OUR MISSION: Queen of Heaven Parish is a prayerful, vibrant and proactive community sharing Christ's love through numerous ministries.
Parish Ministries
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MINISTRY CORNER
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This is a wonderful ministry of distributing the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during the Holy Mass or in home/nursing homes. CLICK ON TITLE FOR MORE INFO.Read More -
Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy every Thursday. 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 Greater Faith Church for food distribution. CLICK ON TITLE FOR MORE INFO.Read More -
The Church Environment Ministry serves 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 or at office@queenofheavenparish.org. if you would like to volunteer.Read More -
Are you … a loved one … or someone you know … in need of prayer? Queen of Heaven Prayer Chain Ministry receives prayer requests and special intentions from any member of the parish (and anyone) who would like extra prayers. The request is passed on via email and prayers are offered individually at home at specified times throughout the day. If you would like to become a Prayer Warrior and join our Prayer Chain Ministry or would like to submit a prayer request, please contact Barbara Smith at sdarb10@aol.com. Also, go our NEW WEBSITE and at any time of the day you can submit a prayer request at https://queenofheavenparish.org/prayer-requests.Read More -
Queen of Heaven Society of St. Vincent de Paul comprises of an array of parishioners that represent all age groups, interests and skills. Our commonality is helping the poor in southern Summit County and those down on their luck. This translates into assisting with utility and rent payments, allocations for food and other emergencies. (Read more by clicking on the title above).Read More
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all ministries
BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEON
See Funerals and Bereavement Luncheon Page.
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
About: Provides healthy meals to all students in the Green Local Schools Pre-K through 12th grade who are at risk for hunger over the weekends. Provides food for children who are at or below poverty level on the weekend. Food collection in Food Cabinet in the Gathering Space. Contact Jennifer (below) for packing dates and times.
Contact: Jennifer Doerrer, jaraddoerr@yahoo.com
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY
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
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
Contact: Steve Kelley, smkelley060@gmail.com
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE
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
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
About: An adult men's group for ages 18 and older that actively supports the church and groups within the church.
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
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
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
About: An outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy every Thursday.
Meetings and Distribution: Thursdays (except Thanksgiving), 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center for food preparation, 4:30 p.m. departure for Akron for food distribution.
Contact: Barb Smith, sdarb10@aol.com
LINEN CARE MINISTRY
About: The washing and caring for our Eucharistic linens is a prayerful meditation. Washing/starching/pressing linens is done in your home.
Meetings: Weekly commitment for one month at a time
Contact: Parish Office, office@queenofheaven.org
LITTLE ROCK BIBLE STUDY
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: Teri Smith, tssmartone@aol.com
LITTLE WAY GIRLS CLUB
About: Weekly gatherings strengthen Catholic faith through virtue lessons, scripture study, examples of saints, service projects and cretive activities all while fostering faith-based friendships.
Little Blossom: PreK - K
Little Flower: 1st - 5th
Chosen: 6th - 12th
Meetings: Tuesdays, September - May; 6:30 p.m. in Church Basement
Contact: Suzette Wolfe, thelittleway.qofh@gmail.comMEALS MINISTRY
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)
About: NFP is fertility awareness. It means reading the body's signs of fertility and infertility. Trained facilitators teach you how to use this 100% natural alternative to contraceptive methods with instruction that is thorough, engaging and in alignment with the Church's teachings.
Contact: Kay and Ben Metzler, nfpteacher@hotmail.com
PARISH COUNCIL
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
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
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
About: Sign up to offer prayers for others. Prayer requests are sent via email.
Contact: Barbara Smith, sdarb10@aol.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
About: We gather with a prayer, share info, stories of the ministry, tip and tricks. 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.
Contact: Ginny Smith, gin_on_snowgoose@yahoo.com or Barb Zimmerman, nonazimmie@yahoo.com
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
About: The Respect Life Ministry comprises of a passionate group of men and women who promote the defense and understanding of the sanctity of every human life from conception to natural death, according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We participate in 40 Days for Life, March for Life in Washington DC, Baby Bottle Campaign, Bake Sale fundraisers, Flowers for Life, Death Penalty Awareness, Spiritual Adoption and more. We always gladly welcome new members.
Meetings: Monthly during the school year
Contact: Debby Bentivegna, debbybent@aol.com
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)
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
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QUEEN OF HEAVEN/NATIVITY MEN'S GROUP
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)
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
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ROSARY MAKERS
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
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
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
About: The Spiritual Life Commission plans and organizes religious experiences in the area of spiritual growth and development. 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
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
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WOMEN OF PURPOSE
About: A women's ministry that is based on the scripture passage Ephesians 1:1-6, and Esther 4:14 that encourages women to fulfill their fundamental vocation in life, to grow in holiness and be confirmed in the image of God. We read Catholic books to discuss each meeting as well as fellowship.
A Quarterly Wome
n's Night of Prayer and Adoration is held in the church (February, May, August, November).
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, September - May; 6:30 p.m. in the Church Basement
Contact: Daphne Stewart, womenofgrace.qh@gmail.com
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
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YOUNG AT HEART
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