IRISH WEEKLY

Campus Ministry

From Mrs. Goshe's Desk

As we enter the Triduum and look toward the joy of Easter, I hold each of our students and families in prayer. This sacred time invites us to slow down, remember how deeply we are individually loved by Christ, and make space for Him in our homes and hearts. My hope is that your spring break brings rest, renewal, and moments of prayer together, so that the light of the Resurrection may fill your family with peace and hope. May you have a holy Triduum, a blessed and joyful Easter, and a safe, grace-filled break. Here is a resource to lead you and your family through these last few days before Easter and here is a resource to help you celebrate the 50 days of Easter!

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

If you are purchasing the STVM car raffle tickets, I hope you will consider having your purchase go toward Campus Ministry. Kairos retreat is expensive and we would like to have a fund to offer scholarships to those who are unable to afford the whole cost but would like to attend Kairos.

Any rising junior, 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 or visit Mrs. Goshe for more information.

Please check out a special Pro-Life event on Saturday, April 18 in Wadsworth. Campus Ministry has reserved space for 9 students to go with Mrs. Cooper. You would need to provide your own transportation to and from the event. Please see the details in this newsletter. Also, check out the section of other faith events and retreats happening outside of STVM at the bottom of this newsletter.

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

Praying for a blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter for all of you!

Mrs. Goshe

Director of Campus Ministry

Respect Life youth event

On Saturday, April 18 from 12:00–2:00 PM at Northside Christian Church in Wadsworth, OH the Right to Life of Northeast Ohio is hosting “Give the World a Better Narrative on Life: Flip the Script – Respect Life, Make it Trend!”

This FREE event is designed to inspire and equip young people to share a positive, life-affirming message and confidently live out their values in today’s culture.

Mrs. Cooper will be attending and can bring 9 students with her. If you are interested in joining the group, please email Mrs. Cooper ASAP to check on availability. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the event.

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.

Catholic Pore Over Podcast

If you enjoyed having Fr. Damian Ference celebrate Mass with us this past week, you might enjoy listening to his podcast, Catholic Pore Over! Hosted by Fr. Damian—who serves as the Vicar for Evangelization for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland—and Maria Wancata from Theology of the Body Cleveland, the podcast offers thoughtful conversations about faith, life, and culture specifically geared toward Gen Z. It’s a great way to explore Catholic teaching in a relatable and engaging way! See more HERE!

Marianist LIFE Meal Ministry

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.

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.

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

April 2-12 - Spring Break

April 3 - Good Friday

April 5 - Easter Sunday!

April 13th - School Resumes

April 22nd - Marianist LIFE Night

Faith Experiences outside STVM to check out

Receive and Remain

Apr 23, Center for Pastoral Leadership

6:45pm Adoration with praise & worship

7:30pm Mass

Pizza social to follow

Starts in Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Chapel at the Seminary.

Scouting America

Lent Duty to God Program

Due: May 24 - Pentecost! This program is for ALL Scouts of any Christian faith tradition. The point of the program is simple: Go to church!

To earn, Scouts go to liturgy seven times (any time, not just Sundays) throughout Lent and write about their experience. This means Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, even Tenebrae. Many Protestant faiths regularly meet on Wednesday as well. Check out the flyer and report template for more info. Questions? Reach out to Steve Roos.

Discernment Day

for High School Women

April 25, 8:15am-8pm, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Convent, Cleveland

The Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament are hosting a Discernment Day for high school women. It will include Mass, talks, meals, recreation, Eucharistic Adoration, other forms of prayer and times to ask questions of the sisters. The goal is to help women see what religious life as a Mercedarian Sister of the Blessed Sacrament is like! Please share with any of your girls who might be interested in learning more.

Spaces are limited! Register by April 15 to Sr. Josefina, HMSS.

Father/Son Retreat

April 26, 11am-4pm, Center for Pastoral Leadership, Wickliffe

This retreat in the spirit of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati is designed to bring fathers and sons closer to each other and to the Lord. Please share this with your families who have boys in 7th-12th grade. Guest speaker Elvis Grbac is a former professional quarterback and Super Bowl winner. Register 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.

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