The Ascension of the Lord June 2, 2019_

PREPARE for NEXT SUNDAY'S MASS: Readings found in the Gather Hymnal #972

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Second Reading: 1 Cor inthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23

MEMORIAL CANDLES FOR THE WEEK OF June 9, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS & DEVOTION

Saturday, June 1 No Confessions 4:30 pm: SN: Rose Janesh (Family) John & Eva Reves (Donna Lynn Reves) John Sandy (Wife, Eleanor) Jean Carney (Stephanie & Tim Seikel) Dianne M. Vass (Ron Vass & Children) Dolores Magda (Joe & Rose Agnello) Terry Arnaut (Family) Gary Caswell (Richard & Joann Calve) Alice Merdich (Agnes Puhala) Robert Skebo (Margaret Rosen) Sunday, June 2 8:00 am: HT: Mickey Wagner (Wife, Dorothy) 10:45am SN: Living & Deceased of Christ Our Savior Parish Monday, June 3 9:00 am: SN: Alice Merdich (Steve & Joann Galich) 9:30 am & 7:00 pm: Miraculous Medal Novena Tuesday, June 4 9:00 am: SN: John & Delphine Quinn (Family) 9:30 am: SN: St. Anthony Novena Wednesday, June 5 9:00 am: SN: Lawrence & Darrold Carroll (Children) 9:30 am - 6:00 pm: SN: Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, June 6 9:00 am: SN: Prayer Service with Communion Friday, June 7 9:00 am: SN: Lisa Currao (Currao Family) St. Nicholas Endowment Donors Saturday, June 8 4:30 pm: SN: John Mullen (Family) Lois Johnston (Walter Johnston) John Gerlach (Family) Timothy Howard (Deborah Heffner) Dorothy Gongaware (Vivian) Nicholas & Anthony Genova (Ralph & Jane Genova Jr)

Chuck & Jean Cartwright (Daughter, Janice) Dolores Magda (Joe & Rose Agnello) Samuel DelSandro (Jerry & Arlene Arendas) Don & Dante Ginnetti (Children & Family) Sunday, June 9 Celebrant Bishop George V. Murry, S.J. 8:00 am: HT: Living & Deceased of Christ Our Savior Parish 10:45am SN: Mike & Laura Fiorentine (Rose Fiorentine)

Gary Caswell (Wife & Daughter ) SN Dorothy Gongaware (Vivian) HT

Our return to God for Blessings onSunday, May 26, 2019

Stewardship Thought: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” (Revelations 22:13)

This is a reminder of how we should live our lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – putting God first in all that we do. Not only when I am at Mass and parish activities, but when I am in the world, at work or at school. Living gratefully and generously is a lifestyle; it should influence how I make all my daily decisions.

May 26th Collection: 2019 2018 Budget $12,500.00 Actual $8,433.92 $8,088.00

Ascension: $86.00 Church at Home: $135.00 Energy: $25.00 Catholic Education: $250.00 Catholic Exponent: $9.00

Envelopes Mailed Adults: 1146 Envelopes Returned Adults: 337 Mass Attendance: 578

Safely Home Please remember in your prayers

the soul and family of Irene Skebo

ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019

4:30 pm: SN: Ben Davis & Diondra Heydle

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2019 8:00 am: HT: Mitchell, Garrett & Dara Bogan Gia & Dominick Radilovic 10:45 am: SN: Lance & Lars Byo

Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., will celebrate the 8 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity next Sunday, June 9. Please join us for a meet & greet with Bishop Murry in the lower church following Mass.

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA TUESDAYS MARCH 19 - JUNE 11, 2019

9 AM Mass followed by prayer to the Saint

We celebrate the 13 Tuesdays, a Novena in honor of St. Anthony of Padua, the Miracle Worker.

A Novena is a specific time set aside on a regular basis to focus in prayer on specific intentions. Saint Anthony is our “partner” in prayer and a channel for God’s wonders

to bring about change and healing. Please come, one and all, and bring your needs to God’s care.

A PRAYER CHAIN has been established at Christ Our Savior Parish to pray for those who leave their intentions in the prayer boxes at Holy Trinity Church or St. Nicholas. This is a chance for everyone to become involved in parish life and to offer our prayers for fellow parishioners in need. It is also an opportunity to participate in the Bishop's Appeal by volunteering your time to pray for others. For more information please contact Paul Brenner at pcbrenner@gmail.com or phone 330-707-4986 or Jackie Blake at 41American@gmail.com or phone 330-743-7923.

