PARISH OFFICES

We have completed the structural work on the parish offices and will be working on the technological end in the coming weeks.  We have determined that the best date to move back into the renovated offices will be the week after Memorial Day.  That will be Monday, June 3.  Also, beginning that week, we will be using our summer schedule of Monday through Thursday from 8:30am – 4:00pm (closed on Fridays).  Until that time, the offices continue to be located in the FLC. 

Thank you for your understanding.

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YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Congratulations to all in our Youth Faith Formation Program.  This Sunday marks the completion of our catechetical year.   This first year for our new model of weekly sessions has been a great success.  We have had many students achieve perfect attendance, with many more just a Sunday or two short.  I am very appreciative of the parents who have embraced this model and understood the importance of consistent sessions in assisting our young people in coming to a greater knowledge and understanding of their faith journey.  Thank you to our catechists and aides in our program.  Your dedication and enthusiasm has provided a wonderful opportunity for all our young people week in and week out.  Thank you to Ms. Marcy Fessler, our Pastoral Associate for Youth Faith Formation for her never-ending attention to the program, her guidance of the catechists, and her passion for imparting our faith to our families.  Thank you most of all to our young people for eagerly accepting the goal of coming to know more about Jesus and his love for us through his Church.  While the sessions end until September, we continue to ask our young people to turn in their Mass Attendance Cards on the weekend (understanding vacations and such) over the course of the Summer.

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SAINT MICHAEL MEN’S CLUB - Mother’s Day Breakfast

The Men’s Club is inviting Saint Michael Parishioners and their guests to our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast in the Parish Hall. Sunday, May 12 following the 9:00am Mass and serving until 11:00am. We will be featuring scrambled eggs with or without ham, French toast, sausage, donuts, Ladies champagne, coffee, etc. Donation request is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 5-10 and kids under 5 are free!

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YOUNG AT HEART

Our monthly Young at Heart gathering will be on Monday, May 13.  This will be the final Young at Heartv until September. 

As always, we will begin with Mass at 11:30am, and then have lunch and a presentation to follow in the parish hall.  The topic for this month is Marian Apparitions. Please call the parish office (330-533-6839) to make a reservation. The cost of

the gathering is $5.00. Thank you, and we hope to see you on the 13th!

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2024 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL – ONE IN HOPE, ONE IN MISSION

Our Annual Diocesan Appeal is the major solicitation in support of Catholic Charities and the Ministries of the Diocese. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2024 Annual Appeal.  If we were able to add just another 100 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 including a link to give online is available HERE.

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ATTENTION TEENS!! HELP US BUILD BEDS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.

Did you know that many children in need don’t even have beds to sleep in?  Saint Michael Parish is joining with Saint Charles, Saint Christine, and Holy Family Parishes to sponsor a bed build day on Saturday, April 27.  Led by the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Organization, teens will build 20 beds which will be given to children in our area who need a bed.  Please join us!!  This is a great opportunity to get service hours, while helping those in need.  

The build is open to all teens and their families, grades 8-12.  We will meet in the parking lot of Saint Charles School,

7325 Westview Drive, from 9am – Noon on Saturday, April 27.  Our goal is to build 20 beds during that time.  Release forms and permission slips will be required. Please call Maureen Hall at the Parish Office 330-533-6839 for more information.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-Super Cash Bonanza

The Knights of Columbus will sell their Super Cash Bonanza tickets at all masses the weekends of April 27/28, and May 4/5.  Tickets are $5.00 and all proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus Charities. Thank you for your support.

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES REFRESHER SESSIONS

On Saturday, May 4, there will be a session for Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, and Ushers.  This is for ALL current ministers, and anyone seeking to become either a Eucharistic Minister, Reader, or Usher.  This is NOT a session for Altar Servers.  Additional training for Altar Servers will take place over the summer.  The sessions will be divided into 45-minute slots, to focus on each particular ministry.  Eucharistic Ministers will meet at 10:00am; Readers at 11:00am; and Ushers at 12:00pm.  If you are unable to attend, please contact the parish office so other arrangements can be made.  There are new aspects of each ministry to be implemented by June, so it is important to have everyone participate to fully understand what will be occurring moving forward.  If you are interested in joining in one of these needed ministries at the Mass, please contact the parish office as well.

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BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEON MINISTRY

Thank you to everyone who volunteers with our Bereavement Luncheon Ministry here at Saint Michael Parish.  This important ministry helps to provide, when requested, a light luncheon for family and friends after a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated here in our parish Church.  To assist in the funding for this ministry, there is a once-a-year envelope in our offertory packets in March, based on the Feast of Saint Joseph, who, among many patronages, serves as the patron of a happy death, as he died in the presence of his Son, our Lord, and the Blessed Mother. As our ministry to the grieving families of our Parish evolves, we would like to be able to offer homemade desserts to be served with the Bereavement Luncheon.  Our parish does such a great job supplying desserts for the fish dinners and it would be nice to offer the same to the families served through this bereavement ministry.  If you would be willing to volunteer for this ministry or make a dessert when called upon, please print and fill out the appropriate volunteer form and place it in the collection basket or turn it into the parish office. Thank you in advance for your generosity.  

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SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

View our financial report for the second half of 2023 HERE.

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MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND

We have reinstated the Homebound Eucharist Ministry and are in need of a few more volunteers.  If you are a Eucharistic Minister and are interested in taking communion to the homebound, please contact Kay McCarthy at 330-533-4982.   

Please note: Anyone who takes communion into people’s homes or into nursing homes/assisted living facilities must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy before beginning your ministry.  You will need to read the Diocesan policy and sign an acknowledgement, complete an online VIRTUS training, and submit your fingerprints for a background check. For more information on this policy, please call Maureen Hall at the parish office.

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Ongoing Events

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RECITATION OF THE ROSARY

​​A group gathers in the pews near the Blessed Mother’s altar for an oral recitation of the rosary the 1st Saturday of the month at 3:15pm.  Please call Mary Ann Camardo (330-2286-3432) 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 (330-533-24320. Read more HERE.

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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.

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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.