Award nominations. His transition into commercial directing has paired him with brands such as Nike, foundation that it provided for my life. The school Gatorade, Nissan and Toyota. In 2010, Belman was the 4th highest awarded com- has always held high standards for excellence, mercial director in the world, much in part to his work on Gatorade’s and it also reinforced important values that I “Replay” campaign featuring Peyton and Eli Manning. learned from my parents, such as hard work, Belman is currently in production on a documentary analyzing social media’s proliferation in modern society, and is in pre-production on a film for ESPN’s discipline, and treating others with respect. At critically acclaimed 30 for 30 film series. St. Sebastian School, I learned the importance What do Madeline Williams, Amy Gersten, Tom Moscolo, Sandy Pianalto and of being my best, and using the golden rule as Kris Belman have in common? These five unique individuals are clear leaders a guiding principle in my life. with so much to contribute to this world. They are making a difference now and - will be a positive force in the future; and all got their start at St. Sebastian Parish Sandy Pianalto, Class of 1968 School. We are committed to the mission of educating tomorrow’s leaders in the President and Chief Executive Officer Catholic tradition. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland The St. Sebastian Parish Foundation recognizes the need to ensure any child can We also have been in contact with alum Kris Belman, ’94: “I attribute a lot of what I’m do- learn here at St. Sebastian Parish School. We help those students whose families ing professionally and personally to my time at St. Sebastian’s, not only on the education desire a Catholic education, but cannot afford it. We work to make their dreams side, which I felt did a great job preparing me for the next phase of my academic life, but a reality by funding the school’s tuition assistance program. also the community aspect. To this day, several of my best friends are those I met in grade Each year, the Foundation assists about 30 families, many with more than school, and the bond we share is lifelong. Even though I’m working and living primarily in one child, to attend our school. The Foundation has contributed more than Los Angeles, I still feel a strong connection to the St. Sebastian community. I’m grateful to $402,600.00 in just the past 15 years. In those 15 years, your gifts have helped us have my niece and nephew, Arabelle and Dietrich Loyed, enjoying their experience at touch the lives of nearly 500 families. We are so blessed to be remembered by St. Sebastian’s grade school the way I did. It’s amazing to see all the positive changes over many selfless, generous donors. the years, and yet I sense that the underlying spirit that makes the parish special is the same one that helped shape who I am today.”

32 St. Sebastian parish Foundation In addition to tuition assistance, the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation also presents many scholarship opportunities for our day school students, including the BSA Troop 96 Scholarship, the Dayspring Opportunity Scholarship, the GOAL Scholarship and the Sanctuary Society Scholarship. We pray this list of scholarship opportunities for our youngest learners grows each year. The Foundation is also committed to preserving Catholic education by helping our children continue on the path of excellence through high school. To that end, we are proud to present several scholarship opportunities that are available to our 8th grade graduates. Some are also available to our 8th grade PSR graduates. They are:

• The Beck Family Foundation Award for Our Lady of the Elms High School • The Beck Family Foundation Award for Walsh Jesuit High School • The Gerstenmaier Family Scholarship for Walsh Jesuit High School • The Hanlon Family Scholarship for St. Vincent & St. Mary High School • The Home and School Association (HASA) Youth Christian Service Scholarships for Young Men • The Home and School Association (HASA) Youth Christian Service Scholarships for Young Women • The St. Sebastian Parish Knights of Columbus (Council 14255) Rev. Terry Peacock Scholarships • The Terrier Way Principal’s Scholarship • The Sanctuary Society Service Scholarship (5-8) • The William & Catherine Foley Memorial Scholarship for Archbishop Hoban High School • The Joseph P. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship for St. Vincent & St. Mary High School • The Ralph C. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship for St. Vincent & St. Mary High School • The Wheeler Family Gold Scholarship for St. Vincent & St. Mary High School • The Wheeler Family Green Scholarship for St. Vincent & St. Mary High School

