Want to make your soul shine for Christmas this year? Sign up for the Best Advent Ever daily email devotional program this Advent at https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent/best-advent-ever.html. Click on title for promo video.
For marriages struggling with pandemic issues and unemployment we recommend the following resource from the USCCB’s “For Your Marriage” website (CLICK ON TITLE).
Couple to Couple League for fertility planning offers online training in English or Spanish. They offer online classes with instructor follow up, or pace yourself modules that have been well received. Young adults are encouraged to look into the classes even prior to marriage preparation. Find teaching couples within the diocese and across the country at https://ccli.org/.
The Meals Ministry was created to serve the members of Queen of Heaven Parish through the Corporal Works of Mercy by caring for those in need during times of life changes, including birth of babies, illness, death or other life events by providing meals for them and their family members. We are looking for someone to coordinate this ministry. Please call the parish office at 330.896.2345 if you are interested.
Blessings in a Backpack continues to provide the children in Green Local Schools with meals every weekend. Donations are always appreciated and useful. We can always use hearty soups, canned pasta‘s like SpaghettiOs with meatballs, macaroni and cheese, and canned vegetables. Please bring the donated items to the Gathering Space in the back of the church. Place them in the cupboard marked “Blessings In A Backpack.” To get involved or for more information please contact Jennifer Doerrer at jaraddoerr@yahoo.com.
NEW PROGRAM FROM EWTN! - Do you believe in miracles? Join us Saturdays at 7 PM for “The Miracle Hunter” as host Michael O’Neill delves into the world of miracles and takes listeners on a hunt that explores the greatest mysteries and marvels of the Catholic Church. PRAYER INTENTIONS - We at AM 1260 The Rock pray daily for the intentions of our listeners. Please call us at 216-227-1260 or email prayers@am1260therock.com with your prayer requests. The nuns at Christ the Bridegroom are our prayer partners and pray for and with you. PROGRAM SCHEDULE - Need our program schedule? You can access it at www.am1260therock.com or call us at 216-227-1260 and we’ll be happy to send you a copy. Make sure you know the times for the Mass, other devotions, and your favorite programs.
Catholic Cemeteries Association continues with our free monthly in-office grief support groups on December 20 with limited seating for social distancing. We offer a comfortable, private, and safe environment where you are free to talk about your grief. Meetings do not build off each other so you can stop in any month and fit right in. You do not even have to talk but come and listen and be in the presence of those who understand. The December topic is “The Gift of God’s Presence: You Never Walk Alone” but discussions follow whatever is on your heart. December participants are asked to bring a picture or item that brings fond memories of their departed loved one. We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. TO READ MORE CLICK ON THE TITLE.
Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish, 2425 Myersville Rd. is looking for an outside maintenance person. If interested, please contact Kim at 330-801-3026.
The Ozanam Center in Akron gives out around 800 coats every year. This year due to the pandemic we are not getting the donations we usually get, so we are asking for your help. Please bring in your winter coat donations to our parish office and we will take them to the Ozanam Center. The Ozanam Center is a special work of St. Vincent de Paul so all donations are tax deductible. Thanks in advance.
The next Men’s group fellowship is Saturday, November 28 at 7:00 a.m. in the PLC (and then every other Saturday). Please make note of our starting time, 7:00 a.m. and meetings end at 8:15 a.m. sharp! This year we have added a remote option for those who would like to attend but are uncomfortable doing so during the COVID pandemic. This is a great way to grow your faith, make new friends, and grow our church community. No preparation needed! CLICK ON TITLE TO READ MORE!
The Institute of Catholic Studies at John Carroll University invites you to hear the lecture: "Troubling Times for Catholic Universities: Lessons from Fr. Theodore Hesburgh," given by Edward P. Hahnenberg, Ph.D., Breen Chair in Catholic Theology and Department Chair, Theology & Religious Studies, John Carroll University. This lecture will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 7:30 pm. Click on the title for the link for this lecture.
The Diocesan Center of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will celebrate the annual Mass on the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday November 22 at 11:30 am at The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, 3649 E. 65 St., Cleveland OH 44105. Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for individual prayer and praise to Jesus! Solemn vespers and closing of Eucharistic Adoration will be held at 4:00 pm with devotions, procession and Benediction. All are welcome to celebrate.
