Save the Date

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
In appreciation of your support, the High School Youth invite the Holy Spirit Parish Family (and their guests) to our pancake breakfast starting at 9:15 am on Sunday, January 20th. Come after Mass, before or just come. Menu includes sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes and drinks. Donations will be accepted for our summer Mission Program trips to Kentucky and New York City..

9 DAYS FOR LIFE
9 Days for Life is from January 14th - 22nd. It is a multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions and related information. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to join!

EVENING PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Every year, Christians across the world gather in prayer for growth and unity. As the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown continues the celebration of its 75th anniversary, Bishop George Murry will preside at Evening Prayer on Sunday, January 27th at 6:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral (154 W. Wood Street, Youngstown). This worship service will emphasize the importance of moving from our discourses about unity, justice and mercy to action and concrete commitment in both our personal lives and our Christian communities.

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT AT LOYOLA
Loyola Retreat House is hosting a Young Adult Retreat. This retreat will be offered on February 2-3 and facilitated by David Eich, Father Simone and Father Bearer. We invite you and your friends to a weekend filled with faith, fun, good discussion and time to relax. For more information or to register for this retreat, call 330-896-2315 or visit our website at loyolaretreathouse.com. Hope you can join us!

CHILI COOK OFF
The Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm. Watch upcoming bulletins for details.

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
World Day for Consecrated Life will be observed on Sunday, February 3rd at 10:30 am at St. Columba Cathedral (154 W. Wood Street, Youngstown). The universal Church has been celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life since 1997. Bishop George Murry, SJ, invites you to celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life with him and the religious of our diocese, especially during this 75th Anniversary year. All are welcome. Please mark your calendar.

THE CATHOLIC’S DIVORCE SURVIVAL GUIDE
The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide will be offered on Wednesday Evenings, February 20th, 27th, March 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at St. Paul Parish (241 S. Main St., North Canton) in the North Room (lower level of the Church).
The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a DVD-based series with accompanying materials created to bring hope and healing to divorced and separated Catholics. In addition to top Catholic experts on Church teachings, relationships, love, sex, marriage, divorce and annulment, the presentations also feature the personal testimonies of twelve divorced Catholic men and women who share their real-life stories of hope and healing.
No cost. To ensure your space or to learn about additional ministry to the divorced contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext.272.

2019 CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE
The 2019 Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference will be held on March 23 at St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Louisville). For more information, contact Mark Violand at 3308072255 or mvioland2@neo.rr.com.

BUILDING FAITH, FAMILY, FUTURE

“BUILDING FAITH, FAMILY, FUTURE” CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGES
We thank all those who have returned a commitment card and made a financial commitment to our Capital Campaign. If you have not yet responded, we ask you to do so by placing your commitment card in the collection basket, drop it off at or mail it to the parish office. We will be sending a mailing to all those who have not yet responded because it is important for us to hear from everyone in order to achieve our dream.

STOCK DONATIONS
Parishioners have asked about making stock donations toward the capital campaign. This is a way of saving on capital gains taxes. If you choose this option, the stocks need to be made directly to the parish. Your broker will need information on the procedure to do that. Contact Father John for the information. Another way to contribute to the capital campaign for those who have to take mandatory IRA disbursements is to directly have those disbursements sent to the parish, which saves paying taxes on those disbursements. Contact Father John for that information.

CONTRIBUTION PAYMENT SCHEDULES
Beginning this week, the Diocese of Youngstown will be mailing information to those parishioners who have made pledges so that the payment process can begin. The notices will show the contribution schedule that you indicated on your commitment card. NOTE: When paying your capital campaign contribution, please make sure it is in a separate envelope or clearly marked “Capital Campaign” in the memo field of your checks.

CONTRIBUTOR PLAQUE
The Parish Council approved putting up a memorial plaque honoring all those who pledged towards our Capital Campaign. The plaque will be placed in the newly constructed area of the building. The final details concerning the plaque will be announced at a later date.

FISH

OUTREACH SUNDAY FOR FISH
FISH, our community food pantry, relies on the generosity of churches to stock it with essential items needed. Once a month, is designated as “Outreach Sunday.” This month’s “Outreach Sunday” items are paper towels, granola bars and pasta sauce. Please bring your donations next weekend and place under the wood table by the main entrance.

Holy Spirit PSR & Youth Group Activities

Cancellations
To find out if PSR or other activities have been cancelled due to weather or other reasons, please check the Holy Spirit Facebook page (Holy Spirit Catholic Church) or follow us on Twitter (@HolySpiritUNOH). Links to Facebook and Twitter can be found on the parish website www.holyspiritunoh.org

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD RESUMES
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume the weekend of February 9/10th. Children’s liturgy will also be offered on the following dates throughout the year:

• March 9/10
• April 27/28

On these dates, children will be called forward by Father John after the opening blessing, blessed and led by an adult catechist to a prayer space in the meeting room to celebrate a separate Liturgy of the Word that is more appropriate to their level of understanding.

Adults are needed to join the team of children’s liturgy leaders. There’s no need to change your regular mass time and preparation and time commitments are minimal yet it provides a valuable ministry to the children and families of our parish. Contact Cathy Kasza at the parish office to help.

CREATING ON THE MARGINS CONTEST FOR TEENS
Consider putting your talents to use to address the issue of poverty in our country. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development sponsors an annual contest for teens, Creating on the Margins, to engage students in grades 7-12 by encouraging them to learn about poverty in the U.S., its root causes, and seek faith-inspired efforts to address poverty. See the youth bulletin board for more information or visit www.usccb.org/youthcontest.