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 Nicole Novotny……………...CCD Principal/Youth Ministry Please email Bulletin articles to Nicole at [email protected]Deadline is 4/19/18 for bulletin of week 4/29/18 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 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 APRIL 15, 2018 • THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 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
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
APRIL 15, 2018 • THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
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~FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK~
This week in our parish... Sunday 4/15
9:15 a.m. Confirmation Meeting/PC
9:45 a.m. CCD/S
1:30 p.m. Celebrate/PC
Tuesday 4/17
After 8:30 Mass St. Anthony Novena
9:30 a.m. Disciples of Mary/CH
6:30 p.m. Fr. Blasko Bible Study/CHC
Wednesday 4/18
6:00 p.m. Women’s Renewal/CH
Saturday 4/21
5:30 p.m. St. Joseph the Provider School Auction/CH
Sunday 4/22
9:45 a.m. CCD/S
9:45 a.m. CHWC Meeting/S
Resurrection as “verb”
The prolific and insightful theologian, peace activist and storyteller Megan McKenna writes that resurrection is more than just a mi-raculous coda to the life of Jesus. Resurrection can become a spiritual practice. In her book Not Counting Women and Children: Ne-
glected Stories from the Bible, McKenna recalls leading a parish mission on the story in Luke’s Gospel of Jesus’ raising the widow’s son from dead in the village of Nain: “Someone called out harshly, ‘Have you ever brought someone back from the dead?’ I had been saying that life happens when we are interrupted, and that some of the most powerful acts of resurrection happen to the least likely people; that we are the people of resur-rection and hope, called to live passionately and compassionately with others, to defy death, to forgive, and to bring others back into the community, to do something that is life-giving, that fights death and needless suffering. And then this challenge from the back of the church. “My response was ‘Yes.’ I went on to say, ‘Every time I bring hope into a situation, every time I bring joy that shatters despair, every time I forgive others and give them back dignity and the possibility of a future with me and others in the community, every time I listen to others and affirm them and their life, every time I speak the truth in public, every time I confront injustice– yes– I bring people back from the dead.” The power of resurrection: that the good that exists in something– or someone– given up for dead and consigned to the abyss can be
brought to life and endure. What God has done in raising his Son to life, we can do in seeking to imitate his Son’s Gospel of justice, rec-
onciliation, compassion, and peace. As the Risen Jesus appears to the Eleven “as flesh and bone,” Jesus calls us to be “flesh and bone”
witnesses of His resurrection, to be the “flesh and bone” of His compassion and peace for every soul consigned to forgotten graves and
cemeteries of failure and rejection.
Dear Friends, Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen! I want to thank all who attended the Divine Mercy Service held last Sunday on the Feast of Divine Mercy, as well as all who at-tended our weekly Eucharistic Adoration throughout the season of Lent. What a wonderful way to pray, meditate, offer thanksgiving, to pray for ourselves and our loved ones and for the Church. The Eucharist needs to be the center of our lives; all that we do and all that we are. Please remember the commitment those of you made to our increased offertory commitment. Your generosity helps us to minister and be Christ in our community. Since July 2017, our Pot of Gold drawing has profited the church $5,302.00 so far this fiscal year. Thanks to all who use this enve-lope as an extra fundraiser that helps us with the emergency bills that pop up. It’s interesting to note that a few other parishes have also begun this Pot of Gold drawing. Congratulations to Vincenzo Francisco Palumbo on the occasion of his Baptism. May God bless him and his parents, Vito and Gab-riella Christy Palumbo. Our Festival plans are falling into place. Bill Bancroft and I have come up with some new menu items, relocating and reworking some of our food booths, basket auction, seating and beer booth. We are planning to open the month of May ticket sales with buy 20 tickets and receive 20 tickets free! I am the President of St. Joseph the Provider School. We will hold our annual school Basket Auction here at St. Patrick’s. Many of you have supported our Mission School for the Diocese of Youngstown. The Basket Auction will be held next Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the St. Patrick Church Hall. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish House or at St. Joseph the Provider School. Tickets are $25.00 which includes your buffet meal and opportunity to win a wide assortment of hundreds of prizes. Have a blessed week, Fr. Mike
Vocation Cross
For those interested in participating in the
Vocation Cross, a sign up sheet is available at the
Welcome table. Fr. Mike will present the Vocation Cross to the person(s) taking it home for the week
at the end of the Mass. On the following Sunday,
please return the cross to the sacristy before Mass.
