BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEON

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See Funerals and Bereavement Luncheon Page.








BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

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About: Blessings in a Backpack provides healthy meals to all students in the Green Local Schools Pre-K through 12th grade who are at high risk of hunger over the weekends. We are excited to announce the beginning of “Summer Blessings” the Summer of 2019.  Any family in our Green community who feels that they need help in providing food for their children can sign up to receive food boxes at the end of every month. Without Queen of Heaven’s support over the last seven years we would have been unable to service EVERY child who has come to us for food.
Meetings:  Want to help? Please place all donated food in the cabinet labeled "Blessings in a Backpack" in the Gathering Space in the back of the church..Packing days are announced in the bulletin. We meet to pack the backpacks in the maintenance garage at the Green Intermediate School across the street from the church. 
Contact: Jennifer Doerrer at jaraddoerr@yahoo.com.

Most Needed Items for the School Year*:
Pasta in a can, Individual apple sauce or pudding cups, hearty soups, oatmeal, individual cereal cups or boxes, peanut butter, mac and cheese, low salt Ramon noodles, canned vegetables, beef stew, and Individual cups of fruit.
*DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WE CAN NOT PASS OUT ANY ITEMS THAT ARE STORED IN GLASS

Most Needed Items for Summer:
46 ounce apple sauce jars, jelly, beef stew, pasta in a can (SpaghettiOs with meat balls), peanut butter, pasta/egg noodles, spaghetti sauce, and tuna fish


CHURCH ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY 

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About: We serve to beautify the church and parish grounds (i.e. adorn the altar area, create and maintain floral arrangements, prepare seasonal displays, clean and dust, tidy up pews and Gathering Space,  plant, weed and water the flower beds, decorate statues, maintain the Angel Garden, and recycle plastic candles, glass and cardboard.
Do you love flowers and decorating? If so, the Church Environment Ministry needs your help! Call the parish office at 330.896.2345 if you would like to volunteer.
Contact: Parish Office, office@queenofheavenparish.org


CONQUEST FOR BOYS

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About: A Catholic youth ministry that helps boys, 5-16 years old, to develop their faith, encourage spiritual growth, live Christian virtue, develop character and make a positive difference in the world around them through service.
Meetings: Tuesdays, September - May; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Parish Life Center, starting on September 10th, 2019.
Contact: Steve Kelley, smkelley060@gmail.com

DIVINE MERCY CENACLE

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About: The Divine Mercy Cenacle is a small faith-sharing group (Cenacle) that studies Jesus' message of Divine Mercy through St. Faustina's Diary, Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The message of Divine Mercy emphasizes and promotes Divine Mercy as more of a devotion: It is a Way of Life.
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Friday, 9:15 a.m. in Parish Life Center
Contact: Carol Elliott, cfelliott@neo.rr.com
 

HEAVENLY NEWS NEWSLETTER

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About: Our mission is to provide parish news and updates to all registered parishioners concerning items like parish groups, events, and people, as well as the Catholic faith. Assignments are handled through email.
Meetings: Writing and submitting quarterly articles.
Contact: Carina Klockner, cklockner@yahoo.com

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

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About: The Holy Name Society is an active, adult men’s organization for men ages 18 and up. It honors the Holy Name of Jesus through service, social, and spiritual events. We assist the parish by supporting events and raising funds for projects and people in the parish. We attend the 8:15 am Mass together on the Second Sunday of the month and serve as Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors for that Mass. We host Friendship Sunday on the 3rd Sunday of the month by providing donuts for the parishioners while they fellowship.
Members and their wives gather many times a year for socials, summer barbecue, and special presentations. We offer to pray the rosary for any deceased member of the parish at the person’s wake. Some of our recent fundraising efforts are: we purchased the electric sign in front of the church, helped pay for replacing the glass on the church doors, and paid for the handrails leading up to the altar.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. in Parish Life Center.
Contact: Joseph Leone, josepholeone@hotmail.com

JOURNEY TO PEACE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

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About: For those of any faith having experienced the death of a loved one, this ministry provides information, consolation, spiritual and emotional support. Group members strive to provide Christian support and guidance for daily living; for anyone suffering grief, whether recent or lingering from the past. Click here for more information
Meetings: Usually on Mondays in the Fall & Spring for six-week sessions, 7:00 p.m.
Contact:  Sue Lyons, mamachewl@aol.com 

KOREAN MASS

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About: Mass celebrated in the Korean language.
Mass times:  The 3rd Saturday of each month @ 7:30 p.m. in the church.
Contact: Maria Bryer
*Note:  As of February 2019, there will be not Korean Mass until further notice.

