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.

Natural Family Planning

LEARN AT HOME
Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International (www.nfpandmore.org). Includes breastfeeding information, a double-check system of fertility awareness and Catholic teaching that is easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by e-mail. The course is $70.

Wedding Announcements

The Liturgy Committee has suggested that we recognize and congratulate our members and their loved ones who have recently been married. We would like to print the names of the newly married on a quarterly basis. So, if you or loved ones were recently married, please call the office and let us know so that we may publish it in the church bulletin.

Grief Support

Are you experiencing grief associated with the loss of a loved one? Seeds of Hope is a grief support group for adults. Sessions last about 8 weeks. Day or evening groups are available. For more details, please call Mercy Medical Center at 330-489-1143 or visit cantonmercy.org/grief-support/.

Project Rachel

Project Rachel, the Catholic Church's ministry to those who have been involved in abortion, is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors and lay persons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, support groups, retreats and referrals to licensed mental health professionals. For more information or support in the northeast Ohio area, call 888-259-4806 or e-mail support@projrachneo
.zohosupport.com

ETCTV Live Streaming

CTNY, Catholic Television of Youngstown, is now live streaming their regularly scheduled programming for mobile devices. Go to the Media menu at doy.org and click on ETC-TV Live Stream to watch. For a schedule, call CTNY at (330)533-2243.

Collection Envelopes

Are You Receiving Your Collection Envelopes?
If you are not receiving your collection envelopes, you may not have filled out a registration form for our parish. We will be happy to register you and make you a part of our parish family. Just stop in the parish office Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or see Fr. John after mass to introduce yourself and receive a registration form. Please be sure to inform your former parish to remove you from their membership list.

News & Events

All Holy Spirit Daily Events Calendar

GIVING TREE
As Christmas approaches, we think of our neighbors in need. This year we will provide gifts to Hartville Meadow residents, FISH, Hartville Migrant Center and St. Bernard's Hot Meal program. Please take a tag from our Giving Tree. Follow the wrapping instructions provided for the items and be sure to attach the tag. If you purchase a Gift Card, return it in the envelope and place it in the Gift Bag next to the tree. Return the gift to church by Noon on Sunday, December 17th. Thanks for your support! Questions? Contact Andrea Dorsey at 330-310-9779 or Andie.Dorsey@gmail.com

LITTLE FLOWER PARISH'S MATTHEW 8:20 MINISTRY
Little Flower Parish's Matthew 8:20 Ministry needs thermals for men and women in all sizes. Please drop the items off at the Little Flower pavilion. A slot at the pavilion is located in the back of the hall. Thank you for your generosity.

CHRISTMAS GIFTING PROGRAM
Catholic Charities’ Christmas Gifting Project is a great way to support the work of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Youngstown, while giving a gift that has real meaning. All you need to do is make a donation in any dollar amount, and we will send a personalized, customized greeting card to the recipient(s) of your choice, acknowledging your gift in their honor (but not mentioning the specific dollar amount). Visit our website www.ccdoy.org for more information and to make your gift online.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
We will have Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 pm and on Christmas Day at 9:30am.

Holy Spirit PSR & Youth Group Activities

PSR HOLIDAY DRIVE: SOCKS, GLOVES & STUFFED ANIMALS
Help the PSR children decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby with new socks, gloves and small stuffed animals for adults and children. Items can be placed on the Christmas tree in the lobby now through December 17. All donations benefit the guests at St. Bernard’s Hot Meal program.

Save the Date!

NIGHT OF WORSHIP
St. Paul Church in North Canton will be hosting an advent evening of praise and worship on Tuesday, December 19th at 7:00 PM in the church.

HARMONY RINGERS HANDBELL CONCERT-DECEMBER 16TH AT 6:30PM: ST. MARY IN MASSILLON
Come hear Stark County's premier auditioned community handbell choir. The concert is free and all are welcome.

THE BETHLEHEM CAVE AND NATIVITY MUSEUM
The Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Rd., Akron, will be open for guided tours at 2:00 pm daily from December 26 - 30, 2023. Visit a replica of the cave where Jesus was born and view over 400 Nativity sets from around the world. There is no charge, but free will donations will be accepted. For more information, email tours@nativityofthelord.org or call 330-699-5086 weekdays.

HARTVILLE MIGRANT CENTER WINTER WORK DAYS
Our projects this year will be focusing on painting the walls and floors in the basement, organizing the basement, hanging cabinets in the basement, putting gravel down around the entire facility, painting some areas on the main floor, along with other projects. Please see the complete list of workdays below:
December 13; January 17; January 31;
February 14; February 28; March 13
All are from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call or text Terry Smith 330-354-6419 if you are interested in helping out. Thank you!

