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September 2022

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				1 12:00p Labre Outreach Ministry Month View September 1, 2022 Labre Outreach Ministry Thursday, September 1, 12:00 PM Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy. We meet every Thursday of the year (except Thanksgiving), at 12:00 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. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS MINISTRY. Read More	2 9:00 Avila Holy Hour For Vocations/First Fridays Devotion Month View September 2, 2022 Avila Holy Hour For Vocations/First Fridays Devotion Friday, September 2, 9:00 AM Please join our parish community for an Avila Holy Hour for Vocations with Benediction and for First Friday Devotions on the First Friday of every month in the church after the 8:30 am Mass. All are encouraged to come pray for vocations. Read More	3 8:30 First Saturdays Devotion 3:00p Messengers of Mercy & Hope Month View September 3, 2022 First Saturdays Devotion Saturday, September 3, 8:30 AM 8:30 am Mass followed by the Rosary prayed before the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions will be offered after Mass. Our Lady of Fatima asks us to: Go to Confession, Receive Holy Communion, Pray 5 Decades of the Rosary & Keep Our Lady company for 15 minutes while meditating on the mysteries. Read More Messengers of Mercy & Hope Saturday, September 3, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Please come and join Queen of Heaven’s NEW International Prayer & Support Ministry for brothers and sisters from different countries around the world. The purpose of this international group is to help encourage people who live away from their country of origin and their families through fellowship, prayers and support. The participants pray in different languages as well as share their experiences and ideas. This group meets 3:00-4:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month in St. Joseph Hall. Ministry coordinators are Val Black and Rose Baldwin. Please feel free to contact them for any further information through Queen of Heaven Parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More
4 Month View September 4, 2022	5 Month View September 5, 2022	6 9:00 Rosary Makers Month View September 6, 2022 Rosary Makers Tuesday, September 6, 9:00 AM The Rosary Makers make rosaries at the church and at home. We then package them church. We pray and fellowship as a group. We have made 169,000 rosaries since 2002. Meetings are Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. in Church Bride's Room (after the 8:30 a.m. Mass) Email office@qofh.church if you are interested in joining the group. Read More	7 9:00 Regnum Christi Women's Study 7:00p Holy Name Society Month View September 7, 2022 Regnum Christi Women's Study Wednesday, September 7, 9:00 AM Read More Holy Name Society Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 PM 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. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN THIS MINISTRY. Read More	8 12:00p Labre Outreach Ministry Month View September 8, 2022 Labre Outreach Ministry Thursday, September 8, 12:00 PM Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy. We meet every Thursday of the year (except Thanksgiving), at 12:00 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. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS MINISTRY. Read More	9 9:15 Divine Mercy Cenacle Month View September 9, 2022 Divine Mercy Cenacle Friday, September 9, 9:15 AM 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 are the 1st & 3rd Friday, 9:15 a.m. in Parish Life Center. For September it will be the 2nd and 4th Friday due to Labor Day weekend. Read More	10 5:30p RCIA Information Sessions After All Masses the weekend of September 10 & 11 Month View September 10, 2022 RCIA Information Sessions After All Masses the weekend of September 10 & 11 Saturday, September 10, 5:30 PM RCIA Information Sessions, for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, will be held after all weekend Masses, September 10 & 11, 2022. Read More
11 RCIA Information Sessions After All Masses 11:00 PSR & Upper Room Opening Mass 6:30p Cub Scout Pack #3334 Den Meetings (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) Month View September 11, 2022 RCIA Information Sessions After All Masses Sunday, September 11 RCIA Information Sessions, for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, will be held after all weekend Masses, September 10 & 11, 2022. Read More PSR & Upper Room Opening Mass Sunday, September 11, 11:00 AM On Sunday, September 11, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, PSR and the Upper Room H.S. Ministry students are invited to attend an opening Mass to celebrate the new school year. All PSR and High School students and their families should plan on attending. Read More Cub Scout Pack #3334 Den Meetings (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) Sunday, September 11, 6:30 PM Read More	12 1:00p Young at Heart 7:00p Society of St. Vincent de Paul 7:00p Journey to Peace Bereavement Class Month View September 12, 2022 Young at Heart Monday, September 12, 1:00 PM Young at Heart is a dynamic group for ages 55+. Open to all parishioners and non-parishioners. We meet monthly for fellowship, to learn and have joyous times. CLICK ON TITLE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Read More Society of St. Vincent de Paul Monday, September 12, 7:00 PM Society of St. Vincent de Paul Monthly meeting in the Parish Life Center. Please join us! CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS MINISTRY TO BECOME A MEMBER. Read More Journey to Peace Bereavement Class Monday, September 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Journey to Peace Bereavement Support – a ministry of information, consolation, spiritual, and emotional support – is offering a free six-week series on Mondays at Queen of Heaven Church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space beginning on Monday, September 12 and running through October 17, 2022. The ministry members will strive to provide support and guidance for daily living for anyone suffering grief, whether recent or lingering from the past. For more information or to register, email Sue Lyons at mamachewl@aol.com, or