Save the Date

SUPPORT THE KNIGHTS AT THE UNIONTOWN FESTIVAL
The Knights’ world famous sausage sandwiches will be available at the Lions Club Festival behind the Hartville Hardware all four days (August 14 - 17). Come support the Knights.

ANOTHER PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITY:THE BASILICA AND NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION
The Diocese of Youngstown’s 32nd Annual Pilgrimage to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation (Carey, Ohio) will be on Wednesday, August 21st. It is a day of prayer for vocations and religious life directed by Reverend Monsignor Michael Cariglio. The cost is $30 per person and will be departing from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica (343 Via Mount Carmel Ave., Youngstown) at 6:00 am. Reservations are required. Reservation forms are on the bulletin board near the main doors of the church. For more information call 330-744-8451 ext. 252.

PAINT SPLASH & COOKOUT
It’s that time of year again! The annual Paint Splash is back and better than ever! On August 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Little Flower Parish, we will have a cookout, yard games, water games and to top the night off throwing paint at each other. All youth in grades 6 - 12 are invited. Friends are welcome. The deadline to register is August 18th. Please contact Anne for details on how to register. If you have never gone, you won’t want to miss this colorful experience!.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Please consider giving blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive here at Holy Spirit on Wednesday, August 28th, 2:00 - 7:00 pm in the Social Hall. Please mark your calendars. For more information on being a blood donor, visit redcrossdonor.org.

SAVE THE DATE! 11TH ANNUAL FISH BENEFIT DINNER
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at the Hartville Kitchen (1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville) for the 12th Annual FISH Benefit Dinner. Doors will open at 5:00 pm with dinner being served at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 each. All proceeds from this dinner will go to Lake Township FISH. This is FISH’s largest fundraiser of the year, so come out and support our cause! Mark your calendar now to be a part of this important fundraiser!

SAVE THE DATE: 10th ANNUAL FAITH & FAMILY FESTIVAL
The 10th annual Faith and Family Festival will be held on Sunday, September 22nd starting at 11:00 am on the West Quad of the campus at Walsh University (2020 E. Maple St., North Canton). If you would like to help, call Dave Schmidt at 330-744-8451 ext. 272.

40TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE
Mark your calendar for October 12th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary as a parish with a Dinner Dance at Prestwick Country Club. More information will be available later.

PRAYING THROUGH PILGRIMAGE PRESENTS… HOLY FIRE GREAT LAKES; A MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENT LIKE NO OTHER
Save the date and plan on joining us for a youth/parent pilgrimage to Bowling Green, Ohio on Sunday, October 13th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Holy Fire, a national Catholic one-day faith experience for middle school youth in grades 6-8. This day will be filled with dynamic speakers, high-energy music, and the sacrament of the Eucharist like youth have never before experienced. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. Ticket are $35 ($40-$45 after July 14). See youth bulletin board for more details. Contact Cathy at the office with any questions.

MEN WHO COOK FUND RAISER
The 15th Annual Men Who Cook fund raiser will be on Saturday, November 9th at the Barrette Center at Walsh University. This event helps support Catholic Charities of Portage and Stark Counties. There will be auction items, raffle, a restaurant pull and delicious food samples. For more information about the event or to help volunteer, contact Catholic Charities at 330-491-0896 ext. 102.

BUILDING FAITH, FAMILY, FUTURE

THE PARISH OFFICE HAS MOVED!
With the renovation of the former PSR Center, our Parish Offices moved in yesterday and our new telephone system is functional. Due to some new decision making, the office entrance is not going to be changed. Please enter through the glass doors.

FISH

OUTREACH SUNDAY FOR FISH
FISH, our Lake Township community food pantry, relies on the generosity of others to stock it with items they needed. Once a month is designated as “Outreach Sunday.” This month’s “Outreach Sunday” items for Holy Spirit are instant potatoes, noodles and bath soap. Please bring your donations next weekend and place under the wood tables.

SAVE THE DATE! 11TH ANNUAL FISH BENEFIT DINNER
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at the Hartville Kitchen (1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville) for the 12th Annual FISH Benefit Dinner. Doors will open at 5:00 pm with dinner being served at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 each. All proceeds from this dinner will go to Lake Township FISH. This is FISH’s largest fundraiser of the year, so come out and support our cause! Mark your calendar now to be a part of this important fundraiser!

DIRECTOR OF FISH MINISTRIES POSITION
Applications are being accepted immediately for the position of Director of FISH Ministries by the Lake Township Clergy Association. We are seeking an individual committed to serving God by caring for those in need in our community. The Director must be motivated by Christian faith; have strong administrative and people skills; and be willing to supervise, delegate and communicate at many levels. For a more detailed job description and application, contact your pastor or go to laketownshipfish.org. This position is 15-20 hours per week; stipend provided.

Holy Spirit PSR & Youth Group Activities

PSR 2019-2020
It has been determined that PSR will remain onsite next year throughout the construction. To allow us to do so, grades Pre-K through 4 will meet weekly on Sundays from 9:35 - 10:50 am. Grades 5 - 8 will meet less often on Sundays from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. High school times will vary. PSR Registration forms for the 2019 - 2020 school year have been mailed to families whose children are currently registered in the program. Anyone who does not receive the forms or is not currently registered, should contact the parish office.

PSR REGISTRATIONS ARE PAST DUE!
We mailed families registered at the parish that have children of catechetical age information on how to register for faith formation in the coming year. Please call the parish office if you still need a registration form and turn them in as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Kasza.

PARENTS OF FIRST GRADE CHILDREN
In order to provide children proper formation and preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist in the second grade, parents should ensure their children are registered for PSR at least by first grade. This is in compliance with diocesan policy.



NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONVENTION (NCYC)
High school students (in the fall of 2019): Do you want to participate in an energetic, faith-filled gathering with 20,000 others Catholic teens? Do you want to hear some of the best Catholic speakers, singers and performers? Do you want to spend time in prayer with your peers? If so, NCYC is for you. NCYC is a multi-day pilgrimage, from November 21 - 24, of prayer, community and empowerment. To learn more or to register, contact Anne Weeks or go to http://youngstownoyyam.weebly.com/2019-ncyc-pilgrimage.html.