Saint Paul & Saint Patrick Catholic Parishes Mass Intentions, Prayer Opportunities & Stewardship

St. Patrick

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Anniversary Blessings

Sun. - February 10

10:00 am Rita Rohrer, by Gerald & Melinda De Jane

Monday, February 11 - 9:00 am -Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Prayer Leader: Sister Mary Ann

Wednesday, February 13 - 9:00 am -Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Prayer Leader: Judy

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sun. - February 17

10:00 am Margaret Driscoll, by Allen & Cindy Haughter

St. Paul

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Anniversary Blessings

Saturday & Sunday - February 9 & 10

4:30 pm - Tiffany Bishop, by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hardgrove

8:00 am - Mass for Parishioners

12:00 noon - Jeri Drexler, by Jim & Michelle Weingart & Sons

5:00 pm - Spanish Mass

Monday - February 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes

8:00 am - Daniel J. Saling, by Larry & Peg Evans

Tuesday - February 12 - 8:00 am - Nancy Smith, by Jeanette-Pinter-Farwell Wednesday: February 13 - 9:00 am - The Boncyk & Jenkins Families, by Ray & Dee Thursday: February 14 - St. Cyril; St. Methodius

8:00 am - Ann Pinkerton-Ranney, by Pat Pinkerton

Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am until 7:45 am Friday 3:00 pm - Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet Friday: February 15 - 8:00 am - Mag & Barbara Bailey, by David & Diane Miller

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday & Sunday - February 16 & 17

4:30 pm - Health & Welfare of Libby DeCrow, by Family

8:00 am - Theresa Wrey, by Diane & Dave Miller

12:00 noon - Mass for Parishioners

5:00 pm - Spanish Mass

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8)

Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger or say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides opportunities to help someone in need. The next time you hear God calling, have the courage to walk through the door and say “Here I am, Lord.”

St. Patrick Sunday/Holy Day Collections:

Attendance: 115

February 3rd (Parish Collections) $ 3,201 February 3rd (Restoration) $ 262

St. Paul Sunday/Holy Day Collections:

February 3rd (Parish Collections) $ 8,599 February 3rd (Church Upkeep) $ 575 February 3rd (School) $ 721

February 4th, 2018….$ 7,614

The Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week

For Special Intentions of Parishioners

2018 Contribution Statements For those wishing a Statement of Giving for Tax Year 2018, please call the Parish Office at (330) 332-0336.

Salem & Leetonia, OH – February 10, 2019

St. Paul’s $3,500+ Bingo Format TUESDAY, February 12, 2019

With Purchase of $10 Master Set - Get 1 Free Early Bird Card Free Master Set for your Birthday Week

Citing personal reasons, our Music Director, Jaden Karr has resigned, effective January 31. We offer him our prayers and best wishes as he continues his ministry wherever God leads him. He said he will be available to us occasionally as his schedule allows. So, now we resume our journey of searching for a new Music Director. Please pray for someone to become available for us.

Whew!! Didn’t we have a lot of fun with all the events of January 27 through February 2!!!! Thank you for all who helped bring about all the events, especially St. Patrick Junior High dinner for the Food Pantry and St. Paul annual Spaghetti Dinner for Catholic Schools Week. “Thank you” and “God bless you” to Suzanne Tobuck and crew; Frank Zamarelli and crew; Mr. Pancurak, students, parents, faculty and staff; and all our parishioners. Let’s do it again – next year!

If anyone who attended Pat Shoemaker’s funeral discovers that he has the wrong black coat, please contact the parish office. One of the men discovered that a coat, similar or identical with his, was taken by mistake. We look forward to bringing about the exchange of coats. Thank you.

St. Patrick Parishioners are gearing up for pierogies! Lent will be here next month and the sale of pierogies must go on. If you are able to help in any way, please contact Sister Joan for information.

Like many of you, I enjoyed the recent respite from the cold and snow.

With love, prayers, and gratitude,

Father Bob Edwards

Father Bob’s Corner .

Dear Friends,

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!.

- Isaiah 6:3

The Prophet Isaiah tells us how the Lord commissioned him as a prophet in the sixth chapter of the prophetic book which bears his name. Envisioning the holiness of God, Isaiah recognizes his personal sin and the sin of the people among whom he lives. But his feeling of dread and recognition of sin is dealt with as the angel purifies him with an ember from the altar. Thus cleansed, Isaiah is able and eager to respond to the Lord’s desire for someone to go to the Israelites. In gratitude and humility, Isaiah volunteers, “Here I am, send me!”

