We are in need of volunteer lay ministers (Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, Lectors, and Ushers) for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. Please sign up on the sheets in the Gathering Space at the Welcome Desk this weekend before or after all Masses or call the parish office at 330.896.2345 on Monday.

Start your New Year off by listening to Catholic radio! Beginning January 1st, AM 1260 The Rock will offer ‘Bishops back-to-back’ on Wednesday mornings. Hear “Life is Worth Living” with Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at 8 AM, followed by “Word on Fire” with Bishop Robert Barron at 8:30 AM. For the complete schedule, visit www.am1260therock.com and click on schedule.

Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Rd., Akron, is open for guided tours at 2:00 daily December 26-30. Visit a replica of the cave where Jesus was born and view hundreds of Nativity sets from around the world. No charge, donations accepted. For information email tours@nativityofthelord.org or call 330-699-5086 weekdays.

The elderly of Stark County are in need of people with big hearts to help with: Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Med Reminders, Meal Prep, Errands, Shopping, Light Housekeeping & Joyful Companionship! To learn more, call 330.497.5995 or apply online at BNAngel.cantonvisitingangels.com.

No matter how long one has been away or for whatever reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Our faith community misses you and is incomplete without you. Please join us for informal sessions and an update of the Catholic faith. The six-session series will be conducted in a group format:   Come for all or part of the Thursday evening series. Explore the way home! You will find an open door and a warm welcome!   Catholics Returning Home Thursdays 7:15 – 8:45 pm January 9 – February 13, 2020; St. Francis de Sales Parish, Upper Room 4009 Manchester Road, Akron 44319

The Labre Ministry can use a few men, as some of our workers go south for the winter and some are out due to illness. If interested, please call Barb at 330-699-6467 or 330-507-8171. Due to unfortunate circumstances our clothing program for Labre Ministry is going to be discontinued. We will be unable to distribute clothing anymore. Canned goods will still be needed as well as monetary donations. Many thanks for all of your donations throughout the years for our those in need. We really appreciate your help.

Our parish offers Oplatki! Quantities are limited. Please find it in the Gathering Space during Advent until it is gone or call the Parish Office at 330-896-2345. The package of Oplatki consists of four wafers imprinted with images of Christmas scenes. Three wafers are white, and one is pink. They are made from water and flour. It is packaged in an envelope with a nativity scene on the front and the words "Glory To God In The Highest - Peace On Earth To People Of Good Will."