A Memorable Evening of Faith, Hope, Love, Generosity, and Gratitude

Faith, hope, love, generosity, and gratitude filled the ballroom at the Eparchy of Parma’s “Evening of Hope” Gala, leaving us with vivid memories that are a gift from God.

The 135 guests gathered on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in the beautifully adorned Holiday Inn South events center in Independence, Ohio to celebrate the love of God and to support the Eparchy of Parma’s mission. The “Evening of Hope” featured a delicious meal, singing by students from St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic School, piano music by Caroline Visnovsky and Margaret Burik, a captivating story by the charismatic speaker, Father Jason Charron, a video presentation on our Mission Parishes, and the successful Fund-A-Need.

Father Jason Charron served as the Keynote speaker. Father Jason Charron has been a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church since 2008, and currently serves in two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Father Jason also serves as a member of the Presbyteral Council of his eparchy, the Eparchy of Saint Josaphat of Parma. Father Jason and his wife, Halyna, are parents to seven children.

The event raised $79,745 in support of the four established eparchial funds for 1) development of parishes; 2) promotion of vocations and seminary education; 3) the eparchial pension fund for priests; and 4) works of the apostolate. The Fund-A-Need was orchestrated by Auctioneer Bob Hale and exceeded its goal of $10,000, by raising $21,255. The Fund-A-Need directly supported the Mission Parishes of the Eparchy of Parma.

A heartfelt thank you is extended by Bishop Milan Lach, S. J. to our sponsors, donors, and guests for supporting the “Evening of Hope.” May God richly bless all our donors and guests who helped create a memorable and successful evening.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 21, 2023, for the Eparchy of Parma’s “Evening of Hope” to be held at the Holiday Inn South, Independence, OH.

Thank you to our very generous sponsors.

Diamond Sponsor

CBIZ
Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation

Ruby Sponsor

John and Elizabeth Budnik
GCU
William and Mary Strippy

Sapphire Sponsor

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Opal Sponsor

Eastern Christian Publications
Peter Damian Kopcha
Victor Krevinko
Schnell House Jesuit Community
Edward Sudzina

Jade Sponsor

Anonymous (3)
Sean P. Cronin
Albert and Kimberly Matyas
St. Ignatius Jesuit Community
St. Joseph Men’s Club
Dave and Carol Szucs
Robert Lehman & Marlene Bodecker

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