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 spreled@aol.com

Deadline is 5/18/17 for bulletin of week 5/28/17

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 ...................................................................... spreled@aol.com

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 21, 2017 • SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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~FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK~ Dear Friends,

Christ is Risen!

I want to thank all who made our celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church Building

such a beautiful event. All who baked cookies and those who prepared the reception, thank you! All who took part in

the celebration of Mass; the choir, deacons, liturgical ministers and representation for the different groups who were

among the “firsts” in the new church, thank you! Most of all, we thank God for blessing us and strengthening our faith

these past 50 years and pray that he continues to guide, protect and bless us throughout our life journey.

A special thank you to John Battisti who handcrafted the beautiful Ambry for our sacred oils used in celebrating

the sacraments. He has donated the Ambry in memory of Fred Battisti Sr., Michael Ferrett Sr., and Henry “Hank”

Caruso.

This week we honor our High School Graduates from Hubbard, Ursuline, and Girard High Schools. We can only

pray and wish the very best for these fine young men and women. May they not only be successful on their life’s jour-

ney, but may they always remain close to the Lord and their church throughout their life.

We also have 3 children graduating from St. Rose Elementary School: Cade Ross, Gina Marsco and Elizabeth

Chrobak. We pray that God will continue to bless them especially as they enter into High School. A special thank you

to Msgr. John Zuraw and Linda Borton for opening up St. Rose School and accepting our children who transferred

from St. Patrick. So many of the children and parents continue to be excited and thankful for the new experience.

As you may have read in the Catholic Exponent, Fr. Tim O’Neill will be celebrating his 50th Anniversary of the

priesthood. I spoke with Fr. Tim and his family and we will honor him, his priesthood and ministry here at St. Patrick’s

with Holy Mass and a reception. The date is June 25, 2017. Fr. Tim will concelebrate Mass with me at our 11:00 a.m.

Mass and the reception will follow in the Church Hall. More information will follow.

At the 50th Anniversary Mass, Bishop Murry referred to the priest who walked from Youngstown to Hubbard to

celebrate mass. Here it is for you to decide, right from the history of St. Patrick’s:

As Father Eugene O’Callaghan said Mass in the unplastered and unfinished building, his mind must have gone

back to the years between 1863 and 1867, when he had walked from Youngstown, where he served at St. Columba’s, to

say Mass in the homes of Hubbard Catholics and later, at a small school house on North Main Street. The small con-

gregation of twenty-two families and especially Michael Pigott, who was instrumental in getting Father O’Callaghan

to come to Hubbard, must have felt the swell of pride and accomplishment in the reality of the church, even though the

altar they were using was fashioned from a carpenter’s bench, scantling and fence boards served as kneelers, and win-

dow sills were the temporary seats in the church.

Walk or horse, we will never know, but we do know that with God all things are possible.

Saturday, June 24, 2017, we will celebrate a Polka Mass at the 4:00 p.m. Mass followed by a Festival preview bar-

becued half chicken dinner. The dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, buttered parsley potatoes, baked beans, salad, bread and

butter, and a drink. Tickets for the dinner are $10 each and will be available in advance at the Parish House or after

each Mass.

Next weekend we will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. The Ascension is not celebrated on Thurs-

day but on Sunday, May 28.

If you haven’t made a pledge or donation to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, we are counting on you to help us meet

our goal. We are so close!

Have a blessed week,

Fr. Mike

Dear Visitors If you feel at home at St. Patrick

Church and attend mass here regularly, we

invite you to become a registered parish-

ioner. You can easily join in a few ways:

scan this code from your smartphone to be

sent to our parishioner registration web-

page, fill out the visitor’s card in the pews

and drop it in the collection basket, or stop

by the Parish House to fill out a Parish Registration form.

The Miracle of God’s Love Once more the winter chill is gone,

The robin’s song awakes the dawn,

The daisy bed, the apple bough

Burst forth in lovely blossoms now,

And lilac-scented breezes bring

The warm, sweet fragrances of spring.

Once more within our hearts is born

The joy of that first Easter morn.

Once more we are reminded of the miracle of God’s great love.

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 21, 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

Jeffery Songer

Joe Pantone

Adam

Karen Price

Lisa Hernandez–

Pesce

Dolores Wells

Tony Gianguili

Margaret (Peggy)

