ADULT EDUCATION

A four consecutive Wedesday evening scripture program on interpreting the parables of Jesus and how to better grow more spiritually from them, will take place in the Parish Hall beginning September 17 through October 8 from 6:30pm until 7:45pm.  The program will be facilitated by Barb Spencer. Please bring your Bible with you.  Each eveing is self contained to make it easier for those who could not attend all four.    

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BIBLE STUDY

"The Parables of Jesus", text written by Stephen J. Binz, will be the focus of the monthly parish Bible study resuming Thursday, September 11 at 1:00pm.  The group meets monthly from September through May on the second Thursday of the month in the Family Life Center.  Please contact Barbara Spencer, facilitator at 330-503-4756, for further information.  Participants must purchase their own text ($13.00) with a group order made in early August or one can purchase the book separately. 

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PARISH SOCIAL

Please join fellow parishioners next weekend September 13/14 after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday for a Wine & Cheese Social and Coffee & Donuts on Sunday from 10:00-11:15am between the 9:00 and the 11:30 Masses.

The office will also be open for ½ hour after each Mass next weekend.  

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GARDEN GUILD

Saint Michael Garden Guild will resume its monthly meetings on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall with a presentation by master Gardener Debi Hayes.  She will speak about flower beautification in the city of Warren as well as Fall planting.  Guests are always welcome, and refreshments will be served.

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SECOND COLLECTION FOR PARISH PROJECTS

We will continue to have an additional collection on the second weekend of each month.  The envelopes that were for the Saint Michael Shrine will now be for Saint Michael Parish Projects.  The money collected from these envelopes will fund various physical and spiritual projects in our parish.  Thank you for your continued support.

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25th, 40th, 50th and over WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 26 at 2:00pm at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist in Canton, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2025. The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass with he Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, with the blessing of couples celebrating significant anniversaries.  Each couple will receive a personalized certificate.  Following the Mass, there will be a reception for the couples and their families in the parish hall.  You must make advanced reservations for this event by contacting the parish office and obtaining Father Lavelle's signature before September 26.

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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS

The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults will be held on Sunday, November 16, at 4:00pm at Saint Columba Cathedral. This is a special opportunity for anyone (age 18 or older) who  has  not received the sacrament to join with other adults of the diocese. Candidates must register with our parish and be eligible to receive the sacrament   by verifying baptism and marital status. A preparation program will be held at our parish. Sponsors must be a baptized, confirmed, practicing Catholic and may not be the candidate’s parent. Please contact the parish office (330-533-6839) no later than October 1 to register and verify eligibility to receive the sacrament.

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ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL - One in Hope, One in Mission

Our Annual Diocesan Appeal: One in Hope, One in Mission is now underway. Many of you have generously donated to the Appeal last year will receive a personalized packet from Bishop Bonnar in the mail.  We will have additional brochures and pledge cards in the pews. The Annual Diocesan Appeal is the major solicitation in support of Catholic Charities and the Ministries of the Diocese, seeking to raise $4,000,000 throughout our 80 parishes in the diocese.  Last year, our parish collectively raised $155,000.  I am eternally grateful to everyone who made a gift last year.  Our parish goal this year is $103,000 (our goal is in direct relationship with a percentage of our annual offertory, making it obtainable).  I am asking everyone to prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2025 Annual Appeal.  If we were able to add additional parishioners to the list of generous donors this year, the difference that could mean to our brothers and sisters in need in the area would be amazing.  More information will be presented in the coming weeks. I ask that you keep everyone served by the Appeal in prayer and open your heart and mind to the work of the Appeal.  -Father Lavelle

Click HERE for more information.

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