Church to mark 100 years

Staff report

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St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oakhill Ave., will celebrate its centennial this year with a host of events.

On May 24, 1911, the Rev. Charles Martin of Cleveland founded St. Patrick Church in Youngstown. In 1911, Youngstown was part of the Cleveland Roman Catholic Diocese. The parish’s history of spiritual leadership and community involvement includes three schools, St. Patrick Catholic School, New Hope Academy and Summit Academy in the building adjacent to the church.

The parish itself consists of some 682 households, which accounts for 1,278 people. The parish grounds have expanded in the past 20 years and include a one-acre urban garden plot that is “farmed” by the Oak Hill 4-H Clovers and more than 20 people from the parish, neighborhood and Summit Academy.

The Rev. Edward Noga is the ninth pastor of the parish. Fred Kurz is the centennial chairman.

The calendar of events is:

Jan. 9: Cornerstone Dinner honoring current “veteran” parishioners who are 65 and older. Reservations required; cost is $10.

Feb. 13: 10 a.m., parish liturgy honoring married at St. Patrick.

March 12: Talent showcase and dinner in the round. Tickets will be available Feb. 1.

March 13: St. Patrick’s Day Parade highlighting the church’s 100 years.

During May: St. Patrick historical revue with vintage photos at the Mahoning Valley Historical Society on Wick Avenue.

May 22: 10 a.m., centennial Mass with Bishop George Murry.

May 24: 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., free coffee and doughnuts on Market Street in honor of the centennial; 7 p.m., performance by the Youngs-town Symphony at the church with “The Encore” outdoor reception after. Tickets available March 1.

June 11-19: Parish service trip to New Orleans through Catholic Charities.

Aug. 17: Free evening Concert at Morley Pavilion with Easy Street Productions, sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Humility of Mary Health Partners, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and St. Patrick. All the churches are marking 100 years.

Aug. 21: Reunion picnic on parish grounds.

Sept. 11: Special liturgy in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America.

Sept. 25: “An Evening of Canap s and Canvas” as parish artists show their works; there will be food and music.

Oct. 9: St. Patrick visits the South Side through the historical and acting talent of the Rev. Jim McKarns in presentations at noon and 6:30 p.m.

For information, call the church at 330-743-1109.