call the parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More	13 9:00 Rosary Makers 10:00 Cluster Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00p OCD/Scrupulosity Support Group Month View September 13, 2022 Rosary Makers Tuesday, September 13, 9:00 AM The Rosary Makers make rosaries at the church and at home. We then package them church. We pray and fellowship as a group. We have made 169,000 rosaries since 2002. Meetings are Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. in Church Bride's Room (after the 8:30 a.m. Mass) Email office@qofh.church if you are interested in joining the group. Read More Cluster Prayer Shawl Ministry Tuesday, September 13, 10:00 AM The Cluster Prayer Shawl Ministry meets 10:00 a.m., on the second Tuesday each month at Nativity Catholic Church (2425 Myersville Road, Akron). Please bring your shawls and any work in progress. Also, donations to our homeless shelter can be brought at this time. Please contact Barb at 330-699-4769 or Louise at 330-571-3384 with any questions. Read More OCD/Scrupulosity Support Group Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 PM Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at Queen of Heaven Bride’s Room from 7:00-8:30 pm. There is no charge for the meetings. For more information or questions please contact Sue at ocscrupsupport@aol.com. Read More	14 9:00 Regnum Christi Women's Study Month View September 14, 2022 Regnum Christi Women's Study Wednesday, September 14, 9:00 AM Read More	15 12:00p Labre Outreach Ministry Month View September 15, 2022 Labre Outreach Ministry Thursday, September 15, 12:00 PM Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy. We meet every Thursday of the year (except Thanksgiving), at 12:00 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. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS MINISTRY. Read More	16 Month View September 16, 2022	17 3:00p Messengers of Mercy and Hope 7:30p Korean Mass Month View September 17, 2022 Messengers of Mercy and Hope Saturday, September 17, 3:00 PM Please come and join Queen of Heaven’s NEW International Prayer & Support Ministry for brothers and sisters from different countries around the world. The purpose of this international group is to help encourage people who live away from their country of origin and their families through fellowship, prayers and support. The participants pray in different languages as well as share their experiences and ideas. This group meets 3:00-4:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month in St. Joseph Hall. Ministry coordinators are Val Black and Rose Baldwin. Please feel free to contact them for any further information through Queen of Heaven Parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More Korean Mass Saturday, September 17, 7:30 PM Read More
18 9:30 PSR Classes 5:30p Cub Scout Pack #3334 Lion Scouts Den Meeting 6:30p Cub Scout Pack #3334 Den Meetings (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) Month View September 18, 2022 PSR Classes Sunday, September 18, 9:30 AM Read More Cub Scout Pack #3334 Lion Scouts Den Meeting Sunday, September 18, 5:30 PM Read More Cub Scout Pack #3334 Den Meetings (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) Sunday, September 18, 6:30 PM Read More	19 7:00p Journey to Peace Bereavement Class Month View September 19, 2022 Journey to Peace Bereavement Class Monday, September 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Journey to Peace Bereavement Support – a ministry of information, consolation, spiritual, and emotional support – is offering a free six-week series on Mondays at Queen of Heaven Church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space beginning on Monday, September 12 and running through October 17, 2022. The ministry members will strive to provide support and guidance for daily living for anyone suffering grief, whether recent or lingering from the past. For more information or to register, email Sue Lyons at mamachewl@aol.com, or call the parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More	20 9:00 Rosary Makers 6:30p Challenge Girls Club 6:30p Conquest Boys Club 6:30p RCIA Class Month View September 20, 2022 Rosary Makers Tuesday, September 20, 9:00 AM The Rosary Makers make rosaries at the church and at home. We then package them church. We pray and fellowship as a group. We have made 169,000 rosaries since 2002. Meetings are Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. in Church Bride's Room (after the 8:30 a.m. Mass) Email office@qofh.church if you are interested in joining the group. Read More Challenge Girls Club Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 PM Conquest Boys Club and Challenge Girls Club (open to ages 4 1/2 through high school) are kicking off their club year on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and will meet most Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until the end of March, 2023! If you are interested in an authentically Catholic club where your son or daughter will learn about saints, virtues, and the Catholic faith, as well as have fun with like-minded kids, contact the church office at (330) 896-2345 or office@qofh.church. Check the online ministry schedule for all dates of the meetings. Read More Conquest Boys Club Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 PM Conquest Boys Club and Challenge Girls Club (open to ages 4 1/2 through high school) are kicking off their club year on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and will meet most Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until the end of March, 2023! If you are interested in an authentically Catholic club where your son or daughter will learn about saints, virtues, and the Catholic faith, as well as have fun with like-minded kids, contact the church office at (330) 896-2345 or office@qofh.church. Check the online ministry schedule for all dates of the meetings. Read More RCIA Class Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Our RCIA formation classes, will begin, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in Room 3 in the Parish Life Center. This spiritual journey of inquiry continues from the fall until Easter Saturday evening, when the catechumens and candidates are welcomed into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. If you know anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More	21 9:00 Regnum Christi Women's Study Month View September 21, 2022 Regnum Christi Women's Study Wednesday, September 21, 9:00 AM Read More	22 12:00p Labre Outreach Ministry 6:30p Cub Scout Pack 3334 Committee Meeting Month View September 22, 2022 Labre Outreach Ministry Thursday, September 22, 12:00 PM Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy. We meet every Thursday of the year (except Thanksgiving), at 12:00 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. