Living Bread Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1060, has completed its third annual on-air pledge drive, held April 29, 30 and May 1. Over $81,000 was pledged toward funding the station’s growth and operating expenses, nearly doubling the total from the previous Spring 2007 pledge drive. An array of local and national guests appeared on the air with us. We have added 27 tower club members, which puts us over the half way mark of 300 members who pledged $1,000.00 to help pay off the existing towers. It’s not too late to join the Living Bread Radio family, if you would like to make a donation, large or small go to www.livingbreadradio.com and click on the word donate.
Thank you for all who donated matching funds, this was instrumental in our success.
During the Pledge Drive, the on-air guests shared their perspectives on the vital importance of Catholic radio in our community. National guests included Fr. Mitch Pacwa, John Martignoni, Al Kresta, Teresa Tomeo, Raymond Arroyo, Patrick Madrid, Steve Ray, Jesse Romero, Barbara McGuigan, Colleen Kelly-Mast, Dr. Ray Guarendi, Marcus Grodi, Ralph Martin, Fr. Charles Connor, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, Sr. Ann Shields, Johnnette Benkovic, and Colin Donavan.
In addition to the national hosts, local guests included, Rich Jusseaume (President of Walsh University), Pat Shea (Director of Barberton Community Pregnancy Center), Bobbie Bankovich, Fr. Burba (St. Mary Parish in Akron), Fr. Ed Gretchko (St. Mary Parish in Massillon), Bill Melvin (AM 1060 Advisory Board member), Msgr. Jay Clarke (St. Paul Parish in North Canton), Tim Perry, Fred del Guidice, Fr. Ed Wieczorek, Living Bread Radio Am 1060’s Wednesday noon Rosary Group, Fr. Vince Freeh (St. Mary Parish Canton), Fr. Matthew Albright (St. Michael Parish Canton), Fr. Dyer (St. Thomas Aquinas High School), Fr. Kaylor (Central Catholic High School), John Sirpilla, Tim Bentivegna, Melinda Knight (Director of Pro-Life, Marriage andFamily Ministry from the Diocese of Youngstown), Steve & Linda Marchand, Kevin McClelland, and Fr. Leo Wehrlin (Director, Office of Vocations from the Diocese of Youngstown).
Living Bread Radio’s General Manager, Barbara Gaskell, says “we at Living Bread Radio are grateful to Bishop George Murry for allowing us to have the Blessed Sacrament during the three day Pledge Drive”. We are also appreciative to the local hosts, Tony Agnesi, Dr. Ray and Theresa Carpinelli who gave of their time. We extend our thanks to the many volunteers who made the Pledge Drive happen as well as the local businesses that donated food and our advertisers who gave up their ad time. We are deeply grateful for the support of our Catholic community, who we are looking forward to serving in the name of Jesus Christ for years to come.”
Thank you to:
Subway Restaurants of Green
Mary Ann Donuts
Pileggi’s Italian Café in
Panera Bread Company
Papa Bears and Pizza Oven Restaurant
Living Bread Radio would like to extend an invitation for local business and parishes.
Ø If you are a business owner and are interested in advertising on
AM 1060, please call
Ø We’re here for you, our listeners. If your parish would like to advertise on our community calendar call 330.966.2903 for details.
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