MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio, are a Roman Catholic community united by our faith in God and nourished through our celebration of the Eucharist and the Word. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to meet the spiritual and physical needs of our parish family and the world community. PARISH STAFF Rev. Michael Swierz ..................................................... Pastor President St. Joseph The Provider School Youngstown Rev. Timothy H. O’Neill ............................... Pastor Emeritus Deacon Robert Friedman........................... Pastoral Associate Deacon John Bartos.................................. Permanent Deacon Deacon Michael Medvec .......................... Permanent Deacon Sr. Bernadine Janci S.N.D. .......................... Pastoral Minister Karen Bartos................... Coordinator of Religious Education Deacon John Bartos……..…………..Director of Stewardship Susan Orlosky……………….………………..Music Director Lisa Hosack ....................... Director of Finance & Operations Teri Ray................. Coordinator of Celebrate/Adm. Assistant Kathy Lucci………………………………..Website Manager Please email Bulletin articles to Kathy at [email protected]Deadline is 5/17/18 for bulletin of week 5/27/18 Christine Trinckes……..………………...Pre-School Director Leonard Ray…………Director of Maintenance & Operations ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Monday‒Friday ................................................. 8:00 a.m.‒4:00 p.m. RELIGIOUS ED. & YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICES Monday‒Thursday ............................................ 9:00 a.m.‒4:00 p.m. Sunday ................................... 9:45‒10:45 a.m. (During CCD hours) Sunday Morning only ................................................. 330-534-1928 Email ......................................................................[email protected]EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil ......................................................... 4:00 p.m. Sunday ................................................ 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Holy Day ...................................................... Consult Bulletin Weekday...................................................................8:30 a.m. BAPTISM Third weekend of each month, during any weekend Mass, or after 11 Liturgy. Preparation class required (1st Sunday each month 12:30 p.m. at the Parish House). RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:15 p.m. MARRIAGE: Arrangements made with Priest at least SIX MONTHS prior to desired date. R.C.I.A.: Tuesday Night- for information call Deacon Bob MAY 13, 2018 • ASCENSION OF THE LORD Like us on Facebook! ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saint Patrick Saint Patrick ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 225 NORTH MAIN STREET • HUBBARD, OHIO 44425 Website: www.stpatshub.org • Phone: 330-534-1928 • Fax: 330-534-0820 Church/Church Hall: 330-534-4219 Like us on Facebook!
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MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio, are a Roman Catholic community united by our faith in God and nourished through our celebration of the Eucharist and the Word. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to meet the spiritual and physical needs of our parish family and the world community.
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Michael Swierz .....................................................Pastor
President St. Joseph The Provider School Youngstown
Rev. Timothy H. O’Neill ............................... Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Robert Friedman........................... Pastoral Associate
Deacon John Bartos .................................. Permanent Deacon
Deacon Michael Medvec .......................... Permanent Deacon
Sr. Bernadine Janci S.N.D. .......................... Pastoral Minister
Karen Bartos ................... Coordinator of Religious Education
Deacon John Bartos……..…………..Director of Stewardship
Susan Orlosky……………….………………..Music Director
Lisa Hosack ....................... Director of Finance & Operations
Teri Ray ................. Coordinator of Celebrate/Adm. Assistant
Third weekend of each month, during any weekend Mass, or after 11 Liturgy. Preparation class required (1st Sunday each month 12:30
p.m. at the Parish House). RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:15 p.m.
MARRIAGE: Arrangements made with Priest at least SIX MONTHS prior to desired date.
R.C.I.A.: Tuesday Night- for information call Deacon Bob
MAY 13, 2018 • ASCENSION OF THE LORD
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~FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK~
Applied psychology
As the college student rang the doorbell and delivered the pizza, the man who answered growled, “What’s the usual tip?”
“Well, sir,” the student replied, “this is my first delivery, but the other guys said that if I got a dollar out of you, I’d be doing great.”
“That so?” grunted the customer. “Well, in that case, here’s ten bucks.”
Thank you, sir,” the grateful student said, taking the bill. “This will be a big help at school.”
“By the way,” the customer asked, “what are you studying?”
“Applied psychology.”
