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Prayer For our Nation
Prayer For our Nation
Father of all nations and ages,
We recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations;
for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
From Mrs. Goshe's Desk
Happy Fourth of July! Please join me to pray for our nation on this Fourth of July! Praying for all our students and families to have a fun and safe holiday. I ask for your prayers for Allie Hansen, Emerson Huber, Abby McCarron, Danny McKnight, Grace Van Oss, and Nick Zarembka as they leave next Friday morning for Marianist Summer LIFE (Living in Fathi Experience) Retreat in Dayton. These six students will also be joined by Mrs. Faetanini as our LIFE Moderator.
Took a small vacation from Wednesday 5 Minute Prayer this week but, if any student would like to help with leading a 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 Rubber Ducks Game. If anyone would like to go as a group with me and my family, please email me.
SAVE THE DATE for our 2nd Annual Kairos Reunion on 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. Any STVM alum who attended a Kairos Retreat is invited to attend this Reunion. All the details to come out to alumni in an email soon, but the flyer has been posted to social media sites, An email invite will be coming to alumni soon. 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.
25-26 School Year: 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 wil be sharing more about this theme if future emails.
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 here.
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)
Support Emma
Support Emma
I would also like to ask everyone to continue to storm heaven to pray for Emma Bryant in her continued battle with cancer. After another major surgery, Emma and her family are truly in need of your love and support. If you are able to offer more than prayer support, you can click here.
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.
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
June is celebrated in the Catholic as devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We can only imagine how devoted the Blessed Mother was to Jesus' own heart and how her heart understood his heart.
Let us pray this pray to the Sacred Heart together this month:
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you, and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions; give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen.
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 11 - 16 - Marianist Summer LIFE Retreat
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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