Peter has a similar, but more personal encounter – in his own fishing boat! The miraculous catch of fish reveals the extreme holiness of Jesus. Peter admits to being sinful, but God’s will prevails and Peter is commissioned as one who will be “catching men.” Sin is not an insurmountable obstacle. God forgives. Similarly, we need to allow the divine work of God’s forgiveness to remove obstacles of sin in us. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the doorway to our renewed life in God.

Monday, February 11, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the 27th World Day of the Sick, initiated by Pope John Paul II. This year Pope Francis urges us to promote a culture of generosity – like that seen in the lives of those who care for the sick. Visits and prayers are always appreciated by those who are sick. Let’s reach out to them. God bless them.

Remember in Your Prayers

Thomas S. Citino……..Who Died January 22nd Brother of Vincent Citino

Joanne (Bova) Quandt…..Who Died January 22nd Former member of St. Paul

Patrick Shoemaker…….Who Died January 26th

The Body of Christ has been Enriched by Our Newly Baptized Family Members

During the Month of January:

Colton James Berdine Son of James Edward & Diane Berdine

Beau Kenst Simon Son of Brett & Kristen Simon

Lucy Mae Hall Daughter of Brent & Darby Hall

Religious Items Collection We will be collecting any religious items you no longer need or want. You may drop them off when you come over for coffee & donuts on Feb. 24th from 9:00 - 10:30 am.

Saint Paul & Saint Patrick Announcements

St. Patrick

See or call Jeff Kiliany at 330-427-9874 to purchase tickets for our 500 CLUB raffle which will be held Saturday, April 27th. There are a total of

15 weekly drawings plus the final drawing. Your ticket includes dinner and a chance to win the $500 main prize drawing as well as $25 weekly and other cash prizes.

Please join us to - Renew your Marriage Vows at a special renewal ceremony with Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. The ceremony will take place

immediately following the 12 o’clock Mass This Sunday, February 10th in St. Paul Church.

After the ceremony, you and your family are invited to enjoy a light lunch and wedding cake

in the Rectory Meeting Room.

The Knights of Columbus will be selling candy bars for $1.00 each, just in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be a K of C member at each door after each Mass this weekend - Feb. 9th & 10th.

There are new CD’s at St. Paul’s and St. Patrick’s.

This is a wonderful way to increase your knowledge of the Catholic faith.

CD’s are only $4.00 each and can be found in the back of St. Paul & St. Patrick church.

St. Paul also has CD’s in Spanish.

Scrip Gift Cards! - You can Help your parish

Purchase St. Paul’s Scrip (Gift) Cards

We regularly stock - $10, $25, $50 & $100 amounts for Giant Eagle; $25, $50 & $100 amounts for Walmart; $10 cards for Bob Evans, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks & Subway; $25 cards for restaurants Darden, O’Charleys,

Panera, Ruby Tuesdays, Texas Roadhouse & $25 nonfood establishments for Barnes & Noble, Kohl’s & Walgreens. This year help St. Paul’s Church by buying gift cards from St. Paul’s Church Scrip Program. Stop at the back of church after the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday & after the 8:00 am Mass on Sunday. Questions? Contact Beth at 330-332-8185.

Please call the parish office

if you wish to have additional

Masses scheduled. We have

several dates available.

Mardi Gras Experience

Presented by St. Paul Home and School Association

March 2, 2019 6:30 – 11PM

St. Paul School Gym 925 East State Street, Salem

Please join us for a night of dinner, dancing and fun!

Doors open at 6:30PM - Buffet Dinner at 7:00PM

Tickets are $25 per person. Cash Bar

Tickets may be purchased at the St. Paul School office, by calling (330) 337-3451

or after St. Paul and St. Patrick Masses.

Visit our St. Paul School Facebook page for additional details.

St. Paul School kicked off Catholic School’s week with a carnival, which was a great time for the children & adults.

Diocesan & Local Events – February 10, 2019

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send?” Isaiah responded to God by asking to be sent. Are you ready to respond to God in a

positive way if he is calling you to serve as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Contact Fr. Christopher Luoni at (330) 744-8451 or by email: cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.

ANNOUNCING 45TH

TUESDAY, February 26th Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall 200 E. Main St., East Palestine

6:00 pm Cash Bar….6:30 pm Dinner

Reservation Deadline: February 19th

Additional Information- Call Patrick Morrissey at 330-332-0336

World Youth Day 2019 with Pope Francis- JMJ Panama

A delegation from Youngstown Diocese, Ohio participated in the spiritual and liturgical programs with thousands of international youth from the five continents for Pope Francis’s visit to Panama. There was an indescribable impact in the lives of the Youngstown youth who were able to respond to this event for the first time. Definitely, the work of the Holy Spirit left a print of His love, wisdom, hope and faith in their hearts and in their memories as vivid experiences full of meaning that only God can share where there is a multitude with a big expectation.