Dressel

John Ference

SUNDAY May 21, 2017

Sixth Sunday of Easter

8:30 AM Stephanna McNeeley

By: Ray & Vicky McNeeley

11:00 AM Grazia (Grace) Barra

By: Children and

Grandchildren

11:00 AM Graduating Seniors

Recognition Mass

MONDAY May 22, 2017

8:30 AM Rose Tavolario

By: Lilly Tavolario

After 8:30 AM Miraculous Medal Novena

6:00 PM Baccalaureate

TUESDAY May 23, 2017

8:30 AM Edward & Ann Pompili

By: Family

After 8:30 AM St. Anthony Novena Week 11

WEDNESDAY May 24, 2017

8:30 AM Robert Szanny

By: Family

THURSDAY May 25, 2017

8:30 AM James A Williams

By: Fats Williams

FRIDAY May 26, 2017

8:30 AM Liturgy of the Word with

Communion

SATURDAY May 27, 2017

Vigil, Ascension of the Lord

3:15 PM Reconciliation

4:00 PM Maggie & George Rozzo

By: Lilly Tavolario

SUNDAY May 28, 2017

Ascension of the Lord

8:30 AM Jay Wlodarski

By: Cheryl Wlodarski

11:00 AM John Casalandra

By: Family

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 15, 2017

Automatic Collection $ 1,117.50

Children Collection $ 2.00 1 Envelope

Sunday Offertory $ 11,484.74 380 Envelopes

Sunday Total $ 12,604.24

Improvement Fund $ 183.00

REMEMBER

“automatic electronic payment program” is available.

Blessed Mother Candle in memory of Kylie Pregi

By: Marilyn Choppa

St. Joseph Candle in memory of

James A. Williams By: Fats Williams

“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God’s will, than

for doing evil.” 1 PETER 3:17

The old line says “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your

plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning, making sure things

are progressing smoothly, then disaster strikes, we don’t get the result

that was intended. An unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may

respond negatively. Why me? I did everything right! Here’s the

thing– God has a different and better plan in store for you.

50 / 50 “Pot of Gold” Our weekly drawing for “Pot of Gold” was on

Wednesday, May 17. The envelope number

pulled was #3522 . There was no winner. The

winner would have received $812.50. The

amount collected was $230.00. The next drawing

will be on Wednesday morning, May 24. Please

make sure your envelopes are at the Parish House by 8:00 a.m.

on Wednesday. Good Luck!

For the past year, the Pot of Gold has been a blessing for our par-

ish as another source of revenue.

Total Revenue from envelopes $12,618.00

Expenses (winners paid) $5,286.50

Set aside for future winner $ 812.50

Net profit $6,519.00

This week in our parish... Sunday 5/21

9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Café/CH

11:00 a.m. Graduating Seniors

Recognition Mass

Tuesday 5/23

9:30 a.m. Disciples of Mary/CH

6:30 p.m. Fr. Blasko Bible Study/CH

Wednesday 5/24

6:00 p.m. Men’s Renewal/CHC

Thursday 5/25

9:30 a.m. Pre-School Program/CH

1:30 p.m. Senior Citizens/CHC

DAILY AND WEEKLY READINGS

“The Word Among Us” is a booklet with daily and weekend

readings along with reflection on the Word. The June 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, Benjamin Wilcox,

Stephen Notman

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: Jim Fink, Nick Fink, Jonathan Feigert, Mike

Camuso

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: Bill Bancroft, Isabella Bancroft, Hayden Lo-

pez, Emma Garon

Liturgical Ministers Health and Wellness Ministry We are looking for anyone in the medical field that would

be interested in being a part of a new Health and Wellness Minis-

try here in our parish. Members of this ministry will be available

at different parish events as well as our weekend Masses in case

of an emergency. If you would like to be a part of this group,

please call the Parish House at 330-534-1928.

First Holy

Communion 2017

ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH HUBBARD, OHIO

Congratulations to all our 2017 High School Graduates May God continue to bless you, keep you safe and fill you with his love!

Jared Adler Marie Bond Colin Burdette Alexandria Chiaberta Joshua Chrobek

Alaina Colella Greg Connors Todd Coonce Cassidy Costick Derrick Crozier

Annie Deluco Nathan DiGiacobbe Augustino Eusanio Katie Faguundes Jonathan Feigert

Kyle Fetchet Joseph Fisher Alexander Fox Paige Freisen Paula Jean Frontino

Caleb Gagliardi Emily Gerlick Connor Harding David Hernandez Steffany Hitt

Madison Hoover Kayla Jenkins Morgan Kist Travis Kopanic Kent Kroynovich

Anthony Laird Karlie Logan Ryan Love Sophia Madeline Nancy Margala

Jeffrey Marx Zachary Mosca Lea Munnell Georganna Norris Dillon O’Hara

Salvatore Pesce Andrea Riffle Cameron Seivert Sarah Skruck Daniel Strimbu

Audrey Swelickey Maxwell Torok Brooke Valley Justine Wylie Jessica Wylie

Anne Zagorec Maria Zinger

Congratulations to our Recipients of the 2017 St. Patrick Youth Scholarship Award

Jonathan Feigert $2,000 Georganna Norris $2,000

Sophia Madeline $1,000 Ryan Love $1,000 Alaina Colella $1,000

Thank you to all our 2017 St. Patrick Youth Scholarship Donors! Platinum: Joe & Alisha DiTomasso;

Gold: Robert & Rebecca Marx; Gail Patrick; John & Patricia Tomko; Robert Balestrino (In memory of Mr. & Mrs.