This psychology student has learned not just to see what people do but why they do it– and what will make them act differ-
ently. Jesus, in today’s Gospel, prays that we will do the same. He calls us to see the truth in its totality– not just to recognize a
series of facts but to understand how those facts connect to reveal reality and truth. Truth can be very difficult to face and accept:
resorting to obfuscation, rationalization and denial are much easier than facing the truth about our beliefs, our attitudes, our val-
ues, our dreams. The Risen Christ challenges us not to approach truth in terms of wins and losses or of power or of the comfort of
convention, but to approach truth as where and how God is present in our lives and our world. To be a person of authentic faith
means to face and seek out the truth– regardless of our doubts and cynicism and fear. To be “consecrated in the truth” begins
with embracing the Spirit of God: the wisdom, the wholeness, the love of God who is the first and last and constant reality.
Dear Friends,
Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!
Today we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. His ascension is both an end and a beginning. The resurrection ap-pearances of Jesus are at an end; His revelation of the Kingdom of God is complete; the promise of the Messiah is fulfilled. Now begins the work of His disciples to teach what they have learned and to share what they have witnessed. It was not a promising start. Like any beginning or transition in life, it is a moment of great uncertainty, confusion and fear. Jesus places His church in the hands of a company of illiterate, backward fishermen and otherwise unremarkable people and yet what began with those sim-ple followers of Jesus has grown and born fruit through the centuries to this parish family of ours today. The Church Jesus leaves to them is rooted not in buildings, wealth or systems of theology but faith nurtured in the human heart, a faith centered in prayer, wisdom and trust. On the mountain of the ascension, Jesus calls all of us to be His witnesses, to tells others about the good that God has worked in the Easter mystery. You and I are given a task and the work of the Risen Lord to go and make disciples. This is our mission. This is our story. May each of us together as Church fulfill the mission and vision Jesus entrusts to us young and old.
During the month of May, the Church remembers Mary, our blessed Mother. Please come to church a bit earlier and pray the rosary with us.
Today is Mother’s Day, a special Mother’s Day for all mothers and grandmothers. We remember in our prayers those women who have been like mothers to so many, those unable to become mothers, mothers who have lost children, and mothers separated from us by distances, divisions or death. Mary Mother of the Church, pray for us! In celebration of Mother’s Day, we are making available carnations for $1.00, which can be given to your moms, placed at the Blessed Mother Shrine in church, or taken to the cemetery. All proceeds will be given to the Mahoning County Right to Life.
Our celebrations of Confirmation and First Communion were very joy filled expressions of our Catholic faith. May God pro-tect and guide our young people on their journey through life.
I would like to thank Ms. Nicole Novotny for her leadership in our parish community. Nicole has been the CCD Principal for three years and a member of Youth Ministry Team, Parish Staff, Bulletin Editor and Publishing Team. Nicole’s faith, love and enthusiasm have been a blessing to us. We pray that as she continues her studies and new career, she will take with her our prayers, friendship and love. Thank you, Nicole.
As we begin our celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Diocese of Youngstown, Bishop Murry has asked that we will pray the prayer for vocations. We at St. Patrick will pray this prayer before our weekend Eucharistic celebrations, as well as con-tinue to take the vocation cross to our homes. May God bless our local Catholic Diocese, our parish, homes and hearts as fruitful ground for the gift of vocations.
May God bless us all, Fr. Mike
Ascension of the Lord May 13, 2018
SUNDAY May 13, 2018
Ascension of the Lord
8:30 AM For all of our living and deceased
mothers and grandmothers
11:00 AM For all of our living and deceased
mothers and grandmothers
MONDAY May 14, 2018
8:30 AM Bill Lynn By: Lisa Love & Kim Jenkins
TUESDAY May 15, 2018
8:30 AM Robert T. Buzga
By: Linda & Justin Silvidi
After 8:30 St. Anthony Novena Week 9
WEDNESDAY May 16, 2018
8:30 AM Ed Sower
By: George & Bobbie Krlich
THURSDAY May 17, 2018
8:30 AM Dr. Jane A. Williams
By: Fats Williams
FRIDAY May 18, 2018
8:30 AM Liturgy of the Word with
Communion
SATURDAY May 19, 2018
Vigil, Pentecost
4:00 PM Ernest Hudak
By: Randy & Patty Tomko
SUNDAY May 20, 2018
Pentecost
8:30 AM Memorial Association
11:00 AM James A. Williams, Jr. By: Fats Williams
11:00 AM Graduation Mass
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him,
and he in God.” 1 John 4:15
How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to either defend or clarify a question about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all circumstances and to share your witness with others.
