Saint Paul & Saint Patrick Catholic Parishes Mass Intentions, Prayer Opportunities & Stewardship

St. Paul

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sat. & Sun. – April 30 & May 1

4:30 pm – Mass for Parishioners

8:00 am – Camilla Centofanti,

By the Centofanti Children

11:15 am—Vi Pietrefese, by Patti Schaff

5:30 pm – Spanish Mass

Monday: May 2

8:00 am – Vincent Young, by Maurice Young

Tuesday: May 3 – 8:00 am—Joseph & Mary Pozeynot, by Family

Wednesday: May 4 –

9:00 am—Elaine Davin, by the Friendship Circle, Bread & Soup Ministry

Thursday: May 5– 8:00 am—Mass for Parishioners 6:30 pm Rosary, Holy Hour & Benediction Eucharistic Adoration:

(8:30 am until 7:45 am Friday)

Friday: May 6 –

8:00 am—Helen Prokupek, by Daughter

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Anniversary Blessings

Sat. & Sun. – May 7 & & May 8

4:30 pm – Mass for Mothers, Living & Deceased

8:00 am – Mass for Mothers, Living & Deceased

11:15 am—Mass for Mothers, Living & Deceased

5:30 pm – Spanish Mass

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In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of

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By Wife, Carole By Wife, Carole By Wife, Carole By Wife, Carole

St. Patrick

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sun. – May 1

9:30 am Margaret Driscoll, by John & Jackie Prior

Monday, May 2 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

Wednesday, May 4 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Anniversary Blessings

Sun. – May 8

9:30 am Carol Redd, by Genevieve Yeager

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT:

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to “not let your hearts be troubled or afraid”. In these modern times, this message is so important. It’s so easy to get caught up in the spirit of fear and dread. We are called to be an Easter people sharing the Gospel with joy in our hearts. Am I sharing my gifts from a place of joy? Am I grateful

for all of the blessings God has given me?

St. Paul Sunday/Holy Day Collections:

April 24 (Regular Parish Collections)::::...$ 8,118 April 24 (Church Upkeep)::............................$ 10 April 24 (Catholic School):::::::::...$ 347 April 24 (Catholic Exponent)::::::::..$ 42

April 25, 2015 (Regular Parish Collections)����..$ 5,916

St. Patrick Sunday/Holy Day Collections: Attendance - 144

April 24 (Parish Offerings):::::::.:$ 2,284 April 24 (Parish Restoration):::.::::$ 115 April 24 (Candle Offerings):.::::::...$ 23

Bulletin announcements for May 15 are due Thursday by 2:00 pm, May 5th. E-mail: agunning @stpaulsalem.org

Salem & Leetonia, OH – May 1, 2016

Father Bob’s Corner . . . Dear Friends,

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

-Revelation 22: 17; 20!

On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, I have decided that we should use the option of taking the Second Reading and Gospel from the Seventh Sunday of Easter. That option is available because we, like most Catholics in dioceses in the United States, celebrate the Feast of the Ascension next Sunday – instead of the Thursday which is 40 days after Easter. Since we would not hear the readings of the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Second Reading and Gospel from the Seventh Sunday of Easter may be chosen for this week. We, as Catholics, are enjoying the last weeks of the Easter Season, moving toward the Feast of Pentecost on May 15. The Jewish Feast of Passover will have ended at sundown on Saturday, April 30. Easter Sunday is being celebrated by Orthodox Christians this Sunday, May 1. A lot of religious holidays are occurring or have occurred. In the days from the traditional date for the Ascension, this year May 5, until Pentecost, the Church prays with Mary for the coming of the Holy Spirit. So we are able to pray, “Come, Holy Spirit;” and with the Holy Spirit, the Church, the bride, prays, “Come, Lord Jesus.” Our participation in these prayers enables us to receive the Holy Spirit, participate in the life of Jesus, and become witnesses to the world that the Father has loved us, who are Jesus’ disciples, even as he has loved Jesus. All of you are welcome to come to our May Crowning this Wednesday, May 4, at 6:00 pm, in St. Paul Church. We will honor our Blessed Mother and be off to a good start for the Feast of Pentecost. May crowning at St. Patrick Church is coming up on either May 8 or 15. More of the 56 Ways to Be Merciful During the Jubilee Year of Mercy: 22) Instead of losing patience with someone online (or in person), try to hear that person’s fear. Ask God for what Solomon asked for: “an understanding heart.” 23) Offer to drive an elderly person to Mass. 24) Recall a time you were not given the benefit of the doubt, and extend one to someone else. 25) Put down the phone and really listen to someone else. With eye contact. See more at: http://aleteia.org/2015/12/07/54-ways-to-be-merciful-during-the-jubiliee-year-of-mercy/ I am happy to be finishing my letter to you while I am on vacation for five days. While I have the idea of resting, I am filling my time with a few fun appointments. I will see you in church. Come Holy Spirit! Lord Jesus, help us to be “Merciful Like the Father.”

