On Friday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m., Upper Room Alumni and 7th-12 grade students are invited to Adoration with Benediction in the backyard parish lawn with Fr. Durkee followed by a campfire and food. Please contact Steve Dyer at SteveD@qofh.church to RSVP.

Registration for PSR & Upper Room has begun. Registration will be on-line on our parish website only. Online payment for the Registration Fee and Confirmation Fee is due at the time of registration. Registration ends Tuesday, August 31, 2021. An additional late fee will be applied to registration fees after August 31, 2021. Click on title for link to the registration page.

Please join our parish community in Adoration on the lawn in honor of the Feast of the Transfiguration and the First Friday Devotion. Click on title for more info.

Please join us for the First Saturday Devotion on Saturday, August 7, starting at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Click on title for more information.

Join us on Friday, August 6, 2021 for First Friday Devotion & Avila Holy Hour for Vocations, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

We are looking to hire a nurse in the Wellness Center of Our Lady of the Elms Motherhouse. Must have knowledge/skills in medications and treatment. Must be able to assess needs and implement care plans. Must be able to supervise nursing assistants, perform other duties routinely associated with nursing. Applicants need to be licensed RN or LPN in Ohio and be willing to work a flexible schedule. Experience in geriatrics is preferred. Send resume to Sr. Marie Damicone at mdamicone@oppeace.org or 1230 W. Market Street Akron, OH 44313.

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Looking for Catholic community? Don’t know where all the single Catholics are hanging out? Come find them in Denver, CO, Friday through Sunday, August 20-22, 2021, and get the in-person experience with hundreds of other attendees or attend virtually with people from around the globe (registration for virtual option coming soon)! This is your chance to connect with like-minded singles from all over. Join us for dynamic presentations by Fr. Nathan Cromly, Fr. Thomas Loya, Mary Beth Bonacci and others, as well as for music, socials, prayer, fellowship and more! If joining us in-person: Register before Friday, August 6th to save $30.00 and use our special discount code “NCSC21” to get $20.00 more off. For more information and to register, visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com (click on title to register).

The Holy Face Ministry is presenting a three-day conference titled, "How to Pray with Scriptures: An Introduction to Lectio Divina.” It will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd, Tuesday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Mother of Mercy House, 6131 Newton Road in Orchard Park. The cost is $30.00 for all three days of the conference. Seating is limited so sign up early! To register call 716-662-6025.

All are welcome to join The Living Bread Radio Network for a Mass and Blessing of the Statue of St. John Vianney on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:30 a.m., at Mary Ark of the Covenant Chapel located at St. Raphael Center, 4365 Fulton Dr., Canton OH 44718. The statue is a one-of-a-kind, bronze commissioned piece. It will be placed in the magnificent Rosary Garden on the premises of St. Raphael Center.

Please join St. Bernard Parish on Saturday, August 14, 1:00-7:30 p.m. in the Upper Lot for “Fiesta San Bernardo” Parish Summer Picnic (44 University Ave., Akron). Enjoy authentic Hispanic food and festival food classics from 1:00-6:30 p.m., live music from 1:30-3:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m., and Adoration and Confession will be from 3:00-4:30 p.m. We will have games, outreach, raffles and more all day long!

Say “goodbye” to COVID and “hello” to Bible study!!! The Little Rock Bible Study would love to see all of you again. Remember, anyone can attend, so do not hesitate to bring a friend. This year our Little Rock Bible Study will focus on “The Book of Exodus.” Discover how God hears those who are beaten down and liberates those who are in need of justice. The study guide will help us on our spiritual journey to a better understanding of God’s Word to us. Click on title to read more and how to register...

The 14th Annual Tribute to Nurses Mass sponsored by the St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association will be on Thursday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road, Uniontown, Ohio (Green), with Fr. David Durkee as the celebrant. All nurses, their families, and the community are invited to the Mass followed by a reception. Call 330-896-1039 for information.

The Cluster Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin monthly meetings again at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 10, at Nativity Catholic Church. Please bring a few of your shawls that you have worked on through the pandemic and any work in progress. Also any donations to our homeless shelter can also be brought at this time. Please contact Barb Zimmerman at 330-699-4769 with any questions.

Our annual Young at Heart Picnic will be Monday, August 9, at 1:00 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion. We will have an Old-Fashioned Picnic with games, good food and camaraderie. Organized and cooked by the YAH men; thank you to YAH women for helping with the food prep. We will Play the “Flamingo Toss” game with a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. Food sign-up sheets will be passed at the July meeting.

Friday, July 30 & Saturday, July 31; Both nights 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; July 30 – Fish Fry Dinner & concert with LaFlavour; July 31 -- Smoked Barbeque Dinner & concert with Aftermath; Enter the Car Raffle to win a 2021 Chevy Equinox from the VanDevere Bunch. Watch your mail – tickets were mailed to all registered parishioners. Volunteers needed to help with both nights of fun. Call the parish office at 330-896-2345. Click on title for flyer and more info.

Canal Fulton Canoe Livery Trip for all Upper Room Alumni and 7th-12th Grade Students. Permission forms and waiver must be filled out to participate. Details on the Upper Room Ministry webpage. Click on title for details and the permission form and waiver.

Join families nationwide for NFP (Natural Family Planning) awareness week! For more information click on the title!

Embrace Clinic & Care Center in conjunction with JW Didado Electric presents NIGHT FOR LIFE TAILGATE fundraiser, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28 at Todaro’s Party Center. Join us for tailgate food and games, prizes, open bar, silent auction and much more! Click on title for more information