September 28 – November 6

40 Days for Life

Please consider praying outside the abortion facility at 692 E. Market St. All you have to do is call Right to Life at 330-762-2785 and they will tell you which times need filling and they will pair you up with someone if need be so that no one is there alone.

According to Northeast Ohio Right to Life:

“Wednesday afternoons, and all day on Thursday and Fridays are excruciatingly busy at 692 E. Market. Witnesses have told me that the parking lots are full…they have 2 abortionists.”

Here is a comment from Sharon Morris, the pro-life contact at Guardian Angels parish. She and her husband were standing outside the facility last year:

I spoke with a woman just last week who had had an abortion. She was just "hoping" that someone would be there to stop her. But no one was. She was too overwhelmed with the unplanned realities to choose another option by herself. She discussed adoption with the abortion workers and they made slight of it, saying that she would regret it. She went through with the abortion.

Please also pray each day for 40 Days for Life. http://www.40daysforlife.com/blog/

Tuesday November 1, 2011

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

7:00 PM in the service sacristy (or in the basement if the service sacristy is unavailable). We usually reflect on the upcoming Sunday's Gospel reading then break around 7:45 to attend Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Call or e-mail Greg Obringer at 330-864-1780 or gobringer@att.net for more information.

Wednesday November 2, 2011

All Souls Day Mass & Dinner

St Joseph Church 7:00pm - 9:30pm Change in plans for this round of normal Faith Sharing. Instead come for Mass to St. Joseph in Strongsville for the Feast of All Souls, and dinner can follow afterwards for those interested. Please contact Joe, jmkeys@yahoo.com for more information. Sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Young Adult Group (Parma, OH)

Thursday November 3, 2011

Concert led by Jim and Michelle Cowan

Concert at 8pm Sts. Robert & William Parish (E.260th St. in Euclid, just 1/2 mile north of Rt.2) Sponsored by Families in Christ Jesus, a prayer group. We look forward to an evening in which our souls soar with their voices and spirit in a foretaste of heavenly worship.

Friday November 4, 2011

First Friday Club of Akron

Rev. Daniel Groody, CSC, Assoc. Prof, Dept Theology, Univ. Notre Dame
Dying to Live: Migration, Theology and the Human Journey

http://firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org/index.html

Friday November 4, 2011

Day of Healing

Location St Michael Church

3430 St. Michael BLVD. NW

Canton, Ohio

Sponsored by: Magnificat Stark Chapter

Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat, a women’s ministry modeled after the Visitation, invites you to join us for a Day of Healing with Father Kevin McCaffrey, Pastor of Our Lady of Victory (Andover, Ohio).

This special day will give women an opportunity to focus on the healing power of God. The Day will include talks by Father Kevin, a healing service, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Music will be led by Servant's Heart, the New Music Ministry of Stark Chapter's Magnificat.

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

St. Michael the Archangel Church

3430 St. Michael Blvd. NW, Canton, Ohio 44718

To Register: Email us at magnificat.stark@gmail.com or call April Merzweiler at 330-338-2272.

Please include your name, address, email address, phone number and parish.

Saturday November 5, 2011

Journey Through Scripture

Bible study seminar titled "The Bible and the Mass". You'll experience the entire Bible study yourself and leave with all the training and materials to lead the study in your own parish. Journey Through Scripture is a dynamic, parish-based Bible study series incorporating live presentation, multimedia, small group discussion and some outside reading. It’s a way for ordinary Catholics to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures and deepen their understanding of the riches of the Catholic faith and the Mass.
The training seminar will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid, Ohio (21281 Chardon Road) on November 5th, 2011.
Registration is $50 for the "Early Bird" rate (prepaid by October 15th); $60 for registrations paid after October 15th. (Cost includes all training materials, morning pastry and lunch.)
Seating is limited so please register early. For details or to register, contact John Paul II Apostolate (the training sponsor) at (216) 289-7050 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlightingor via email at Info@JPIIA.org.
You can also visit www.JPIIA.org or www.SalvationHistory.com for registration information.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Right to Life Confession, Mass, and Rosary

8:30a.m. St. Andrew’s (Benedictine) Abbey, Cleveland (Shaker area)