Something important that I remember from Pope Francis’s message directed to the youth, is his idea that the life of each young man and woman is not like a passive individual who receives everything from the adults. Contrary, they are people that need to assume active roles if they want to build their future; and the role of adults is to consider them as protagonists of the present and support them in order to assume their life responsibilities today and now. The Pope cried out against the attempt of our societies to “reassure and numb young people so they don’t question themselves or ask questions.”

Youngstown Delegation from left to right: Father Ernesto Rodriguez, Marizela Leon from St. Paul parish Salem, Jassmin Alvarez from St. Anthony/All Saints parish Canton, Cristina Hernandez from St. Anthony/All Saints parish Canton, and JanCarlos LeBron from St. Brendan parish Youngstown.

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Saint Paul & Saint Patrick Catholic Parishes Activities & Church Ministries

Thanks to our Sponsor of the Week:

AUBURN

St. Patrick: OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 3:30 pm

Sister Joan’s Office Hours: Mon & Wed 9:30am – 4:00pm

330-427-6577 Dial 330-427-2249

after 4:00 pm For an Emergency after Hours

Dial St. Paul Parish - 330-332-0336

ST. PATRICK CHURCH MINISTRIES:

EASTER SUNDAY, April 1st -

Greeters: Brad/Mary Lou Smith, Nancy Fiest

Lectors: Ministers of Holy Communion: 10:00 am Shawn Louk Nancy Altomare Brad Smith Sue DeJane

Altar Servers: Pat Ross, Nick Bruderly, Case Henderson

Liturgy of the Word: Angela DiLudovico

ST. PAUL’S PARISH ACTIVITIES For Week Ahead:

Saturday: February 9th No Activities Scheduled Sunday: February 10th 9:15 - 10:45 am -K through 6 CCD, school 11:00 - 4:00 pm -Cub scouts’ Pinewood Derby, gym Following 12:00 Mass -brunch in the Rectory Meeting Room - World Marriage Day

6:30 - 8:00 pm -Jr. High Ministry, school Monday: February 11th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Centro San Pablo Open 12:30 pm -Legion of Mary, Rectory Meeting Room 6:30 pm -Boy Scouts, gym 6:30 pm -Pastoral Council, Rectory Meeting Room Tuesday: February 12th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm -Centro San Pablo Open 6:30 pm - BINGO, gym Wednesday: February 13th No Activities Scheduled

Thursday: February 14th - Valentines Day Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 am until 7:45 am Friday 3:00 pm -Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet Friday: February 15th No Activities Scheduled Saturday: February 16th No Activities Scheduled Sunday: February 17th 9:15 - 10:45 am -K through 6 CCD, school

ST. PAUL CHURCH MINISTRIES:

Sat. - Sun. February 16th & February 17th

Lectors: Ministers of Holy Communion:

4:30 pm Jerry Skuhrovec Ray & Dee Stryzinski, F. Wolken, G. Arcuri, B. Frank

8:00 am Diane Miller F. Schlueter, G. Toot, R. Markovich, M. Kaiser, M.C. Bixler

12 Noon Ginger Grilli M. Wendel, P. Pinkerton, R. Huggins, K. Weikart, P. Morrissey

Altar Servers: February 16th & February 17th

4:30 pm - Allie & Zachary Murray, Lydia Shasteen

8:00 am - Logan Cooper, Maya Moore, Lizzie Moran

12:00 noon - Abby Crawford, Benjamin Kuboff, Luke Weingart

Ushers: February 16th & February 17th

4:30 pm R. Flanigan, T. Yuhaniak, B. Roelen, B. Brothers 8:00 am M. Belaney, C. Navarra, B. Cody, Volunteer

12:00 Noon J. Briceland, J. Staudt, R. O’Leary, T. Englert

ST. PATRICK CHURCH MINISTRIES:

Sunday, February 17 - 10:00 am

Greeters: Brad & Mary Lou Smith

Lectors: Ministers of Holy Communion:

Brad Smith Jeff Kiliany Sister Joan Mary Ann Greier

Altar Servers: Abby George, Nick Bruderly, Maddie Holisky

Liturgy of the Word with Children: Monica Hoperich

St. Patrick: OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 3:30 pm

Sister Joan’s Office Hours: Mon & Wed 9:30am – 4:00pm

330-427-6577 Dial 330-427-2249

after 4:00 pm For an Emergency after Hours

Dial St. Paul Parish - 330-332-0336

Salem & Leetonia, OH – February 10, 2019

St. Paul Church Established 1881

Mission Statement St. Paul Parish in Salem, OH is a Roman Catholic com-munity in the Youngstown Diocese. We are called by baptism to continue Christ’s mission through education, example and service. We are nourished by Word, Wor-ship, and Sacrament. We dedicate ourselves to minister through the sharing of time, talent and treasure.

