We are pleased to share the April 30, 2020 announcement of Connor Rowe being among the 29 young people who are recipients awarded the Eagle of the Cross from the Diocese of Youngstown. Nominated by his sister, Becca, and Kathi Trares, Parish Secretary, Connor is a senior at Crestwood High School. An active member of St. Joseph Parish, he has served as a Reader, Altar Server, and Ox Roast Fair and PSR volunteer. He is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 575 and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Football, baseball, and cross country are among his other interests. Due to COVID restrictions this year's awards ceremony and banquet were cancelled (recipients received awards at their parish).

On April 14, 2016, Becca Rowe was among 29 young people who were awarded the Eagle of the Cross from the Diocese of Youngstown. Nominated by Brigid Fejes, Becca is a senior at Bio-Med Science Academy in Rootstown and has served as an altar server, assists with the PSR program, and volunteers at the Ox Roast Fair and Crestwood Youth Cheerleaders. She also is President of Venture Crew (co-ed Boy Scout organization) and mentors younger kids at Lakeside Camp and uses social media to share what she learns about God. Thank you Becca for your positive witness to your Catholic Christian faith and the value of youth involvement in parish, school and community.      [Pictured:  Mike, Jacob, Becca, Peggy & Connor Rowe]

On April 28, 2015, Séan Fejes was among the 29 recipients of the Eagle of the Cross from our diocese. A junior at Bio-Med Science Academy in Rootstown he is recognized for his volunteer work with Appalachian Experience since 2012 as well as his involvement with Music Ministry, the Ox Roast Fair, Liturgical Ministry, and the Evangelization Project. Congratulations to him and to his parents, nominator, teachers, mentors, and pastor for inspiring this outstanding teen.  [Séan is pictured with Bishop Murry]

Congratulations to Alex DeHoff who was awarded the Eagle of the Cross at a celebration by the Diocese of Youngstown on March 30, 2014. Alex has a view of life that is accepting of hardship and hopeful for the future. He regularly volunteers for PSR classes and the annual Ox Roast Fair at his parish. He has gone to Virginia to help with home repairs with the Appalachian Experience Ministry. He will be joining the Marines after graduation because he wants to help others by improving himself. Best wishes!   [Alex is pictured with Bishop Murry]

On April 18, 2013, Caitlin Chartier was awarded the Eagle of the Cross Award from the Diocese of Youngstown. Caitlin was awarded this honor for her personal discipline toward the practice of our Catholic faith, her volunteer efforts on behalf of the children of our parish, and her participation in our parish’s annual mission trip, Appalachian Experience. She isn’t afraid to swim against the current following her conscience in spite of obstacles. Please join us in congratulating Caitlin for the receipt of this honor. 

Congratulations are extended to Austin Anderson who was chosen as an Eagle of the Cross Award recipient for 2012. Austin’s devotion to the faith is just amazing. He is actively working on many Knights of Columbus projects.  In 2011 he took part in a project to construct a wheel chair ramp for a local citizen in need. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout when he was 15. Austin was honored along with other recipients of the Diocese at a Mass and banquet on April 18, 2012 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Youngstown.    [Austin is pictured with Bishop Murry]

A former St. Joseph School student who attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Sarah was recognized in the spring of 2000. An endearing quality that Sarah exudes is joy in helping people. She readily smiles, chats, and makes people feel like they’ve known her for years. She is ready to help, to take on responsibility, and to witness for her beliefs boldly and confidently. In class she participates in discussion and relishes debate on topics of faith and practice with gusto.
[Sarah is pictured with 2000 class, front row, far right]

Among the first class of the Eagle of the Cross awardees for the Diocese of Youngstown, Wendy has been a member of St. Joseph’s since age 2 and attended K-8 at St. Joseph School. She was recognized for her involvement in the parish with youth ministry, Appalachian Experience, Music Ministry, the Ox Roast Fair, and other parish activities. As a student at Crestwood High School she was involved in choir, NHS, and drama. She is also a lifetime Girl Scout member. Proud family members attended the banquet on April 8, 1999 and the parish congratulated her on this honor.
[Pictured:  Kathi Trares, Bishop Tobin, Wendy, George & James Trares]