Save the Date

PRAYING THROUGH PILGRIMAGE: TOUR OF ST. COLUMBA CATHEDRAL
The first of our series of pilgrimages is to our diocesan cathedral on Saturday, August 10th. We will venture on a road trip as we celebrate the Youngstown Diocese’s 75th and our 40th Anniversaries. Get an inside look at St. Columba during a private tour, followed by mass then dinner at a local restaurant. We will meet at Holy Spirit at 1:30 pm and return by 8:00 pm. Cost is TBA, based on the cost of a bus rental for the group. Each person will pay for his or her own dinner. To register to participate in this pilgrimage, a sign-up sheet is on the wood tables or call/e-mail the parish office. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Weeks or Cathy Kasza.

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.

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

BUILDING UPDATE
On Pentecost, we officially celebrated the 40th anniversary of Holy Spirit as a parish. Building on the strength of the past 40 years into the next 40 years, here is the latest on our building project:

• We have signed a contract with Metis Construction, the Construction Manager for our project.
• We had a kick off meeting with the architects, construction manager and the engineers working for them. A preliminary detailed design based on the Phase I plan was presented and discussed. Throughout July, members of the Holy Spirit core committee will be meeting regularly with this team of professionals as the design of the building project progresses.
• Renovation of the new administration space is complete and the staff will be moving their offices in July.
• Installation of our new phone system continues so it will be functional for when we relocate the offices.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the Core Committee: Alan Horning, Tim Riedinger, Mary Ann Crawford, Bob Speight or Anne Weeks.

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.

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 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.

STREAM EXPRESS CAMP
Register now for Stark County Catholic Schools’ STREAM Express Summer Camp. This summer day camp is for children entering grades K – 6 for the 2019 – 20 school year. This camp is designed to immerse kids in Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math through fun and engaging projects, activities, and field trips. STREAM Express is open to any child who attends an area Catholic or public school, or is home schooled. The camp is designed with a different theme every week so you can choose one or more weeks for your child to attend. For more info and registration forms call 330- 526-8366, visit www.starkcountycatholicschools.org (go to “announcements” then “2019 Summer Camps”) or on our bulletin board.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
More altar servers are needed! All boys and girls entering 5th grade and above who want to be altar servers are asked to register by August 7th for training held on Wednesday, August 14 at 1:00 pm by calling the parish office. If this day and time are not possible, please contact Father John to make other arrangements. Parents are encouraged to participate.

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.