Prayer Requests Listed below are members of our Parish Family who have requested our prayers. If you are seeking prayers for relatives and/or friends who are not members of our parish family, please call the Parish House or email Kathy at [email protected]. ** Names remain on the prayer list at the request of parishioners for three months. If extended prayers are needed, please send an email or call. Thank you.
Bishop Murry Sis Angelo
Jane Franczkowski Mary Kish
Ethel Krevda Mike Krevda Terri McKinley Patricia Medvec
Gerry O’Hara Loretta Tatarka Diane Tatarka AJ Trobek
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
Mt.6:21
Weekend Collection for May 6, 2018 Automatic Collection $ 193.00
Children’s Collection $ 17.85 16 Envelopes Sunday Offertory $ 13,751.50 395 Envelopes Sunday Total $ 13,962.35 Improvement Fund $ 462.00
REMEMBER
“automatic electronic payment program” is available.
The Bread and Wine for all Masses this week are given in memory of
Ron & Anne Stefanick By: Family
Blessed Mother Candle in memory of
Marge LaCivita By: Family
St. Patrick Candle in memory of
Dr. Jane A. Williams By: Fats Williams
St. Teresa Candle in memory of
Marcie Bodnar By: Diane Daly
Risen Christ Candle in memory of
Frank & Margaret Janci By: Sr. Bernadine Janci,
SND
Please remember to pray for the souls and the families of
Viola M. Rowlands,
Ruth Carano, and Janet Bayus who died in the peace of the risen Christ.
“May the Angels welcome them to Paradise.”
Praying the Rosary During the month of May, we will gather as a community to pray the rosary before each of our week-end Liturgies. The recitation of the rosary will begin a half hour before Mass. All are welcome to join us to pray as we honor Mary, the Mother of God, and our mother, and ask for her help, guidance, and strength in our lives.
This week in our parish... Sunday 5/13
9:45 a.m. CHWC Meeting/S
Tuesday 5/15
After 8:30 Mass St. Anthony Novena 6:00 p.m. Festival Meeting/CH 6:30 p.m. Fr. Blasko Bible Study/CHC
Wednesday 5/16
6:00 p.m. Advanced Lector Training/C
Sunday 5/20
9:00 a.m. Sunday Café/CH 11:00 a.m. Graduation Mass
50 / 50 “Pot of Gold” Our weekly drawing for “Pot of Gold” was on Wednesday, May 9. The envelope number pulled was #23. There was no winner. The win-ner would have received $283.00. The amount collected was $307.00. The next drawing will be on Wednesday morning, May 16. Please
make sure your envelopes are at the Parish House by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Good Luck!
May 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Bridget Forte, Bill Bone, Kirk Wells, Jacque Cummings, Marti Cook, Barb O’Neil Readers: Pat Maiorca and Emily Frazzini Altar Servers: Bob Easton, Steve Pontera, Nick Villano, Ben Wilcox
May 20 at 8:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Tom Bonaquist, Rebecca Kavalesky, Debbie Cooper, Lauren Cooper, Nina Austalosh, Tony Kavalesky Readers: Agnes Campanale and Joyce Tringhese Altar Servers: Jonathan Feight, Jim Fink, Nick Fink, Dominic Colella
May 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Danielle Behnke, Jen Conway, Mary Ellen Salata, Camryn Ealy, Becky Prelee, Bill Morgan Readers: Fred Behnke and Mike Cheney Altar Servers: Aj, Tim, Sam, Nate Writz
!"#$%&"'()*+","-#.%-* Deacon John’s Focus
on Stewardship
Stewardship - One Size Doesn’t Fit All
When Deacon John requested we write a
letter of Stewardship, we agreed, but I have to
tell you it isn’t necessarily something that comes easily or is comfortable for us to do. We love helping our Parish and those in need,
but we are not doing it to impress others or to boast. “One size doesn’t fit all.” We each have our own way of helping others and spreading our time, talent and treasures. We do appreciate stewardship done by
everyone, knowing we are all doing the best we can. We are Al and Marcia Sauline. Many of you know Al from when he held various elective offices, including City Mayor. Al and I
met in 1969, while he was an usher at the 12:55 Mass (referred to as
“the 5 to 1 Mass”) here at St. Patrick’s Church. I loved that Al didn’t hesitate to volunteer as an usher and assist his Parish whenever and
wherever needed. Although I wasn’t Catholic, every Sunday we at-
tended Mass and then joined his family for the traditional Italian Sun-day pasta dinner, which I loved! I was so impressed by the Mass and
St. Patrick’s Parish family that we agreed to be married here in 1971 and have been active members ever since! We are also blessed with a
