Help Fight Global Hunger At Helping Hands

Our parish is taking action to feed our poor neighbors overseas and help reduce global poverty! Join your fellow parishioners March 15th for a Helping Hands meal packaging event presented by Catholic Relief Services and Stop Hunger Now. Our goal is to pack 10,000 bags to help feed vulnerable children, women and men in the West African country of Burkina Faso. Our participation in Helping Hands also supports CRS programs that assist people of Burkina Faso to develop skills so they can become economically independent. Those receiving the meals you help package will learn new ways to earn an income through basic skills taught by CRS, such as how to grow a garden, make cloth or raise poultry. Sign-up sheets are available in the social hall, near the main doors of the church and at PSR.
SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS in PDF Format
In addition to signing up at the parish, all participants must finalize their registration at
http://helpinghands.crs.org/events/
or
http://helpinghands.crs.org/calendar/
Not able to join us that day? Consider a donation to help cover the cost of each meal. Just 50 cents provides one nutritious meal for a family. Donations can be made at the parish office or through the link above.

Stations of the Cross

THE WAY OF THE CROSS STATIONS
The 8th grade PSR students will be presenting the “Way of the Cross” this Friday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. as the parish Lenten devotion for the week. Eight graders should arrive at the church by 6:30 p.m. Parents, families and parishioners are encouraged to attend.
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Plan to start your Lent with this moving rendition of the Stations of the Cross led by the 7th graders and high school students Friday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m. If you have not prayed the Stations this way, you will not want to miss the Passion of Christ done in this manner.An annual tradition continues. High school students are needed to mentor the 7th graders who will join us and be members of the cast. Practice will be Sunday, March 1 during PSR. This is an excellent way to learn about the Passion of our Lord. To participate, contact Anne Weeks at amwhsp@sbcglobal.net

2015 Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church

The Annual Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church offers Catholics in the Diocese of Youngstown an opportunity to respond to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 25...that when we serve those in need, we are in fact serving Him. The Appeal is the primary funding source that allows Catholic Charities to continue Changing Lives...One Family at a Time right here in our six-county diocese. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made a commitment to the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal. If you have not yet responded to the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church, please do so this weekend using the Commitment Envelopes available in the church pews. Thank you for your generosity!

CRS Operation Rice Bowl

Join our parish community in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS’ Operation Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s Rice Bowl February 21st and 22nd weekend through PSR or from the wood table by the main doors and download the CRS Rice Bowl app. Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives!
Operation Rice Bowl Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st91WLJFWJc
Operation Rice Bowl Website and App Link http://www.crsricebowl.org/

PSR Fundraiser: Easter Candy From Hartville Chocolate Factory

As a way to supplement funding for our parish’s Elementary PSR program, the PSR children are selling Easter candy from the Hartville Chocolate Factory. Just a reminder: The deadline to return all Easter candy orders to PSR or the parish office is Sunday, March 8th. Please make checks payable to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Candy orders will be available for pick up after all weekend masses March 21 & 22 in the social hall kitchen. Order forms are being sent home to all the children through PSR. Extra order forms are available on the tables near the main doors for those who need them. A display of products will be set up as soon as our samples arrive! Please consider ordering your Easter treats from us and support the Parish School of Religion.