LABRE OUTREACH MINISTRY

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About: Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy every Thursday.
Meetings and Distribution: We meet every Thursday of the year (except Thanksgiving), at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center for food preparation, and then at 4:30 p.m. we depart for Akron to the Visitation of Mary Church for food distribution.
Contact: Barb Smith, sdarb10@aol.com

Note:  We would like to thank everyone who donates to our LABRE outreach (Homeless Ministry). If you would like to donate in the future, please write a separate check for the LABRE ministry and make it out to Queen of Heaven – LABRE then put it in an envelope and place it in the collection basket. 

LINEN CARE MINISTRY

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About: This ministry entails the washing/starching/pressing linens and can be done in the convenience of your home. The washing and caring for our Eucharistic Mass Linens can be a prayerful meditation. A great ministry for stay-at-home moms/dads or retired parishioners. 
Meetings: Weekly commitment for one month at a time
Contact: Parish Office, office@queenofheaven.org

 

LITTLE ROCK BIBLE STUDY

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About: A Bible Study group to open the word of God to the hearts and minds of his people. To provide a Catholic approach to the study of Scripture. To provide food, fun and fellowship as we study God's word. To help us become better Christians. 
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3rd week of September - December; 7:00 p.m. in PLC
Contact: Terry Smith, tssmartone@aol.com

LITTLE WAY GIRLS CLUBS

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About: Weekly gatherings strengthen Catholic faith through virtue lessons, scripture study, examples of saints, service projects and creative activities all while fostering faith-based friendships.
Little Blossoms: PreK - K
Little Flowers: 1st - 5th grade
Chosen: 6th - 12th grade
Meetings: Tuesdays, September - May; 6:30 p.m. in Church Basement, starting September 10th, 2019.
Contact: Suzette Wolfe, thelittleway.qofh@gmail.com

 

MEALS MINISTRY 

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About: To serve the members of Queen of Heaven Parish through the corporal works of mercy. We care 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.
Meetings: None
Contact: Tracey Herstich, herstichfamily@gmail.com, if you are interested in joining this ministry or if you are in need of meals.


NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP)

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About: HEALTHIER LIVING and MARRIAGES VIA NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
NFP (Natural Family Planning) is a healthier lifestyle as you learn your signs of fe rtility and infertility. More and more couples of all faiths stop using birth control after they learn of the carcinogenic and cancer risks and negative impact on the environment. Couples using NFP appreciate learning this 99% effective method and are known for their strong marriages (less than 5% divorce rate). If you are using birth control for medical reasons, need a fertility specialist or to balance your hormones at different stages of life, contact Dr. Margarita Lassaletta at 330-336-5046.
Contact:  Kay and Ben Metzler, nfpteacher@hotmail.com, 330-896-3350
More Information:  For NFP meetup events, videos, and to find live and online classes click  HERE  or sign up for Mercy Medical Center’s Sunday classes starting July 7 ^th   & Oct. 13 ^th  at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-natural-family-planning-classes-tickets-55349731537 ;  Mercy’s NFP info https://www.cantonmercy.org/natural-family-planning/ .

PARISH COUNCIL

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About: The purpose of Parish Pastoral Council is to promote the spiritual growth of the parish community and to plan ways for the parish to carry out the mission of the Church. Parish Council is a consultative body that makes recommendations to the Pastor on major matters concerning the life and pastoral ministry of the parish.
Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month, September - May; 7:30 p.m. in PLC
Contact:  Loretta, loretta.eisebrei@gmail.com

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY

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About: Volunteer on staff and coordinate communion visits to our homebound parishioners and Catholic residents at GreenView and the Gables of Green Senior Living facilities and extended care facilities. 
Contact: Patricia Newman, pnewman@neo.rr.com

PRAYER CHAIN

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About: Sign up to offer prayers for others. Prayer requests are sent via email.
Contact: Barbara Smith, sdarb10@aol.com