In Thanksgiving to Almighty God you are cordially invited to the Closing Mass celebrating the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diocese of Youngstown and the Fortieth Anniversary of priestly ordination of the Most Reverent George V. Murry, S.J. on the Solemnity of Pentecost.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

at 4:00 p.m.

The Cathedral of Saint Columba 154 W. Wood Street Youngstown, Ohio

The Knights of Columbus Council #4471 of Christ Our Savior Parish invite all our parish families to a FREE BREAKFAST on Sunday, June 2nd in honor of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Breakfast will be served from 9 AM - 10:30 AM in the Great Hall and will include pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice.

Tenth Annual Faith & Family Festival – Save the Date: September 22 A day of fun and fulfillment for families, students and friends will be held on

Sunday, September 22, 2019, on the West Quad of the campus of Walsh University at 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton. The day will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Mass, with Bishop Murry, and will feature Christian Comedian John Branyan plus talented musical acts. In addition, there will be activities for kids and young people, vendors and affordable food by Café Augustine. More details to come. For more information contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272. Last year’s Faith & Family Festival was the largest we have had thus far. Would you like to help make this year’s event an even bigger success? Contact Dave Schmidt at 330-744-8451 ext.272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org to find out how you can help.

ATTENTION PARISH BAKERS!

THE BAKED GOODS BOOTH has been a

favorite at our festival for many years! We need

your help to make it another huge success this year.

Please consider baking (or buying) a cake, cookies,

pie, brownies, cupcakes, kolachi, strudel, etc. to

donate to the baked goods booth. You can drop off

your favorite baked goods to the Great Hall

Thursday – Saturday, June 13th – 15th. Thank you!

FESTIVAL SET UP: any volunteers interested in

helping with the festival set up should meet in the

St. Nicholas parking lot on Saturday, June 8th at 8

am. Lunch will be provided.

The Quo Vadis AA Meetings are held at 8 p.m. Fridays in the St. Nicholas Lower Church Hall. This meeting is open to all seeking recovery from alcohol addiction.

Our sick: Donna Leone, Blake Doss, Marcia Styranec, Robert Arnoto, Regina Graygo, Julia Skalada, Robert Skalada, Tom Kolat, Wendy Pakalnis, Jeannette Rusu, Diane Javorsky, Michael

Lombard, Linda Agnew, Heather Hanlon, Carmella Bokros, Hannah Tringhese, Tom Wasko, Dominic Lippillo Jr., Kathy Tomko, Pat Costello, Ulisse Sevi, Eleanor Sandy, Guy Savastano, Anna Leenheer, Loretta Cioci, James Marco, Barb, Tony & Family, Helen Runyon, Irene Parker, Betty Campbell, Theresa Margala.

Our sick and homebound: Gloria Russo, Joe Guidos, Christine Peluso Kinsley & Rose Maizel.

For those in nursing homes: Dorothy Petro, Patricia Watt, Audrey Slanina, Mary Brenner, Theresa Pitlik, Connie LaRiccia, Mary Ann Komara, Marie Anos, Theresa Copploe, John Myers.

HOLY TRINITY PIROHY: Pirohy sales are done for the summer. Sales will resume after Labor Day.

COMMUNITY MEAL: Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for hosting May’s community meal. This month’s meal, hosted by the bingo committee, will be held on Tuesday, June 25 from 5 - 6 pm in the Great Hall. The menu will include baked ziti with homemade sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert, beverage & coffee.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Christ Our Savior Council #4471, 3rd Degree meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month in the Holy Name Room in the Great Hall at 7PM. All members are encouraged to attend.

The Chapel Crochet and Knitting Group will not be meeting during the Summer. The next meeting will be Monday September 9, 2019 (second Monday due to the Labor Day Holiday). We will resume with the regular schedule in October ... first Monday of the month.

A Tweet From POPE FRANCIS: With His ascension the risen Lord draws our gaze to Heaven, to show us that the goal of our journey is the Father.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Finance Council - Monday, June 3rd - 7 PM - Holy Trinity

Parish Council - Monday, June 10th - 7 PM - Parish Office Conference Room

The CENTERING PRAYER GROUP meets on the 2nd & 4th

Tuesdays of the month from 6 - 7 PM in the St. Nicholas Lower Church. All are welcome.

