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2ND ANNUAL KAIROS ALUMNI REUNION: JULY 24
2ND ANNUAL KAIROS ALUMNI REUNION: JULY 24
IF YOU KNOW ANY ALUMNI WHO ATTENDED A KAIROS RETREAT AT STVM, PLEASE SHARE THIS REUNION INFO. AND HAVE THEM RSVP BY MONDAY, JULY 21.
EVEN IF THEY ONLY MAYBE CAN ATTEND, RSVP TO JGOSHE@STVM.COM!
Kairos Alumni Reunion: Thursday, July 24
Mass at 6:30 p.m., Reunion at 7 p.m.
St. Francis de Sales Parish: 4009 Manchester Rd., Akron 44319
No matter when you experienced Kairos, you’re part of something bigger — and we’d love to see you there.
Marianist L.I.F.E. Leaders Return from Summer L.I.F.E. RETREAT
Marianist L.I.F.E. Leaders Return from Summer L.I.F.E. RETREAT
Thank you to Allie Hansen, Emerson Huber, Abby McCarron, Danny McKnight, Grace Van Oss, Nick Zarembka and Mrs. Faetanini for the "YES" to attend the Summer Marianist L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Experience) Retreat in Dayton this past week. They had a truly transformative time and have returned spiritually refreshed and with great ideas and desires to help lead our school in our Marianist Mission! They will join Jude Rothkopf, Lucy Langen, and Bella Incorvia (current L.I.F.E. Leaders) to plan, lead, and serve this year! Please check out the national Marianist L.I.F.E. social media accounts for more pics of Summer L.I.F.E.!
HELP EMMA AND HER MOM
FAECBOOK FUNDRAISER
The Four Leaf Clover Foundation is doing a one week Facebook fundraiser, which concludes this weekend, for Emma’s care. The Four Leaf Foundation’s Adopted Fighter Program has raised nearly $50,000 for local cancer patients' care. Overall the foundation has raised in excess of $130,000 for its adopted fighters and charity partners. Imagine just for a few minutes being in Emma’s situation. Please find it in your heart to DONATE RIGHT NOW. Together We Can Make A Difference. Click the hashtags below to donate.
PLEASE SHARE AND PRAY #mtsmvsmas #differencemakers
BENEFIT CONCERT: AUGUST 9
Ed Sutter, a 1981 STVM alum, is proud to announce that the Four Leaf Clover Foundation has selected Emma as their Adopted Fighter for the 6th Annual Rock Cancer Concert on August 9, 2025 in Downtown Barberton from 7-10:30 PM, with100% percent of the proceeds from this year's event going to Emma’s needs. It’s an amazing night in the heart of Magic City, and we hope many of you plan to attend and pack West Tuscarawas Street. The concert features Paradise - The Meat Loaf Tribute.
GIFT CARD TREE
I also ask that you consider joining me to put together a gift card tree for Emma and her mom as Emma deals with challenging chemotherapy and many hospital stays this summer. They are up for any food places (except seafood places), and Giant Eagle is where they shop for groceries. If you would like to donate a gift card, please either mail attention Mrs. Goshe to the school or drop them off at the office in envelope marked Mrs. Goshe for Emma Bryant, during office hours Mon. - Thurs. (9:00am - 3:00pm). Thank you in advance for your generosity.
From Mrs. Goshe's Desk
Wow! Even though it is Summer, there is so much happening here around STVM. Six students and Mrs. Faetanini returned from the Summer L.I.F.E. Retreat on Wednesday! See the pictures above! There will be more shared about their time together and about our plans for Summer L.I.F.E. this year.
Our 2nd Annual Kairos Reunion is this upcoming this Thursday, July 24. We will begin with Mass at St. Francis de Sales Parish in the Portage Lakes area at 6:30pm and then head to their Memorare Center around 7pm to share a meal, share Kairos memories and stories, and discuss how we can continue to "Live the Fourth." See the flyer above. Any STVM alumni who attended a Kairos Retreat are invited to attend this Reunion. Alumni should check their email for the digital flyer and invite and try to RSVP ASAP. If you know of any alumni who attended a Kairos while here at STVM, please share this date with them and tell them to look for a special invite in their email inbox soon. If you or anyone you know needs more information or would like to RSVP, please share my email.
What great student leaders we had this week for Wednesday 5 Minute Prayer and Lectio Divina! Thanks to the students who have been reaching out to help me with these prayers! It is such a treat! If you missed praying with us, click the button to watch the video on our Campus Ministry Instagram account. I am always grateful for students interested in helping to lead Wednesday 5 Minute Prayer or be a part of Thursday Lectio Divina, please just email me.
There are several things listed under Faith Experiences Outside STVM to check out below. I also encourage you to check out your local church or parish for Bible Studies, faith-filled conference trips, volunteer opportunities, and other faith-filled opportunities.
Please also check out the flyer for Mass at the Ballpark on August 10. It is some Praise, and Worship, followed by Mass, followed by Catch on the Field, and finally a RubberDucks game. If anyone would like to go as a group with me and my family, please email me.
2025-26 School Year Theme: Verso l'alto! This means: "To the Heights" or "To the Top." This theme is based on the life and faith of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who will be canonized with Blessed Carlo Acutis on September 7, 2025. I will be sharing more about this theme in future communications.