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

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About: The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a “cluster parish ministry” in which several parishes come together to pray, share information and stories of the ministry as well as tips and tricks of crocheting and knitting. The shawls brought in are blessed (usually by Deacon Smith). We end with a prayer remembering those who have received or need to receive a shawl. Our shawls are an outward sign of love and caring --- a hug --- to anyone who needs one.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday each month, 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church, all year-round.
Contact: Ginny Smith, gin_on_snowgoose@yahoo.com or Barb Zimmerman, nonazimmie@yahoo.com
 

PRO-LIFE MINISTRY

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Meetings: Monthly during the school year 
Contact: Debby Bentivegna, debbybent@aol.com

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)

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About: Parish school of Religion (PSR), grades Pre-K through 8, offers solid Catholic teachings designed to form active, loving adults. 
Meetings: Sundays, September - May; 9:30 - 10:40 a.m.
Contact: Donna White
Click here for more information.

QUEEN OF HEAVEN/NATIVITY MEN'S GROUP

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About: A Christian Men's Group that includes men of all ages; we foster spiritual growth and leadership in a Christian family, and also provides fellowship with other Christian men.
Meetings: Every other Saturday, September - May; 7:00 a.m.
Contact: Paul Childers, prchilders4@gmail.com or Andy Platt, dylindaplatt@gmail.com

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

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About: RCIA is a program of instruction and discernment for adults who wish to join our Catholic Faith Community. The RCIA teams shares in the faith formation process of individuals desiring to enter the Catholic Church through the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation on the Easter Vigil. 
Meetings: Mondays, September - Pentecost; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in PLC
Contact: Steve Dyer
Click here for more information.

ROSARY MAKERS

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About: We make rosaries here and at home. We then package them here. We pray and fellowship as a group. We have made 169,000 rosaries since 2002.
Meetings: Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. in Church Bride's Room
Contact: Margaret Brown (parish office 330.896.2345)

SCRUPULOSITY (OCD) SUPPORT GROUP

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About: This group provides a small lesson, inspirational message and confidential sharing.
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Church Bride's Room
Contact: Sue Lyons, ocscrupsupport@aol.com

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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About: Our mission is to assist the needy in our area who have nowhere else to turn for help. We assist with utilities, rent, food, etc. In addition, we coordinate the Back-to-School Drive and Giving Tree program at Christmas.
Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month, year-round in PLC
Contact: Paul Gruic, pgruic@neo.rr.com or Debbie Ludwig, jludwig5@neo.rr.com

SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION

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About: The Spiritual Life Commission plans and organizes religious experiences in the area of spiritual growth and development of the parish. The commission is open to all parishioners who are knowledgeable or willing to gain knowledge in the different ways people approach and experience God. 
Meetings: Last Monday of each month, September - May; 2:00 p.m. in PLC
Contact: Cindy Bosnakovic, bosnak@aol.com

UPPER ROOM YOUTH MINISTRY

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About: Our high school youth ministry builds Catholic disciples through food and fellowship, understanding the faith, and encountering Christ. 
Meetings: Usually every other Sunday during the school year, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in PLC.
Contact: Steve Dyer
Click here for more information.

WOMEN OF PURPOSE

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About: Welcome to Queen of Heaven Women of Purpose, faith and fellowship ministry that is based on the scripture passage Ephesians 1:1-6, and Esther 4:14 which encourages women to fulfill their fundamental vocation in life, to grow in holiness and be confirmed in the image of God. We gather to fellowship, discuss our faith through book studies, and to share our lives and faith with one another. All women 18 years or older are welcome to join us.

We also come together to pray, praise and worship Our Lord at our Women’s Night of Prayer and Adoration. Held quarterly in the church (February, May, August, November).

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, September - May; 6:30 p.m. in the Church Basement; starting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 6:30 pm.
Contact: Daphne Stewart, womenofgrace.qh@gmail.com

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

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Click here to go to VBS page.


YOUNG AT HEART

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About:  This dynamic group is open to all parishioners and non-parishioners age 55+. They meet monthly for fellowship and joyous times. Activities include speakers, group tours, daytrips, bingo, cards, and food. 
Meetings: 1st Monday of each month in the PLC.
Contact: Judy Minatodani, k1studio@neo.rr.com or Janice Erb, djerb@prodigy.net