A bus will leave from Queen of Heaven church on Thursday morning, January 19, 2023, to Washington DC for an overnight pilgrimage to the March for Life, returning Friday night, January 20. The theme of the 50th annual march, titled “Next Steps: Marching in a Post-Roe America,” seeks to orient the national pro-life movement as it moves to dismantle abortion across all 50 states. We are celebrating the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned and a call to all pro-life people to work to build a culture of life in the United States of America. We envision a world where every life is celebrated, valued, and protected. Flyers/registration forms are available in the parish office.
The next meeting of the Community of Praise Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group is on Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Walsh University, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio. Cheryl Langford will be offering a synthesis of the Interior Castle with emphasis on the Incarnation as presented in the seventh mansion. This group is affiliated with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, and is an Apostolate of Magnificat of Stark County, Ohio. For more information, you may call Rosemary Pfiffner at (330) 499-9371. Check out our website at communityofpraise.org.
An Approved Support Group under the Department for Marriage and Family Ministry – Diocese of Cleveland. A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, December 5 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene, a retired Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Marlene (330) 607-6284.
St. Joseph’s Queen of Angels Religious Treasures Book & Gift Store, located at St. Joseph Church, 2nd & Sackett Sts. in Cuyahoga Falls, will begin our extended business hours during the Advent Season. In addition to our regular store hours on Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., we will be open on Saturdays 4:00 p.m.-6:00pm and Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our extended hours will begin Saturday, November 26th through Sunday, December 18th. Or you can schedule an appointment by calling 330-352-7043. We have many wonderful treasures to choose from. So, please consider giving a Catholic item as a gift for Christmas this year.
All gift cards for the Green Good Neighbors Giving Tree Program should be turned in this weekend (November 27). A box is under the Giving Tree in the Gathering Space to collect the gift cards. Queen of Heaven Society of St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your generosity!
Lessons and Carols will be presented on Friday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. by P.J. Chavez and his friends. The service includes carols and scriptural readings; music will be sacred and secular.
Monday, December 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Mass and a Free Mexican Feast & Talk following Mass in St. Joseph Hall. During the feast, brothers P.J. Chavez and Miguel Chavez will give a presentation about Our Lady of Guadalupe. P.J. Chavez is Director of Mission & Ministry for the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and leads our parish in music at the 4:30 p.m. Saturday and the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. Miguel Chavez is the Senior Vice President of Mission & Ministry for the Sisters of Charity Health System.
Right to Life Northeast Ohio is seeking a mission-driven, pro-life experienced non-profit business leader with a background in pro-life advocacy and education. The ideal person would successfully execute a strategic business plan and have a passion to provide leadership for pro-life strategic principles, programs and services. Public speaking and fundraising skills are also a plus. The Executive Director shall also demonstrate a vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and be an active member of a local church. This is a full-time position that will report to and work with a board of directors out of our office in Akron, Ohio. For a job description, e-mail director@rtlofneo.com. Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@rtlofneo.com and use the subject: RTL Exec Director Job.
An Approved Support Group under the Department for Marriage and Family Ministry – Diocese of Cleveland. A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, December 5 from 7:30-9:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene, a retired Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Marlene (330) 607-6284.
The ITE Project is a Catholic young adult apostolate that has been influencing eternity for the last nine years. On December 9th, join The ITE Project for its annual fundraiser which includes an elegant dinner, an open bar, a silent auction with items from local artisans and vendors, and uplifting talks to encourage the soul. The featured speaker this year is Father Patrick Schultz of Sacred Heart Parish (Wadsworth) on Silence in a Manic World. Friends new and old are welcome! Grab your tickets by Friday, November 25 at https://www.theiteproject.com/events/jointhestory2022.
Visitation of Mary Parish (Akron) is hiring a part time maintenance person to assist our full-time maintenance man. This position is 15-20 hours 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!
Join us for a special evening and meet the author of the new book, Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor. Author Dawn Eden Goldstein will be at St. Sebastian Parish on Friday, December 2, 7:00 p.m., to discuss her newest book about Father Edward Dowling, S.J., who was the spiritual guidance for Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholic Anonymous. Learn more about the relationship between Bill Wilson and Fr. Ed and how Fr. Ed helped Wilson bring AA to international prominence. Enjoy cookies and a chance to meet the author after her talk in the parish narthex.
St. John the Baptist Parish, 1044 Brown Street, Akron, is having a Christmas Boutique, Saturday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Park in main parking lot and look for doors marked 1044. We will be selling Christmas decorations and Christmas gift ideas. We will have a bake sale and raffle. Taking pre-orders for nut, poppyseed and apricot rolls. Deadline November 18. Please call Susan at 330-699-4275.
Calling all prospective high school students! Come shadow at Akron's first classical high school in the Catholic tradition and find out why a Chesterton Academy education is for you! The Chesterton Academy of Akron is accepting high school students for the 2023-2024 school year. Our affordable high school offers a rigorous classical curriculum in the Catholic tradition. Worried about high tuition prices? We will work with you to fit your financial situation! For more information, visit us online at www.akronchesterton.org, call us at (330) 299-5117, or send an email to info@akronchesterton.org.
The FEST is looking for motivated college interns for a paid internship this summer! If you are an event, marketing, logistics or theology major and interested in building your resume while getting real-life, hands on experience creating an event for 40,000 people, apply today to Caitlin Arbogast: Catilin@thefest.us.
Please join us for a Mass for the Sanctification of Priests on Thursday, November17, 7:00 p.m., at Walsh University - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, 2020 E Maple St, North Canton, OH 44720. Mass will be followed by a Holy Hour with Rosary and Benediction. Please come to this Mass to pray with us. Our priests and Our Holy Mother Church are in desperate need of more pray-ers!!! The Holy Mass is the most powerful form of prayer.
Consider becoming an instrumental part of Catholic radio by volunteering with AM 1260 The Rock! Volunteers can help with office support, voicework, special events, pledge drives and more. There are positions for every skill set and schedule. AM 1260 The Rock depends on the support of volunteers in our daily operations. Call us at (216) 227-1260 or go to our website and fill out a volunteer application at www.am126therock.com.
AM 1260 The Rock and Catholic Cemeteries Association invite you to join Father Doug Brown, Chaplain of AM 1260 The Rock, and other Rock listeners on Monday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park for a Graveside Prayer Service for the deceased priests of the Diocese of Cleveland. We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and read the names of those priests of our Diocese who have died in the last 12 months. Meet us at Holy Cross Cemetery 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH, Priest Section (10). For more information visit www.am1260therock.com.