Volunteer help needed for this ministry! The Sanctuary Society is currently looking for individuals to help serve as board members and volunteers.  Please contact the Parish Office or Lori Oakes at 330-861-6417 for more details.

About the Sanctuary Society:

  • ALL WOMEN of the parish and school that are parishioners of St. Sebastian ARE AUTOMATICALLY members of the Sanctuary Society
  • Sanctuary Society was the 1st organization founded in the church in 1928
  • Sanctuary Society is financially responsible for EVERYTHING related to the altar, which includes the hosts, flowers and candles.
  • Sanctuary Society hosts some of the biggest events in our parish:  The Christmas Tea and the International Festival.
  • This year, Sanctuary Society also plans on bringing back the Servers Outing for our well-deserving altar servers.
  • Membership Dues are only $20 and you can submit that in your yellow “Sanctuary Society Membership” envelopes.  All funds collected benefits the many works that Sanctuary is involved in.  Please send in your dues either by the collection baskets at mass or thru the mail. 

Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events:

2024 International Festival was a huge success! Thanks to our friends at Divine Revival for this video highlighting our Catholic community and all the wonderful food, events, and fun we have at our annual festival. SAVE THE DATE FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2025!