You are invited to a breakfast sponsored by the Stark County Chapter of Magnificat on Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00 a.m. at Walsh University, Barrette Center. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The speaker will be Chrissy Traina. Cost is $25.00 with a mail-in reservation (make checks payable to “Magnificat of Stark County” & send with reservation form to Sally Kohring, 4205 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44707), or $26.00 with an online reservation at http://magnificatstark.weebly.com/online-reservation.html. Reservations cannot be accepted after Saturday, November 19.

This Come and See experience at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries provides a retreat day for men between 17 and 44 years of age, offering the opportunity to experience life at the seminary. The Retreat Days will take place November 18-20, 2022. Please take a few minutes to identify a few potential candidates and contact Fr. Michael McCandless, Vocation Director, at (440) 943-7660. We will see that they receive a personal invitation.

The parish office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. The office will resume their regular office hours on Monday, November 28 at 9:00 a.m.

I should no longer say that I have neighbors to help, but that I must myself be a neighbor to others. —Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, no. 81 Did you know that nearly 34 million Americans live below the poverty line? You can help by support the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at Mass next weekend. The envelope for this collection is in the packet of envelopes that were mailed out to all registered parishioners. #iGiveCatholicTogether also accepts funds for the collection. To learn more about the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the way CCHD upholds the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church, visit www.usccb.org/cchd/ collection.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Get ready for the holidays and join us for Nativity's 4th Annual Craft Show. With over 40 vendors, there will be lots of gift ideas to choose from! Not to mention seasonal holiday decor! We hold a 50-50 drawing (winners need not be present) and have hourly door prizes. Lunch will be available to purchase at the event. Please contact Cindy Blake at (330) 798-0549 or by email at cincin1192@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please do not call the church!

The Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe is also the Global Celebration for Young People in the Catholic Church. Our Young Adult Community is invited to join us at the Cathedral to celebrate at the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday November 19 with Bishop Michael Woost, Auxilliary Bishop of Cleveland presiding. A reception in the rectory will follow immediately after Mass.

Visitation of Mary Parish, Akron, is in need of a part-time Maintenance Person to assist our full time Maintenance Man. This position is 15-20 hrs per week, Monday through Friday. Tasks include Church cleaning, outdoor grounds keeping and additional indoor and outdoor work. Hourly pay is commensurate on experience. Please call 330.535.4141 to set up an interview. You may also email us at visitationofmary@gmail.com. Thank you.

Saints Peter & Paul Holy Name Society's 71st Fall Stag Fish Fry is Frida,y November 11, at the parish school (169 W Clinton St, Doylestown, Oh). Admission is $40 per person, event runs from 7:00 pm till 12:30 am. This event features delicious Lake Perch, beer, refreshments, friendly game of chance and quality door prizes, 50/50 and grand prize raffles. Presale tickets are available please call Ted at 330-658-3057. Tickets will be available at the door.

Please join us for our 53rd Annual Red Wagon Luncheon & Style Show, featuring Chico’s, on Saturday, November 19th. The luncheon and Artisan Fair will be held at the Hilton on West Market Street in Akron. All your favorites are back: Artisans, Purse Parlor and our famous Bake Sale! Artisan Fair runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with free admission. Please contact Barb Wulff for luncheon reservations at barb.wulff@gmail.com. Visit us at http://www.christchildsocietyakron.com to find out what we do to help children in need in the Akron area.

The Sacrament of First Reconciliation for all 2nd grade PSR students & their parents is on Saturday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the church. Registration is at 10:15 a.m. Any questions, contact Donna White at psr@qofh.church.

An Advent Family Celebration will be held in the Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center on Sunday, December 11 from 1-3 pm. There will be art, crafts, snacks, Santa’s Workshop, prayers, a live nativity with live animals and special visits by St. Nicholas and Santa. There is not a charge to attend, but donations for shut-ins will be accepted.

First Reconciliation Retreat for all 2nd Grade Students will be on Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. This retreat is required for all 2nd grade PSR students making their First Reconciliation on Saturday, November 19. One parent must come with their child. The retreat will be in the Parish Life Center.

Diocese of Cleveland Office of Worship - Five formation sessions will be held in November: Saturday, November 5, 2022, 9:00-11:30 AM | St. Edward High School, Lakewood Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:00-4:30 PM | Our Lady of the Lake, Euclid Tuesday, November 8, 7:00-9:30 PM | St. Joan of Arc, Chagrin Falls Thursday, November 10, 2022, 7:00-9:30 PM | Holy Martyrs, Medina Sunday, November 13, 2:00-4:30 PM | St. Francis de Sales, Akron Tuesday, November 15, 7:00-9:30 PM | St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Wooster Those interested in joining this ministry should contact their pastor or campus minister to register.

In observance of Veterans Day, please join us on Saturday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. for a Patriotic Rosary in the church led by the members of Queen of Heaven’s Boy Scout Troop 334. We will pray this Rosary for the people of each state, as well as our Church, and our government leaders. Everyone is invited.