News

May 22, 2025

Greetings,
This weekend at the 9am Mass we welcome the newly ordained Fr. Ryan Arto who will be the celebrant at this Mass. Last weekend, Fr. Arto and seven other men were ordained to the priesthood for service to the Diocese of Cleveland. I saw some of you at the Cathedral for ordination and then at his First Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Francis de Sales in Portage Lakes.

A plenary indulgence is granted to those who receive the blessing from a newly ordained priest. This indulgence also applies to the Masses of Thanksgiving celebrated by the newly ordained priest. To earn the plenary indulgence, one must also receive sacramental confession, Holy Communion, and pray for the Pope's intentions.

Congratulations Fr. Arto! Please keep him and his classmates in your prayers.

IN OTHER NEWS:

WELCOME MR. SEAN HOMCY: This week we are welcoming Mr. Sean Homcy to St. Sebastian Parish. He is a seminarian studying for the priesthood for our diocese. This is his summer internship and I look forward to introducing you to each other! For those who were at ordination and heard those two voices singing that wonderful, ethereal piece during the laying on of hands, know that one of those voices was Sean! I especially am excited for him to take my place singing at morning Mass!

Sean, in addition to Mr. John Scantling and Mr. Conner Trout, are seminarians in residence who we are employing for the summer.

MEMORIAL DAY: Monday is a National Day of Remembrance, thanksgiving and mourning for those who have lost their lives in service to their country in the U.S. military. Mass is on Monday at 9am.

MEMORIAL DAY POTLUCK BREAKFAST: This Monday we will have our Annual Potluck Breakfast following the 9am Mass. Please see elsewhere in the bulletin for further details.

OFFICES CLOSED: The parish offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of our Nation’s Memorial Day observance.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES: This Thursday night is graduation for our Parish School 8th graders. Congratulations students! You are an outstanding group of Christian ladies and gentlemen! Represent the Terrier Way well as you move on to high school.

PSR: Thank you to our catechists and volunteers, Cinnamon Chivers, our principal and Keith Johnson our PCL for another great year of PSR. And students, may you have a safe summer filled with growth and joy in the Lord and I look forward to seeing you at Mass!

GREAT CONCERT! Congratulations to Mr. David Uschold and our choir for an OUTSTANDING concert last Sunday. What a magnificent afternoon it was! Well done!

GROUNDS CREW: You may notice our grounds coming into shape! Thank you to our volunteer grounds crew for making our parish look so beautiful. They could use your help. They meet every Thursday beginning at 8am and an occasional Saturday. Come as you can! You will be greatly appreciated!

God bless,
Fr. Valencheck