IRISH WEEKLY

Campus Ministry

Lent has begun! We had Fr. Eric Garris with us on Wednesday to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass with the whole school. Please read all about Lent below and use the resources listed.

Please join me in doing the Hallow Pray 40 Challenge. Students get the Hallow app free by logging in with Google and using their school account.

Please check out the Campus Ministry Instagram page each Sunday during Lent, as we will be sharing our Lenten journeys through an InstaLent photo challenge in our #STVMLENT2025.

On Wednesday March 19, Fr. Cam Popik from St. Hilary will be here to celebrate Mass in our Chapel at 7:15am for the Feast of St. Joseph. Let's pack the chapel!

Please also mark the evening of Wednesday, March 19 on your calendars for our next Marianist LIFE Night; March with the Saints. It will be from 6-8pm in the LRC. Food, Faith, Fellowship, and Fun will be had as we talk about how the Saints give us great examples of how to pray, fast, and give during Lent and our entire life.

Kairos #51 registration is now complete. We have 33 seniors signed up for retreat. If you missed the deadline and still really want to attend, you must check in with me. Please pray for all our retreatants and leaders!

Seniors, please keep in mind that your service hours for senior year need to be complete and entered into Mobile Serve by April 1. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman have until May 1 to enter theirs. See below for Mobile Serve Login Information.

Juniors who would like to become Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should click here for the information, trainings, and application. Please note the trainings have already begun, and the closest one takes place April 2 from 7-9:30 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Macedonia.

Juniors also have an opportunity to attend the Tolle Lege Summer Institute in the Diocese of Cleveland. {Tolle Lege} Summer Institute provides young Catholic men and women with an opportunity to encounter intellectual aspects about their faith and its relevance in the modern world. Through an academic focus on philosophy and theology, balanced by spiritual and cultural components, the camp serves to instruct the hearts and minds of students who are preparing to enter their senior year of high school. If you would like more information or an application, please come see me ASAP, or you can click this link for the application. Please let me know if you are applying, as I need to need to complete a recommendation form.

Please know how I am praying for a very fruitful Lent for each and every one of you!

In Christ,

Mrs. Goshe

LENTEN INFO RESOURCES

Ash Wednesday, March 5, marked the beginning of Lent. The three pillars of Lent are PRAYER, FASTING, and ALMSGIVING. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops share this about what Lent is:

"Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully. We recall the waters of baptism in which we were also baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ."

This Lent I invite and encourage all of us to allow God to show us who we are and who He is. Let us not enter Lent in work mode, executing, in our own strength, what we think we need to do to improve ourselves or grow closer to Him, but rather asking God to tell us what He desires us to do this Lent. In this sacred and true liturgical season, let us allow God to show us how He is faithful and true. God wants to prove to you and me this Lent that He is faithful and true. "Then I saw the heavens opened, and there was a white horse; its rider was called Faithful and True." Revelations 19:11

Hallow Pray 40 Challenge

Resource from USCCB

Busted Halo - 25 Ideas for Lent

Lent Ideas for the Whole Family

Service Update

SERVICE UPDATE from Mr. Larlham: Students have asked about how to log our service hours. Here is what students should do:

Log into MobileServe.com using your STVM/Google credentials. Freshman have an email in their inbox from TeamMobileServe that will help them claim their account.
If it is your first time logging in (transfers and freshmen), the website will ask you for a School Code, but you can just "skip this" step.
Similarly, MobileServe wants your phone number as a way to verify your identity.
On the home screen, there is a big blue button that will lead you to a few questions about any service hours you do.
It is important that you provide an email address for whomever is supervising your service. Again, MobileServe will ask you for that as you log your service hours.

Lastly, we are making an important change to our service hour classification this year for Sophomores and Freshman. All students are expected to complete 25 service hours this year. For Juniors and Seniors, you are still expected to complete at least 15 of those hours off campus at local non-profit organizations. Sophomores, you are expected to complete at least 10 hours off campus, and Freshmen are expected to complete at least five hours off campus.

Please email Mr. Larlham (dlarlham@stvm.com) or find him during the school day (Room 231 on Green Days, Room 234 on Gold Days) if you have any questions. Please also see the list of sites where you can complete your service below under the service section of this newsletter.

Service Opportunities

Join our Meal Ministry

Thank you to all who donated pasta, salad, rolls and desserts/drinks for our February LIFE Night! Your generosity and time are very much appreciated and the students really enjoy the fellowship.

Click here for the link for the LIFE Night Meal on March 19, 2025. We are planning to do a nacho bar for the students.

All parents are invited to join the meal ministry for Marianist LIFE Nights. Each month, a group of parents plan and donate items to create a nice meal so that our students can gather in fellowship and nourish their bodies before they nourish their souls! Please consider donating an item or your time to help serve. These meals are truly a highlight of Marianist LIFE each month. To join our SignUp/mailing list, please email Barbara McKnight at mcknighteb@windstream.net

MARIANIST MOMENT

The Society of Mary offers several resources as you navigate your own path through the Season of Lent.

The North American Center for Marianist Studies provides podcasts and the following Lenten meditations, developed and written by Bro. Tom Redmond, SM, narrated by him and Gabby Bibeau.