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY 2024
Mark your calendars—we will be taking photos for the 2024 Holy Spirit Pictorial Directory on May 16, 17, & 18, 2024. We are also in need of pictures from Parish events for the directory. Please send them to parishoffice@holyspiritunoh.org.

FISH

ACME RECEIPTS FOR FISH
It’s that time again! Please save your Acme receipts dated August 1, 2023 to February 15, 2024 for FISH. Circling the cash-back amount on the receipts is a big help! If the cash-back amount is $0, please do not turn them in. Place your receipts in the FISHbowl on the usher’s table or turn in to the parish office.

Altar Flowers

If you would like to provide flowers for our Saturday and Sunday Masses, the 2023 Flower Chart is now available on the bulletin board. Just place your name & phone number on the chart next to the date that has special meaning for you. A week before your floral arrangement is due, you will receive a reminder call and will be asked about your special intention. For many parishioners it is a wonderful way to commemorate Wedding Anniversaries, Birthdays, Loved Ones (living and deceased), etc. Your name and special intention will be noted in the bulletin to thank you for your thoughtfulness in adding beauty to the Holy Spirit environment.

2023 Hot Meals

HOT MEALS DATES FOR 2023
Please mark your calendars for the 2023 Hot Meals dates that we are scheduled to help serve. All times are from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. They are:

December 17th

News

PARISHSOFT FAMILY SUITE IS HERE!

ParishSoft Family Suite (formerly Connect Now) is an online system to help us manage parishioner contact information. YOU can now update your information at any time of the day without having to call the office. Using this system will help us communicate better with you. Visit youngstown.parishsoftfamilysuite.com today!

EUCHRE CARD PARTY

EUCHRE CARD PARTY
Join us for an evening of Euchre on Saturday, December 16th at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall. Please bring a snack to share. Look for the sign-up sheet on the table near the wood doors.

"A Stitch and a Prayer" Craft Group

The craft group "A Stitch and a Prayer" meets at the church on the second Saturday of each month. The next meeting is January 13th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Want to learn how to crochet…we can teach you…want to make rosaries…we can teach you…want to help cut material for Linus quilts…we can teach you. Hope to see you.

ADULT SERVERS NEEDED
Adult servers are needed for funerals. If you are interested in being trained to serve, please contact Father John.

DO YOU LIKE TO MAKE SOUP?
If you like to make soup, this opportunity is for you. The Alliance Catholic Worker is open five days a week to serve the hungry in one of the poorest areas of Stark County. Soup is delivered to Anne Weeks at Holy Spirit. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Anne at the parish.

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HARTVILLE MIGRANT MINISTRY
The Hartville Migrant Ministry has some ongoing projects that they are working on such as: updating and preparing their sports field, roof repair, painting, organizing, moving furniture, providing renovation work to the migrant church, etc. If you would like to lend a hand sometime, please contact Terry Smith at micmat6767@yahoo.com or 330.354.6419. Any level of experience is welcome.

LIFE BUILDERS: FAITH BASED INMATE MENTORING
Volunteers are needed as mentors for inmates preparing for re-entry to their communities. This program is carefully managed and includes training. Contact Greg Duerr at 330-354-8153 if you are interested in this ministry designed to help rebuild broken lives.

Wedding Anniversaries

Congratulations to Tim and Carolyn Riedinger who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 24th.

Catholic Exponent

Our diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Exponent, helps nudge us back to our awareness of God’s presence. In addition to offering news about the Church right here in our diocese and around the world, the Exponent brings commentary, Scripture reflection and adult faith formation. Your support for the Exponent not only nurtures you, but other Catholics who are in need of encouragement as well. Subscribe or renew your subscription today by dropping “The Catholic Exponent” envelope from your parish packet into the collection basket, call us at 330-744-5251 or e-mail us at exposubscriptions@
youngstowndiocese.org. Remember God’s presence in your life. Read and support the Catholic Exponent. Your diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Exponent, helps you stay connected to the Word of God and the Church. Your support for the Exponent not only nurtures you, but other Catholics as well. Subscribe or renew your subscription today by dropping “The Catholic Exponent" envelope from your parish packet into the collection basket. Or call 330-744-5251 or e-mail us at exposubscriptions@
youngstowndiocese.org to request subscription information. Seek out more. Read and support the Exponent.

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