Pastoral Ministry Staff Rev. Robert Edwards, Pastor 330-332-0336

Patrick Morrissey, Business Manager 330-332-0336

Sr. Rene Weeks, OP, 330-332-0336

Hispanic Ministry Patti Schaff, 1-216-246-0087

Lay Minister to the Sick & Shut-Ins Peggy Fitch, 330-332-0336

Coordinator of Religious Education, C.C.D. David Pancurak, School Principal 330-337-3451

Concetta Yeager, Finance Officer 330-332-0336

Alice Gunning, Office Manager 330-332-0336

St. Paul Parish Pastoral Council Rev. Robert Edwards 330-332-0336

Bernice Clark 502-655-0285 Bob Frank 330-271-1520 Rilla Gill 330-271-9200 Homer Huprich 330-537-4432 Ana Hutson 330-337-3385 Tom Patton 234-564-7051 Jeanette Pinter-Farwell 330-286-1930 Donna Szanny 330-337-6262 Tony Tenzek 330-223-1880 Dee Stryzinski 330-332-0437

St. Paul Parish Finance Council Rev. Robert Edwards 330-332-0336 Timothy Barry, Esq. 330-337-8761

Mary Caye Bixler 330-332-4558 Betty Brothers 234-567-1223 George Morris, Jr. 330-360-8826 Nancy Morrissey 330-332-5537 Eric Murray 330-337-4883 David Pancurak 330-337-3451 Brooke Pidgeon 330-550-1517 Sid Ravelli 330-332-4591 Dennis Weaver 330-332-1444

St. Patrick Church Established 1861

Mission Statement St. Patrick Parish in Leetonia in collaboration with St. Paul Church in Salem is part of the Roman Catholic Dio-cese of Youngstown, Ohio. We are called by baptism to live the Word of God as we celebrate Jesus’ presence in our lives. In the Spirit of Jesus we serve our neighbors in the Church community and world using our time, talent and treasure.

Pastoral Ministry Staff – 330-427-6577 Sr. Joan Franklin, OP Pastoral Administrator Rev. Robert R. Edwards Canonical Administrator Mr. Lawrence Pasko Deacon Mrs. Judy Kiliany Pro-Life Coordinator Toni Manzetti CCD Coordinator Concetta Yeager Finance Officer

St. Patrick Parish Pastoral Council

Judy Altomare 330-427-6522 Donna Birmingham 330-424-5305 Angela DiLudovico 330-427-2741 Cell: 330-427-383-1911 Nancy Feist 330-427-2509 Cell: 330-234-564-5638 Terry George 330-921-8711 Lori McLaughlin 330-360-3778 Jennifer Russell 614-867-4408 Suzanne Tobuck 330-427-6188 Cell: 260-458-7147 Ex officio Members, Deacon Larry Pasko 330-427-6134 Sister Joan Franklin, OP - 330-427-6577 Cell: 330-271-1444 Rev. Robert Edwards 330-332-0336 Secretary, Candy Steele 330-427-6469

St. Patrick Parish Finance Council Mary Selway 330-562-1347 Candy Steele 330-427-6469

Ex0fficio Members: Deacon Larry Pasko 330-427-6134 Sister Joan Franklin, OP 330-427-6577 Rev. Robert Edwards 330-332-0336 Concetta Yeager 330-332-0336

Holy Day & Weekday Masses: Consult Bulletin

Confessions: Saturdays, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, or by appointment

Baptisms: Make arrangements with Parish Office during pregnancy: Preference: 1st Sunday of the month at Masses

Option: 1:15 pm, 3rd Sunday of month

Marriages: Make arrangements with Parish Priest, as soon as engaged, at least six months before desired wedding date

Communion to Shut-Ins: Please inform Parish Office about the Sick or Aged who are unable to come to Church.

Prayer Chain: Mimi Johnson 330-222-2467

Website: www.stpaulsalem.org School Website: www.stpaul.k12.oh.us Fax Number: 330-332-7982

Sophia Women’s Center, 1830 S Lincoln Ave., Salem Office: 234-567-4373 Patient Help Line: 234-567-7288