Spiritual Life
The main goal of this commission is to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and development for our parishioners.
Avila’s: This group promotes vocations. The group meets the first Saturday of each month and attends the 8 a.m. mass, prays the rosary and recites prayers for all vocations.
Contact: Carol Baronowski
Journey Through Our Faith: this is a program which provides participants an opportunity to learn more about their Catholic Faith. It offers presentations on a variety of Catholic topics while providing participants an opportunity to interact with others, which together is intended to enhance our understanding of our faith.
Contact: Don Kalfas djkalfas@gmail.com
Prayer Group: One group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. and another group meets on Wednesday after the noon mass. The groups pray for the needs of parishioners and friends.
Contact: Jackie Sowards
Men’s Prayer Group: Men meet the 2nd Saturday of the month after morning mass to pray and reflect on various spiritual books they have chosen to read. The book chosen provides a focus on a particular aspect of our faith. The opening of the session begins with Liturgy of the Hours.
Contact: Deacon Greg Noveske 440-777-5050
Ignatian Spirituality/Spiritual Direction: There is an annual individual retreat (9 week format) and monthly private direction, provided by a certified spiritual director with emphasis on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. There is also a group Retreat Day offered at the Jesuit Retreat House for those participating in this program.
Contact: Eugenia Gyi 440-779-7721 egyi@sbcglobal.net
Spiritual Direction: A simple explanation of some one seeking spiritual direction would be “seeking to know, love and serve the Lord in a deepening and renewed manner.” As a Sister of Notre Dame “Rooted in Contemplation, Called to be prophetic, and missioned for global transformation, I seek in Jesus the example of service to companion others in a prayerful awareness of the possibilities of God’s transforming love. I hope to help others see that in humility they can come to the truths that set them free to know and experience ‘New Life’ in Christ Jesus; both in their daily lives and relationships”.
Contact: Sr. Marilyn Sabatino 440-779-7529 strichardpsr@yahoo.com
Evangelization Committee: Evangelization constitutes the essential mission of the church. It is proclaiming the person and message of Jesus Christ to all the world. In essence, it means bringing the Good News to every human situation and transforming individuals and society through gospel values.
Evangelization is not a program but is an integral part of all we do as church. It touches every aspect of parish life. It is the energizing core of all ministries. By baptism, we enter into a life of discipleship, continuing the Incarnation of Jesus by word and deed (proclamation and witness). Evangelization is the responsibility of every baptized Catholic. The purpose of the Evangelization Commission is to obey our Lord who, just prior to His Ascension, commanded us to “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” (Luke 16: 15)
Contact: Hal Bruckner 440-777-9423 hal.bruchner@sbcglobal.net
Holy Name Society: The Holy Name Society is a spiritual organization of men and women whose primary purpose is to promote love, honor and respect for the Most Holy Name of Jesus. From their sale of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards they give scholarships to seventh grade students. They coordinate the annual Anointing of the Sick Mass by arranging transportation, assisting at mass, and helping with the reception. New members are always welcome.
Contact Ted Zehe: 440-779-9666 ted@zehefamily.com