Join us for confession and Mass, and then prayer in front of an abortion clinic. Confession begins at 8:30a.m., followed by Mass at 9:15a.m. at St. Andrew’s Abbey, 2900 Martin Luther King Drive (behind Benedictine High School near the corner of Buckeye) . After Mass, we will reassemble on the sidewalk in front of Shaker Medical/ Preterm abortion facility at 11710/12000 Shaker Boulevard at 10:15a.m. There we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and meditate on three sets of the mysteries of the Rosary. Then we will return to Saint Andrew’s Abbey for fellowship. Attending the entire event is not necessary. You may prefer to only attend the sidewalk prayers or only the Mass. Contact: Don and Kathy Miller at (440) 821-6692 or millerdjm@gmail.com Sponsored by Immaculate Conception YAG.

Tuesday November 8, 2011

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Friday November 11, 2011

Grounds for Faith

Fr. Matthew Pfifer from St. Sebastian Parish in Akron will be leading a discussion titled “How the Prayers at Mass are Changing” on Friday November 11th. Come and discuss why and how Mass will be different all around the country starting the first Sunday of Advent. Grounds for Faith is open to anyone single or married in their 20’s 30’s and 40’s. We meet at Guardian Angels Parish 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Copley, 44321. Doors open at 7:00 and the speaker will begin at 7:30. Please contact Jennifer Sullivan at groundsforfaith@yahoo.com with questions or, if you would like to take advantage of the free on-site babysitting please RSVP by November 9th. A very handy book to review and explain the changes will be available for $1.85.

Tuesday November 15, 2011

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Saturday November 12, 2011
Mass and Dinner
Please join us for 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Ann Church (Communion of Saints Parish) (2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights OH. 44106) Following Mass, we will meet at the Winking Lizard at 1852 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 for fellowship and conversation. If you’re joining us for Mass, look for us on the left side, near the front of the church. Please RSVP by November 9 to Jeannette De Guire at jeannette.deguire@gmail.com Sponsored by Immaculate Conception YAG.

Monday November 14, 2011
Apologetics
Want to learn to explain and defend your faith better? Join us at the Greater Cleveland Apologetics Forum. We meet from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center at St. Paschal Baylon Church (5384 Wilson Mills Rd. Highland Hts., Ohio). Be sure to bring your Bible! Topics change each meeting, so for more information, or RSVP, email Ed Ruic at e_ruic@hotmail.com

Tuesday November 15, 2011

Women’s Group

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Ed and Marie Ruic’s Place, Cleveland

Join the ladies for fellowship and fun – we are reading “The World’s First Love: Mary, Mother of God” by Fulton J. Sheen. With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton J. Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. All the major aspects and events of Mary’s life are lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation, and inspiration. Sheen also gives profound insights into all the Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate Conception to the Assumption to the miracle of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information concerning materials and location, please contact Marie Ruic at (216) 246-1952. Sponsored by Immaculate Conception YAG.

Wednesday November 16, 2011

Bingo

6:45 - 8:15pm, Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, Warrensville Heights

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the community? Spend an evening playing bingo with residents at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ss. Mary & Joseph Nursing Home located at 4291 Richmond Rd., in Warrensville Heights, right next to BJ’s Wholesale Club. Not only do the residents need our companionship, they also need our assistance in being their eyes, ears, and hands while playing bingo. Please arrive at 6:45pm as we will be helping to transport wheelchair residents to the bingo hall. Please RSVP by November 14 to Melissa Olenik at melissa.olenik@gmail.com or 440-773-0113. Sponsored by Immaculate Conception YAG.

Thursday November 17, 2011
Holy Hour
Please join us for an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00 p.m at Immaculate Conception. Fr. Franz Doole from St. Francis of Assisi, will lead us. We will adore our Lord united together in prayer - format varies but can include recitation of the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and other beautiful prayers & hymns. If you have a special prayer request that you want presented to our Lord during the holy hour, please e-mail it to Steve Homer at stephenhomer@att.net. The prayer requests will be read aloud anonymously. We will pray for all intentions. Immaculate Conception church is located at (37932 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, Ohio 44094). To RSVP, or for more information, contact Mark Radcliffe at (630) 827- 9949 or byhisbloodwehave1@yahoo.com Sponsored by Immaculate Conception YAG.