son, Al III, who is an Attorney living in Florida and has continued the family tradition of Stewardship in the Panama City Beach area. Stewardship is not a one size fits all. Jesus stresses the impor-
tance of “What you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.” (Matthew 25:40) However, the manner you give back to God is only known to you and God. He has blessed each of us in unique ways
and each of us can be good Stewards according to our unique talents,
treasure and time. The key here is to contribute what you can, however you can. Only you and God know what you truly have to give. Re-
member, a small task done in obedience to God is a big accomplish-
ment! One of our favorite readings is read annually at the Ash Wednes-
day Mass. We enjoy the entire reading, but just a portion of it is, “1Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may
see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” and another portion “…4so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” (Matthew
6:1-4) We have always strongly believed in helping our Parish and those in need; however our greatest joy comes from anonymously help-ing those in need. All that matters to us is that God knows who we’ve
helped and how. Although that is our favorite way to be a good stew-
ard, it is not to say we are not involved and visible in our Parish as well. To put our Stewardship in writing feels like boasting, but how
can we talk about Stewardship and not share the ways we have been
Stewards? As stated earlier, Al has been an Usher since the 60s. He has
also worked the Parish Festival for most of our married life, including Co-chairing the Festival for 8 straight years! Al has served on various
Parish committees and was awarded the 2008 Difference Maker’s Per-
son of the Year by Father Tim’s Difference Makers. I also have worked the Parish Festival for most of our married life, was the Foun-
der of the Chinese Auction Booth (now Basket Raffle) and chaired it for 8 years. I served on Parish Council, am a Lector at 11:00 Mass, a Leader of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, a member of our Prayer
Chain since its inception, and volunteered in the Parish office from
2005–2015. Together Al and I have decorated the church for holidays, baked for our Parish Fish Frys and various Parish festivities, worked
Super Bingo and participated in Fr. Tim’s Difference Makers. We also
served for over five years as a Sponsor Couple to many wonderful young couples getting married.
We have been blessed and try to give back every day. It is an honor and a privilege to be active Stewards at St. Patrick’s Parish.
Last, but not least, remember God knows your heart and your
assets. One size doesn’t fit all, but to whom much is given, much is expected.
Don’t Forget Your 2018 Bishop’s Appeal!
Papal Prayer Intention Pray with Pope Francis! The Holy Father’s universal prayer intention for May 2018 is “That the lay faithful may
fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity
to the challenges that face the world today.”
ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH HUBBARD, OHIO
This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear com-pletely defray the costs. Please patronize and thank these sponsors located in the back of the bulletin. Our featured sponsor this week is:
Howard Hanna– Tom Hopkinson 330-718-2912
Don’t Forget Your 2018 Bishop’s Appeal Our goal as a parish is $68,634.00 for the 2018 Bishop’s Appeal. To date, we have received pledges from 361 donors totaling $58,906.00 which is 85.82% of our parish goal. If you have not yet made your pledge, please consider doing so. Thank you for your incredible generosity to the appeal, and more im-portantly, to our brothers and sisters served by the support of the appeal each day throughout our diocese.
Memorial Service for Miscarried
or Stillborn Children If you know someone who has suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth, please invite them to one of the following Memorial Services on Saturday, May 19, in the Chap-els at:
• Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown (248 Belle Vista Ave.) at 5:30 p.m.
• Calvary Cemetery, Massillon (3469 Lincoln Way E.) at 7:00 p.m.
Parents, family, grandparents and others are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Worship and Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life. For more information call 330-744-8451.