With love and prayers, Father Bob Edwards

St. Paul’s $3,500+ Bingo Format May 3 at 6:50 pm in St. Paul Gym

With Purchase of $10 Master Set - Get 1 Free Early Bird Card

Free Master Set for your Birthday Week

Encountering Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

Do you want the Lord to give you many graces? Visit Him often. Do you want Him to give you few graces? Visit Him rarely. Do you want the devil to attack you? Visit Jesus rarely in the Blessed Sacrament. Do you want him to flee from you? Visit Jesus often! - (St. John Bosco)

National Day of Prayer The National Day of Prayer will be held in Salem on Thursday, May 5, at Noon on the lawn of the Chamber of Commerce building. The theme for this year’s event is “Wake up America”.

Next weekend, May 7th & 8th, we celebrate the Holy Day, Ascension of the Lord.

The Masses that weekend will be offered for all Mothers, Living & Deceased, in honor of Mother’s Day.

Saint Paul & Saint Patrick Announcements

St. Patrick

“Rediscover Jesus” by Matthew Kelly book discussion group meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 6:00 -7:30 pm in the St. Barbara room. Refreshments are served. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.

St. Patrick's Food Pantry served 80 families with our food distribution for the month of April. The food set up for May, will be on May 19th at 6:00 pm, & the monthly food distribution will be on May 21st, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the school. Our next scheduled meeting will be May 22nd. Thank you, to all our volunteers that come from our community to serve. For anyone interested, if you want to be with a great group of people who laugh together, and share God's love with the community, St Patrick's Food Pantry is the place to be each month. Come and serve with us.

500 CLUB RAFFLE

The Leetonia Knights of Columbus are still selling tickets to our next 500 CLUB raffle in May. See or call Jeff Kiliany (427-9874) for tickets or information.

Please Consider Participating “ Gift Cards - Scrip Cards”

Spring is here, and it is the perfect time to think about gift card purchases for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and graduation celebrations. St. Paul's

Church gift card program is a voluntary fundraiser that provides "free money" to our church. Sold after the 4:30 pm & 8:00 am Masses, & before the 11:15 am Mass at the back of church.

St Patrick's/St Paul's Catholic Men's Fellowship Exploring “Our Mission as Catholic Men”, the 1st

& 3rd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is May 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm in St. Paul Rectory Meeting Room.

St. Paul School Sisters from Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus Convent were guests on April 20th for Mass, and spent some time with students afterwards. Saint Paul School Alum Postulant, Ellie Schlueter also spoke about her time at the convent.

R.C.I.A. Reminder: Once again we ask for your help. If you know anyone who might be interested in

becoming Catholic .... if your husband or wife or relative has been thinking of participating in the RCIA .... or if you yourself have been considering

becoming part of the RCIA process: NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT. Please contact the Parish Office and let us know of your interest. Thank you.

May Funeral Buffet Committee: Committee Members: Connie Ward, Chairperson—330-332-9727 Vi Begalla — 330-337-6369

Polly Schaffer — 330-332-9728 Ruth Huggins— 330-332-4931

The Body of Christ has been Enriched by

Our Newly Baptized Family Members

During the Month of April:

Emmit Joseph Kiko,

Son of Randall & Rebekah Kiko

Maxwell Angelo Kolich

Son of Mark & Chelsea Kolich

Wyatt Lane Miles,

Son of Michael & Amanda Miles

Diocesan & Local Events – May 1, 2016

Be Still and Know that

I am God

It takes me some time, Lord, to actually settle down, take a few deep breaths, relax and really be still in your presence.

Real prayer comes when I put on the brakes, pull off my day’s highway, step aside

from my schedule, make a place to be quiet and still, clear some space in my mind and, in my heart’s chapel, wait: and I wait for you.

I wait for your presence beside me, around me, and especially within me, and only

in the stillness. In the quiet will I find you, and though I wait to find you, Lord, I know that first – you wait for me.

You wait for me to slow my step, and find you by my side. You wait for me to nod my thoughts in your direction, to tip my heart towards you, when I am grateful, to open my soul’s windows to your Spirit.

You wait all day and night for me to call your name. In the quiet, in the stillness, let me find peace, even in the waiting: in my waiting for you, and your waiting for me. I know that first – you wait for me.