I have kept the list of links of places around the Akron area to complete service in the summer, If any of the links don't work, please let me know. Campus Ministry hopes to host some service days at different places throughout the summer. The Diocese of Cleveland's, The FEST, is also looking for volunteers. If you might be interested in volunteering or going to the Fest and attending a dinner with Bishop Malesic, please email me.
Let us ask our Blessed Mother to wrap her mantle of care and protection around our STVM family as we are in these summer months, to keep all of us healthy and safe. Please know of my unceasing prayers for each of you. If you need anything over the summer, please don't hesitate to reach out at 330-253-9113 ext. 118 or jgoshe@stvm.com
In His Sacred Heart,
Mrs. Goshe
The FEST Volunteer Opportunity
The FEST Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are needed for the The FEST, Sunday, August 3rd, but also the week leading up to it, where help is needed assembling snow fence, packing Mom's bags, setting up tables and chairs, and more.
The dates we need help setting up for the event are July 28th-August 2nd. On each day, Mass and meals will be provided. It's a very fun and easy way to get involved in the Diocese and grow closer to God and others.
If you would like to help and we can put a group together or your team or club would like to volunteer together, please email Mrs. Goshe ASAP.
July 19th, August 1st, and August 2nd are the days we need the most help, but help on any day during that week is appreciated. We also need help on the day of the FEST, August 3rd.
Service Opportunities
Service Opportunities
Here are links to several service locations in the Akron area to begin to serve:
Queen of Heaven Parish Labre Ministry (Green, OH)
Meal Ministry Thank You
Meal Ministry Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to all who donated to the meal ministry this year for our Marianist LIFE meetings! The student have truly enjoyed this part of our gatherings and your support is so very appreciated. Be on the lookout for an invitation when meetings resume at the beginning of next school year. We always need volunteers to plan, set up/clean up and donate items for our meals. Everyone is welcome to get involved. Please email Barbara McKnight at mcknighteb@windstream.net to join next year's group, be put on the SignUp mailing list or if you have any questions.
Jude's Reflection on Mission Trip
I had an incredible experience on the STVM mission trip to El Salvador. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to meet the amazing people of El Salvador and share the gospel with them. The trip had a very profound impact on me because it showed me what it is like to be the hands and feet of Jesus as well as what it means to love God by loving others. This trip was also a great way for me to get to know some of my classmates better and grow in my faith with them. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this trip for creating such a beautiful mission experience. I hope that I can return to El Salvador in the future and continue to serve others as Jesus would.
MARIANIST MOMENT
Marianists believe that Mary is the perfect model of discipleship. She shows us how to love, trust, and follow Jesus better than any other human being. She also encourages us to "Do whatever He tells you." John 2:5
To learn more about the Marianist Family, please check out their latest Family magazine here.
It is important to understand why we, as Catholics, hold Mary in high esteem, call her our Mother, and ask for her intercession. This short video with Fr. Mike Schmitz gives a good introduction and explanation to help us to understand our relationship with Mary.
Here is a link to other resources about Mary, how to pray with Mary, Marian Feast days, and activities to celebrate Mary.
We invite and encourage you to download the Marianist App for lots of great resources and information.
This article will also help you get to know Blessed William Joseph Chaminade better.
Students Should Download Hallow App and Login
Students Should Download Hallow App and Login
We have been blessed with a donor who has made it possible for us to have the Hallow App for Schools. Hallow is the #1 Prayer App that is a great resource for strengthening the spiritual and mental health of the school community. All of our faculty, staff, and students have access to Hallow for the entire school year. It is a beautiful prayer tool with so many resources to use. Hallow is an incredible resource! Students should download the app today and follow these instructions below to log in.
Here is how to log into Hallow to start using it today:
1) Download the Hallow app, or log in at http://app.hallow.com
2) Click Log in with Google
3) Enter your school email address
4) You should have access
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
July - Summer Service Gatherings TBD
July - Prayer Gatherings TBD
July 24 - Kairos Reunion
Aug. 3 - The FEST
Aug. 10 - Mass at the Ballpark
Aug. 17 - Freshman Welcome: Mass at St. Vincent de Paul at 8:30am and Breakfast to follow in Student Center at STVM
Aug. 18 - New Student Orientation
Aug. 19 - New Student Orientation
Aug. 20 - All Student Orientation dismissal 12pm
Aug. 28 - Opening School Mass - 10:30 am
Volunteer and Support Campus Ministry
Volunteer and Support Campus Ministry
Volunteer Opportunities
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 Night. Email Barbara McKnight if interested.
Faith Experiences outside STVM to check out
Faith Experiences outside STVM to check out
Wednesday Evenings Live
Concert Series
Wednesdays, 5:30pm, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland
The Cathedral will host its first ever summer concerts featuring local and regional musicians! Bring money for great food and drinks. There is no cost for admittance.
Beginning May 28th through August 27th, join us for Vespers at 5:30pm in the Cathedral, followed by Live Music, Food, and Community in the Cathedral courtyard. Event is rain or shine! See the list HERE.
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.
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.
Benedictine Come & See
2nd Saturday monthly, 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew Abbey, Cleveland
If you know any guys ages 20-45 who might be curious about Benedictine living and would like to discern a vocation to religious life, please share this with them! They are invited for a day in the life of a Benedictine monk, here in Cleveland. To sign up, contact the vocation director, Father Thomas Sanders, OSB, for further details at (216)-721-5300 Ext. 225. Registration is required. Space is limited.
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
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
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