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Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. Gabriel

We, the people of St. Gabriel Parish, are the Body of Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, joyfully committed to living the Gospel message and working together to share our gifts. We are called to humbly serve our Lord, one another and our community  within the framework of our foundational pillars of Stewardship, Faith Formation, Evangelization and Collaboration. Our Mission is Being CHRIST ~ Every Day ~ Everywhere.

MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP

To read the letter from Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland, regarding this week's mandate issued by the federal government's Department of Health and Human Services click here.

5th ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL

All families are invited to attend this year's SOUPER BOWL on Saturday, Feb 4th, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the school. Tickets will be sold in the Gathering Area after all Masses on Jan 21 & 22. They are also available at the Parish Office. Click here for the event flyer or contact Paul Kelly at 352-8282. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit The Arthritis Foundation. We need High School Students to help lead the prayer service for this event.  If interested please call Mary von Carlowitz at 440-339-7349.

NIGHT AT THE RACES!

Enjoy an evening out while supporting our young St. Gabriel CYO athletes. This event will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the school. Enjoy a hot Italian buffet, beer, soft drinks and wheel games of chance. Bet on the right horse and you're a winner! See here for event flyer and registration form. Registration and payment due January 28. All proceeds benefit St. Gabriel CYO athletic programs.

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in this unique expression of Christ's Passion and Death. Come and join us as we recreate Jesus' love for us. Rehearsals begin Monday, February 6th in the Church. Service hours will be awarded for all who participate. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Michelle Kuch at mkuch@st-gabriel.org or at 330-541-3560. To view the event flyer click here. To view the Living Stations slide show click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbT4LDAYKyM

BOK & BOKjr ARE GOING SNOW TUBING

Snow Tubing has been rescheduled for February 19 from 4-6 pm  – All 6th-12th grade students are invited!  We had a great time Snow Tubing last year so we are doing it again this year.  The cost is $15 per person and includes hot chocolate and donuts.  You must return your money and both permission slips: 1.) St. Gabriel Permission slip and 2.) Alpine Valley Release to register.  If you turned in money and permission slips for January 15, we kept this on file and you do not need to fill out new forms. To view event flyer click here. Questions: please call Mary von Carlowitz 440-339-7349 or Paul Kelly 440-867-3015.

FIRST EUCHARIST FAMILY CONFERENCES

All parents of 2nd graders making their First Communion this spring are asked to select a date and time for their First Eucharist Family Conference. Please click here for the link to the appointment site. Parents and communicants are to attend the conference. Please remember to bring your Faith Journal with you. If you have any questions you may contact Karen Jubeck at 352-8282 or kjubeck@st-gabriel.org.

IGNATIAN LENTEN RETREAT

Praying with St. Ignatius is a scripture-based retreat adapted from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and designed to foster a heartfelt knowledge of Jesus Christ. This retreat is offered through the Jesuit Retreat House and will be held at St. Gabriel Church for 8 consecutive Thursdays from February 9th to March 29th. Each session will be held in the Community Room from 7-9pm. RSVP date is January 30th. Please click here to view the event flyer.

LEARNING LOFT REVERSE RAFFLE & AUCTION

The St. Gabriel Learning Loft will hold their 14th Annual Reverse Raffle and Auction at LaMalfa Center on March 24th, at 6 pm. Purchase your tickets online by clicking here.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2012 - TRUST IN GOD!

Planning for this year's Vacation Bible School at St. Gabriel's is underway and WE NEED YOU! Come soar with us for a week as you use your time and talent to volunteer for VBS June 18-22, 2012. There are a limited number of volunteer positions available, so don't wait! For YOUTH VOLUNTEER applications online click here. To print an application and hand in to parish office click here. ADULT VOLUNTEER applications are available online here or can be printed here. All applications are due by March 1st. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

 

 

 

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