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS MINISTRY. Read More Cub Scout Pack 3334 Committee Meeting Thursday, September 22, 6:30 PM Read More	23 9:15 Divine Mercy Cenacle Month View September 23, 2022 Divine Mercy Cenacle Friday, September 23, 9:15 AM 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 are the 1st & 3rd Friday, 9:15 a.m. in Parish Life Center. For September it will be the 2nd and 4th Friday due to Labor Day weekend. Read More	24 Month View September 24, 2022
25 9:30 PSR Classes Month View September 25, 2022 PSR Classes Sunday, September 25, 9:30 AM Read More	26 3:00p Spiritual Life Committee Meeting 7:00p Journey to Peace Bereavement Class Month View September 26, 2022 Spiritual Life Committee Meeting Monday, September 26, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PLC, Classrooms 1 & 2 Read More Journey to Peace Bereavement Class Monday, September 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Journey to Peace Bereavement Support – a ministry of information, consolation, spiritual, and emotional support – is offering a free six-week series on Mondays at Queen of Heaven Church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space beginning on Monday, September 12 and running through October 17, 2022. The ministry members will strive to provide support and guidance for daily living for anyone suffering grief, whether recent or lingering from the past. For more information or to register, email Sue Lyons at mamachewl@aol.com, or call the parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More	27 9:00 Rosary Makers 6:30p Challenge Girls Club 6:30p Conquest Boys Club 6:30p RCIA Class 7:00p OCD/Scrupulosity Meeting Month View September 27, 2022 Rosary Makers Tuesday, September 27, 9:00 AM The Rosary Makers make rosaries at the church and at home. We then package them church. We pray and fellowship as a group. We have made 169,000 rosaries since 2002. Meetings are Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. in Church Bride's Room (after the 8:30 a.m. Mass) Email office@qofh.church if you are interested in joining the group. Read More Challenge Girls Club Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 PM Conquest Boys Club and Challenge Girls Club (open to ages 4 1/2 through high school) are kicking off their club year on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and will meet most Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until the end of March, 2023! If you are interested in an authentically Catholic club where your son or daughter will learn about saints, virtues, and the Catholic faith, as well as have fun with like-minded kids, contact the church office at (330) 896-2345 or office@qofh.church. Check the online ministry schedule for all dates of the meetings. Read More Conquest Boys Club Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 PM Conquest Boys Club and Challenge Girls Club (open to ages 4 1/2 through high school) are kicking off their club year on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and will meet most Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until the end of March, 2023! If you are interested in an authentically Catholic club where your son or daughter will learn about saints, virtues, and the Catholic faith, as well as have fun with like-minded kids, contact the church office at (330) 896-2345 or office@qofh.church. Check the online ministry schedule for all dates of the meetings. Read More RCIA Class Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Our RCIA formation classes, will begin, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in Room 3 in the Parish Life Center. This spiritual journey of inquiry continues from the fall until Easter Saturday evening, when the catechumens and candidates are welcomed into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. If you know anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office at (330) 896-2345. Read More OCD/Scrupulosity Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 PM Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at Queen of Heaven Bride’s Room from 7:00-8:30 pm. There is no charge for the meetings. For more information or questions please contact Sue at ocscrupsupport@aol.com. Read More	28 9:00 Regnum Christi Women's Study 6:30p Little Rock Bible Study Month View September 28, 2022 Regnum Christi Women's Study Wednesday, September 28, 9:00 AM Read More Little Rock Bible Study Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Bible is at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. It is the literature of the people of God, the book of the Church. When we reflect on the words of Scripture, we learn who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. This fall’s study will be “THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES”. Jesus’ message rocked the known world: see the effects of the Apostles spreading God’s message; discover the beginnings of Christianity and why we call the Catholic Church the true church; and learn the effects of God’s direct intervention in our lives today. The Study will run every Wednesday for ten sessions skipping Thanksgiving week. The cost of the materials is $20.00. Contact Terry or Sue Smith by email tssmartone@aol.com or the parish secretary at office@qofh.church to register. No formal or previous Bible knowledge is required. Read More	29 12:00p Labre Outreach Ministry Month View September 29, 2022 Labre Outreach Ministry Thursday, September 29, 12:00 PM Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy. We meet every Thursday of the year (except Thanksgiving), at 12:00 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. CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS MINISTRY. Read More	30 Month View September 30, 2022

