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Since we didn’t get a proper goodbye before Fr. Ed’s medical health leave of absence in the Spring of 2022, we’re having an Appreciation Reception for him on Saturday, April 15, after the 5 p.m. Mass (no RSVP needed). Come and show your appreciation for his time with St. Joseph and St. Ambrose parishes. There will be light refreshments and dessert. Fr. Ed also celebrates his birthday on April 19th. He’d love to see everyone so mark your calendars!

• Fr. Ed became pastor of St. Joseph, Mantua, September 1, 2015. 

• As of August 15, 2019, St. Joseph Church became a collaborative unit with St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville and St. Michael Church in Windham with Fr. Ed serving for all three.

• In December 2021, St. Michael's was permanently closed merging with St. Ambrose. Following a medical health leave, he returned to ministry to serve as parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Warren (January 1, 2023).

A springtime event for our parish's 100th is a tasty event for all parishioners on Sunday, May 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Pavilion (Hughes Hall if inclement weather). We're also celebrating our parish school's history with a special invitation to St. Joseph School alumni, teachers, and staff.Be sure to spread the news to anyone who attended or worked at the school from it's existence in September, 1962, until June, 2010. Check out Facebook for two ways to join in the fun!

If you’d like to lend a hand, please contact
Karen Schulz (330-271-7119 or [email protected]) or
Marie Minard (330-274-8007 or [email protected]).

Do you enjoy minor league baseball? Plans are set for a parish outing on Friday, June 2nd 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 for tickets (330-274-7587). Dinner tickets will be provided from St. Joseph Church after you book your seats.  Come have fun and celebrate our 100th Birthday!!!

July 21, 22 & 23
Look for our special display booth!
Be sure to spread the word to 
past parishioners, SJS alumni & friends for our big community event.

Come celebrate our anniversary with 8/20/23 at a Parish Picnic with the Knights of Columbus Council #3766 hosting a Pig & Chicken Roast on Saturday, August 19. There will be music, games and other fun activities to add to the festivities.
 

September & October brings the opportunity to be a part of our new Parish Pictorial Directory. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details as our schedule is lined up.

To commemorate our special year we'll be getting a Parish Ornament. Watch for more details in November.

Our hopes are to organize a special Christmas concert in December. Interested in being a part of this musical celebration? Find out more as details are ironed out.

Jan./Feb., 2024 > Opportunity for Narthex wall
 

Mar. 16/17, 2024 > 100^th wrap-up