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Campus Ministry

From Mrs. Goshe's Desk

Happy Summer Break!

Faith doesn't take a break in the summer and Campus Ministry wants to support as we offer faith-filled events this summer. Please see the flyer below for details and join us! We also encourage you to become a member of the Summer Campus Ministry GroupMe so you can get all the details sent to your phones. See all info in the flyer below. Our recent graduates are also welcome to join us!

Our graduates and all alumni are also invited to join us for our 3rd Annual Kairos Reunion, Thursday, July 2. Please see the graphic below for all the details and the google form, and please, share with any alum who attended any Kairos during their time at STVM.

As our students get together to pray, are there any parents out there that might be interested indoing the same? If you are driving your child to Hallowed Grounds, might as well stay and do an adult version. I am also hoping to walk and pray, imparticularly the rosary and would love to have any others join. What a way to get physically and spirtually fit. We will pray for our STVM students and community and our own families and special intentions. Email me, Mrs. Goshe, if interested.

Any rising senior, who is an active Roman Catholic, attends Mass each weekend, and is Confirmed, can discern if they would like to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. In order to do this, you much complete this application and attend one of the diocesan training programs. If interested, please print and complete the application and email to me, Mrs. Goshe. I must register you for you to attend.

STVM is part of a greater Marianist Family! Please check out their latest Marianist Family publication here.

With unending joy in the risen Christ,

Mrs. Goshe

Director of Campus Ministry

Christian Service Program Update for 2026-2027 School Year

We are excited to share that the Class of 2030 will be the first group of students to participate in our newly- redesigned Christian Service Program at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School.

This updated program has been thoughtfully created to provide students with more meaningful and accessible service opportunities that are integrated into the school day and throughout the school year. Rooted in our Catholic mission and inspired by Matthew 25 — “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” — this new approach is designed to help students better understand the importance of serving others with compassion, humility, and purpose.

Because of this new structure, students in the Class of 2030 will 1) have a reduced service-hour requirement compared to previous classes and 2) complete their service requirements during school hours over the course of the school year. There is nothing that students/families of the Class of 2030 need to complete over the summer regarding service hours. Additional details and expectations will be shared with students and families in August once the school year begins.

Please note that students in the Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 will continue to follow the current Christian Service Program requirements and must complete 25 service hours each school year to fulfill the Christian Service component of their graduation requirements. As part of the current program, students in these classes may continue to complete service hours over the summer, as they have done in previous years.

We are excited to launch this new initiative with our incoming freshmen and look forward to the many ways it will help students grow in faith, leadership, and service to others.

STVM Campus Ministry Summer Events!

Campus Ministry doesn’t pause when school is out—we believe ministry is year-round! This summer, we invite you to stay connected through a few meaningful opportunities to grow in faith and community.

Join us for Hallowed Grounds every Tuesday at 9:30am at a local coffee shop, where we’ll listen to a session from the Hallow App and reflect together in conversation.

On Thursdays at 11:00am, we’ll gather for Lectio Divina, praying with Scripture in a peaceful, reflective setting.

We are also looking for students willing to lead a Wednesday 5-minute prayer during the summer—sign up through the SignUpGenius link and review all instructions there. If you sign up, you’ll receive guidance ahead of your date.

To stay updated on locations, changes, or cancellations, please join our Campus Ministry Summer GroupMe. We’d love to stay connected with you throughout the summer!

Campus Ministry Opportunities for Parents

We are excited to invite parents to grow spiritually through a new Adult Prayer & Walking Group. If you are already driving your student to Hallowed Grounds, consider staying to join fellow parents for prayer and fellowship for an adult version of Hallowed Grounds.

We also invite you to consider joinging our walking prayer group to pray the Rosary, reflect on special intentions, and lift up our STVM students, faculty, families, and community in prayer.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents while strengthening both physical and spiritual wellness. Whether you come every week or only when your schedule allows, all are welcome to join us. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please email Mrs. Goshe.

3rd Annual Kairos Reunion

Calling all Kairos alum and adult team leaders to join us for the STVM 3rd Annual Kairos Reunion on July 2, at St. Francis de Sales Parish. Join us for 6:30pm Mass if you can or come to the food and fellowship in their Parish Memorare Center starting at 7pm. Reconnect with your small group and classmates and share stories on how to keep LIVING the FOURTH! Please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP yes or no and to share your email and info for the future. Please share with any alumni you know who attended any Kairos form K1 to K54!

BBQ with the bishop!

Men discerning a possible vocation to the priesthood are invited to attend BBQ with the Bishop, an opportunity to spend time with our Bishop in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This gathering offers a unique chance to ask questions, share conversation, and grow in understanding of the call to seminary life.

Guests will also meet current seminarians and hear firsthand about their daily routines, formation, prayer life, and experiences in seminary. It is a wonderful way to gain insight and encouragement while discerning where God may be calling you.

Please RSVP by July 28th by calling (440) 943-7631.

2026-2027 Marianist LIFE LEaders!

We are excited to introduce our Marianist LIFE Leaders for the 2026–2027 school year! We are incredibly grateful for these outstanding student leaders who have said yes to helping lead their peers in faith and build a stronger Catholic community at STVM. This summer, our new LIFE Leaders will attend Marianist LIFE, where they will grow in their leadership skills, deepen their faith, and connect with students from Marianist high schools across the country as they prepare for the year ahead.

Pictured (back row, left to right): Ben Nichols, Dominic Ebner, Noelle Keso, Devanand Brickman, Eddie McNea, Danny McKnight. Front row (left to right): Jordan Large, Emerson Huber, Grace VanOss, Grace Keso, Lily Beke. Not pictured: Abby McCarron, Allison Hansen, and Karlen Clark.

Become an EMHC

Faith Forward in College

Seniors, did you know that if you are Catholic and want to keep growing in your Catholic faith while in college, there are folks on most campuses wanting to accompany you, just like Mrs. Goshe and Mrs. Cooper here at STVM? To get connected where you are headed, click HERE. The form is pretty self-explanatory, but if you need any help, please come see Mrs. Goshe or Mrs. Cooper in Campus Ministry.

Mass at the Ballpark

Join St. Francis de Sales Parish for Mass at the Ballpark on Saturday, August 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Canal Park, home of the Akron RubberDucks. Celebrate the Eucharist in this unique setting with fellow parishioners and families from across the Akron area. To purchase tickets, click HERE. Interested in group rates? Contact Noah Finley at 330-375-1716.

Marianist LIFE Meal Ministry

Thank you to all who helped with the Marianist LIFE Meal Ministry this year. We will pick up in the fall!

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.

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.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of St. Francis

Pope Leo XIV has announced back-to-back jubilees! The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking 800 years since his death, runs from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. During this time, the faithful have the opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences (a special grace of God’s mercy) under the usual conditions - Sacramental Confession, detachment from sin, Eucharist, and prayer for the intentions of the pope - by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world.

Our diocesan webpage for the year of St. Francis is live. Please invite youth and young adults to download their passport and make pilgrimage to the nine sites!

Upcoming Dates

June & July - Summer Faith Activities Dates TBD

July 2 - 3rd Annual Alumni Kairos Reunion

Faith Experiences outside STVM to check out

Mass at the Ballpark

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.

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