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  BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEON
  
  Funerals and Bereavement Luncheon Page
  
  BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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
  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@qofh.church
  
  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, starting on September 10th, 2019.
  Contact: Steve Kelley by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  HOLY NAME SOCIETY
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  INTERNATIONAL PRAYER & SUPPORT GROUP
  
  The NEW International Prayer & Support Ministry is for brothers and sisters from different countries around the world. The purpose of this international group is to help encourage people who live away from their country of origin and their families through fellowship, prayers and support. The participants pray in different languages as well as share their experiences and ideas. All are welcome to join this ministry and learn about different cultures and customs.
  Meetings: This group meets 3:00-4:30 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month in St. Joseph Hall.  An additional meeting time will be added on the first Sunday of the month in the spring 2022; the exact starting date and time will be announced.
  
  Contact: Val Black and Rose Baldwin, Ministry Coordinators. Please feel free to contact them through the Queen of Heaven Parish office at 330.896-2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  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: The parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  LABRE OUTREACH MINISTRY
  
  About: Labre is an outreach ministry that prepares food and distributes it to the needy every Thursday.
  Meetings and Distribution: The Labre Ministry provide hot meals, groceries, and personal items to families in need, and homeless individuals, on a weekly basis. Volunteers meet in the PLC kitchen every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tasks include hot meal and sandwich preparation, bagging personal care items, sorting clothing, kitchen clean-up, and loading the food truck. Six to eight volunteers then head out for distribution from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are also at work earlier in the week visiting the Akron Foodbank, baking desserts at home, preparing donated items for distribution, etc.
  Contact: Joe at baldone11@gmail.com or by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  Note: We would like to thank everyone who donates to our LABRE outreach (homeless ministry). Donations may be left in the Labre cupboard, in the church Gathering Space. Financial support welcomed with checks payable to Queen of Heaven -- LABRE, and put it in an envelope and place it in the weekly collection basket (or bring to church office).
  