We are dedicated to preserving a Catholic education and ensuring that tradition for perpetuity. Please help us preserve Catholic education. Each valued gift given to the Foundation stays here at St. Sebastian Parish. If you have already given to the Foundation, thank you. Please know your contribution not only helps today, but will continue to bring hope, faith and stability well into the future. If you are contemplating making a gift to help the children of St. Sebastian follow the path of academic and spiri- tual excellence, thank you. If you would like to establish a family or business named scholarship for our children to attend either our day school, Archbishop Hoban High School, Our Lady of the Elms High School, St. Vincent & St. Mary High School or Walsh Jesuit High School, please contact Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello. 2012 annual report 33

EndowmentsLouis Amer Educational Endowment and Funds GOAL Endowment Art Fund Gerstenmaier Family Scholarship Endowment Dr. H. Thomas & Mary Rita Baumgardner Eugene & Marie Graham Scholarship Scholarship Endowment Endowment, in honor of Athletic Boosters Club Fund Fr. William D. Karg Boy Scouts Troop 96 Scholarship Fund Grounds Crew Flower Fund BRICK Fund Helen Barry Hamlin Library Fund Victor E. Buehrle, Jr. Science Lab Fund Alberta Hensley Scholarship Endowment Fr. Charles Byrider Education Endowment Hank & Eileen Hudson Scholarship Endowment Church Improvement Fund Paul & Patricia Hummel Bereavement Cleary Family Scholarship Endowment Endowment Hugh Colopy Scholarship Endowment Fr. William D. Karg Faith Formation Fund Computer Fund John & Joan Kelley Scholarship Endowment Mary Jo Costigan Teacher’s Salary Endowment Dr. Carl Krill, Sr. Family Endowment Fickes Family Clergy Enrichment Fund Mr. & Mrs. James Lyons, Sr. Family Endowment Dayspring Opportunity Scholarship Fund Fr. John McDonough Resource Center Foley Family Adult Religious Education Endowment Endowment McFarland Educational Scholarship Endowment Forest Lodge Fund Michael Francis McNair Scholarship Endowment Ivan & Janet Frey Memorial Endowment Meyo Clarke Comunale Scholarship Endowment Music Endowment

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Start Your Own Named M.G. O’Neil Scholarship Endowment Frances L. Sharp Scholarship Endowment Fund Wm. J. O’Neil Scholarship Endowment Sheeks Family Scholarship Endowment Endowment Organ Project Fund Social Ministry Fund Please consider establishing a Esther Simonetti Owen Scholarship Endowment St. Sebastian Development Fund named endowment with the James M. Pier, Sr. Scholarship Endowment St. Sebastian Alumni Reunion Fund St. Sebastian Parish Foundation. Preschool Fund St. Sebastian Greenhouse Fund You can help build a secure Mary Jane Hudak Roberts Math Endowment John L. Tormey Rectory Restoration Fund financial future for the parish and Principal’s Fund Tuition Assistance Fund may sponsor anything that is Sanctuary Society Fund William & Mildred Walzer Educational Endowment important to you. This is Basil & Anne Scafidi Scholarship Endowment Richard & Caroll Weber Scholarship Endowment very simple to do, and with your Mary Theresa Schorr Stanley Victor Yanko Scholarship Endowment estate plans or initial gift -- Memorial Scholarship Endowment Youth Ministry Fund combined with a pledge to build Lewis & Kathleen Seikel Scholarship Endowment Zwisler Hall Plaza Fund your fund to at least $7,500 -- Seminarian Scholarship Fund you will have created a September Spectacular Arts & Cultural permanent named legacy with Enrichment Fund your church community. If you are September Spectacular Sebastian’s able to pledge any monthly or Garden Fund annual amount, or have September Spectacular Technology Fund remembered St. Sebastian in your September Spectacular Tuition Reduction Fund How wonderful it is that nobody estate plans, you are already there. need wait a single moment For more information, please contact before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank Jennifer Knapp Ciarlariello.

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