Homestead Hospice is sponsoring two community outreach projects in conjunction with Queen of Heaven Parish. The Notes of Hope project is to benefit chemo patients at various chemo locations in the area. We are we are asking for donations of word search, crossword puzzle, sudoku and adult coloring books along with handwritten notes of hope and inspiration. The Sweet Dreams project is to benefit boys and girls ages infant through 12 years. We are asking for new pajamas (with tags on please) and new books. You will find the donation boxes in the Queen of Heaven Gathering Place. These two projects are taking place now through the end of December and will bring joy/comfort to many that are facing difficult times. Thank you for your support.
Please join us for this Pre-Cana Day for couples anticipating the Holy Sacrament of Marriage. The day will include prayer, Mass, presentations, quiet reflection time and opportunities for sharing with your fiancé. The Pre-Cana program aims to provide each couple with a reflective and an in-depth preparation for a joyful, faith-filled marriage—based on love that not only endures, but actually grows stronger year after year. We want you to grow more deeply in love and knowledge of each other, but also in your love and knowledge of God. More profoundly, we hope you will see that these loves are intimately related—it takes “Three to Get Marred." Pre-Cana dates at Loyola Retreat House are: February 21, March 14, April 25, June 6, September 19, 2021. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR A LINK TO THE PDF BROCHURE. For online registration go to https://loyolaretreathouse.com/wp/precana
Like so many events this year, the Christ Child Society of Akron’s 51st annual Red Wagon has gone virtual. We are celebrating 50 years in partnership with the Akron Public Schools in providing clothing to Akron’s children in need. Last year, we provided 400 baby starter kits to new parents that need extra help. We need your help to make it happen again this year. Please visit tinyurl.com/rw-home for information regarding the online event, luncheon boxes, basket raffles and our virtual artisan fair. See you there!
Film Showing of Renowned Univ. of Notre Dame President and Civil Rights Pioneer. The Akron Area Interfaith Council, Catholic Commission of Summit County and area Notre Dame alumni invite you to a local safe-distanced film showing about Fr. Ted Hesburgh, longtime civil rights pioneer and national Catholic leader, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2:00 PM at St. Hilary School Gym-Horning Hall (2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn). PPE masks required, all seating is safe-distanced. Eventbrite registration required at: eventbrite.com/e/hesburgh-one-ordinary-man-one-extraordinary-life-tickets-123409431933. For more info, visit Akron Area Interfaith Council’s facebook events page at: www.facebook.com/AkronInterfaith/events.
Saturday, November 21, 2020 10:15 am Registration Reconciliation Service begins at 10:30 am Everyone stays for the closing, we should be done before noon.
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the PLC Gym. At least one parent should attend with their child. To maintain social distancing each family will sit at a separate table from other families. Masks must be worn by all. For attendance purposes each child will be assigned a table. Look for the table number as you come in the PLC’s main set of doors. Virtual Students Stay until 3:30 for testing of their prayers.
Monday, November 9 – 7:00pm VIA Zoom – Fr. Michael McCandless, Diocesan Director of Vocations Topic: Discerning Our Vocation When we think of vocations, we typically think of the religious. Fr. McCandless will discuss, not only religious vocations, but also our own as a married couple, a single, our careers, etc. We look forward to seeing you all for this month’s talk. Limited to 90 Computer Audience Register in advance www.theologyontherocks.wixsite.com/west
Our Lady of the Elms | Virtual Open House Friday, November 13, 12:00 p.m. The Elms is the only all-girls, faith-based school grades 1 - 12 with a co-ed preschool and kindergarten in Northeast Ohio. Visit with us virtually to hear from faculty, staff, and students. We will answer questions about being back in the classroom, tour campus, ask questions, and learn what an Elms education is all about. Learn more at www.theelms.org. Our Lady of the Elms | High School Placement Test Friday, November 20 We’re inviting all 8th-grade students to take the High School Placement Test this November. This is one factor in determining course placement for freshman year and is used to determine scholarship eligibility. Register at www.theelms.org.