Parish Hall & Holy Family Catholic Center Rentals: Anyone wishing to rent or use any of the Church facilities must fill out a request form. They are located outside the church and also at the church office.
Our Samaritan Services group is ready and willing to help! If you know of any homebound parishioners who need any of the following services, please call Lisa Korosy at 823-1040. Some examples of services provided -- transportation, errands, repairs, paperwork, meals, yardwork, housework, visitors and others.
Church Bequest: The wise person knows that an estate plan helps to provide for oneself, loved ones and favorite charitable interests when they or their families no longer need certain assets. When planning your future and composing a will or trust, in your generosity would you please consider including Regina Coeli parish and its needs? Through the years our parish has been the beneficiary of such forsightedness and these gifts have been a blessing. Thank you very much, Fr. Mike.
How can you support Catholic Education? Our Regina Coeli/St. Joseph Endowment Fund is a great way to reach out to those children of our parishes who would like to attend or currently attend our school. If you would like to donate, please contact the school office or send your donation to the school: attn: Claire Valentino.
If you know of someone who is unable to attend church and would like to have communion brought to his or her home by the Chaplaincy Team, please notify the rectory, or call Bill and Lisa Korosy at 823-1040.
Prayer Group: Have you forgotten about us? The Prayer Group is still active and waiting for your petitions. If you have any special prayer needs, know of someone who would like our prayers, or if you would like to join us, please call Angela Bishop at 821-7052 or Evelyn Brienza at 821-3958.
Don't forget to bring your non-perishable food item each week when you come to Mass. This is a great way to reach out to our community and follow Jesus' teaching to feed the hungry.
Bulletin Policy: The deadline for bulletin items is noon Friday, one week before publishing date. If a holiday falls within that period, the deadline is noon Thursday. All information should be typed or printed, including a contact name and phone number of group or individual submitting the information. Articles may be edited for content and length due to limited space. Thank you for your cooperation.
Attention Parents and Grandparents: Some good Catholic fun for the children can be found on the internet web site of the Daughters of St. Paul. Long on to www.myfriendmagazine.org/parents click on Kids and select Fun & Games. You'll love it and so will the kids. It's just delightful.
Preparation of the Altar and Gifts: Please note: you will find an open binder on the altar in the chapel area, in front of the St. Joseph statue. In it is a listing of the Mass intentions for each weekend Mass for the coming months. We ask that the family of those for whom the Mass is intended first be offered the opportunity to bring forth the gifts of bread, wine and the offertory basket. Please sign your name/Family on the line next to that Mass time. When the intention is for the living and deceased of our parish, any person/family can bring up the gifts. Please let the ushers at that Mass know that you are at Mass and will be bringing up the gifts. To all our parishioners who have indicated on their Mass Request Form(s) that, they will be a Gift Bearer, please be sure to fill in the open binder also. Thank you.
Lectors for February:
Eucharistic Ministers for February:
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Cry Room: The glassed-in room at the center of the church is for parents with small children who could possibly distract other worshipers. The room is not for teens or adults or those who come in late. Nor is the room for playing or noisemaking; it is still a room for the parents to pray and participate in the Mass while trying to keep their children quiet. IF you child is CRYING or making noise, that is probably a signal from God to take a walk outside (especially during the homily). Thank you.
Important Reminder: Please contact the parish office (either by mail, phone or dropping a notice in the collection basket) when changing address or phone number or any other important information. We usually are not informed until mail comes back "undeliverable". We cannot stress enough the importance of being notified. Thanks for your help in this matter.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER? Many times you come to worship with us and drop an offering in the collection, but do you consider yourself a parishioner? A registered parishioner is someone who has completed a registration form in the Parish Office and regularly receives weekly offertory envelopes and various other mailings. If you have not registered here at Regina Coeli we invite you to contact the Parish Office at 330-821- 5880 for more information.
We are constantly trying to update our files and in doing so, hope to reduce our costs of mailing out contribution envelopes. It saves a lot of time and money with just a call or note of any changes in your household such as: address, phone #, etc. ALSO, anyone who would like to become a parishioner of Regina Coeli, simply call the church office to register - 821-5880. This also applies to anyone getting married here at Regina Coeli and wants to become a member or remain a member after your marriage, anyone coming out of the RCIA program who wants to become a member or remain a member, and young adults should also register on their own separate from their parents. Thank you.
Our school is participating in the Giant Eagle Apples for the Students Program. Giant Eagle provides the opportunity for schools to get FREE computer and educational related equipment into our classrooms. The Giant Eagle Apples for the Student program is easy!
Each scan of a Giant Eagle Advantage Card will help our school earn FREE equipment.
