FIRST MASS - SEPT. 8 (Friday)
Our first whole-school Mass will be on Friday, September 8, at 9:30am. We celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary! For new families, you may be interested to know that we celebrate Mass in the arena, and students sit with their Mentor Groups. Theology teachers will be going over Mass expectations with our students, and I will do an introduction as well. I recognize this also might be a first Catholic Mass for some. This PDF is a great resource to explain the order of the Mass, what happens, and why it happens.
GRANDPARENTS DAY - SEPT. 27 (Weds.)
Grandparents are invited to a Grandparents Day Prayer Service at STVM on September 27 at 1:30pm. This Prayer Service will last about 30 minutes and will be followed by a reception for the grandparents and their student grandchildren. Any students who don't have a grandparent in attendance will be returning to Mentor Groups, where they will complete service projects organized by Campus Ministry. RSVPs are due Sept. 20. If you have questions, please contact Advancement Associate Anne Jorgensen at ajorgensen@stvm.com or (330) 253-9113.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY FAITH SHARING
Our Marianist LIFE student group offers several recurring opportunities for students (and sometimes families!) to share their faith.
Every Friday morning, other than First Friday Mass days, our Marianist LIFE students will meet in the Chapel to lead the praying of the Rosary. Parents/guardians and students are always welcome!
Every Wednesday, Marianist LIFE will also be doing "5-minute prayer" in the LRC. It will begin at 3:05 and end at 3:10.
First Friday Masses will begin in October. Parents/guardians and students are invited to join us at 7:15am in the Chapel for Mass on the first Friday of the month.
SUPPORT CAMPUS MINISTRY
Week of September 4
Make or send in cookies/cupcakes to celebrate Mary's B-Day with our student body on September 8. Sugar cookies with blue icing and vanilla cupcakes with blue icing are preferred. If you can help, please let us know here.
Ongoing -- Snacks Needed!
Hospitality is a hallmark of the Marianists, and students especially love hospitality when it comes in the form of snacks at school! I always keep a supply of snacks in the Campus Ministry Office, which is a great way to build relationships with students. So please let your students know that they can always find hospitality and a snack at the Campus Ministry Office! Any donations to the cause are always greatly appreciated! In the next newsletter, I will be sharing a SignUp Genius where parents can sign up for specific items.
RETREAT INFORMATION
Retreats are offered for all grade levels. Dates for freshman and sophomore retreats, which take place during the school day, are being finalized. Below are dates for juniors and seniors.
Junior Retreat - October 24: Servant Leadership Retreat
More details and permission slips will be forthcoming for families.
November 12-15
January 14 - 17
March 18-22
Applications for this retreat are available in the Campus Ministry Office and from Theology Teachers. Applications will also be sent out digitally to seniors and their families. If you have never heard of Kairos, ask other parents or contact me. I'd love to tell you about this amazing program that our students consistently cite as one of the best experiences of their high school years! Please encourage your senior to attend!
CAMPUS MINISTRY LEADERS
Please join me in offering prayers of support and gratitude for the ten STVM students who have been selected as leaders of our Marianist LIFE (Living In Faith Experience) group. Marianist LIFE is a national faith-formation program rooted in Catholic and Marianist tradition and targeted to the needs of high school students.
2023-24 Marianist LIFE Leaders:
Annie Bame
Georgia Dietrick
Isabella Lewis
Benjamin McKnight
Grace O’Dell
Clare Rothkopf
Anderson Stasitis
Emily Swanson
Michael Walter
Ella Weiss
We will share about our Kairos Leaders in our next newsletter.
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBITION
St. Hilary Parish invites you to explore the miraculous through its week-long Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, Sept. 9-17. The exhibition highlights an extensive collection of photographs and records of Eucharistic miracles throughout the world and through history. Participants are invited to deepen their understanding of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, draw closer to God through these displays of His intense love, and even examine where faith meets modern science. This catalog of miracles was compiled by modern-day teen saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis. Experience the exhibit in groups or by self-guided tour via your personal smartphone and earbuds. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to all!
Exhibit Hours
9/9 — 5:00pm-9:00pm
9/10 — 7:30am-8:30pm
9/11-9/15 — 7:30am-9:00pm
9/16 — 7:30am-6:30pm
9/17 — 7:30am-2:00pm
OHIO MARCH FOR LIFE: OCTOBER 6
ALL SAINTS DAY EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL RALLY: NOV. 1
National Catholic speaker, Chika Anyanwu, will be the keynote speaker. Worship will be led by Damascus Worship, with Fr. Eric Garris, Vocation Director, as the emcee. Bishop Malesic will preside over the Mass, along with Bishop Woost and Bishop Amos. We will fill the buses on a first-come, first-served basis. If your child would like to sign up for this event please click here.
