• Come to Confession Fr. Dave resumed hearing confessions this week (See his video message about it here)! There are still openings for Saturday (future dates will be released soon). Remember confessions are by appointment only and other guidelines are in place. Check out details about how we're making this happen, then sign up here or call Joanne at 740.345.9874 ext 258 to schedule.
• Change to Online Liturgies Join us as we live stream liturgies from the main Church:
  • Thursdays: Family Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at 6 pm
  • Sundays: Holy Mass at 10 am

• Adult Faith Formation 
  • They Didn't Have That When I Was a Kid Hey, even though the faith formation section is broken down by age-group, you should definitely check out the Youth and Elementary resources below. Sometimes they can put things in way that we can easily wrap our heads around and wouldn't that be a welcome change these days?
  • What Do You Have to Lose? If you haven't yet signed up for Online Alpha, space is still available through 5/8. The Zoom session times have been set and we would love to have you join us! Will one of these days/times work for you? Register here by 5/8, or if you have questions contact Tina Burtch.
    • Mondays at 8 pm
    • Tuesdays at 7 pm
    • Wednesday at 10 am or 7 pm
    • Thursday at 10 am, 7 pm or 7:30 pm
    • Sunday at 1 pm or 6:30 pm
• Youth Ministry 
  • Formation Friday Ed is joining us again to share a little nugget of Divine Goodness. Plus, chime in on today's poll on what you want to do this summer! Be sure to check it out in our story and let us know your amazing ideas!
  • Summit will be going strong on Zoom on Sunday at 7 pm with games and opportunity to just hang out. 
  • Trip Down Memory Lane Do you remember your preparation for Confirmation? Here's a quick throw back video that asks a big question.... What our goal in life? What makes us Happy? 
• Elementary Faith Formation 
  • Family Time Resources Check out this free video series for ways that you can add prayer time into family time. Plus, this website has Mass prep activities every week!  
  • PSR Thank You We want to extend a huge thanks to all the families and catechists who made our Parish School of Religion (PSR) so amazing this year (especially as we transitioned to “Zoom” meetings over the last couple months. Be sure to become a member of our Facebook Group and we’ll continue to post things this summer.  We miss you all and can’t wait to see you at church soon. Also, be on the lookout for the link to enroll in next year’s session!

• Death Notices
  • Deborah Metoxen was born May 24, 1958 and passed away on May 2, 2020. Condolences for the family can be sent to the parish office at 40 Granville Street, Newark, OH 43055.
  • Christopher "Chris" Lesch was born August 28, 1954 and passed away on May 4, 2020. Condolences for the family can be sent to Cyndi Lesch (wife) at 2062 Taylor Lane, Newark, OH 43055.
• Parish Staff We are still available to serve you by phone or email. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need us!  Please see a contact list here.

Help Wanted ASAP

1. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) - MOST RECOMMENDED - For reoccurring gifts, you can set up automatic debit to one’s bank account or charges to one’s credit card. Please fill out this Offertory Commitment Form to set up recurring payments.  
2. One-Time Online Donation If you normally donate by envelopes or the basket, we have set up a link to donate online with a one-time donation by credit card. Click here to complete the form. You may use this link as often as you like.
3. Text-to-Give Another option is through our new TEXT-to-GIVE number.  Donate simply by texting SFDS to 740.240.6093. You can also use this in place of your normal offertory basket giving.
4. US Mail If you would like to continue using your envelopes, please mail your contribution into the parish office at 40 Granville Street, Newark, OH 43055. Checks are preferred as cash is not a safe or secure way to fulfill your offertory through the mail.