Festival News There will be a Festival meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Church Hall. We will meet to discuss plans and changes for our 60th Anniversary Festival. All Booth Captains, volun-teers, and anyone who would like to help out are
urged to attend this important meeting. All are welcome!!!
For the month of May, we are bringing back the buy 20
tickets, get 20 tickets free for the Grand Prize! You can pur-chase your tickets at the Parish House or the Ticket Shack which will be open on Saturdays in the parking lot near the school from 8:00 a.m. until noon. 2018 Festival Committee
DAILY AND WEEKLY READINGS “The Word Among Us” is a booklet with daily and weekend readings along with reflection on the Word. The June booklet is now available in the vestibule of the Church and is perfect for those who want to reflect more meaningfully on the Word of God. Please pick up your copy today! Donations are always gladly accepted.
HCIA Police Memorial Hubbard Christians In Action will hold a brief prayer ser-vice and a laying of carnations at the Hubbard Police Memorial on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at 1:00PM to remember police offi-cers who have fallen this year and to honor those who serve our own community. Additionally, blue light bulbs that may be used on your porch to show your support for all police officers and to recognize those who have fallen will be available at the Parish House for a free will donation through May 21.
OPEN UP THAT RECIPE BOX. LOOK FOR THOSE
RECIPES THAT YOU AND
YOUR FAMILY LOVE– HOLIDAY FAVORITES, SPECIAL DESSERTS OR CAKES OR COOKIES, MAIN DISHES OR DELI-
CIOUS SIDES– CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, FISH, VEGETA-BLES AND DIPS, APPETIZERS AND SAUCES. WE NEED THEM ALL FOR OUR ST. PATRICK 150TH ANNIVER-
SARY COOKBOOK. WRITE THEM DOWN, DROP THEM OFF AND SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT FOREVER.
THANK YOU!
Attention all Readers/Lectors This Wednesday, May 16, there will be an advanced lector training in the church starting at 6:00 p.m. This training will be provided for the lectors of St. Patrick Parish by Greg Smith Leadership and their team of people. This training will not just benefit you as a Lector but benefit you on a day to day basis as you engage with others. It is highly imperative that you make every effort to attend this session.
Save the Date for the
St. Patrick Parish Festival
2nd Annual 5K Fun Run
St. Patrick Parish Festival 2018
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 4
9:00 a.m.
More information and registrations to follow!
“And they went out and proclaimed the good news
everywhere, while the Lord worked with them.” If you are discerning a vocation to proclaim the Gospel as a priest, deacon or consecrated religious, call Father Christopher Luoni for more information at (330) 744-8451, or email him at: [email protected].
In Thanksgiving to Almighty God
Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J.
Bishop of Youngstown
Cordially invites you
to the Opening Mass celebrating the
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the
Establishment of the
Diocese of Youngstown
on the Solemnity of Pentecost
Sunday, May 20, 2018
at 4:00 p.m.
The Cathedral of
Saint Columba
154 W. Wood Street
Youngstown, Ohio
Please keep our Bishop George Murry in
your daily prayers as he is undergoing chemo-
therapy for his diagnosis of Acute Leukemia. As a
parish family, we pray for our beloved Bishop. May
our Lord heal and strengthen him. May Mary,
Mother of the Church, pray for him.
Visit us online at www.stpatshub.org.
St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Villa Marie Rd., Lowell-ville, will celebrate the annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 28, 2018, at 9 a.m. in the cemetery hall. Refreshments will be served.
Holy Communion to the Sick & Homebound As we started doing recently, we hope to send forth minis-ters at the end of each weekend Mass to take Holy Communion to those unable to attend and celebrate with us. If you would be interested in assisting in this ministry– or if you know of someone who needs to be visited, please fill out the form below and return to the office, drop it in the collection basket, or contact Deacon Bob at 330-534-1928.
______ I am interested in assisting in this Ministry.
Was a Great Success Thank you to all those who worked at the fish fry, donated des-serts, or attended and bought a deli-cious meal. A fantastic time was had by all working together to make the 2018 fish fry a huge success. The profit after all expenses were paid was $27,434.00 and will be used to offset the cost of the new lighting in the church. Plans for the 2019 fish fry have already been discussed and we welcome any feedback. We appreciate everyone who had a hand in making this fund-raiser such a huge success.
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