  LAY MINISTRY (Altar Servers, Greeters/Ushers, Extraordianry Ministers of Holy Communion)
  
  Lay Ministers Page
  
  LINEN CARE MINISTRY
  
  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
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  CHALLENGE GIRLS CLUBS
  
  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.
  Grades: K-12
  Meetings: Tuesdays, September - April; 6:30 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. in Church Basement.
  Contact: Carina Klockner by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  MEALS 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: The parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  MUSIC MINISTRY
  
  Music Ministry Page
  
  NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP)
  
  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, by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  More Information: For NFP meetup events, videos, and to find live and online classes click H ERE 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
  
  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: The parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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  by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  PRAYER CHAIN
  
  About: Sign up to offer prayers for others. Prayer requests are sent via email.
  Contact: Barbara Smith  by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  Go to our website to submit an email prayer requests: https://queenofheavenparish.org/prayer-requests.
  
  PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
  
  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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  PRO-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 by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  Pro-Life Page
  
  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, psr@qofh.church
  PSR Page
  
  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,by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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
  RCIA Page
  
  ROSARY MAKERS
  
  About: We make rosaries at the church and at home. We then package them at the church. 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 (after 8:30 a.m. Mass)
  Contact: Margaret Brown by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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, by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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 or Debbie Ludwig by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION
  
  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; 2:30 p.m. in the PLC.
  Contact: Cindy Bosnakovic by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
  
  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
  Upper Room Page
  
  VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
  
  Vacation Bible School Page
  
  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 @ 1:00 pm.
  Contact: Judy Minatodani or Janice Erb by calling the parish office at 330.896.2345 or email office@qofh.church.
- VOLUNTEER
  
  For more information and participation inquiries about our ministries, please contact the parish office at 330-896-2345 or office@q ofh.church.
  
  Lay Ministries include:
  Altar Servers
  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  Greeters & Ushers
  Lectors (Readers)
  Music Ministry
  LAY MINISTERS LINK
  MUSIC MINISTRY LINK
- MINISTRY CORNER NEWS
  
  Concert with Steve Dallas - Sunday, October 2, at St. Michael Parish, Canton
  
  Steve Dallas, our new 8:15 a.m. Mass organist will present a concert on Sunday, October 2nd at 2:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3430 St. Michael Blvd., N.W., Canton, OH. A variety of music will be presented from classical to swing. It will include several guest artists. A free-will offering will be accepted. Everyone is invited.
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  Little Rock Scripture Study - Starts September 21, 2022
  
  Little Rock Scripture Study starts on WEDNESDAY, September 28TH, 6:30-8:30 P.M. in rooms 3-5 OF the Parish Life Center. The Study will run every Wednesday for ten sessions skipping Thanksgiving week. The cost of the materials is $20.00. Contact Terry or Sue Smith by email tssmartone@aol.com or the parish secretary at office@qofh.church to register. No formal or previous Bible knowledge is required.
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  Parish Beautification Ministry
  
  We need YOU! We are so very blessed to have such a large, beautiful parish property… but we do have a LARGE property that we would like to continue to keep beautiful. It can take many hours for a few people, or it can take a few hours for many people. Do you have an occasional hour or two to help us by being part of our Parish Beautification Ministry? Simple projects can range from picking up trash to planting some colorful flowers and shrubs or helping with the weeding on a regular basis. Please contact the parish office at (330) 896-2345 if you are interested.
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  Annual Pet Blessing Mass
  
  “Bring Your Pets to Mass,” an outdoor Mass with pet blessing will commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and his love of animals. It will be held at 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, October 2 for attendees and their pets (on leashes or caged, please). Bring your lawn chair. In case of rain, take your pets into the church for the 11:00 am Mass.
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  First Friday Devotion & Avila Holy Hour for Vocations
  
  All are welcome and encouraged to come to Queen of Heaven's First Friday Devotions and an Avila Holy Hour of prayer for vocations with Exposition, guided prayers & Benediction every first Friday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. First Fridays for the 2022 year are: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2.
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