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.

Natural Family Planning

LEARN AT HOME
Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International (www.nfpandmore.org). Includes breastfeeding information, a double-check system of fertility awareness and Catholic teaching that is easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by e-mail. The course is $70.

Wedding Announcements

The Liturgy Committee has suggested that we recognize and congratulate our members and their loved ones who have recently been married. We would like to print the names of the newly married on a quarterly basis. So, if you or loved ones were recently married, please call the office and let us know so that we may publish it in the church bulletin.

Grief Support

Are you experiencing grief associated with the loss of a loved one? Seeds of Hope is a grief support group for adults. Sessions last about 8 weeks. Day or evening groups are available. For more details, please call Mercy Medical Center at 330-489-1143 or visit cantonmercy.org/grief-support/.

Project Rachel

Project Rachel, the Catholic Church's ministry to those who have been involved in abortion, is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors and lay persons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, support groups, retreats and referrals to licensed mental health professionals. For more information or support in the northeast Ohio area, call 888-259-4806 or e-mail support@projrachneo
.zohosupport.com

ETCTV Live Streaming

CTNY, Catholic Television of Youngstown, is now live streaming their regularly scheduled programming for mobile devices. Go to the Media menu at doy.org and click on ETC-TV Live Stream to watch. For a schedule, call CTNY at (330)533-2243.

Collection Envelopes

Are You Receiving Your Collection Envelopes?
If you are not receiving your collection envelopes, you may not have filled out a registration form for our parish. We will be happy to register you and make you a part of our parish family. Just stop in the parish office Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or see Fr. John after mass to introduce yourself and receive a registration form. Please be sure to inform your former parish to remove you from their membership list.

News & Events

All Holy Spirit Daily Events Calendar

SAVE THE DATE!
April 27th after 5:00 pm Mass—Hors D’oeuvre reception for Fr. Keehner. More details to come.

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!

Holy Spirit PSR & Youth Group Activities

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
There will be a Confirmation orientation session Sunday, April 28 at 10:30 am in the meeting room for students and parents intending to be confirmed this fall. Any student in eighth grade and up, who has not been confirmed is invited to attend. Details about the Confirmation preparation program will be addressed at this meeting. If you would like to explore the possibility of being confirmed but are unable to attend the meeting contact Cathy Kasza at the parish office to make other arrangements.

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!

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.

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.

FISH

SENIOR FOOD BOX
Sign up with FISH to receive a Senior Food Box once a month. They are distributed during their normal grocery hours on Tuesdays 9-10am and Thursdays 10-11am. Recipients must be 60 years of age or above, reside within Stark or Summit County, and have a monthly income at or below the guidelines provided. Please call FISH at 330-877-1845 for any questions regarding the program or email director@laketownshipfish.org.

Altar Flowers

If you would like to provide flowers for our Saturday and Sunday Masses, the 2023 Flower Chart is now available on the bulletin board. Just place your name & phone number on the chart next to the date that has special meaning for you. A week before your floral arrangement is due, you will receive a reminder call and will be asked about your special intention. For many parishioners it is a wonderful way to commemorate Wedding Anniversaries, Birthdays, Loved Ones (living and deceased), etc. Your name and special intention will be noted in the bulletin to thank you for your thoughtfulness in adding beauty to the Holy Spirit environment.

2024 Hot Meals

HOT MEALS DATES FOR 2024
Please mark your calendars for the 2024 Hot Meals dates that we are scheduled to help serve. All times are from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. They are:

June 30
September 29
December 15th

News

PARISHSOFT FAMILY SUITE IS HERE!

ParishSoft Family Suite (formerly Connect Now) is an online system to help us manage parishioner contact information. YOU can now update your information at any time of the day without having to call the office. Using this system will help us communicate better with you. Visit youngstown.parishsoftfamilysuite.com today!

EUCHRE CARD PARTY

EUCHRE CARD PARTY
Join us for an evening of Euchre on Saturday, May 18th at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall. Please bring a snack to share. Look for the sign-up sheet on the table near the wood doors.

"A Stitch and a Prayer" Craft Group

The craft group "A Stitch and a Prayer" meets at the church on the second Saturday of each month. The next meeting is May 11th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Want to learn how to crochet…we can teach you…want to make rosaries…we can teach you…want to help cut material for Linus quilts…we can teach you. Hope to see you.

ADULT SERVERS NEEDED
Adult servers are needed for funerals. If you are interested in being trained to serve, please contact Father John.

DO YOU LIKE TO MAKE SOUP?
If you like to make soup, this opportunity is for you. The Alliance Catholic Worker is open five days a week to serve the hungry in one of the poorest areas of Stark County. Soup is delivered to Anne Weeks at Holy Spirit. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Anne at the parish.

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HARTVILLE MIGRANT MINISTRY
The Hartville Migrant Ministry has some ongoing projects that they are working on such as: updating and preparing their sports field, roof repair, painting, organizing, moving furniture, providing renovation work to the migrant church, etc. If you would like to lend a hand sometime, please contact Terry Smith at micmat6767@yahoo.com or 330.354.6419. Any level of experience is welcome.

LIFE BUILDERS: FAITH BASED INMATE MENTORING
Volunteers are needed as mentors for inmates preparing for re-entry to their communities. This program is carefully managed and includes training. Contact Greg Duerr at 330-354-8153 if you are interested in this ministry designed to help rebuild broken lives.

Wedding Anniversaries

Congratulations to Reynaldo and Lilia Cruz who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on December 19th.

Catholic Exponent

Our diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Exponent, helps nudge us back to our awareness of God’s presence. In addition to offering news about the Church right here in our diocese and around the world, the Exponent brings commentary, Scripture reflection and adult faith formation. Your support for the Exponent not only nurtures you, but other Catholics who are in need of encouragement as well. Subscribe or renew your subscription today by dropping “The Catholic Exponent” envelope from your parish packet into the collection basket, call us at 330-744-5251 or e-mail us at exposubscriptions@
youngstowndiocese.org. Remember God’s presence in your life. Read and support the Catholic Exponent. Your diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Exponent, helps you stay connected to the Word of God and the Church. Your support for the Exponent not only nurtures you, but other Catholics as well. Subscribe or renew your subscription today by dropping “The Catholic Exponent" envelope from your parish packet into the collection basket. Or call 330-744-5251 or e-mail us at exposubscriptions@
youngstowndiocese.org to request subscription information. Seek out more. Read and support the Exponent.

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