Daily Mass Schedule
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: 9:00AM
Wednesday: No Mass
Thursday: 9:00AM
Friday: No Mass
Holy Days 9:30AM & 7:00PM
Christmas Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24: 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25: 9:30 am
Daily Readings
from U.S. Conference of Bishops
We invite you to journey with us as we follow the promptings of God's Spirit to discover, celebrate and share the Mystery of God's love revealed to us through Christ. Explore this site to discover some of the opportunities available for you to grow in faith and the love of Christ. On behalf of the Holy Spirit faith community, we welcome you and hope that you will come and join us in one of our weekend liturgies.
Please pray for our deceased and the families who mourn their loss:
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
FUTURE CRUSADER NIGHTS
Elementary students are invited to attend a Central Catholic Varsity Basketball game. Students will receive free admission and giveaways if they wear their Catholic school team jersey or Crusader spirit wear. Students are invited to attend a Crusader Varsity Boys Game on Saturday, January 14 and a Crusader Varsity Girls Game on Wednesday, January 25, both at 7 pm. Stark County Catholic Elementary boys' basketball teams will be recognized during the CCHS boys' game and Stark County Catholic Elementary girls' basketball teams will be recognized during the CCHS girls game. For more information go to CentralCrusaders.org and look for their elementary outreach events under “Announcements.”
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
In years’ past, this breakfast was a way for the youth to say thank you to the parish for all the support it gives to them. This year we are “paying it forward.” One of our families is in need; therefore, in collaboration with the Knights, the youth will be hosting the pancake breakfast to benefit the Christopher Croft family. In the words of Brittany Croft, “On 9/26/22, Christopher received a heart transplant due to a heart condition he was born with. Due to a technicality, he doesn’t qualify for long term disability and will be without income from 12/24/22 until he’s able to return to work, which won’t be evaluated until April 2023.”
Join us in support of this family at our annual Pancake Breakfast on January 22 beginning at 9:30 am until 12:30pm. Take-out will be available. Donations will be accepted to help Christopher, Brittany and their two beautiful children.
MASS FOR LIFE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 AT ST. COLUMBA CATHEDRAL
Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life on Sunday, January 22, at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). Bishop Bonnar will offer a special Blessing of Children in the Womb to women who are with child, and their families. In addition, there will be a blessing of pilgrims returning from the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. A reception will follow. All are welcome – no reservations needed. For more information contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext.272.
SPIRITS AND SPIRITUALITY
Spirits and Spirituality is a gathering of faith-filled young adults, married and single, in their 20's and 30's. We explore issues and topics that relate to the Catholic faith in a fun, casual environment. Join us for an informal gathering of food, faith, and fun on Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 pm at the Royal Docks Brewing Co. in Plain Township. Our presenter, Jeff Fricker, composer and Director of Music Ministry at St. Michael the Archangel Parish will share how songs inspire emotions and memories that help us experience God's love in ways only music can. For more information please contact Roberta Muoio at St. Michael's Church at roberta@stmichaelcanton.org or 330-492-3119 x218.
UPCOMING ST. THOMAS AQUINAS EVENTS
Basketball Partner Night: St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) has invited all elementary students to a special Partner School Night during the STA boys basketball games on Friday, January 27 (JV at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m.). Students will receive free admission to the games, free giveaways, and a meal ticket for concessions. Our Stark County Catholic Elementary Schools will also be recognized before the varsity game. Be sure to join them!
Alumni Memorial Mass: STA cordially invites all of its alumni to a Memorial Mass and Reception on Saturday, January 28 at 4 p.m. in the STA Chapel. Join us in honoring STA alumni, and those who have gone before us. The Mass celebrant will be Reverend Thomas Dyer and a reception will immediately follow in the STA Boardroom. Please RSVP for the reception by emailing Joe Frangos, STA Campus Minister, at jfrangos@youngstowndiocese.org. At STA, we value each and every one of our Knight family members. If you know of an Aquinas alum, or friend, that has recently passed away, please email Dan Argenas, STA Development Director, at dargenas@youngstowndiocese.org.
CRUSADER NIGHT AT THE RACES
The Central Catholic Athletic Booster Club will be hosting their annual Night at the Races on Saturday, February 11 from 5:30-10:30 pm at the McKinley Eagles in Canton. The evening will include food, drinks, Thoroughbred horse races, and friendly wagering. A limited number of tickets are sold. To reserve tickets, visit CentralCrusaders.org and find their NATR under "Announcements."
COME AND SEE THE SEMINARY
Saint Mary Seminary & Borromeo Seminary are once again offering “Come and See” Weekends. These are opportunities for men who are open to priesthood formation can experience life in the Seminary. The next Come and See Weekend is scheduled for February 10-12, 2023. If you know of anyone interested in this time of prayer, discovery, and discernment, please contact Fr. Chad Johnson at 330-744-8451 or by email at cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org
CAN'T WAIT FOR SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
The Stark County Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a "Can't Wait for Saint Patrick's Day" party on Saturday, February 11, at the Saint Paul Parish, North Canton, Social Hall, beginning at 6:15 PM, following the 5:00 Saturday Vigil Mass. The party will feature Irish music performed by the band County Mayo. Admission is $5 per person. Food and drink will be available for an additional charge. Proceeds will benefit Hibernian Charities, including Project Saint Patrick, which supports Church vocations. For tickets or further information, call Tom at 330-328-5253 or email Fr. Keehner at jekeehner@yahoo.com.
TRIP TO ROME
Join Deacon John Amedeo and Father Joe Tuscan as they host a tour to Rome, Orvieto, and Assisi from May 23 - June 1, 2023! The tour will include many of the wonderful sites and Churches in Rome and then we're off to the beautiful mountain towns of Orvietto and Assisi. We will visit the beautiful Cathedral in Orvietto with a Eucharistic miracle displayed there, and the beautiful basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare. Your tour will include all ground transportation in Italy, all group meals, and entrance fees. Celebrate the Holy Mass with us in many of these beautiful and historic Churches. The cost for this tour is $2950.00 plus airfare (currently around 800.00). For more details and an itinerary, please contact Deacon John Amedeo at 330-310-1628 or by email at tivolitours.us@gmail.com
BISHOP BONNAR’S 2023 PILGIMAGE
Make plans to join Bishop David J. Bonnar and parishioners throughout the diocese on a Pilgrimage to Scotland and Ireland on June 4-14, 2023 as we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of The Diocese of Youngstown. Highlights of the trip include visits to: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Oban, Belfast, Knock, Galway and Dublin. A special part of the pilgrimage is a visit to the Isle of Iona on the Feast of Saint Columba, where he founded Scotland’s first Christian Community. To receive more information as the trip develops, please email Fr. Lavelle at jlavelle@youngstowndiocese.org.
Cancellations
To find out if PSR or other youth activities have been cancelled due to weather or other reasons, please check your e-mail or texts as that is how we will likely make this announcement.
We welcome you to Holy Spirit. To register, you may stop at our parish office, see Fr. John after Mass, or call the office at 330-699-4500. View our Holy Spirit Welcome Form
Please let us know what your needs are and how we can assist you on your faith journey. We are here to grow in faith beside you. May Christ’s blessings be with you. Contact us at 330-699-4500 or parishoffice@holyspiritunoh.org or go to our Holy Spirit Welcome Form