Saint Michael Parish
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MUFFINS AFTER MASS - AN INVITATION FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for young families within our parish! Join us on July 20 after the 9:00am Mass for Muffins after Mass as we introduce this new connection group aiming to increase connections and support for young families within our parish. Through gatherings, faith-based activities for our children, and support for those going through life’s challenges, "Families of Grace" hopes to provide a faith-based village for each of us as we aim to raise Godly children.“Rooting ourselves in our Catholic Faith”. If you are unable to attend this information session but want to know more, feel free to call the parish office at 330-533-6839. See flyer HERE.
CATHOLIC FUNERAL AND CEMETERY SERVICES OF THE DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN PARISH PRESENTATIONS
Saturday July 12 and Sunday, July 13 after both masses.
Join us for a discussion on the spiritual and practical reasons for learning about Calvary and Resurrection Cemeteries’ programs and services. Presentations will be facilitated by James Stein, Outreach Manager. They will be held in the parish hall immediately following Mass.
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
Thank you to our catechists who have worked so hard to make Year 2 of YFF a success. These wonderful parishioners dedicate their time to sharing our faith with the children of our parish. As always, life sometimes brings changes to our Catechetical Team. We are looking to add a few more people to grades 3-4 and 7-8. Please take a moment to pray about joining the Catechetical Team and talk to our catechists about what being a catechist entails. You may be the person God is calling to join YFF. If you are interested in joining the YFF Catechist Team, please call Marcy at the parish office at
330-533-6839.
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.
Ongoing Events
MONTHLY WEEKEND SOCIAL HOUR - second weekend of the month, resuming in September.
We will have wine and cheese after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday and Coffee and Donuts between the 9:00 and 11:30am masses on Sunday. Please plan on joining us as we seek to spend more time with each other.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
A group gathers in the pews near the Holy Family Statues for an oral recitation of the rosary the 1st Saturday of the month at 3:15pm. Please call Mary Ann Camardo (330-286-3432) for more information.
Please join us on Tuesday mornings (unless there is a funeral) at 11:00am in the church to say the Patriotic Rosary. For more information call Kate Pavlich (330-533-2432).
FITNESS FUN is a safe one-hour total body exercise workout, which includes a warm-up, weight training, body conditioning and toning exercises, both standing and on the floor, low impact aerobics, and a cool down. All exercises are choreographed to Christian and popular music of the present and the past. The class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 10:00am in the lower level of the Parish Hall. Interested persons may join anytime.
Please wear comfortable clothes, proper shoes, and bring a mat for floor work.
OPEN GYM FOR WALKING
The Family Life Center Gymnasium is now open four days a week: Monday through Thursday, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Parishioners are invited to come and walk for healthy exercise and companionship. Walkers are requested to stop in the open meeting room across from the restrooms to store their coats and change from outdoor boots and shoes to indoor athletic or walking shoes—required to protect the FLC floor. Now there is no need to go to the mall to exercise. This is a great opportunity right here at home to walk your way to a healthy lifestyle. Please enter through the side door.
SCHEDULING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
If you would like to schedule a meeting or event for any of our parish organizations, or schedule a rental anywhere in the Parish Hall, or Family Life Center, please contact Facilities Manager Audrey Geskey at 330-533-3181 or email: ageskey@saintmichaelparish.net