Lenten Meditation #1: Praying with Jesus in the Desert
Lenten Meditation #2: The Transfiguration
Lenten Meditation #3: Confidence in God
Lenten Meditation #4: Three O’Clock Prayer

Throughout Lent at the Marian Library this year, visitors can reflect on Mary’s grief at the death of her son, Jesus, with artwork depicting the Pieta. On loan from the Sacred Art Pilgrim Collection, the exhibit will be on display in the Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery from March 3 to May 9, 2025. “Amidst the sorrow in these scenes, some may find glimmers of hope — hope that must have given Mary strength, too,” said Curator Bridget Retzloff. Click here for more details on this free exhibit and virtually view some of the artwork.

Here is the latest Marianist Family Publication with even more information about Lent and all things Society of Mary.

This article will also help you get to know Blessed William Joseph Chaminade better.

We invite and encourage you to download the Marianist App for lots of great resources and information.

It is also 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.

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

March 19 - Feast of St. Joseph, Mass at 7:15am in Chapel

March 19 - Marianist LIFE Mtg.

March 21 - Rosary at 7:20 am in Chapel

March 21 - Adoration in Chapel during the day

March 23-26 - Kairos #51

March 28 - Rosary at 7:20 am in Chapel

April 7-9 - Year 2 Visit from Marianist Sponsorship Office

April 9 - Marianist LIFE Night 6-8pm

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 Mrs. McKnight if interested.

Prayer Opportunities

Campus Ministry would like to continue to increase the amount opportunities offered to pray together. If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, please email Mrs. Goshe.

Monday - Pray the Litany for Students (together or alone and wherever you are)

Tuesday - Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3pm - Pray it using Hallow App

Wednesday - 5 Minute Prayer in the LRC immediately after school

Thursday - 15 Minute Lectio Divina/Scripture Study during lunches in Campus Ministry Office

Friday - First Friday Masses at 7:15am, every other Friday Rosary at 7:25am. All day Adoration 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month (parents welcome).

Sodality Small Faith Sharing Groups

3 New Sodality groups have begun! We are looking to start a female freshman/sophomore group, a junior/senior male group, and a junior/senior female group. What do you think? Is this you? Please email Mrs. Goshe if this is you.

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 new endeavor, please email Mrs. Goshe.

Faith Experiences outside STVM to check out

Vocation Office Events: Find flyers HERE.

Mar 27 - R&R, 6:45pm Adoration & 7:30pm Mass, Seminary
Mar 29-30 - Duc in Altum for prospective seminarians
Apr 12 - Transitional Diaconate Ordination, 10am, Cathedral
Apr 15 - Chrism Mass, 7pm, Cathedral
Apr 24 - R&R, 6:45pm Adoration & 7:30pm Mass, Seminary
May 3 - Permanent Diaconate Ordination, 10am, Cathedral
May 17 - Priesthood Ordination, 10am, Cathedral

CLE 2:16 Talks Posted

We had a number of people requesting the audio for the talks at CLE 2:16, our diocesan youth conference which took place on January 4. We are excited to provide them for you! In this YouTube playlist, you can find the recap video, along with audio recordings of the keynote, breakout sessions, and homilies.

Jubilee Year of Hope

Bishop Malesic has designated eleven Sacred Jubilee Sites, eight parishes (one in each county of the diocese), and three shrines at which a plenary indulgence can be obtained. Click HERE for more information. Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar for Evangelization, will be speaking on the jubilee at each of the eight parishes. Bring your teens to the one near you!

Mar 15, 5:30pm, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Mar 31, 7:00pm, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Doylestown
Apr 10, 7:00pm, Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby
Apr 22, 7:00pm, St. Mary Parish, Chardon
Apr 24, 7:00pm, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Lorain
Apr 28, 7:00pm, Queen of Heaven Parish, Uniontown

Eucharistic Revival

Returning from the National Eucharistic Congress, our Diocesan Delegates were brimming with hope and excitement. Their hope is to bring a little piece of the national Congress home to Cleveland in five “mini” Congresses during the Lenten season. Mark your calendars and visit the website for more information to bring your teens and/or share with your families!

March 8 - St. Gabriel, Concord Twp
March 15 - St. Ambrose, Brunswick
March 22 - Northwest Location TBD
March 29 - St. Michael the Archangel, Cleveland (in Spanish)
April 5 – St. Agnes / Our Lady of Fatima, Cleveland

Behold Mother Daughter Retreat

March 22, 10am-4pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Euclid
UPDATE: The retreat is sold out. If you'd like to be placed on a waitlist, please email Maria Wancata at mwancata@dioceseofcleveland.org. General information is available HERE.

Invite your teens and their moms to attend this mother-daughter retreat designed specifically for adult and teen women in the spirit of Mary's fiat. They can spend the day strengthening the relationships with the special women in their life through focused reflections and inspiring conversation on the feminine mind, body, and spirit. Hosted by the Office of Marriage & Family, this year’s theme is “Behold Our Mission.” The keynote speaker is Crystalina Evert, and the reflections will shed light on the life and example of St. Therese of Lisieux. It will close with the Mass celebrated by Fr. Joe Menkhaus. All teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Campus Ministry Theme, Mission and Vision

THEME - NEW FOR 2024-25 - H.O.P.E. - which is an acronym for: Helping Others Pursue Eternity. This year, Campus Ministry is hoping to help our students not only pursue their own eternity, but also continue to learn how to share their faith to help others pursue eternity too. St. Padre Pio and his saying, "Pray, hope, and don't worry," will be used as we journey in faith through the year. The Jubilee Year of Hope begins with the Year of Prayer, and so, we will help others prepare for eternity as we learn and share how to grow in relationship with God through prayer. Here is a special Litany Prayer to pray each Monday for all our students.

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.