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First Communion

St. Blaise 2nd graders will receive First Communion on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. The St. Joseph ceremony will be during the 4:30… more

Stambaugh Chorus Concert

Don't miss this amazing musical performance focused on the theme of peace including the Stambaugh Chorus, The Dana Chorale, The Stambaugh Festival Orchestra, and The… more

Vacation Bible School

"O magnify the Lord with me,    and let us exalt his name together." -Psalm 34:3 Pray - Sing - Learn - Play!!! Registration is happening now! Vacation Bible… more

Pope Francis – A Tribute

Our beloved Pope Francis went to his eternal reward this morning, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 following a remarkable, world-changing papacy of… more

Pope Leo XIV

We have a new pope! Robert Cardinal Prevost, born in Chicago, Illinois, has dual citizenship in Peru and The United States. He's the first Pope… more

St. Blaise Parish Picnic on IHM Day

August 24, Noon-4pm: Join us for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Day Picnic to be held at the IHM Parish Center for ALL St. Blaise… more

Summer Bocce League

The St. Blaise Summer Bocce League will begin play on Monday, June 23rd at the IHM Campus. A schedule for Monday through Thursday matches is… more

Browns Football Trip

November 16, 2025: Join parishioners and other friends on a bus trip to Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland to watch the Cleveland Browns take on… more

Parish Picture Directory

Starting September 29th and ending October 11th, St. Blaise Parish will be taking professional portrait photos of parishioners to be used in a new parish… more

Volunteer at Soup Kitchen

August 18-22: St. Vincent de Paul invites you to volunteer at the soup kitchen at 430 Williamson Ave. (St. Stanislaus Church) in Youngstown. If you… more

Astralis Chamber Concert

September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM: We are taking our concert series to new heights with this performance! Astralis, an award-winning chamber ensemble will perform "Romantic… more

Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop Keehner

November 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM: Join us on Thanksgiving morning at our Immaculate Heart of Mary campus for a special Thanksgiving Mass with newly… more

Theron Brown Trio

November 23, 1pm - Theron Brown is an internationally known Jazz pianist who has amazed audiences at places like the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.… more

Men of Independence

December 5, 7:30 - Come out on a Friday evening for a night of lively seasonal entertainment by this award-winning barber shop ensemble from Independence,… more

Blood Drive

January 21, 1:00-6:00 PM / The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at our IHM campus and offering a chance to win… more

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Feast

Sat/Sun, Feb 14/15, 2026 - Both campuses of St. Blaise Parish are celebrating the feast of Saints Cyril & Methodius with Polka Masses and traditional… more

Men’s Mile Marker

February 28, 2026 - The Men's Mile Marker is an annual day of learning, storytelling, and reflection for men from a variety of area churches… more

World Class Piano Concert

Saturday, Feb 28, 6:30pm - Duo Beaux Arts, Catherine Lan and Tao Lin, an internationally renowned piano duo is coming to St. Blaise for an… more

Town Hall Listening Session

Sunday, April 12, 12:30-2pm - Join Fr. Fedor and Parish Council for a parish-wide listening session to share your thoughts and ideas about the first… more

St. Blaise Fish Fries

IHM Fish Fry Fridays during Lent including Good Friday, 4:00-7:00pm Featuring food from Rachel's Restaurant! IHM Parish Center, 4500 Norquest Blvd, Austintown, OH Adult Menu… more