The CHRIST OUR SAVIOR FOOD PANTRY at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, sponsored by our Parish St. Vincent de

Paul Society, is open from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM on

MONDAYS for anyone in need of assistance. To maintain this ministry we need to keep the shelves at the pantry full of non-perishable food items. Please use the donation boxes, located in both Churches, as you are able to so we can continue to help those less fortunate in our community. Donations can also be dropped off at the

Parish Office. *FOOD PANTRY HELP NEEDED: the food pantry needs a few men to help carry boxes out to the cars. You do not have to commit to helping every week. Any time you could give would be appreciated. Please call Joann 330-707-4986 if you are interested in helping.

2019 Annual Bishop’s Appeal As of May 30th our parish has achieved 25.2% towards our goal of 100% participation. The suggested pledge goal for our parish is $61,264.00. Our current pledges total $35,261.00 with 331 of our 1313 families participating. While the financial need is $4.2 million, our parish goal of 100% participation is a goal we are working hard to attain. There are many ways in which you

can participate. Please PRAY for the success of the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Your prayers are meaningful and critical to

our success as a Church family. DONATE to the Appeal. Use the response card you received in the mail OR use an envelope found in your pew to respond. Please submit a response card even if you are unable to make a gift of any dollar amount. Your response will count towards our parish participation goal.

VOLUNTEER your time and talents to any of the ministries of the Church. We ask every family to prayerfully participate in the Annual Appeal. We also encourage you to speak with friends and family members who are not active in the parish at this time. Thank you in advance for your reflection and generous response.

This weekend parishes in our diocese will participate in the combined collection for three major CHURCH AT HOME ministries. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development provides local diocesan and national support for groups of low-income persons to change their lives. The Catholic Communication Campaign supports the efforts of the Catholic Television Network of Youngstown (CTNY) and other national telecommunications services to help spread the Word of God. The Catholic University of America and Newman Campus Ministries continue the educational programs at the national university of our Catholic Church. Your generous support is greatly appreciated.

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE: please contact the parish office @ 330-755-9819 if you have ticket #0382 & #0383. We need your name for the tickets.

REMINDER: The 9 AM daily Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on the following days: June 10 - 14 and June 17 - 21.

ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FACEBOOK: ccd_cos PHONE: 330-755-6245 ext. 114 & 104 • EMAIL:

jamie.miller@youngstowndiocese.org

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD: We are offering our Children's Church sessions at the Sunday 10:45 am Mass for Children from age 3 to Grade 2. Parent leaders will present the Gospel reading to the children at their understanding level. We are always happy to accept parent volunteers. (Child Protection classes and fingerprinting will be required to ensure the safety of our children) Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

ALTAR SERVERS: If a Catholic student has made their First Communion, they are eligible to be an altar server after they have received the proper training. Be sure to get an application from your teacher at St. Nicholas School or CCD, or stop in at the parish office for an application. High School and college students are also welcome to be servers.

YOUTH MINISTRY: Volunteers are needed for Youth Ministry. Please call or email Jamie Miller at the Religious Education office if you are interested in helping.

Wishing all our school and parish families a safe and enjoyable summer!

Registration for the School Year 2019-2020 is open. Anyone interested in attending Saint Nicholas School can call the school office at 330-755-2128. Applications for the EdChoice Scholarship will reopen July 1st, 2019 for those living in a school district that is under Academic Emergency-Youngstown, Campbell and Austintown Intermediate School grades 3-5. For more information on the EdChoice Scholarship contact the school office.

Saint Nicholas School Office summer hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm during the month of June.

Thank you to our Mom’s & Dad’s Club 2018-2019 Officers for a great year: Brent Hanni, President; Nick DiVencenzo, Vice President; Holly Henry, Treasurer. Our 2019-2020 Mom’s & Dad’s officers are: Holly Hanni, Presdient; Becky Bogan, Vice President; Elizabeth Zelanka, Secretary; and Holly Henry, Treasurer.

Cash For Cans – This is for aluminum beverage cans. No plastic, glass, newspapers, etc. (Cans can not be crushed). We are done for the school year collecting the cans, please save your cans over the summer. Thank you to all who support the Cash for Cans program.

Saint Nicholas School Mission Statement: Saint Nicholas School is a Catholic elementary school, founded in 1928 and serving families with students in grades kindergarten through eight. The school exists to provide an academically excellent Catholic education and promote high standards in behavior and respect. Saint Nicholas School serves the church and Struthers communities as well as the Mahoning Valley bonded together as a family in faith. We are deeply committed to nurturing our students through the teaching of the scriptures and promoting and modeling of service in accordance to the Gospel values.

