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MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio, are a Roman Catholic community united by our faith in God and nourished through our celebration of the Eucharist and the Word. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to meet the spiritual and physical needs of our parish family and the world community through our understanding of stewardship, evangelization and service.
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Michael Swierz .....................................................Pastor
President St. Joseph The Provider School Youngstown
Rev. Timothy H. O’Neill ............................... Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Robert Friedman........................... Pastoral Associate
Deacon John Bartos .................................. Permanent Deacon
Deacon Michael Medvec .......................... Permanent Deacon
Sr. Bernadine Janci S.N.D. .......................... Pastoral Minister
Karen Bartos ................... Coordinator of Religious Education
Nicole Novotny……………...CCD Principal/Youth Ministry
Please email Bulletin articles to Nicole at [email protected]
Deadline is 5/25/17 for bulletin of week 6/4/17
Susan Orlosky……………….………………..Music Director
Lisa Hosack ............................................... Business Manager
Teri Ray ................. Coordinator of Celebrate/Adm. Assistant
Christine Trinckes……..………………...Pre-School Director
Leonard Ray…………Director of Maintenance & Operations
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Monday‒Thursday ............................................ 8:00 a.m.‒4:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS ED. & YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICES Monday‒Thursday ............................................ 9:00 a.m.‒4:00 p.m.
Sunday ................................... 9:45‒10:45 a.m. (During CCD hours)
Sunday Morning only ................................................. 330-534-1928
Email ...................................................................... [email protected]
EUCHARIST
Saturday Vigil ......................................................... 4:00 p.m.
Sunday ................................................ 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Holy Day ...................................................... Consult Bulletin
Weekday ................................................................... 8:30 a.m.
BAPTISM
Third weekend of each month, during any weekend Mass, or after 11
Liturgy. Preparation class required (1st Sunday each month 12:30
p.m. at the Parish House).
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:15 p.m.
MARRIAGE: Arrangements made with Priest at least
SIX MONTHS prior to desired date.
R.C.I.A.: Tuesday Night- for information call Deacon Bob
MAY 28, 2017 • ASCENSION OF THE LORD
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~FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK~ The “vigil” in Milwaukee It’s 2:30 in the morning. A police officer sees a light in the window of a Milwaukee church hall. He knocks on the door and a pa-
rishioner answers.
“Everything OK?”
“Yes, officer we’re just having our usual prayer vigil.”
That’s not exactly true.
The small church wanted to provide a warm, safe place for homeless people to stay on Milwaukee’s cold winter nights, but
there was no way the parish could afford to meet city code. So they decided to hold an “all-night prayer vigil” to which all were
welcome. The vigil is now greatly appreciated by local police and neighbors as well as the homeless who take advantage of the
“warm” vigil.
The genius of the ministry is that the guests have taken on the major role in managing the program. Parish “prayer leaders”
have witnessed the amazing transformation of seemingly helpless people into competent managers of their own situation. They turn
away people who are intoxicated or otherwise unable to cooperate. They determine the timing of smoking breaks. They keep the
church clean. They “have each other’s backs” as a community.
One volunteer believes, “I think this is what Jesus had in mind when he called together the most unlikely people to be his dis-
ciples and support community– in other words, church.”
Maybe “prayer vigil” isn’t such a stretch, after all.
The Ascension of the Lord is not the marking of a departure but the realization of a presence. Matthew’s Gospel begins with
the dawning of Emmanuel: “God is with us”; it concludes with Emmanuel’s promise: “I am with you always, even to the end of
time.” It is not an abstract or distant presence; Christ is the center of our Church in word, in sacrament, in every moment of gener-
osity and every act of compassion we perform and experience. Christ is in our midst in everything we do in His name: our Sunday
Eucharist, a group of children learning the Lord’s Prayer, a gathering of knitters each week to make prayer shawls for the sick, a
legally-sanctioned “prayer vigil” for the homeless on a frigid winter night. The charge Jesus leaves to his disciples on the moun-
tain of the Ascension is left to all of us two millennia later: we are called to teach, to witness and to heal in our own small corners
of the world, from our kitchen tables to our church hall.
Dear Friends,
Christ is Risen!
Today, as we celebrate Mass, we remember the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus takes His place at the Father’s right
hand. He reminds us that He is with us, even to the end of time. As we gather as church this weekend, let us pray that as
we minister and work in His name, that we bring His healing love, mercy and forgiveness to all the lives we touch.