In the quiet, in the waiting, in the prayer, and in the peace, help me see that you are my heart’s desire that, when I find my joy in you, I’ve found everything I need. In your love for me you’ve given more than all my mind and heart and soul, might hold. Amen

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Next meeting on Friday, May 6th

at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 291 South Broadway, Salem Installation of Officers Luncheon 12:30 pm Pastor Alan Smearsoll

25th, 40th, 50th AND OVER

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on

Sunday, June 5, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba

Cathedral in Youngstown, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th,

and over, wedding anniversaries in 2016. The Wedding Anniversary 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, hosted by Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown. You must make advance reservations for this event by contacting the parish office at 330-332-0336, before May 5.

2016 Bishop’s Appeal As of April 15th, we have received commitments totaling $3,275,518 towards our $4.2 million dollar goal. These gifts came from 13,473 donors. To date, we have received $2,273,130 in cash towards our annual goal. 3 Thank you to those members of our parishes who have responded to the in-mail phase or the in-pew packet. This year, St. Paul’s goal is $51,729; $45,530 has been pledged to date, and St. Patrick’s goal is $12,994; $8,355 has been pledged to date. Bishop Murry is counting on our support of the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal.

Local Event:

The Salem Storybook Museum Presents its annual tea party:

Mad Hatter Tea PartyMad Hatter Tea PartyMad Hatter Tea PartyMad Hatter Tea Party Saturday, May 14thSaturday, May 14thSaturday, May 14thSaturday, May 14th At Noon to 2:30 pmAt Noon to 2:30 pmAt Noon to 2:30 pmAt Noon to 2:30 pm

Kent City Center, 230 North Lincoln Ave., Salem Luncheon & Craft Project: (Adults & Children) The Program is designed for girls age 5-12 Limited Tickets. None sold at door. For reservations call :330-332-4723 Deadline: Saturday, May 7th

Saint Paul & Saint Patrick Catholic Parishes Activities & Church Ministries

ST. PAUL’S

PARISH ACTIVITIES For the Holy Week Ahead:

Saturday: April 30th

7:00 pm LCBA Card Party, gym

Sunday: May 1st

9:15—10:45 am Last K-6 CCD, School

9:15—10:30 am “Word of Fire”, Catholicism Series,

Rectory Meeting Room

7:00—8:30 pm Last Jr. High Ministry, School Monday: May 2nd

11:00 – 5:00 pm San Pablo Center Open

12:30 pm Legion of Mary, Rectory Meeting Room

6:30 pm Boy Scouts, gym

6:30 pm May Crowning Practice, Church

7:00 pm K of C, Rectory Meeting Room

Tuesday: May 3rd

11:00 – 5:00 pm San Pablo Center Open

6:50 pm Bingo, Scullion Hall

7:00 pm Grounds & Landscape Committee,

Parish Living Room

Wednesday: May 4th

6:00 pm May Crowning, Church, Reception Follows

7:30 pm Men’s Fellowship, Rectory Meeting Room

Thursday: May 5th

6:00—7:45 pm Advanced Spanish, San Pablo Center

6:30 pm Rosary, Holy Hour & Benediction, Church

7:00 pm LCBA, gym

Friday: May 6th

No Activities Scheduled

Saturday: May 7th

No Activities Scheduled

Sunday: May 8th No Activities Scheduled

Thanks to our Sponsor of the Week

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ST. PAUL CHURCH MINISTRIES:

Sat. - Sunday, May 7th & May 8th

Lectors: Ministers of Holy Communion:

4:30 pm G. Arcuri G. Vokovich, K. Meissner, M. Young, M. Johnson, P. Schaff

8:00 am C. Blubaugh F. Schlueter, R. Markovich, D. Miller G. Toot, D. McKinley, H. Huprich

11:15 am A. Dzuracky M.C. Bixler, P. Morrissey, T. Barry M. Wendel, R. Bedell, K. Weikart

Liturgy of the Word with Children J. Kiko

Ushers: 4:30 pm T. Yuhaniak, R. Clunen, B. Roelen, L. DiMuziot 8:00 am B. Cody, M. Belaney, L. Markovich 11:15 am D. Plegge, J. Staudt, R. O’Leary

Daily Altar Servers: May 2nd—May 6th:

Sarah Heestand & Ethan Heestand

Altar Servers: May 7th & May 8th 4:30 pm Manny Heestand, Wyatt Apicella, Ethan Heestand 8:00 am Brock, Jed & Brynn Smith 11:15 am Sam Murray, Nevin Jones, Annika Murray

ST. PATRICK CHURCH MINISTRIES:

Sunday, May 8 Greeters: Norm/JD Kegelmeyer, Joe/Bev Billett

Lectors: Ministers of Holy Communion:

