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Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
There is a need for at least 2 more leaders and 3-5 more helpers for Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00am Mass on Sundays. We have reached the sad reality that without additional volunteers, Children’s Liturgy of the Word will only be possible twice a month, starting in January 2027. New volunteers will receive training, support and resources. All adult volunteers are required to be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. Please consider giving your time to help keep this ministry alive for our younger children. Call or email Marcy at the Parish Office: 330-533-6839, or mfessler@saintmichaelparish.net for more information and to become a part of the team for Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
GARDEN GUILD
Saint Michael Garden Guild will meet Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall for their business meeting followed by a Christmas activity. Members are to bring a near baseball sized (plain) tree bulb ornament that will be decorated with various trim material provided by Mary Ann Silvestri.
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Saint Michael Family Life Center in support of our Diocesan Seminarians. Friday, November 20, 6:00pm. More details HERE.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BISHOP
Saint Michael Family Life Center, benefitting Catholic Charities Basic Needs Assistance Programs.
When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Tickets are $35/person – To get your tickets visit www.ccdoy.org
Please RSVP by November 16! More details HERE.
THE WORD AMONG US
The Word Among Us is a monthly Catholic publication that contains daily Mass readings, reflection meditation, and other articles. If you are interested in receiving this for a reduced cost, you can join fellow parishioners who do so. The first
issue will be January 2027, and the cost should be about $20 -$25 for the entire year. A gentle reminder that during the Mass, one should be focused on the celebration. As we are reminded in the documents governing our Catholic liturgy - we are to offer full, active, and conscious participation. Any materials such as a missal or readings and prayers are for before or after Mass, not during the liturgy itself. If interested in ordering, please call Joe Schesler at 3 30-507-0583. Requests must be received by November 17.
YOUTH MINISTRY SERVICE PROJECT: CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING
Sunday, December 20, 12:30 – 5:00pm, Saint Michael Family Life Center
Parishioners are invited to bring unwrapped gifts and relax and enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate while our Youth Ministry wraps the gifts. All donations will support
Saint Michael Youth Ministry program.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Students in grades 9-12, join us for a fun day of service and Christmas cheer! Sign up HERE
SOUP KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for the Soup Kitchen on Saturday morning. The commitment would be one Saturday morning every other month. For more information contact Mia Richardson at 330-550-3822.
2026-2027 ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE
As with the past years, we are asking every household to buy or sell two books of tickets. The tickets are $50 if the entire book is purchased or $10 per ticket if the tickets are sold individually. These tickets cover four different events, with the first drawing for $1,000 at our Annual Feast Day Potluck Dinner on Sunday, September 27. The remaining three drawings will be $2,000 at Boozy Bingo on October 24, three drawings of $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 at our Shaken not Stirred event on Saturday, February 6, 2027, and the final $1,000 at our Palm Sunday Pasta Dinner on Sunday, March 21. Please make every effort to get your tickets in for this first drawing. The total prize package over the year is $10,000 and you even have the possibility of winning more than once! Thanks again for your support in the past, and thanks in advance, for your support in this year’s raffle.
2027 MASS INTENTIONS
The Mass book for 2027 is now open. More information about Mass Intentions HERE.
Ongoing Events
MONTHLY WEEKEND SOCIAL HOUR - second weekend of the month. We will have wine and cheese after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday and Coffee and Donuts between the 9:00am and 11:30am Masses on Sunday.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
A group gathers in the pews near the Holy Family Statues for an oral recitation of the rosary the 1st Saturday of the month at 3:15pm.
Please join us on Tuesday mornings (unless there is a funeral) at 11:00am in the church to say the Patriotic Rosary. For more information call Kate Pavlich (330-533-2432).
FITNESS FUN is a safe one-hour total body exercise workout, which includes a warm-up, weight training, body conditioning and toning exercises, both standing and on the floor, low impact aerobics, and a cool down. All exercises are choreographed to Christian and popular music of the present and the past. The class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 10:00am in the lower level of the Parish Hall. Interested persons may join anytime.
Please wear comfortable clothes, proper shoes, and bring a mat for floor work.
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
If you know of someone who may have recently had surgery or is homebound and unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Parish Office at 330-533-6839.
OPEN GYM FOR WALKING
The Family Life Center Gymnasium is now open four days a week: Monday through Thursday, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Parishioners are invited to come and walk for healthy exercise and companionship. Walkers are requested to stop in the open meeting room across from the restrooms to store their coats and change from outdoor boots and shoes to indoor athletic or walking shoes—required to protect the FLC floor. Now there is no need to go to the mall to exercise. This is a great opportunity right here at home to walk your way to a healthy lifestyle. Please enter through the side door.
SCHEDULING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
If you would like to schedule a meeting or event for any of our parish organizations, or schedule a rental anywhere in the Parish Hall, or Family Life Center, please contact Facilities Manager Audrey Geskey at 330-533-3181 or email: ageskey@saintmichaelparish.net