Thank you to all who have participated thus far.
Your prayers mean so much and are greatly appre-
ciated.
Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
SUNDAY April 15, 2018
Third Sunday of Easter
8:30 AM Ed Dulay
By: Rick & Kathy Galic
11:00 AM Ernie DeMatteo, Sr.
By: Kay DeMatteo
11:00 AM Baptism: Vincenzo Francisco Palumbo
MONDAY April 16, 2018
8:30 AM Steve Maiorca
By: Family
TUESDAY April 17, 2018
8:30 AM Dr. Joseph Julius
By: Mrs. Joan Julius
After 8:30 St. Anthony Novena Week 5
WEDNESDAY April 18, 2018
8:30 AM Dr. Jane A. Williams
By: Fats Williams
THURSDAY April 19, 2018
8:30 AM Mary Sperko
By: Sperko Family
FRIDAY April 20, 2018
8:30 AM Liturgy of the Word with
Communion
SATURDAY April 21, 2018
Vigil, Fourth Sunday of Easter
4:00 PM George & Eloise Svirbely
By: Nancy Melanson
& Mary C. Fox
SUNDAY April 22, 2018
Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:30 AM Memorial Association
11:00 AM Ron Stefanick
By: Tom, Jane & Jessica Shelley
“Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with
you.’ But they were startled and frightened…” Luke 24:36-37
Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus” to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide “peace” to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live a “God-centered” life and not a “self-centered” life.
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 us at [email protected] to the attention of Nicole. ** 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.
Rich Alves Ruth Carano Anne Curtin
Catherine Demas Tom Fagan John Ference
Jane Franczkowski Thomas Hilderth Dennis Hill Jill Hoover Mary Kish Ethel Krevda
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
Mt.6:21
Weekend Collection for April 8, 2018 Automatic Collection $ 143.00
Children’s Collection $ 7.94 9 Envelopes Sunday Offertory $ 12,434.56 377 Envelopes Sunday Total $ 12,585.50 Improvement Fund $ 207.00
Easter Collection $ 1,360.00 REMEMBER
“automatic electronic payment program” is available.
The Bread and Wine for all Masses this week are given in memory of
J.J. Klucher
By: LuAnn Sperko-Cook
25th, 40th, 50th & over
Wedding Anniversary Celebration The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 3, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2018. The celebration will include Mass with Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., 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 the Cathedral Hall. You must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting your parish office by April 30.
Blessed Mother Candle in memory of
Michael Bednar
By: Family
St. Patrick Candle in memory of
Dr. Jane A. Williams
By: Fats Williams
St. Joseph Candle in memory of
Lewis Veltre
By: Family
50 / 50 “Pot of Gold” Our weekly drawing for “Pot of Gold” was on Wednesday, April 11. The envelope number pulled was #407. There was no winner. The win-ner would have received $989.00. The amount collected was $252.00. The next drawing will be on Wednesday morning, April 18. Please make
sure your envelopes are at the Parish House by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Good Luck!
Saint Joseph the Provider School Annual Basket & Gift Auction
with
Buffet Dinner Saturday, April 21, 2018
at Hubbard St. Patrick Church Hall Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes: Chicken Francaise, Penne Pasta & Meatballs, Roast Beef,
Red Skin Butter Parsley Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots,
Salad, Bread, Dessert, Coffee & Tea (Catered by Mark Kohut)
Donation: $25.00
Entrance tickets are available at the Parish House and will not be sold at the door the night of the event.
