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Pastor's Letter for the May 15, 2022 bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Congratulations on our 8th Grade graduates of St. Benedict School who will be concluding their 8th grade year with a Mass this Wednesday evening, May 18th. May Our Lord bless them and all of our students and staff as we conclude the school year this week.  May this summer ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the May 8, 2022 bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Thank you for your prayers. I mentioned to a few folks that I was away in the Akron/Canton area for the annual Diocese of Steubenville Priests Retreat this past week, Monday afternoon until Friday afternoon.  We had an excellent retreat director and the time for quiet reflection was helpful.  

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Pastor's Letter for the May 1, 2022 bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Congratulations to our 12 children participating in First Holy Communion this afternoon, May 1st! May the Lord bless them with a daily walk close to the Lord and surrounded with the graces of salvation! 

Thank you, especially, to Sr. Mariadele who has been the primary catechist in preparation for ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the December 12, 2021 Bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Thank you very much to all who offered their talents and time for the Festival of Carols that is serving as a fundraiser for our sister parish in Caracol, Haiti. It was truly a beautiful event and a wonderful way to share faith with St. Elisabeth Parish.  This event ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the December 5, 2021 Bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Having participated in this past Wednesday’s rehearsal for the Festival of Carols, I am very much looking forward to this event, scheduled for today, Sunday, December 5th at 3:00 p.m. in St. Benedict Church.  As I will mention at the very beginning of the program, this will be an ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the November 14, 2021 Bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

We have a couple key parish events to remember for participation this week. 

The photo sessions for this year’s picture directory begin this week.  It’s not too late to sign up, either in person after each of the Masses or online Monday through Wednesday.  The sessions are 3:00 p.m. ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the November 21, 2021 Bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Thank you to all who have participated in the photo sessions for our new picture directory and in the first round of the Synod gatherings.  We are still gathering “submitted photos” for any who prefer to participate in the picture directory that way.  Please see me after Masses or ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the November 28, 2021 Bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

On the one hand I want to say “thank you” to all who have participated in the photo sessions for our new picture directory.  We are still gathering “submitted photos” and I will let you know the deadline for those photos as soon as I clarify with the directory ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the September 5, 2021 bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Thank you very much for both the birthday prayers & greetings and the prayers for a quick recovery from the bout with the delta variant.  These past two weeks have had such a complete range of experiences and feelings for me personally, for many others in the parish and ... Read More »

Pastor's Letter for the August 22, 2021 bulletin

Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo

Please note that we are planning to go ahead with the photo sessions for a new picture directory. 

So, please mark your calendars both for the date range for the photo directory sessions and for the upcoming sign-up opportunities.  We are planning for photo sessions on Wednesday, September 8th ... Read More »