Save the Date

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!

10th ANNUAL FAITH & FAMILY FESTIVAL
A day of fun and fulfillment for families, students and friends will be held on Sunday, September 22nd at the West Quad on the campus of Walsh University (2020 E. Maple St., North Canton) and it’s FREE! The day begins with an opening Mass at 11:00 am. The festival features Christian comedian John Branyan, SingStark! From Voices of Canton, Inc., plus other talented musical acts. In addition, there will be activities for kids and young people, vendors, exhibitors and affordable food by Café Augustine. For more information or to volunteer, contact 330-744-8451 (ext. 272), e-mail dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or see www.FaithFamilyFest.org.

JOIN US AT THE HAYRIDE!
Our annual hayride, sponsored by our Family Life Committee, will be on Saturday, October 5th at 6:30 pm at the Miller Farm (intersection of Lake Center St. and Mogadore Ave., entrance on Mogadore). There will be a bonfire, campfire sing-a-longs, hot dogs, s’mores and, of course, the hayride! If you are interested in helping at the hayride, please contact Emily Kerber (email emsily22@gmail.com or text 330.705.0844). Sign-up sheets for volunteers are on the wood tables.

SPAGHETTI DINNER TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
Help support our youth going to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in November by coming to the Spaghetti Dinner they are holding on October 6th from 11:00 am - 5:30 pm in the Social Hall. Come after mass! Come after PSR! Just come! Cost is by donation. Thank you for your support.

LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE REVERSE RAFFLE AND AUCTION
The Loyola Retreat House Reverse Raffle and Auction will be held on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm at Guy’s Party Center (500 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron). This is a great opportunity to win $3,000 and support Loyola Retreat House. For more information or to register to attend, go to www.loyolaretreathouse.com or call 330-896-2315.

MARRIED COUPLES WEEKEND
Reconnect with your spouse on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and hear presentations, do exercises and reflections that help them to understand both themselves and their spouses better. A Fall Weekend is scheduled for October 11th - 13th at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Solon and space is limited. Call 330-305-9963 or visit GreatMarriagesOhio.org to learn more.

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.

25TH, 40TH, 50TH, OR 50+ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MASS
The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration to honor couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and 50+ wedding anniversary in 2019 on October 20th at 2:00 pm at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist (627 McKinley Ave. NW, Canton). The Wedding Anniversary Celebration includes Mass with Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following the Mass, there will be a reception for the couples and their families in their Cathedral Hall. You must make advance reservations for this event by completing the registration form (found on the bulletin board) and returning it to the parish office by September 15th.

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 meals in a can, canned vegetables and cleaning products. Please bring your donations next weekend and place under the wood tables.

ACME RECEIPTS FOR FISH
It’s that time again! Please save your Acme receipts dated August 8 to December 28, 2019 for FISH. Circling the cash-back amount on the receipts is a big help! If the cash-back amount is $0, please do not turn them in. Place your receipts in the FISHbowl on the usher’s table or turn in to the parish office.

Holy Spirit PSR & Youth Group Activities

PSR REGISTRATIONS
If you have not registered your child yet for PSR, please bring your completed registration forms and fees when you bring your child(ren) to PSR. If you need a form, call or e-mail the parish office and we will make sure you get one. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Kasza or Anne Weeks at the parish office at 330-699-4500.

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.