Altar & Rosary
Bingo and Card Social Sunday, April 29
1:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Church Hall
Admission: $6.00
Light Lunch and Refreshments
Door Prizes, Raffle Prizes,
50/50 Drawing, Basket Auction
April 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Jill Mogg, Mary Ellen Salata, Mike Zappa, Debbie Beasley, Monica Zappa, Tom Stremlau Readers: Bob Gibson and Deborah Scopacasa
April 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Alaina Colella, Teresa Norris, Joyce Tringhese, Teresa Feigert, Linda Chufo, Theresa Colella Readers: Jerry Balestrino and John Tomko
April 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Heather Mileto, Victoria Edelston, Jacque Cummings, Tony Buccino, Liz Notman, Victoria Bancroft Readers: Kim Jenkins and Mike Kerr
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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 bas-ket, or contact Deacon Bob at 330-534-1928.
______ I am interested in assisting in this Ministry.
if we obey His commandments.” Jesus makes Himself known to you through the vocation He chose for you. Do you hear a call to the priesthood, conse-crated life or the diaconate? If so and you would like more in-formation, call Father Christopher Luoni at (330) 744-8451, or email him at: [email protected].
ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH HUBBARD, OHIO
Lighting Project Our new lighting project is underway and we need your support! If you would like to contrib-ute to our Lighting Pro-ject, please use the enve-lope in your packet to do so. Those who donate $200 or more will have
their name put on the plaque of donors. Each light costs $1,500 and with your help we will reach our goal for this project. So far we have collected $22,150. We are off to a great start! Let there be light!
Novena in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua Our Novena in honor of St. Anthony of Padua began on March 20, 2018 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and will run for thir-teen consecutive weeks, ending on June 12, 2018. Fr. Mario Conte, from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy will visit the United States from June 8– June 17. Bishop Murry has given permission for him to visit our diocese. On Monday, June 11, Fr. Mario will be here at St. Patrick’s for a time of prayer and veneration of the Relics of St. Anthony of Padua. Parishioners and guests will have the opportunity to ven-erate and touch the relics before the 6:30 p.m. Mass that eve-ning. Prayer petitions and holy cards will be distributed to the faithful who attend. Fr. Mario will place these special prayers and petitions at the tomb of St. Anthony. How grateful we are that our church was chosen to receive these Holy Relics, a blessing to all of us!
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 312 donors totaling $52,397.00 which is 76.34% 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.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Offers
DivorceCare Support Group DivorceCare is a 12-week course/discussion group for those who are going through or have gone through a separation or divorce. It addresses through education and discussion the most common issues associated with divorce/separation and promotes powerful healing so that you can move on to build a new life filled with promise and hope. The three components of DivorceCare are inspiring and educational video presentations, supportive and safe group discussions, and resources for home use. DivorceCare will be offered at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown for 12 consecutive Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm beginning on April 23rd. Contact Margie Hynes at [email protected] to reserve your spot, or visit the IHM web-site, www.ihm-parish.com/divorce-support for more informa-tion and to register online. You may also call 330-793-9988. Divorce Care is sponsored by the IHM Family Healing Team. Church affiliation is not required for participation. Meetings will be held in the IHM Rectory.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown
2018 “Care for Creation” Essay Contest Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, provides beautiful reflections on life, humanity, and our call to care for the world in which we live. As part of its First Step to Service project, Catholic Chari-ties is sponsoring a “Care for Creation” Essay Contest. The con-test is open to all high school students (gr. 9-12) in the Diocese of Youngstown. Essays must consist of no more than 500 words and con-sider one of the following topics:
• How has God’s gift of creation touched your life?
• Who is a person that inspires you to care for creation?
• What challenges do we face today in caring for creation?
• Which scripture passage most inspires you to care for oth-ers? Why?
• Would students in the year 2118 say that people in 2018 were effective stewards of creation? Why or why not?
To get the form for the essay, go to www.ccdoy.org and click Essay Contest. Prizes will be awarded! All essays must be received by Friday, April 27, 2018.
After learning about Holy Week and
Christ’s Resurrection, students in our
3rd grade CCD class made crucifixes.
Deacon Bob joined the class and
blessed the crucifixes and the children.