SHiPWRECKED VBS

Volunteer Sign Up

___ Class Guides: Take attendance, escort and supervise children at sessions. Circle grade lever Preference: K 1 2 3 4 ___ Crafts: Assist with Activities ___ Bible/Storyteller: Share stories with children ___ Music: Lead or assist with songs and music activities ___ Snacks: Assist with preparation and distribution of daily snacks ___ Set-Up: Help Prepare for the week on Sunday ___ Tear Down: Help tear down on Saturday ___ Recreation: Help lead activities and games ___ Special Skills: Helps build the sets/ paint/ etc. . . Name:________________________________________ Email:________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________ Circle days available: Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Any questions please feel free to contact Jamie Miller at 330-755-6245 EXT. 114

Summer Cook-Out for Struthers Senior Citizen (60+) Residents

Wednesday, June 12 from 4-6 p.m. @ Mauthe Park Pavilion

R.S.V.P. by June 5 to 330-750-1061 Ext: 41215 Cost: $2.00 payable at the cook-out.

*In case it rains, we will move the cook-out to the high school cafeteria

Let Catholic Charities help you celebrate the men in your life. Honor the special "dads" in your life by making a gift to Catholic Charities. Your gift recipient will receive: a Father's Day card from you with a personalized message, a bookmark, lapel pin and special recognition in our fall edition of the Catholic Charities newsletter, Caritas News (sent to over 10,000 households). Make your gift on-line by visiting https://www.ccdoy.org/2019/05/24/honoring-fathers/ or contact Nikole Baringer at 330-744-8451, ext. 323 or nbaringer@youngstowndiocese.org.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH and HOLY FAMILY PARISH 2729 Center Rd. Poland, Ohio 44514 Telephone: Christ Our Savior: 330-755-6245

Holy Family: 330-757-4443

2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM

June 10-13 from 9-12 pm Grades K-4 Fee: $10.00

Child’s Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone Numbers: Home ____________________ Cell ____________________ Work __________________ Age Information: Date of birth ____________________ Age ____________________ Last school grade completed ___________________________________ Home Church ___________________________________________________________________________ Allergies/Medical Information/Other _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contacts: Name _____________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Name _____________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Dismissal Information (Name(s) of person(s) who may pick up this child from VBS Name _____________________________________ Phone: _______________________ I hereby ____ Grant ___ Do Not Grant per mission for Chr ist our Savior Par ish and Holy Family Par ish to use pictures of my child _____________________ on it’s website for informational or promotional purposes. Parent/ legal Guardian (print name) _______________________________________________________ Parent/ Legal Guardian (signature) ________________________________________________________

Register Now!

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH FESTIVAL Wednesday thru Saturday

JUNE 12TH - 15TH 46TH Annual St Nicholas Church Festival

764 Fifth Street, Struthers

Admission Price $2 • Seniors $1 • Children 12 and under free

JUNE 12TH 6PM - 10PM CHILDREN’S NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH

6PM-10PM with discounted ride tickets JOKO THE CLOWN 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Where’s Winona Now? New Band 8PM - 10PM PONY RIDES ALL WEEK!!!!

FATHER’S DAY PARISH RAFFLE ALL WEEK!!!

THURSDAY JUNE 13TH 6PM - 11PM (Featuring the Del Sinchak Polka Band from 6PM -10PM)

GAMBLING THURSDAY - SATURDAY @ GREAT HALL CHINESE AUCTION ALL WEEK • 50/50 RAFFLE • BINGO!!! FATHER’S DAY PARISH RAFFLE DRAWING EVERY NIGHT

FRIDAY JUNE 14TH 6PM - 11PM HIGHLAND ROSE @ 7PM

50/50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS • GAMBLING & BINGO

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH 6PM - 11PM HAYMAKER THE ROCKBAND @ 7PM 50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING • BINGO

FATHER’S DAY PARISH RAFFLE DRAWING CRAFT BEER NIGHT

SPONSORED BY STATE LINE BREWERS GUILD & CASUAL PINT

GREAT HOMEMADE FOOD • GAMES • RIDES • BEER

ALL BANDS SPONSORED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4471

BINGO AND ALL GAMBLING THURS-SATURDAY!!

