Spirit News - March 7th

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We start this lent strong with Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, young mothers who stood for their Faith in Christ in the face of government mandate, misguided family members, and ultimately death.

You also have the chance to support the Church's effort to heal Ukraine through the USCCB's mobilization of the Church in Eastern and Central Europe Fund to address the humanitarian crises caused by the war.

Here is your weekly update on what's going on in the parish.

Give to help the Church in Ukraine through our Parish Giving Page HERE

Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for a quick and peaceful end to war!

Monday, March 7th

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity - Young Mother Martyrs of North Africa

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were Christian martyrs who lived during the early persecution of the Church in Africa by the Emperor Severus. With details concerning the lives of many early martyrs unclear and often based on legend, we are fortunate to have the actual record of the courage of Perpetua ...

Tuesday, March 8th

Saint John of God - Fallen Away Catholic Turned Saint

Saint John of God

Saint John of God's life story is proof of the possibility of conversion and change with the grace of our merciful God. The first part of his life was not very praiseworthy, but once he turned to God and asked for mercy, he became the saint that we know.

Monday, March 7th

St. Frances of Rome - Wife/Mother/Nun/Nurse

Saint Frances of Rome

Saint Frances of Rome is a good example of what Vatican II hoped for-an active laity who take their baptismal call seriously. Although she lived centuries before the Council, her life shows that the call for an active, dedicated laity has been a part of the Church all along.

Saturday and Sunday, March 5th and 6th

Knights of Columbus

2022 Super Cash Bonanza

Support Holy Spirit's PSR Program. Every ticket we sell helps catechize our youth! $108K total prizes are being given out!

Tickets will be available for $5 at our after the masses on the weekends of Mar. 5/6 and Mar. 12/13 OR on our website.

Please Support Our PSR Program- Thank You!

Order Tickets Online Now!

Lent Events

Begin Anew Lent 2022

Looking to make a stronger commitment to prayer for Lent?

Stop in for some quiet prayer before the Lord!

Adoration Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM

Holy Family Chapel

No commitment required, but if you want to, you can:

NOTE: No adoration on Thursday, March 24th as the Parish Mission will be that evening. (See below)

Stations of the Cross

This classic Lenten devotion is a short but powerful way to make room in your heart for Jesus and reflect on his sacrifice and death FOR YOU.

Stations will be held:

Most Lenten Fridays

@ 7 PM

in the Chapel.

NOTE: No stations on Friday, March 25th as the Parish Mission will be that evening. (See below)

Haven't been to confession in a while? This is the perfect opportunity. Every priest at every parish in our Diocese will be ready to help you during the

Night of Confessions

Wednesday, March 16th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Holy Spirit Church

and

Every Other Church in the Diocese of Cleveland!

Parish Mission Lent 2022

Frank Runyeon of "As the World Turns" fame presents three nights of dramatic scriptural interpretation and of witness to the Faith in a hostile modern culture

Thursday, March 24th - 7:00 PM

Friday, March 25th - 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 26th - 7:00 PM

Holy Spirit Church

We will be having a small social in the Narthex following the Thursday and Friday Sessions, and a Lenten Meal preceding the Saturday Session. Details to come.

RSVP today!

Don't just coast during Lent.

Be Proactive.

Read the Mass Readings!

Sunday Readings March 13th- Second Sunday In Lent

Learn More - Grow in Your Faith

You are only required to fast (if you are in the age bracket) on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

But what if you tried it more often?

Click the image or click here to watch. (6 Minute Watch Time)

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