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:
Braydich Dental 330-534-5408
St. Patrick Parish
Stories and Scripture presents….
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
When: Tuesday, April 24, 2016 at 6:30 PM
in the Church Hall Conference Room. All preschool children and parents are invited to join us for
this story time and activities as they learn to “Always be
joyful. Never Stop Praying!” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17)
Please call the church office (330)534-1928 or contact
Angela Giancola at (330) 322-8021 to RSVP so we can be
sure to have sufficient supplies for the craft and snack
activities.
SUPER
Saturday, April 28, 2018
St. Patrick Church Hall
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Early Bird games begin at 6:30 p.m.
$25 Entry Ticket includes: 18 All Night Cards & 12 Special Cards
2- $1,000 Coveralls
Kitchen will be open for food, snacks, beverages & desserts.
Additional cards and pull tab games available during the event.
Retrouvaille Program Spring is a time for renewal. Please consider renewing your relationship with your spouse. The Retrouvaille program will begin with a weekend May 25-27 at the beautiful Villa Maria Retreat Center, east of Youngstown. To register, please call 330-501-9377 or log on to helpourmarriage.com.
DAILY AND WEEKLY READINGS
“The Word Among Us” is a booklet with daily and weekend readings along with reflection on the Word. The May 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.
Annual Rummage & Antique Sale The Women’s Altar and Rosary Guild of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, will sponsor their Annual Rummage & Antique Sale on Friday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There is a $5.00 charge for Pre-Sale on Thursday, April 26, only, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Everything is half-price on Saturday. Look for housewares, small appliances, dishes, glassware, lin-ens, jewelry, toys, games, holiday items, vintage and collectible items, lawn furniture, lamps, books, and more. There will be a Bake Sale on Friday and Saturday with free admission and free parking.
If you are a caregiver for a loved one who is terminally ill and find yourself simply exhausted, then please take this oppor-tunity to discover ways to make your days and nights just a little easier.
Care for the Caregiver Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m.
St. Christine Parish Center
Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Ministry Presented by: Liz McGarry, Director of Marketing and
Development for Hospice of the Valley Robi Smith, Nurse Educator for Hospice of the Valley
Admission: free
Light refreshments will be provided.
And I Will Heal Them a healing day retreat designed for women
Saint Joan of Arc Parish Hall in Streetsboro
Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Office of Pro-Life, Marriage, and Family Life and the Community of Jesus, the Living Mercy
CHWC Pepperoni Roll Sale Please support the St. Patrick Youth’s Pepperoni Roll Sale this weekend, April 14 and 15 after all Masses. Pepperoni Rolls are $5.00 each. The money raised will be going towards the teens going to Catholic Heart Workcamp in June. Thank you for your continued support of the youth of our parish.
You are cordially invited to attend the
First Annual “Party, Wine & Dine!” YSU Newman Center Fundraiser
Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 6:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. St. Columba Cathedral Hall
West Wood Street– Parking Lot C– Special Event
Includes Buffet Dinner by Blue Wolf Events Festive Wine Bar Assorted Desserts
Dr. Thom’s Famous Wedding Soup & Baklava Musical Entertainment
Gift Basket Raffle, Wine Pull, 50/50 Hand Painted Wine & Pete the Penguin Gifts
For Tickets call Dr. Thom Brozich or Darlene at 330-747-9202 or visit www.ysunewmancsa.org to purchase online.
$35 per person or a table of six for $210
Proceeds benefit the Catholic Student Association
and Outreach Programming.
From the desk of Sister Bernadine: At times we can find comfort and strength from words written by another person. Sister Bernadine has several such books you might like to borrow. A few of the books that are available in our new “Healing Library:”
• Dear God, It Hurts!
• What Helped Me When My Loved One Died
• Finding Your Way after Your Parent Dies
If Sr. Bernadine is not in her office, another staff mem-ber can show you where the books are kept. To check out a book, please write the title of the book, your name and phone number on the sign out sheet near the books. You are welcome to borrow the book for a month with one renewal by calling the office. Peace be with you, Sister Bernadine
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