*Entrances to festival: Creed Street, between School and Hall • Wilson Street, between Church and Tiny Tots

MOTORCYCLE PARKING AVAILABLE

MORE INFO AT WWW. COSPARISH.ORG

Christ Our Savior Parish

June 3rd - 23rd 2019

$50.00 Winners: June 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

$100.00 Winners: June 9, 16 & 23

$250.00 Winner: June 12

$500.00 Winner: June 13

$1000.00 Winner: June 14

$1500.00 Winner: June 15

TOTAL PRIZE WINNINGS: $4250.00

Winning tickets are returned to the barrel for more chances to win! For additional tickets please contact the Parish Office 330-755-9819.

Tickets will also be available at the Festival

All proceeds will be used for the replacement of the Boiler at the Parish School.

Christ Our Savior Parish 764 Fifth Street

Struthers, Ohio 44471 Saint Nicholas Festival Committee

May 3, 2019

Dear Friend of Christ Our Savior Parish, It is exciting to see the community come together in support of each other. We would like to thank you in advance for your consideration of a donation (monetary, merchandise/service or basket) to our Chinese Auction being held at the 46th Annual Christ Our Savior Parish/Saint Nicholas Church Festival on June 12th – June 15th 2019. Our festival is a huge community event and is successful due to the generosity, support and hard work of many people. Any contribution will help to support the education of the children of Saint Nicholas School and Christ Our Savior Parish. Your organization will be identified along with your contribution. Thank you for your participation. Attached you will find a donation form that can be filled out and sent back to Saint Nicholas School

c/o Chinese Auction Festival Committee, 762 Fifth Street, Struthers, Ohio 44471 or email to cgoss@youngstowndicoese.org by Monday, June 10th, 2019. Your donations may be sent in anytime between now and Monday, June 10th, 2019 .

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Chrissy Goss 330-755-2128. Thank you for your consideration of a donation. Sincerely The Chinese Auction Committee

Christ Our Savior Parish 764 Fifth Street Struthers, Ohio 44471 330-755-9819

DONATION INFORMATION (PLEASE CHECK ONE)

Cash – to be used to purchase item for the Chinese Auction Merchandise, Gift Certificate, Tickets, Professional Service, other, etc.

Description of donation_________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW WILL THE DONATION BE DELIVERED?

To be delivered to the school on (date):_________________ Donation is enclosed/attached Donation needs to be picked up: Contact Name:____________________________Phone:_________________

Please return form and/or donation to the school office at Saint Nicholas School c/o Chinese Auction Festival Committee, 762 Fifth Street, Struthers, Ohio 44471 by Monday, June 10th, 2019. If you have any questions or need assistance with getting your donation to school, please contact Chrissy Goss (330)755-2128 or email: cgoss@youngstowndiocese.org.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH

SAINT NICHOLAS

CHURCH FESTIVAL

Christ Our Savior Parish Saint Nicholas Church Festival

June 12th – June 15th Chinese Auction Donation Form

Deadline to send form in: Monday, June 10th, 2019

DONOR INFORMATION: DONOR NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON:_______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY:__________________________________________________STATE:__________ZIP CODE:_______________ PHONE NUMBER:______________________________________EMAIL:___________________________________

Saint Nicholas School c/o Chinese Auction Festival Committee 762 Fifth Street Struthers, Ohio 44471 330-755-2128

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH MINUTES OF PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, April 8, 2019 @ SN Attending: Father Martin, Doris Almasy, Jaclyn Blake, Joann Burgmyer, Deacon John, Ray Delost, Rosie Hollen, Alison Kovach, Betty McCullough, Jamie Miller, Marie Pavlicko, & Bev Yurcisin. Excused: Benita Fisher, Stephen Mistovich 1. Welcome: Ray Delost, Council Chair, called the meeting to order. 2. Opening Prayer: Rosie Hollen led council in prayer.

3. Minutes: Rosie Hollen, Doris Almasy moved & Council approved the March 11th minutes. Thanks to Betty McCullough for taking minutes at the March 11th meeting. 4. Parishioner Time: None at this time. 5. Guest Speaker: Mr. Joseph Nudo, from the Youngstown Vocations Support Society, addressed Council with an overview of their work to “Promote Vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese”. Parishes are encouraged to start a Vocational Club or institute programs to develop vocation prayers and atmosphere or culture to develop priest vocations in our parish. Mr. Nudo presented ideas and examples of the following topics that could be easily started in our Parish: A. Extra Mass Club – Attend extra Mass for the intention for priests of past, present & future priests vocations. B. The Rosary – pray the Rosary for religious vocations -- any time. C. The Vocational Cross – the traveling Vocational Cross goes home with a family for one week to pray for vocations and is returned for the next individual or family. D. Seminarian’s Club Card – pray for the seminarian on the back of the card. Council members were given cards for our seminarian, Robert England, with the Prayer for Vocations on the back. E. Adoration of the Holy Eucharist – Personal reflection and prayers for religious vocations. Council would like to thank Mr. Nudo for a very informative presentation. We need to take a 1st step and start with one area at a time and then add to this. Our prayers and support of vocations is needed for the increase of Priestly and Religious Vocations. 6. Pastor’s Report:

