IRISH WEEKLY

Campus Ministry

From Mrs. Goshe's Desk

Having every seat filled in the Chapel for our First Friday Mass this morning was so inspiring! We have such holy and faithful students and they make me desire to love Jesus more and more. Many also sat at Jesus' feet today during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our Chapel. What a gift we have in our Lord.

Speaking of Adoration, I hope you will join and invite many to Our Marianist LIFE Night this Wednesday, Feb. 11. It is a night of Adoration, Praise and Worship. All students in grades 7-12 and their families are welcome to join us. We will host the Adoration, Praise and Worship at St. Vincent de Paul Church starting at 6:30pm. Fellowship with desserts will follow for all directly after. Please spread the word and hope to see you there. Please see and share the flyer in this Newsletter with others.

There is just one Kairos left this year, K54, from March 22 - March 25. Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend. Applications are due by February 27. Please don't delay in getting your application and payment in so that you don't lose your spot for this retreat. If the cost is a concern for you and your family, please have a parent email or call me to put a plan in place.

If you want to apply to be a member of the Diocesan Youth Council, please see below for how to do that and keep in mind that applications are due February 15.

Please also see the remainder of this email for a Wayfinders Program at University of Dayton this Summer, and earn some college credit while participating. Also see how you can be a part of the Diocese of Cleveland Youth Council and apply to interview (applications due Feb. 15).

Juniors who are Catholic and desire to dive deeper into their faith should check out the information about attending Tolle Lege Summer Institute offered by the Diocese of Cleveland. Several of our rising Juniors have attended in my four years here and have truly loved every minute.

Service Hours Due Soon! Seniors should be aware that there service hours are due in Mobile Serve by April 1 and hours are due for all other students by May 1.

Asking Mary to wrap you in her mantle!

Mrs. Goshe

Director of Campus Ministry

We are thrilled to invite students in grades 7–12 from across our diocese to our rescheduled Marianist LIFE Night of Adoration—now taking place on Wednesday, February 11, from 6:30–8:00 PM—one of the most anticipated LIFE Nights of the year! This special evening will be a powerful opportunity for students to encounter Christ in the Eucharist through a meaningful time of Adoration, beautiful praise and worship music, and the reverence of Benediction. It’s a night set apart to slow down, pray, and experience God’s presence in a profound and personal way alongside other young people in our faith community. We can’t wait to gather together for this unforgettable night of worship and prayer!

Attention Seniors & Juniors: Kairos RETREATS

Kairos Retreat is a retreat that truly celebrates and culminates our seniors' time here at STVM. It is an experience that many of our past seniors have shared was their best experience at STVM. Kairos means "God's Time" and is a retreat led by students for students. The talks and exercises of this retreat center around the revelation of God's love as we experience it in our lives. Adults participate as co-workers with the student team that is built from previous attendees of a Kairos retreat. These 4 day/3 night retreats are held at Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, OH.

The last Kairos Retreats this year is:

March 22 - 25, 2026: Seniors & Juniors (deadline for application and payment: Feb. 27)

Kairos applications are here to print with more info on Kairos. Please email Mrs. Goshe with any questions..

Marianist LIFE Meal Ministry

We are planning to serve desserts after February 11 rescheduled Marianist LIFE Night of Adoration, Praise, and Worship. If you can help out, please click here for the SignUp.

We always welcome new volunteers for the Marianist LIFE Meal Ministry! Each month, a group of parents puts together a meal for the students to enjoy before their meeting. Here's a great article in the Marianist publication Alive, about how the brothers provide meals and fellowship to students at Marianist-sponsored universities, including the popular spaghetti dinners at the University of Dayton. Our meal ministry here at STVM is similar in spirit!

Please email Barbara McKnight at mcknighteb@windstream.net to join this year's group, be put on the SignUp mailing list or if you have any questions.

Sodality Small Faith Sharing Groups

Jesus, in his three years of public ministry, picked the 12 apostles to accompany him. Marianist Founder, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, knew that new times called for new measures and worked to form small groups (or sodalities) of lay people to accompany and support each other in their journey of faith. The most current research in Youth Ministry states that relationship and authentic accompaniment are an incredible means to help grow a disciple of Christ for life.