Friday November 18, 2011

Dinner and Movie Night

7:00p.m. Olive Garden Restaurant, Mentor and Willoughby Hills

Please join us at 7:00p.m. for a delicious dinner at Olive Garden Restaurant at (7740 Mentor Ave. Mentor, Ohio 44060) for fellowship and conversation. Afterwards, we will meet at Brians house. (Please contact Brian for directions) We will be watching “The Lion King” a classic Disney favorite. Please RSVP by November 17th. To RSVP, or to ask questions, please contact Steve Homer at stephenhomer@att.net or my cell: (330) 968 – 8273 You may also contact Brian at brian@moreyoungadults.com Sponsored by Immaculate Conception YAG.

Saturday November 19, 2011

Volunteer Opportunity

Join others to volunteer at the Gennesaret soup kitchen at 419 W Exchange Street in Akron from about 10am to about 1:30pm. You will be helping out with meal preparation, serving and clean-up. If anyone is interested please contact Matt Fedak at chewie78@sbcglobal.net it is a very enjoyable and rewarding experience to be able to show God's love and compassion to those who may not experience it anywhere else.

Monday November 21, 2011

Immacualte Conception Young Adult Group Planning Meeting

7:00 p.m. Panera Bread, Mayfield Heights

Even if you have never attended a planning meeting, please consider attending. We all have skills and talents that are worth sharing. Thank you to all who sponsored an event in December. Now we’ll be planning for January and February events. Everyone is welcome to come to the planning meeting, even if you are not sponsoring an event. However, we do encourage all members to consider sponsoring an event and bring those ideas to the meeting. If you can’t make the meeting you can fill out a sponsorship form ahead of time or, please feel free to contact Steve Homer to reserve a date for your event. Panera Bread is located at (1635 Golden Gate Plaza, Cleveland, Ohio 44124). For more information please contact Steve Homer at (330) 968-8273 or email at stephenhomer@att.net

Tuesday November 22, 2011

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Thursday November 24, 2011

Home Run for the Homeless

Join us for the 20th annual Home Run for the Homeless on Thanksgiving Morning. Last year’s 19th Annual Home Run for the Homeless on Thanksgiving, 2010, was the most successful yet! We had over 3000 walkers and runners combined who registered for the events. Since this is Genessaret’s only fund raiser for the year, it significantly impacts their ability to fulfill their mission of to feeding and educating the poor of our community. To register for the 4 mile run or 1 mile family fun run please visit: http://www.active.com/running/akron-oh/home-run-for-the-homeless-2011 or to print out the registration visit: http://gennesaret.bizland.com/2011flyer.pdf

Monday November 28, 2011
Apologetics
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. St. Paschal Baylon Church, Parish Life Center, Highland Heights
Want to learn to explain and defend your faith better? Join us at the Greater Cleveland Apologetics Forum. We meet from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center at St. Paschal Baylon Church (5384 Wilson Mills Rd. Highland Hts., Ohio). Be sure to bring your Bible! Topics change each meeting, so for more information, or RSVP, email Ed Ruic at e_ruic@hotmail.com

Tuesday November 29, 2011

Women’s Group

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Ed and Marie Ruic’s Place, Cleveland

Tuesday November 29, 2011

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

January 22-23, 2012

March For Life, Washington D.C.

Are you interested in going on the March For Life in 2012? You are welcome to join St. Joan of Arc of Chagrin Falls, our bus is open to all, last year we had participants ranging from teens to retired adults! Reserve your spot by December 1st! We will be leaving Sun Jan 22 at 6am and returning on Mon Jan 23 around 11pm. On Sunday we will stop at the Bascilica and tour the gift shop and shrine and then go on a night tour of the monuments, then spend the night at the Westin Gateway Hotel. On Monday before the March, we will attend the Youth Rally and Mass for life. Cost is $73.00 for a quad room, other room / prices available. If you are interested contact Melissa Olenik at melissa.olenik@gmail.com or 440-773-0113 for a flyer with more detailed information. Reserve your spot by Dec. 1st!

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