St. Joseph Church

Donations of clean, wearable condition clothing for all ages as well as diapers (especially sizes 4-6) and wipes are welcome before and after Mass May 14th and 21st. Please have all clothes folded and bagged and place in the All-Purpose Room. Large plastic garbage bags with ties are also needed. The next Free Clothing Giveaway is Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 a.m. until Noon in the school building. You do not need to be a resident, there is no limit, and no questions are asked. If you’d like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253 or [email protected]).

“Receive the Holy Spirit!” The words spoken to the Apostles on that first day of the week are spoken to us this weekend as we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost – The Birth of the Church. Throughout the Easter season, we have journeyed week after week with the Acts of the Apostles – the work of the early Church. We are called to model ourselves after their labors: to increase the number of believers, to devote ourselves to the sharing of the Word, and to be of service to others so that no one goes without. One of the opportunities provided for us to model that attribute of the early Church’s care for those in need is through the Annual Diocesan Appeal: One in Hope, One in Mission. A little over a week ago, we reached the $3,000,000 mark in our $4,000,000 Appeal goal. While this is great news, the last million is always the hardest to raise. As of May 25th, our parish family has pledged $31,623.00 toward our parish goal of $34,500.00. Recently, letters went out to 4,000 households who made a gift last year but had yet done so this year. We are already receiving wonderful responses to that request. If you received one of those letters, please take some time to prayerfully reflect on your ability to make a gift. Every gift of any amount helps put us closer to the goal. On behalf of Bishop Bonnar and those served by the Appeal, thank you to everyone who has already made a gift and to those who are prayerfully considering their gift. As members of the One Church – Happy Birthday! May the Spirit of God dwell in and through us every day. For more information and to donate, please visit https://doy.org/appeal/

Vacation Bible School is being planned for June 26-30, 9 a.m.-Noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Aurora. All Portage North Parishes are welcome. For questions or more information, please contact Kimberly Lefoer [email protected]

Do you enjoy minor league baseball? Plans are set for a parish outing on Friday, June 2, to see the Akron Rubber Ducks play at Canal Park in downtown Akron. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. vs. Hartford Yard Goats and includes fireworks! ​​​ Cost is $12.00 per person (Purchase Deadline: June 2nd @ 4:59 p.m.). Go to https://fevogm.com/event/Stjosephs to purchase online. After your purchase you should receive a confirmation email as well as an email containing your ticket. You may also contact Annette Carlisle to purchase tickets (330-274-7587 or [email protected]). Dinner tickets will be provided from St. Joseph’s after you book your seats. Come have fun & celebrate our 100th Birthday!!!

Do you have an hour to help save a life? As a proud Premier Blood Partner with the Red Cross, we know that just that short amount of time donating blood can mean a lifetime to a patient battling illness or injury. Roll up a sleeve and join us in giving back to the community. St. Joseph’s will host a Blood Drive on Monday, June 19 , 1 to 6 p.m. Visit www.redcrossblood.org today to schedule your appointment to give to an upcoming blood drive!