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ANNUAL FLOWER SALE TO SUPPORT THE MISSION TRIP
Our annual bedding flowers and geraniums sale is coming up. Order forms will be available next weekend. Please return the order form with payment by Tuesday, May 7. Flowers will be available for pick-up on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 am and after weekend Masses. Hanging baskets will also be for sale while supplies last. The baskets make great Mother’s Day gifts! The mission team thanks you!

TIME TO START THINKING, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
olunteers are needed for this summer’s VBS week of fun set for June 24-28 from 9:30am-noon each day. This year’s theme , Living in God’s Kingdom, will compare members of the Catholic Church to citizens of a medieval castle village. Just like life in the medieval village, many people are needed at VBS to make it a success. Adult volunteers will be needed to help with snacks, crafts, skits, bible stories, music and much more. Those interested in being part of the village that makes VBS a success should contact Cathy at the parish office.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: MAY 18 & 19
Please pray for all those children preparing to celebrate their First Holy Communion at the 5:00 pm Saturday and 9:30 am Sunday Masses.

NEW FAITH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS IN THE DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN
The Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown offers new online and in person opportunities for adults seeking to learn more or deepen their understanding of topics in faith and Catholic Church practice. The online sessions allow flexibility in schedules because learners can read, reflect, and respond at any time of the day. Materials are provided and assignments posted at the beginning of a given week, and participants have the week to respond, until the following week’s learning is posted. The in-person sessions allow group discussion and immediate feedback. Courses vary in the number of weeks, from three to fourteen. Course fees vary depending on costs of materials and the length of the course. Course dates and descriptions can be found by going to the website Catechist Café, (https://catechistcafe.weebly.com) under “For Catechists/Catechist Courses.” For more information, contact the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry at 330-744-8451, ext. 296, or mhynes@youngstowndioceses.org.

Holy Spirit PSR & Youth Group Activities

Cancellations
To find out if PSR or other youth activities have been cancelled due to weather or other reasons, please check your e-mail or texts as that is how we will likely make this announcement.

JOURNEY TO EUCHARIST: FRIENDSHIP DAY RETREAT
Continuing on their journey towards their First Communion, our first communicants with their parents will spend Saturday, May 4th from 2:00-6:00pm delving into the meaning of Eucharist as bread unlike any other and as relationship. During Friendship Day they will make unleavened bread, learn about the symbols and sacramentals of our church. Eucharist is alive at Holy Spirit through our first communicants and their families as they seek to join us at the Lord’s table. Please keep them in your prayers.

PSR FAMILY CELEBRATION
Next week, Sunday May 5th from 10:30-11:45, the PSR year will come to an end with a special party for the children of our parish and their families to celebrate Holy Spirit Parish’s 45th Anniversary and to participate in the first World Children’s Day, recently declared by Pope Francis. All children of the parish, (accompanied by their parents), are invited to join this joyful celebration, enjoy some ice cream and be entertained by our guest magician!

MISSION TRIP MEETING
The next mission trip meeting is Sunday, May 5th at 10:30 am in the Meeting Room. We will continue preparations for our trips this summer and pass out important paperwork. All those going on the trips are expected to attend.

Save the Date

EUCHARISTIC MISSION
A two night Eucharistic Mission—“The Eucharist as the Embodiment of Love” will be held at St. Michael Church, 3430 St. Michael Dr. N.W., Canton with Fr. Michael Driscoll on May 5th & 6th at 7:00pm. Fr. Driscoll is a priest of the Diocese of Helena and Professor Emeritus in Theology at the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit www.stmichaelcanton.org.

A NIGHT TO HONOR THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Our parish devotional service to honor Our Blessed Mother will be on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm. We will be joining the Knights of Columbus at their monthly Rosary time. There will be song, scripture and recitation of the rosary. Please plan to attend to honor our Lord’s mother during the Marian month of May.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY 2024
Mark your calendars—we will be taking photos for the 2024 Holy Spirit Pictorial Directory on May 16, 17, & 18, 2024. We are also in need of pictures from Parish events for the directory. Please send them to parishoffice@holyspiritunoh.org.

THE ANNUAL ST. DYMPHNA FEAST DAY
The annual St. Dymphna Feast Day and Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, May 19th at the National Shrine of St. Dymphna in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 206 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon. This year marks the 86th anniversary of the Shrine of St. Dymphna. The Very Rev. John E. Sheridan will preside at the Holy Mass beginning at 2:00p.m. Veneration of St. Dymphna’s relic and novena will be held before Mass starting at 1:00 pm. Fellowship and light refreshments will follow Mass in St. Mary School gymnasium. Saint Dymphna is the patroness of those with mental and emotional disorders, including depression, anxiety, autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and other neurological conditions. For more information, please call the Shrine office at (330) 833-8478.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MISCARRIED OR STILLBORN CHILDREN
If you know someone who has suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth, please invite them to one of the following Memorial Services on Sunday, May 19, in the Chapels at:
Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown (248 Belle Vista Ave.) at 2:00p.m., Calvary Cemetery, Massillon (3469 Lincoln Way E.) at 2:00p.m., All Souls Cemetery, Cortland (3823 Hoagland Blackstub Rd.) at 4:30p.m. Parents, family, grandparents and others are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Worship, Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life, and Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services. For more information call 330-744-8451.

2ND-ANNUAL YOUNG ADULT SUMMER FESTIVAL
Join young adults throughout the diocese for the 2nd-annual young adult summer festival on Friday, July 26 through Saturday, July 27, 2024! Taken from last year’s theme, based on World Youth Day’s theme – “Mary AROSE and went in haste” – the ARISE Young Adult Summer Festival tradition has begun! This event includes inspiring talks and speakers, discussion and community-building with other young adults, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, food and fellowship, and s’mores next to a bonfire under the stars. Confession will be available during Adoration both nights – come experience God’s STEADFAST LOVE for you! All young adults across the diocese are welcome to join together at St. Robert in Cortland to celebrate their faith during this special weekend! To register, go to Registration Form

SECOND ANNUAL BISHOP’S GOLF CLASSIC
The Second Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at The Youngstown Country Club. Mark your calendars now and watch media for more updates in this new year.