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October is Respect Life Month! Pray to end abortion in Ohio and the USA. Learn more and take action. (See below)


We celebrate a Pope, a horseback riding nun, an immigrant, an advocate for the Sacred Heart, and a Millennial Saint this week.


We have A LOT of upcoming events in October, please scroll to the bottom of this email for details. 


Finally, SIGN UP for the 2022 Oktoberfest via Realm so we buy enough pretzels, apple cider, and beer for everyone.


Here is your weekly update for what's going on in the parish. 

2022 Oktoberfest RSVP

We are excited to bring back the Oktoberfest! Beer. Brats. Music. Games. AND MORE! We had a blast last year and are excited to come together as a Parish family again this fall. If you think you can make it, please RSVP! (This gives us a heads up ...

RSVP Today so we buy enough beer!

Monday, October 10th



Saint Francis Borgia

He was related to corrupt Popes...

But he purified the Jesuit Order

Tuesday, October 11th


Saint John XXIII

Celebrated (and maligned) as being an agent of change, he was actually a...

...Witness that the Church is Ever Ancient, Ever New

Wednesday, October 12th



Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

German import to the USA who petitioned Abe Lincoln.

Witness to the Gospel during the U.S. Civil War

Thursday, October 13th



Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher

She loved horses, and took on a daunting challenge.

Confident Leadership with Humble Obedience

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Thursday

6 PM - 8 PM

Holy Family Chapel



Want to become a regularly scheduled adorer? Email Mike Here

Friday, October 14th



Blessed Carlo Acutis

Carlo's wealthy parents were not particularly religious. Upon receiving his first communion at age seven, Carlo became a frequent communicant, making a point of praying before the tabernacle before or after every Mass.

Millenial Saint - Timeless Devotion to the Eucharist

Saturday, October 15th


Saint Teresa of Avila

Saint Teresa of Avila lived before and during the Council of Trent. Having experienced the Reformation, she felt a need for reform, but took things in a different direction than the Protestants. Teresa set an example for present day reformers.

Mystic and Doctor of the Church


Sunday, October 16th


Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

Saint Margaret Mary, like Pope Francis, spent her life reminding people of God's Mercy. She will forever be associated with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the symbol of Christ's love. Many people follow her in prayer to the Sacred Heart on the first Friday of every month.

Advocate and Prophetess of the Sacred Heart



Mother Mary wants you to know and understand Jesus's love and care for you. 


Read the Mass Readings!

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Some Thoughts for Reflection

Cow vs. Baby: Fight!

If it's wrong to kill the infant because he can feel pain, then it would not be wrong to kill most fetuses, because they cannot feel pain. However, since cows can feel pain at the same level as infants, it would be morally wrong to kill cows.

A Light-Hearted Approach to help deal with a Serious Topic


Upcoming Events

Realm - What, Why and How

What Is Realm? Why Should I Care? Realm is our parish information software. It helps the staff be responsible stewards of parish financess, volunteers connect to and run ministries, and parishoners to sign up for events and keep in touch. In short - Realm centralizes parish information on a ...

Find Out How Realm Will Help You and Our Parish

Adult Faith Formation

Check out the Adult Faith Formation Page on our website for resources and events to help you deepen your understanding of Church teaching and your relationship with Jesus.  

See Our Resources

Holy Spirit Ladies Guild - Garage Sale

Find a deal and a treat for your meal at the Fall 2022 Ladies Guild Garage Sale on Thursday, October 27th from 9 AM - 3 PM!


If you have items in your attic, basement, or garage you would like to get rid of, donate it to the garage sale! We will be receiving donations Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th from 9 AM - 6 PM in the hall.


We need volunteers to help the Ladies move items and setup! Contact Mary Smith at to volunteer or ask any questions about the Garage Sale at: marysmith358@gmail.com

Read More Here

Holy Spirit Ladies Guild - Guest Night & Potluck Dinner

Questions about the Garage Sale or want to learn how you can help?Email Mary Smith here. WHO WE ARE The Holy Spirit Ladies Guild has been an active organization since 1965. With over 130 members, we continue to expand our activities and charitable outreach. Guided ...

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2022 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Our parish programs, and our mission to evangelize one another and our community depend on our volunteers. As a small token of our gratitude, we would like to invite all parish volunteers to our2022 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! The dinner will be held: Saturday, November 5th 6:00 PM Father Mosovsky ...

If you volunteered... RSVP for this Dinner!

Couples Connect RSVP

Our Couples Connect Marriage Ministry is happy to have Father Joe Koopman here at Holy Spirit parish on Saturday, November 12th. All married couples in the Cleveland area (and beyond!) are welcome to join us for an evening of dinner and a talk by Father Koopman. Tickets are ...

Read More or RSVP Here

Holy Spirit Book Group

Next meeting Tuesday, October 18 @ 1:30 PM.

Read More on the Holy Spirit Book Group Here

Calendar | St. Joseph Parish & School of Avon Lake | Avon Lake, Ohio

The Holy Spirit & St. Joseph Social Justice Ministry's Fair Trade Sale is at St. Joseph on Saturday Oct. 22 and Sunday Oct. 23.

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All of our recent bulletins are available on our website! If you need a copy or know someone who does, head over to hspal.org.