In light of this, Campus Ministry is seeking students interested in forming small faith sharing groups. The groups will be single-sex groups of 5 to no more than 8. The groups will commit to meeting for one hour, once per week. A Catholic mentor from outside the STVM community will, after receiving both ministry training and VIRTUS (the Diocesan program, Protecting God's Children) training, journey in faith with the small group. Groups will do an initial study and then, working with their mentor, determine the next faith step activity.

Students interested in learning more or becoming a member of a Sodality Small Faith Sharing Group should complete this google form. If any students or parents have any questions about this endeavor, please email Mrs. Goshe.

Support Campus Ministry

SUPPLY SNACKS: for our Campus Ministry Office (granola bars, bags of chips, and fruit snacks are wildly popular). Please consider sending us a box or two of granola bars, etc. Donations may be dropped off to the Main Office; please clearly label for Campus Ministry. THANK YOU!
DONATE CASH/FOOD: for Marianist LIFE Nights. Email Barbara McKnight if interested.

Diocesan Youth Advisory Council Applications Open

The Diocesan Youth Advisory Council is seeking active Catholic Juniors and Seniors to be the voice of youth to our bishop from across the diocese, of different races, school types, and communities.. You can see the expectations, requirements, and application links on our webpage. Applications are due February 15.

Univ. of Dayton Wayfinders Program

A Journey for High Schoolers to

Explore what it means to be "on the way" in our lives, with others and with God. Drawing upon wide and varied resources in the Catholic tradition — including UD's particular Marianist tradition — discuss, explore, read, discover, reflect and learn across four days and nights on UD's campus in the summer. Participants earn one college credit at the University of Dayton. The Dates are June 5-8, 2026. Click here to learn more and to register.

Help Emma & Her Mom

Please reach out to Mrs. Goshe if there is something you and your family would like to do to support Emma and her mom. Please continue to help by praying unceasingly.

Upcoming Dates

Feb. 11 - Marianist LIFE Night of Adoration, Praise, and Worship 6:30pm

Feb. 13 - No School

Feb. 16 - No School

Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday - Mass 1:30pm

Feb. 27 - Kairos Applications due!

March 9 - No School

March 11 - ACT/IOWA Testing

March 12 - Lenten Reconciliation

March 18 - Marianist LIFE Night

Faith Experiences outside STVM to check out

Podcast of Bishop's Pastoral Letter

Have you had a chance to read Bishop Edward Malesic’s first pastoral letter, “A Flourishing Apostolic Church?” If not, you can listen to it as a podcast by clicking HERE. Six episodes, ranging in length from just over nine to 15½ minutes, were recorded by the bishop. The document, released in December 2024, encourages the faithful of the Diocese of Cleveland to spend at least 15 minutes daily in prayer, to worship/celebrate the sacraments and to serve those in need.

Tolle Lege Retreat Applications are Open!

Tolle Lege Summer Institute is a Catholic Institute in the Diocese of Cleveland empowering rising high school seniors to live their faith out in high school and beyond. Rising high school seniors stay at the seminary, and integrate the intellectual life, spirituality, culture, and fun for a great week of community, friendship, and growth. Applications are due March 27. Week 1: June 14-19 Week 2: June 21-26

USCCB Updated Preface

Create in Me a Pure Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography

The U.S. Catholic Bishops have released a new 10th anniversary preface to the Church’s response to pornography, offering fresh recommendations for parents, clergy, educators, and civil leaders on combatting porn’s influence in an age of increased social isolation and the rise of artificial intelligence.

Vocation Office Events

2025-2026

Mark your calendars to build a culture of vocations for your youth this next ministry year! The 2025-2026 Vocation Office Events include R&Rs, come and see dates, BBQ with the Bishop, the Priest vs Seminarian Basketball Game and more! Check it out HERE.

Campus Ministry Mission and Vision

MISSION - Teach, share, support, and live the Mission of St. Vincent- St. Mary and the Marianist Characteristics of Education with an emphasis on invitation and hospitality.

VISION - Every day, every person, every interaction, an encounter with Christ.

THEME (25-26 School Year) - Verso l'alto which means- To the Top or To the Heights - more information to come