Today is also Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States for remembering the people who
died while serving in our country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is currently observed every year on the last Mon-
day of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Repub-
lic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois, established it as a time for the nation to decorate the
graves of the Union war dead with flowers. By the 20th century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions,
celebrated on different days, had merged, and Memorial Day eventually extended to honor all Americans who died
while in the military service. It marks the start of the unofficial summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its
end. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many
volunteers place an American flag on each grace of our fallen heroes.
As we approach summer, I would like to share with you some of the projects we are working on. First, the flat sec-
tion of the roof of the church including both sacristies, elevator and portico have been restored, fixing and eliminating
all leaks. We will let you know the exact figures when all bills and rebates are in. Second, the old school playground
has been removed to improve our parking lot situation near the elevator. Third, the landscaping brick has been elimi-
nated and proper steps will be built for parishioners to step up onto the portico. The cracked sidewalk on East Water
Street will also be repaired.
We are still taking bids on the church level restrooms. We don’t want to rush through the process without thinking
of all that needs to be done. As you see things are getting fixed up around our parish campus. With your generosity and
help, these projects and more will happen. Thank you!
Let us pray for God’s blessing upon us all this week,
Fr. Mike
The Ascension of the Lord May 28, 2017
Frank Czopor
Anna Keenan
Marlane Bone
Diana
Mary
Joe
Ann Kali
Sophie Bolchalk
Bob
Rose Zaubi
Courtney Barris
Rhonda Krohn
Flo Saletro
Don Parm
Ruth Rock
Ron
Shannon
Edward Smusz
Patty Medvec
Hannah Tringhese
Brian
Steve
Mark
Adrian
Christine
Phil
Lisa
Dorothy
Jane
Joe Zingle
Ann Golden
Jill Hoover
Linda Smith
Arlene Egelsky
Mary Ellen Hacker
Tom & Kathy
Curtin
Helen Ramsey
Bob Fox
Tiffany
Ron
Sherry
Felicity
Nicole
Michelle
Joe Pantone
Adam
Karen Price
Lisa Hernandez–
Pesce
Dolores Wells
Tony Gianguili
Margaret (Peggy)
Dressel
John Ference
SUNDAY May 28, 2017
Ascension of the Lord
8:30 AM Jay Wlodarski
By: Cheryl Wlodarski
11:00 AM John Casalandra
By: Family
MONDAY May 29, 2017
8:30 AM Richard Scullin
By: Mary Scullin
After 8:30 AM Miraculous Medal Novena
TUESDAY May 30, 2017
8:30 AM John & Mary Koshan
By: Fran Sinopoli
After 8:30 AM St. Anthony Novena Week 12
WEDNESDAY May 31, 2017
8:30 AM Maggie & George Rozzo
By: Lilly Tavolario
THURSDAY June 1, 2017
8:30 AM Dorothy Weidner
By: Alice & Ralph Weidner
FRIDAY June 2, 2017
8:30 AM Liturgy of the Word with
Communion
SATURDAY June 3, 2017
Vigil, Pentecost Sunday
3:15 PM Reconciliation
4:00 PM Josephine Secich
By: Alex & Bridget Forte
SUNDAY June 4, 2017
Pentecost Sunday
8:30 AM Memorial Association
11:00 AM Jack Bednar
By: David Ferguson
Please keep these people in your prayers.
The Sick and Homebound of Our Parish:
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
Mt.6:21 Weekend Collection for May 22, 2017
Automatic Collection $ 1,117.50
Children Collection $ 12.00 12 Envelopes
Sunday Offertory $ 9,492.00 366 Envelopes
Sunday Total $ 10,621.50
Improvement Fund $ 39.00
Washington Dome $ 669.00
REMEMBER
“automatic electronic payment program” is available.
“I am praying for them…” JOHN 17: 9
Prayer is the foundation of our Faith and the foundation of Steward-
ship. Pray in good times and in bad. Prayer is always the first best
option in any situation, not just the last resort. Pray for friends and
family and for those that don’t treat you very well. Pray to give
praise, to thank and to ask God for help. Pray to see what God wants
you to do with the gifts He has given you.
Please remember to keep in your prayers
Easton Charles Boyles. Congratulations to this precious child and his family
as he has received the sacrament of Baptism.
Disciples of Mary The Disciples of Mary will meet on the first and
third Tuesday of every month instead of every Tuesday.
Please remember to pray
for the soul and the family of
Gary Thiel who died in the peace of the risen Christ.
“May the Angels welcome him to Paradise.”