9:30 am Donna Birmingham Sue DeJane Nancy Altomare Debbie Baker

Altar Servers: Pat Ross, Kara & Joseph DiLudovico

St. Patrick: OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 3:30 pm

Sister Joan’s Office Hours:

Mon & Wed 9:30am – 4:00pm

330-427-6577

Dial 330-427-2249

after 4:00 pm

For an Emergency after Hours

Dial St. Paul Parish - 330-332-0336

Salem & Leetonia, OH – May 1, 2016

St. Paul Church Established 1881

Mission Statement St. Paul Parish in Salem, OH is a Roman Catholic com-munity in the Youngstown Diocese. We are called by baptism to continue Christ’s mission through education, example and service. We are nourished by Word, Wor-ship, and Sacrament. We dedicate ourselves to minister through the sharing of time, talent and treasure.

Pastoral Ministry Staff

Rev. Robert Edwards, Pastor 330-332-0336

Patrick Morrissey 330-332-0336

Business Manager

Sr. Mary Ann McFadden, S.N.D., 330-332-0336

Hispanic Ministry, R.C.I.A., Baptismal Preparation

Patti Schaff, 1-216-246-0087

Lay Minister to the Sick & Shut-Ins

Peggy Fitch, 330-332-0336

Coordinator of Religious Education, C.C.D.

David Pancurak, School Principal 330-337-3451

Joe McKim, Organist & Music Director 330-720-0670

Concetta Yeager, Finance Officer 330-332-0336

Alice Gunning, Office Manager 330-332-0336

St. Paul Parish Pastoral Council 2012-2015 Rose Bedell 330-337-8353 Rev. Robert Edwards 330-332-0336 Homer Huprich 330-537-4432 Sr. Mary Ann McFadden 330-332-0336 Mary Lou Popa 330-332-4242 Sid Ravelli 330-360-3208

Sal Salvino 330-853-0631

Donna Szanny 330-337-6262 Tony Tenzek 330-223-1477 Dee Stryzinski 330-332-0437

Samantha & Luke Heestand, Youth Members

St. Paul Parish Finance Council Greg Arcuri 330-853-6132 Rose & Roger Converse 330-222-1813 Dave Roberts 330-614-2063 Betty Brothers 234-567-1223 Rev. Robert Edwards 330-885-4880 Jackie Berthold 330-332-8306

St. Patrick Church Established 1861

Mission Statement St. Patrick Parish in Leetonia in collaboration with St. Paul Church in Salem is part of the Roman Catholic Dio-cese of Youngstown, Ohio. We are called by baptism to live the Word of God as we celebrate Jesus’ presence in our lives. In the Spirit of Jesus we serve our neighbors in the Church community and world using our time, talent and treasure.

Pastoral Ministry Staff – 330-427-6577

Sr. Joan Franklin, OP Pastoral Administrator Rev. Robert R. Edwards Canonical Administrator Mr. Lawrence Pasko Deacon Mr. Joe McKim Music Director Mrs. Judy Kiliany Pro-Life Coordinator Suzzette Holisky CCD Coordinator Brian & Stacey Beck Youth Ministry Coordinators Concetta Yeager Finance Officer

St. Patrick Parish Pastoral Council Judy Amprim 330-853-9475 James Campbell 330-427-6440 Joyce Champney 330-817-0115 Terry George 330-921-8711 Linda Lutz 330-427-6168 Toni Manzetti 330-853-5489 Joseph Marks 330-503-4932 Suzanne Tobuck 330-427-6188 Ex officio Members - Deacon Larry Pasko

Sister Joan Franklin, OP Father Robert Edwards Secretary - Candy Steele 330-427-6469

St. Patrick Parish Finance Council

Mary Selway 330-562-1347 Candy Steele 330-427-6469

Ex0fficio Members: Deacon Larry Pasko 330-427-6134 Sister Joan Franklin, OP 330-427-6577 Rev. Robert Edwards 330-332-0336 Concetta Yeager 330-332-0336

Holy Day & Weekday Masses: Consult Bulletin

Confessions: Saturdays, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, or by appointment

Baptisms: Make arrangements with Parish Office during pregnancy: Preference: 1st Sunday of the month at Masses Option: 1:15 pm, 3rd Sunday of month

Marriages: Make arrangements with Parish Priest, as soon as engaged, at least six months before desired wedding date

Communion to Shut-Ins: Please inform Parish Office about the Sick or Aged who are unable to come to Church.

Prayer Chain: Mimi Johnson 330-222-2467

Website: www.stpaulsalem.org School Website: www.stpaul.k12.oh.us

Fax Number: 330-332-7982