Jerome Balestrino); Chestnut Ridge Park Assoc. (Gasser Family)

Silver: Gene & Jayne Petrek (In memory of JoAnn Petrek & Janet Chicone) & Buckeye Tack (In memory of Joe

Petrek, Sr.) Bernetta Margala (In memory of Churck Margala); Braydich Dental; Donald Williams (In memory of Dr.

Jane A. Williams); Dr. Lou & Marian Harris; Joe & Sue Verostko; Rev. Michael Swierz, Cheryl Beil

Bronze: Sophie Bolchalk; Dave & Tina Nickel; Richard & Peg Casey (In memory of John R. & Emma T. Casey); Dr.

David & Beverly Anderson; Rick & Lisa Love; George & Terri Lopuchovsky; Tom & Mary Joy Stremlau (In memory

of Harry Staccine); Therese Trucksis Hickey; James Miller & Marilyn Maruskin; Michael & Kathy Conlan; Mary Ellen

Salata (In memory of Michael Salata); Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home; Diane & Frank Daly (In memory of Cheryl Fimog-

nari); Kelly-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home; Bob & Jan Easton

Patron: Michele & James Minnick; Karen M. Burtnett (In memory of Ann & Jim Burtnett); Adeline Tavolario; Paul &

Darlene Ambrosio; Deacon Bob & Sandy Friedman; George & Anne Schur (In memory of John & Helen Rusbacky);

Marilyn Thon; Flo Sauline (In memory of Richard Sauline, Sr.); Mike & Elaine Graban; Ann Nemkovich; Christina

Buccino; Stephen & Anne Kali; Kelly Newman; David & Deborah Cooper; Bill & Donna Pugh; Agnes Campanale;

Marilyn Choppa; Mike & Kendra Wilcox (In memory of Ann Marie Horvath); John & Mary Ann Augustyn

National Collection for the

Trinity Dome Thank you for your generous support of the Trinity

Dome collection. Your participation will bring to

completion the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception, our church, America’s

Catholic Church.

For a growing conviction among our young

people that they are loved by our Heavenly

Father and that Jesus will manifest Himself

to them through their vocations, we pray to

the Lord.

Blessing for Graduates

Father, every journey has its milestones.

These young people have been on a long journey

and they have just reached a big milestone.

School has played a major role in the kind of adults

these young people are becoming.

They are ready to move forward…

So God, we release these, your servants, into the world.

We ask that you intentionally help them to find their calling

and become the servants you intended them to be.

May God bless you always, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Annual Bishop’s Appeal To date, we have received pledges from 347 donors totaling $62,838.00 which is 93.52% 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.

The Silver Rose All are welcome to attend a prayer service for Pro-Life called

the Silver Rose. The prayer service will be held Tuesday, May 30,

2017, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Columba Cathedral. All are welcome to

attend. This prayer service is led by the Knights of Columbus.

“Those who love Me will keep my word.” Is your love for the Lord leading you to grow in holiness to

follow a calling as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?

To follow the Lord, call Fr. Christopher Luoni at (330) 744-

8451, or by email at: cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.

This bulletin is furnished to the Parish with-

out charge. The advertisements that appear

completely defray the costs. Please patronize

these sponsors located in the back of the bul-

letin. Thank them for supporting our Parish.

Our featured sponsor this week is:

Elmwood Assisted Living 330-568-8127

Memorial Service for Miscarried or

Stillborn Children If you know someone who has suffered the loss of a child

through miscarriage or stillbirth, please invite them to one of the

following Memorial Services on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00

p.m. in the Chapels at:

-Calvary Cemetery, Massillon (3469 Lincoln Way E.) or

-Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown (248 Belle Vista Ave.)

Parents, family, grandparents and others are encouraged to

attend. Sponsored by the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Wor-

ship and Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life. For more

information call 330-744-8451.

Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding

anniversaries will be honored at a wedding anniversary celebration

at St. Columba Cathedral on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.

The celebration includes Mass with Bishop Murry, renewal of

marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple, and a

reception for the couples and their families. A second anniversary

celebration will take place at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist

Church in Canton on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Cou-

ples may register for the date most convenient for them. Registra-

tion information was sent to parishes at the end of March.

Festival News

Congratulations to Mr. Ron Tod! He

was the winner of the $250.00 May 15

Monthly Drawing. Get your tickets in for a

chance to be our May 15 Monthly Draw-

ing Winner.

Hope and Healing for those

Suffering After Abortion Do you know someone who is suffering because of an abor-

tion in their past? Encourage them to seek confidential care

after abortion at Project Rachel of Northeast Ohio at 888-

259-4806 or support@projrachneo.zohosupport.org.