50 / 50 “Pot of Gold” Our weekly drawing for “Pot of Gold” was on
Wednesday, May 24. The envelope number
pulled was #3358 . There was no winner. The
winner would have received $944.00. The
amount collected was $257.00. The next drawing
will be on Wednesday morning, May 31. Please
make sure your envelopes are at the Parish House by 8:00 a.m.
on Wednesday. Good Luck!
This week in our parish... Tuesday 5/30
4:00 p.m. Altar & Rosary Mother’s Day
Banquet/CH
6:30 p.m. Fr. Blasko Bible Study/CH
DAILY AND WEEKLY READINGS
“The Word Among Us” is a booklet with daily and weekend
readings along with reflection on the Word. The July/August
booklet is now available in the vestibule of the Church and is
perfect for those who want to reflect more meaningfully on the
Word of God. Please pick up your copy today! Donations are
always gladly accepted.
May at 4:00 p.m. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Darlene Ambrosia, Dave Mogg, Martha Cook, Monica Zappa,
Emily Frazzini, Joanne Bone
Readers: Donald Connors and Jill Mogg
Altar Servers: Bob Easton, Nick Villano, Dave Marshall,
Anna Pogacnik
May at 8:30 a.m. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Theresa Colella, Timothy Herberger, Anne Schur, Michelle
Minnick, Teresa Norris, Lauren Cooper
Readers: Frank Marafiote and Jerry Balestrino
Altar Servers: Hank Cigole, Katie Cigole, Larry Pennington
May at 11:00 a.m. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Danielle Behnke, Theresa Feigert, Debbie Bancroft, DJ
Harkabus, Tim Maiorca, Heather Mileto
Readers: Marcia Sauline and Katie Vrankovich
Altar Servers: Tim Maiorca, David Dull II, David Dull III,
Christopher Adaams-Olenik
Children’s Liturgy: Jill Pogacnik & April Cheney
Liturgical Ministers
High School Graduating Class of 2017
Blessed Mother Candle in memory of Ann Garcia
St. Joseph Candle in memory of
Dr. Bob Bebee
St. Anthony Candle In memory of
Dominic & Helen Cafaro
Discernment/Mission Week For Men Ages 16 to 35
Monday thru Friday, June 19-23, 2017
With the help of our diocesan seminarians, the Vocation
Office is offering an opportunity for young men to make a dif-
ference through service in the Cumberland, Kentucky area.
You will not only be able to give of your time and talent, but
you will have the ability to learn more about discernment and
how it is so important in deciding your future and the call God
has for your life.
To register online go to www.youngstownvocations.org
or call the Vocations Office for more information at 330-744-
8451.
ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH HUBBARD, OHIO
St. Patrick Youth Scholarships Recipients Parishioners of St. Patrick's,
I would like to thank you, not only for awarding me with
a scholarship to support me as I take this next step into college,
but also for supporting me throughout my youth and helping
me to get to where I am today. Along with being graduated
from Hubbard High School this year, I have also been awarded
both the Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America as well as
the Eagle of the Cross by the Diocese of Youngstown. Without
this church community and all of the wonderful people here
who have taught me some very important lessons, I would not
have been deserving of these awards. I believe that Jesus has a
plan for me, and the people of St. Pat’s have helped to keep me
walking along that path. I will be attending Youngstown State
University in the fall with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
It has been an honor serving this parish for these years, and
because I’ll be staying pretty close to home for college, I’ll still
be able to spend the coming years here too. Thank you all so
very much.
Your Brother in Christ,
Jonathan Feigert
Dear St. Patrick Parish Family,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for select-
ing me to receive one of the St. Patrick Youth Scholarships. I am
humbled to have been chosen and will use the award as I pursue a
business degree at Youngstown State University.
I would also like to express my appreciation to my parish
family for all that you have done to help me form my strong faith.
I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to serve as an altar
server, Eucharistic Minister, CCD aide and Celebrate team mem-
ber.
Thank you again for your love and generosity.
Sincerely,
Georganna Norris
Dear St. Patrick Family,
Thank you very much for choosing me as one of the re-
cipients of the St. Patrick Youth Scholarship. I am honored to
have received this incredible gift. This scholarship will assist in
providing my education at The Ohio State University where I
will be majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish. St. Patrick
Parish has impacted my life in many ways. I will continue to
extend my faith to others and I will always be active in my
parish. Thank you again for this incredible scholarship. I am
truly grateful for everything St. Patrick Parish has done for me.