Our Eucharistic Ministers make weekly visits to Alliance Community Hospital to distribute Communion to patients from Regina Coeli Parish. If you would have to be hospitalized for any reason, please notify the hospital that you are a Regina Coeli parishioner and would like to receive Communion, or call Lisa or Bill Korosy at 330-823-1040 or the Church Office at 330-821-5880.
If you or a relative have to be in the hospital, please make sure that you inform the hospital that you are a Catholic from REGINA COELI so we can bring Communion to you.
Sacrament of Reconciliation can be heard the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Regina Coeli Church from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at St. Joseph Maximo from 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council #558 meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the St. Joseph Schwartz Center.
All organizations and ministry groups of the parish and school are asked to contact the rectory with the dates and times they will be using any facility at Regina Coeli for meetings or events. This is to help make sure that doors are unlocked and lights on etc. Again, please contact the rectory per this information. Fr. Howard
School Closing and Morning Mass When the weather changes, schools close because of the concern for our children that they will not be hurt trying to negotiate snow and ice covered driveways and walkways. So too, we have the same concern for our parishioners. We don’t want anyone to get hurt trying to get to 8:30 Mass. Therefore, if school is closed or delayed, the Church Office is closed and 8:30 Mass will be cancelled.
We are in need of additional Eucharistic ministers to help distribute communion at the 4:00 Saturday Mass. If you would be interested in this ministry, please call the church office. A training session will take place following the holidays.
An Hour With Jesus: There are 2 openings for Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the St. Dominic Chapel of St. Joseph Church, Alliance. Adorers are desperately needed for the following hours: Monday 1-2 p.m. and Thursday 3-4 p.m. If you are willing and able to commit an hour each week during either of these time slots, or if you need more information, please please contact Mary Weber at 330-823-9279 after 4 p.m.
The Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group (CMFG) would like to extend an open invitation to all Catholic men. Our group meets on the 1st Saturday of each month at Regina Coeli Church and we would welcome your participation. We begin with refreshments from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. and conclude the meeting by 10:30 a.m. It is a great opportunity to share your faith, your thoughts, and any needs you may have, with other men of your religion. At the present time, our source of discussion material is from a book tilted Signposts: How to Be a Catholic Man in the World Today. It is a very positive affirmation of Catholic teaching and serves as a practical guide to enable men of faith not only to live, but to practice the fullness of their Catholic faith. The examples presented in this book, relate directly to some of the many situations that we encounter in our daily lives. Please join with us and allow yourself the opportunity to share your Catholic faith. Again, we meet at Regina Coeli on the first Saturday of each month, gathering at 8:30 a.m. in the teacher’s lounge and concluding no lather than 10:30 a.m.
In the hallway you will find a display of CD’s on different topics of our faith. The cost of each CD is $3.00. It is our hope that you will listen to these CD’s and then pass them on to friends and relatives, especially those who have fallen away from the church.
Regina Coeli Parish Family welcomes new parishioners Matthew and Stephanie Hahlen and their daughter, Lillian. Welcome!
We will be collecting used palms to be burned for Ash Wednesday Masses. If you have used palms you would like to bring in please place them in the container in the Chapel. Thank you.
Attention Treasure Hunters: Regina Coeli/St. Joseph’s 8th grade class is having a Garage Sale on Saturday, February 18, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It will take place in the school gym. If you would like to donate gently used items or monetary gifts, this will go towards the 8th grade trip to New York City in May. You may drop off your items for donation on Friday, February 17 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the gym. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 330-823-9239 or Antonetta Crump at 330-821-3551. Thank you in advance for your support to make our 8th grade trip a success. Sincerely, 8th grade students.
Where is Our Church Headed? “Come and You Will See!” (John 1:39)
What: A Parish Lenten Mission for both Regina Coeli and St. Joseph Maximo parishes
When/Where: February 26-29 – attend all four nights, or as many as you can! -
Sunday beginning with evening prayer at Regina Coeli -
Monday in the context of Mass at St. Joseph Maximo -
Tuesday beginning with Stations of the Cross at Regina Coeli -
Wednesday beginning with evening prayer at St. Joseph Maximo
Who: Presented by Fr. Nick Shori, Director of the Parish Plan Implementation for parish reconfiguration in our diocese, and a gifted speaker. He will encourage us to strengthen our faith in the midst of the changes we are experiencing.
For more information contact Dave Schmidt, Pastoral Associate at dschmidtkofc@neo.rr.com or 330- 821-5880 or 330-823-7809.
This year we will be offering a season pass for our Fish Fry. They can be purchased prior to February 22nd and will cost $45.00. It will be good for one dinner at each fish fry during lent for a total of 6 dinners. We will be selling them after all masses or call the church office. Thank you for your support.