a. Bishop’s Appeal 2019 (20% participation goal) – 266/1313 We are at 46% of our financial goal. Encourage all Parishioners to support the Campaign so that we can reach 100% participation. b. Men’s Retreat – Did not have enough participants – only 4 people showed interest so it was cancelled. c. Community meal – April 23rd will be hosted by Parish council. Chicken Francaise will be served and members are asked to bring cupcakes for dessert. d. Lenten Services – Going well – participation not as strong as in the past but people are pleased with services. e. Easter Letter – is going out to Parishioners and will let them know that the census will be coming.

7. Parish Calendar a. Holy Week – Bookmark All services and times are on the Bookmark! b. April 13 – Dinner-To-Go Please support this event. c. April 14 – Easter Egg Hunt HT In case of rain it will be held in the lower hall. d. April 25th – Altar & Rosary Pilgrimage e. May 4 -- First Communion Saturday Morning SN f. May 11, 18 – First Communion Extra g. May 19 – Bishop’s Visit to Holy Trinity – 8:00 a.m. Mass.

8. Reports from different groups & committees: Deacon John 1. RCIA is coming to an end 2. There are three Baptisms scheduled in May 3. Picked up more communion calls 4. There are six people helping with nursing home and home health care visits.

Betty McCullough – School Principal.

1. We had four winners at the Art Show at St. Joseph The Provider.

2. The Fish Fry Dinners have been really successful. The Mom’s and Dad’s Club would like to thank everyone for

their support.

3. The Mom’s and Dad’s Club will treat students in Grades K through 4 to an Easter Eggstravaganza on Thursday,

April 18th, 2019. Students will participate in an Easter Egg Hunt along with making crafts.

4. Mrs. Harold and the 8th grade class will present The Mime Passion on Wed., April 17th at 12:30 pm. All are

welcome to join us as we come to the end of our journey.

Jamie Miller, DRE CCD: Students are preparing for their Palm Sunday Procession. They will be singing and processing in with Father Martin while waving their palms. Confirmation

Our confirmation retreat was held on March 16th and went well. We were blessed to have multiple 9th graders show up ½ ways through the retreat to walk out the rest of the retreat with our 8th graders.

Confirmation took place on March 23rd and we had 23 students receive the sacrament. Youth Ministry

Students have been working hard making Palm crosses for Palm Sunday.

We are starting to prepare for the Purple Cat Prom on May 17th. The theme this year is “UNDER THE SEA”.

Preparation for the Prom will be held as a Cinco De Mayo party and students will have a practice on how to serve at the Prom

Easter Egg Hunt: Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 14th at Holy Trinity. We are blessed to have Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus help out with a special treat of hotdogs, chips, and drinks following the event. Spiritual Life – Jaclyn Blake, Chair Prayer Box: Jaclyn expressed her thanks to Paul for his work with the Prayer Chain. It makes us mindful of the people they are requesting prayers for. Social Concerns – Joann Burgmyer, Chair Food Pantry:

In March, we served a total of 145 households which was up from 65 in February.

We have found a van driver and have already made our first pick up at Second Harvest.

We also have 3 new volunteer workers and this is helpful.

We are in need of some volunteers that can help carry food boxes upstairs. Parish Life – Rosie Hollen, Chair No Report 9. New Items

Restructuring of the Diocese – Council will be discussing this at the May Meeting. Council spent some time identifying some of the strengths and issues in our Parish Community. A draft of these ideas will be prepared for discussion at our May meeting along with Mass times and parish community, and Parish Profile.

Father Martin requested and council agreed to a freeze in membership terms for one year so that the work on Restructuring of the Diocese could be completed by the same team.

12. Comments & Concerns: None at this time. 13. Closing prayer: Rosie Hollen led council in closing prayer. NEXT MEETING: May 13th, 2019 Remaining meeting for 2019 – Jun. 10th, 2019.

Respectfully submitted, Marie A. Pavlicko, Council Secretary