CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY FOOD DRIVE

The initiative is a call to serve the poor and vulnerable in our midst. The acute need for food assistance across our six counties is exacerbated by the current government shutdown.  As a result, Bishop David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, is calling on parishioners and others of good will across the diocese to participate in a non-perishable food drive.  The food drive will run until Christmas to support our brothers and sisters who are struggling with food insecurity. Bishop Bonnar says, “Let us come together as one diocesan family to live out the Gospel.  In this Jubilee Year of Hope, let us do everything we can to bring hope to the hopeless.  Thank you for your continued dedication to Christ’s mission in this portion of the Lord’s vineyard.  Together let us pray, That all may be one.” 

Bins are located at all church entrances and will be there until Christmas for you to drop off your non-perishable food items. All donations will then be given to Catholic Charities.    

 

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN

LWC is returning to Saint Michael Parish at the 9:00am Mass! Children aged 4 through second grade will be invited to hear the Sunday readings, learn what they mean and pray. We need volunteers to lead our young children through the readings of Sunday Mass.  Our hope is to have multiple teams, to rotate each week. Please call Marcy at the Parish Office (330-533-6839) for more information. Please Note: All volunteers are required to be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy.

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YOUNG AT HEART

Young at Heart will meet on Monday, November 10. We will begin with Mass at 11:30 followed by lunch and a presentation. The program this month will highlight our pilgrimage to Italy. The cost is just $5.00 for lunch.

Hope to see you on the 10th!

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FAMILIES OF GRACE GATHERING

Join us after the 9:00am Mass on November 16 in the Parish Hall.

We cannot wait for you to join us for fellowship, snacks and crafts for the kids!

 

GARDEN GUILD

Saint Michael Garden Guild will meet Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall for their business meeting and Advent wreath (pre-paid) activity facilitated by Mary Ann Silvestri.  She will also present an interesting history background about the Advent wreath.

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THE TURKEY CONNECTION 

If you have been a parishioner of Saint Michael for some amount of time, you know of the Turkey Connection.  Each year we are asked to supply turkeys and all the “fixins” like stuffing, pies, potatoes, yams, rolls, etc. for a Thanksgiving meal to serve at the three soup kitchens we facilitate – Saint Vincent DePaul Dining Hall, The Rescue Mission and The Community Kitchen of Youngstown.  Please bring these items (please use disposable containers) to our Parish Hall on:

Tuesday, November 25, between 8:30am and 4:00pm. 

Thank you and God bless you for this and all you already do to bring the face of Christ to this small corner of the world.

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BREAKFAST WITH THE BISHOP

Join us for a breakfast with the Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, Tuesday, December 2, in the Family Life Center, 8:30-10:30am. Tickets are $35/ person. Get your tickets by November 19! 

​This event will include:

• Mass at 8:00am

• Breakfast Buffet

• Collection of goods: Bring a non-perishable pantry item to donate and receive a token of appreciation from Catholic Charities

• Education stations: Learn about Catholic Charities ministries and services

• Basket Raffle

• Holiday Bake Sale (Seeking volunteer bakers), prices will vary.

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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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