Bishops Vow to Fight Coercive Obama Administration Mandate – The Catholic bishops of the United States called “literally unconscionable” a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. Never before has the federal government forced individuals and organizations to go out into the marketplace and buy a product that violates their conscience. Please contact your elected officials!
Gov. John Kasich (R) 614-466-3555
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) 888-896-6446
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R) 216-522-7095
U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (R) 330-489-4414
State Sen. W. Scott Oelslager (R) 330-433-9394
State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni (D) 614-466-8285
State Rep. Mark D. Okey (D) 614-466-1464
State Rep. Christina M. Hagan (R) 614-466-9078
State Rep. Stephen D. Slesnick (D) 330-497-8923
State Rep. Kirk Schuring (R) 330-478-2900
St. Joseph Maximo Altar Rosary Society St. Valentine Quilt Raffle – Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Tickets will be sold after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5 & 12. Drawing will be held on Feb. 12th.
We need additional parishioners to take Communion to the Sick or Homebound. If you are interested in taking Communion to the Sick or Homebound, contact Dave Schmidt, the Pastoral Associate at 330-821-5880, 330-823-7809, or dschmidtkofc@neo.rr.com.
Memorial Trust Fund: Thank you to the following for donations to our Memorial Trust fund: in memory of Anne DeNiro by the Lukuch Family.
THE CATHOLIC WOMAN’S CLUB will be going, as a group, to the matinee at 2:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Theatre on February 26, 2012, to see the play, “Into the Woods”. Husbands and guests of members are welcome. If you wish to attend, please call Mary Ann Basar at 330-821-7726, or Clarice DiRuzza at 330-823- 9814 to make a reservation by January 29, 2012. Tickets are $12 each and must be paid for by February 1, 2012. Mail to: Mary Ann Basar – 12481 McCallum Ave. NE, Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Remembering our Past, Celebrating our Present and Claiming our Future ~ The universal Church has been celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life since 1997, Bishop George Murry, S.J. invites our diocesan church to celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life with him and the religious of our Diocese on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at St. Columba Cathedral at the 10:30 a.m. liturgy. All are welcome. Please mark your calendar.
ALL CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN ARE WELCOME! The next meeting of the Board of the Youngstown Diocesan Council of Catholic Women which is open to all Catholic Women of the Diocese of Youngstown is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. William Parish, Champion which is located at 5411 Mahoning Ave. NW in Warren, Ohio. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. with light refreshments and conversation and will end by 11:30 a.m. While there is no charge for this event, reservations are required and must be made no later than Friday, February 10, 2012. You may call YDCCW President Georgia Eshelman at 330-834-0354 in Massillon, Ohio or you may e-mail your reservation to geshelman@malone.edu. Please give your name and phone number when you make your reservation.
Natural Family Planning classes begin 1 p.m. Sunday, January 29, at St. Joseph Parish in Randolph. NFP is marriage building and effective. For more information call Valerie Rodenbucher at 330-808-1699 or log on to www.ccli.org.
The Eleventh Annual Hamilton Forum – Thursday, February 9, 2012 Luncheon Presentation ~ 11:30 a.m. James Armour the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Stark County will present “The Church, The Poor, and Charity: What the Pope has to say to Stark County”. Going forward, we in Stark County will need to innovatively incorporate our identity as those committed to charity to respond to the poor in our midst. James Armour will share some emerging ideas as we move towards that reality as one Catholic community.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend/ Upcoming Valentines Day: Husbands and Wives: Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, February 14th. Give your loved one the most meaningful gift of all . . . the gift of your “presence”, your time. Start by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend with your spouse. Remember, your loving model of Christian marriage is also your legacy to your children. Attend the upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekend on Feb. 10-12 at the Cambria Suites in Green. Learn the techniques that have helped 1000s of marriages for over 43 years. To register for the Marriage Encounter weekend, or for more information, please call 330-305-9963 or email WorldwideME@sbcglobal.net. Don’t wait, weekends fill fast!
Sisters of the Humility of Mary Discernment Series for Young Adults: Conversion of Heart: a Lenten Retreat – February 24-25, 2012 Friday 6:00 p.m. – Saturday 4:00 p.m. Villa Maria Pennsylvania; The Lenten season invites us to recalculate and redirect our journey of discipleship, so that our steps more closely follow Jesus. Cost: $50.00 (Scholarships available) For more information Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM 440-356-6130 or crose@hmminstry.org. www.humilityofmary.org.
The Franciscan Friars invite you to make a pilgrimage to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio. We offer a place of quiet prayer and devotion on your journey to faith, hope and healing. For more information call 419-396- 7107 or our visit our website at www.olcshrine.com.
Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties: Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals Monday through Friday in the Alliance area. Volunteers are often the only people some of our clients see during the day, which is why we provide more than a meal, we provide piece of mind. You can volunteer once a week or once a month, whatever fits your schedule. Training is provided and mileage reimbursement is available. Most routes are completed in about an hour. For more information call Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties at 330-832-7220 or 1-800-466- 8010, between 8 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., and ask for Linda.
Remembering our Past, Celebrating our Present and Claiming our Future ~ The universal Church has been celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life since 1997, Bishop George Murry, S.J. invites our diocesan church to celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life with him and the religious of our Diocese on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at St. Columba Cathedral at the 10:30 a.m. liturgy. All are welcome. Please mark your calendar.
CATHOLIC EXPONENT NEWS: Do you have news or information you would like published in the Catholic Exponent? If you do please type or print all information, including a contact name and phone number of the group or individual submitting the information and bring it to the Church office or place in the collection basket attention Dianna Furgiuele.
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Mass and Novena at the National Shrine of St. Dymphna located at 3000 Erie St. S, Massillon, the National Shrine of St. Dymphna celebrates Mass each Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. followed by novena to the patroness of mental and nervous disorders All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 330-833-8478.
Are you called to be a monk, nun or priest? Take a free online test at www.testyourcalling.org (Over 750 persons like you have reported applying and entering religious life or the priesthood)
“Pray always and do not lose heart.” If you are considering a vocation as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, let the grace of prayer encourage you. Please call Fr. Chris Luoni 330-744-8451, or email: cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.
St. Joseph Cemetery Regulations
In order to keep our cemetery safe for our workers and ease in maintenance, please comply with these regulations: Planting of annual flowers is permitted directly in front of and abutting the grave monuments, extending out no more than 14 inches. If there is no monument, flowers may be placed where the monument would ordinarily be located; No trees, shrubs or bushes are permitted; Outlining the graves with a metal frame, plastic edging, crushed stone or large wood chips is not permitted; Shepherd hooks are not permitted.
Adorers needed at St. Dominic Chapel - Will you give Jesus an hour with Him on the day He died for you? We'd like to offer adoration hours on FRIDAY at least during the heart of the day, but evening too, as able! If you already have your hour earlier in the week, is He calling you to a second hour?? If you've never signed up before, could this be the invitation Jesus is giving you? Call Marshall Scaia at 821-0157 with the hour you are interested in. Adorers also needed: Monday 4-5 p.m., Tues. 7-8 a.m., 8-9 a.m., Wed. 3-4 a.m., 11-12 noon, 1-2 p.m. 4-5 p.m., Fridays anytime from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Do you need $ $ $ $ for school? W e can help! For 86 years the Canton Student Loan Foundation has been helping Stark County Graduates fund their educations! Please call 330-493-0020 or check us out on the web www.cantonstudentloan.org.
Prayer to the Guardian Angel of the United States O glorious Guardian Angel of the United States, to whom God has entrusted the care of our beloved country, we honor you and thank you for the care and protection you have given to this great nation from the first moment of its conception. O powerful Angel Guardian, whose watchful glance encompasses this vast land from shore to shore, we know that our sins have grieved God and marred the beauty of our heritage. Pray for us, O Holy Angel, before the throne of God. Obtain for us, from the Queen of Heaven, the graces we need to overcome the forces of evil so rampant in our beloved land. Help us, our God-given protector and friend, to offer the prayer and sacrifice necessary to bring peace and goodness to our nation. We want to make you known and loved throughout our land, so that with your help we may become once more one nation under God. Amen.
The Catholic Exponent invites you to check out its new, interactive Web site. Children may do word searches and have their artwork or original stories posted on our site. Young adults and teens are invited to send (anonymously, if desired) their questions about faith or morality. Take a poll and see how others responded. Read articles. Print out a recipe. Buy photos, a mug or a mouse pad. Learn how the U.S. Bishops’ Office for Film and Broadcasting rated a movie, DVD, video or TV show. Do all this at www.cathexpo.org.
DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN CHILD PROTECTION POLICY: The Diocese of Youngstown has had a policy in place to protect our children since 1994. Now in its third revision, the 2008 Child Protection Policy, "Treasured Gifts from God" has been promulgated by Bishop George V. Murry, S.J. effective June 15. The goals of the policy are:
For a copy of the policy go to www.cathdoy,org and click on the child protection link; call 220-744-8451, ext. 135; or email nyuhasz@youngstowndiocese.org. A summary brochure of the policy is available in the church rectory.
Vacationing? Your PARISH BILLS DON'T! Please remember your SUNDAY ENVELOPE.
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