Sincerely,
Sophia Madeline
Pictured from left to right: Deacon John Bartos, Sophia Madeline,
Ryan Love, Father Michael Swierz, Georganna Norris, Jonathan
Feigert, Alaina Colella
Dear St. Patrick’s Parishioners,
Thank you for honoring me as one of the recipients of the
St. Patrick Youth Scholarship this year. It will certainly help me
as I move on to the next chapter of my life at Youngstown State
University in the fall.
I would also like to thank you all for assisting me on my
faith journey from my baptism to my graduation. The parish fam-
ily environment and all the support I’ve received throughout the
years has helped make me who I am today. Although I am gradu-
ating, I will still be around to proudly serve St. Patrick Church.
May God bless all of you!
Sincerely,
Ryan Love
Volunteers Needed Fr. Tim O’Neill will be celebrating his 50th Anni-
versary of the priesthood this year. We will be honoring
him, his priesthood and ministry here at St. Patrick’s
with Holy Mass and a reception
on June 25, 2017. If anyone
would like to help with the re-
ception for Fr. Tim following
the 11:00 a.m. Mass, please
contact the Parish House at 330-
534-1928.
Dear St. Patrick Parish,
I would like to thank those of St. Patrick's Parish for
awarding me the $1,000 scholarship. This money will be going
towards my education for physical therapy at Penn State She-
nango in the fall. I have been so incredibly blessed with grow-
ing up in such an amazing church community. I would also like
to thank everyone for their never ending love and support.
All my love,
Alaina Colella
That seated at the right hand of His Father in
heaven, the Lord will generously share His spirit of
wisdom with all those now discerning their vocation
and open the eyes of their hearts in faithfulness, we
pray to the Lord.
Annual Bishop’s Appeal To date, we have received pledges from 353 donors totaling $64,958.00 which is 96.14% of our parish goal of $67,190.48. If
you have not yet made your pledge, please use the portion below. Thank you for your incredible generosity to the appeal, and more
importantly, to our brothers and sisters served by the support of the appeal each day throughout our diocese.
SAVE THE DATE
Community VBS
Preschool Children - 6th grade
June 5—9, 2017
9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. daily at
First United Methodist Church
48 Church St. Hubbard OH
Songs, Bible Stories, crafts, snacks, science projects, and games. On Friday there will be a closing program with lunch followed by a
swim party at the Hubbard Pool (Parents must be present).
Pre-register online at
www.vbspro.events/p/hubbardcommunityvbs
or call (330)534-1928 for more information.
If you are interested in volunteering, there will be a VBS Training/ Decorating event at Hubbard United Methodist Church on
Wednesday, May 31. All adult and youth volunteers are invited to attend either a 3:00 p.m. training session or 6:00 p.m. session.
Pizza and snacks will be served at 4:30 p.m. for all attending either training session. (Volunteers need only attend one training time.)
This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without
charge. The advertisements that appear com-
pletely defray the costs. Please patronize these
sponsors located in the back of the bulletin.
Thank them for supporting our Parish. Our
featured sponsor this week is:
Howard Hanna– Tim Hopkinson 330-718-2912
Dear Visitors If you feel at home at St. Patrick Church and attend mass
here regularly, we invite you to become a
registered parishioner. You can easily join
in a few ways: scan this code from your
smartphone to be sent to our parishioner
registration webpage, fill out the visitor’s
card in the pews and drop it in the collec-
tion basket, or stop by the Parish House to
fill out a Parish Registration form.
St. Patrick's Festival News
Saturday, June 24, 2017 We will have a Festival Preview Bar-
becued 1/2 Chicken Dinner from 5– 8 p.m.
in the Church Hall. Tickets for the dinner
are $10 each and will be available in ad-
vance at the Parish House and after all
Masses. Dinner will be a 1/2 chicken, but-
tered parsley potatoes, baked beans, salad,
bread and butter, and a drink.
There will be a Polka Mass in the church at 4 p.m. on June
24, and the dinner will follow. Come out and preview the Barbe-
cued Chicken Dinner which will be a new food item for this
year’s Festival!
Church at Home Combined Collection Next weekend parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown
will hold the annual Church at Home combined collection.
This three-in-one collection supports the national and local
work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the
Catholic Communications Campaign, and the Catholic Uni-
versity of America/ Newman Campus Ministries collection
next weekend for the ministries of the Church at Home.
“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Christ will always be with us and invites us to share in
His mission to spread the Good News. Could he be inviting
you to spread the Good News as a priest, deacon or in the con-
secrated life? If this may be your calling contact
Fr. Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451, or by email at