Wednesday January 4, 2012

Young Adult Dinner and Information

All young adults are invited to a night of food, fun, and fellowship! Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize in an informal setting and enjoy a complimentary dinner. You can also learn about Catholic programming available for young adults in their 20’s and early 30’s and hear from Fr. Suso about the important role of young adults in the Church. Free babysitting will be available! Our Lady of Victory Parish Hall Room 101- 73 North Avenue in Tallmadge just off the Tallmadge Circle 6:30pm. Contact Chris at Christopher.billow@gmail.com or Nikki at nikki.nort@yahoo.com

Wednesday January 4, 2012

Faith Sharing

Faith Sharing with St. Charles Borromeo Young Adult Ministry in Parma Wednesday January 4, 2012. 7:00pm until 9:30pm Dinner & Small Group Faith Sharing. Currently they are watching the NOOMA video series. RSVP to Joe, jmkeys@yahoo.com for directions to his house. Reservations required because space is limited.

Friday January 6, 2012

Epiphany Party

Epiphany Party for young adults-- Friday, January 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Cuvilly House, 18021 Marcella Rd. Cleveland 44119. Food, fun and a little prayer. Bring a small, inexpensive wrapped gift. RSVP by midnight, Jan. 5th to khine@ndec.org or call 216-486-5555.

Friday, January 06

Sacred Heart Mass & Holy Hour

10:00 p.m. Mass & Holy Hour, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Cleveland

Our Lord has promised much to those who honor him on the First Friday of each month. Join us at 10:00pm at Our Lady of Mt Carmel for Mass, followed by adoration. Enter Our Lady of Mt Carmel through the East door. Adoration optionally lasts until 6:30am Mass, but plan on staying after Mass at least to pray the rosary and spend a few quiet moments with our Lord. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1355 West 70th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102-2019. For more information contact Don Miller at (440) 821-6692 or millerdjm@gmail.com.

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Saturday January 7, 2012

St. Hilary Young Adult Group Dinner and Discussion

The Young Adult Group is hosting a dinner and discussion this Saturday, Jan. 7 @ 7:00pm @ St. Hilary’s in Akron. We will be preparing a meal in the church kitchen (upstairs – enter through the back doors by the main office and kitchen is to the right) and then eating together. All are welcome college-age and up. We will be discussing our personal New Year goals and special insights on the Epiphany. Please RSVP to jsolomon923@hotmail.com or Jason’s cell 330-687-2914 if you plan to come so that we can plan the meal accordingly. We will ask that each person bring one ingredient to make the dinner and the list of ingredients needed will be sent to those that respond that they are attending! We are looking forward to a relaxing evening and a delicious meal together! Come and bring friends!

Saturday, January 07

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 10:15am. 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.

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Saturday, January 07 and 21

Catholicism Project Video Night

7:00p.m. St. Noel Church, Willoughby Hills

Join us as we partner with MORE Young Adults for Catholicism. Through a series of DVDs created and hosted by Father Robert Barron, we will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the series is on-location and in the streets illustrating the splendor of the global Church. Father Robert Barron is an acclaimed author, theologian, and podcasting priest from Chicago, and one of the world’s great and most innovative teachers of the Catholic faith. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Check out www.catholicismseries.com for more information about the series, and join us at St. Noel (35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH) at 7pm on January 7 and 21 for the first two installments of the video series. To RSVP, or with questions, contact Megan at 216-233-5210 or megan.casserlie@gmail.com.

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Tuesday January 10, 2012

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.

Friday January 13, 2012

Grounds for Faith

Patricia Giralt from St. Sebastian Parish in Akron will be leading a discussion titled “St. Therese & the Secular Carmelite Order” on Friday January 13, 2012. Come and hear about this Saint, the order, and join in a hands-on activity. 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 January10th.

Saturday January 14, 2012

Tobogganing, Dinner & Fun

Tobogganing, Dinner & Fun with St. Charles Borromeo Young Adult Ministry in Parma. Saturday, January 14, 2012 6:00pm until 11:30pm. Join us for dinner at 6:00 PM at the new Rockne's in Strongsville, then off to the Chalet at the Mill Stream Run Reservation of the Metroparks for Tobogganing. RSVP to Joe, jmkeys@yahoo.com. Please let him know by January 12, 2012 if you would like to attend.

Saturday, January 14

New Member Dinner and Movie Night

7:00 p.m. Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Regal Willoughby Commons 16

Come join us in welcoming new members to our group for a tasty dinner at Cracker Barrel Restaurant (located at 6055 SOM Center Road, Willoughby, Ohio). After dinner, please join us at Regal Willoughby Commons 16 for a movie of the group’s choice. Regal Willoughby is located at 36655 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44092. All are Welcome! Please RSVP to Steve Homer by January 13 so we know how many to expect. Please contact Steve at stephenhomer@att.net or (330) 968-8273.

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Monday, January 16 and 30

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 to RSVP, email Ed Ruic at e_ruic@hotmail.com.

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Tuesday January 17, 2012

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Tuesday, January 17 and 31

Women’s Group

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

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.

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Friday, January 20

Dinner and Bowling

7:00 p.m. Friendly’s Restaurant and Wickliffe Lanes

Come and join us for a delicious dinner at Friendly’s Restaruant. Following dinner, we will meet at Wickliffe Lanes for a great night of bowling! Friendly’s Restaurant is located at 27751 Chardon Road, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 and Wickliffe Lanes is located at 30315 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092. Open bowling starts at 9:15 p.m. - bowling is $4.00 per game plus the cost of shoes. Please RSVP to Steve Homer by January 19, so we know how many people to expect. We can also carpool from the restaurant to the bowling alley. To RSVP or ask questions contact Steve Homer at stephenhomer@att.net or 330 -968-8273.

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Saturday January 21, 2012

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.

January 22-23, 2012

March For Life, Washington D.C.

Please contact Jennifer Sullivan if you are interested in carpooling jsmiley81@yahoo.com 330753-6265.

Tuesday January 24, 2012

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Regional Prayer Group

Catholic Renewal Ministries Regional Prayer Group will be hosted by St. Hilary Prayer Group on Tuesday, January 24th, at 7 p.m. All are welcome! Prayer group members in the diocese are especially encouraged to attend. St. Hilary Church is located at 2750 West Market St. in Fairlawn 44333. For more information, please call Russ King at 330-238-2748.

Wednesday, January 25

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 February. Now we’ll be planning for March and April 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.

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Thursday, January 26

Holy Hour

7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, South Euclid

Please join us for an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This month will be low-key - we will gather in the small Adoration chapel and will pray silently together. If you have a special prayer request that you want presented to our Lord during the holy hour, please e-mail it to Megan Casserlie at megan.casserlie@gmail.com. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church is located at 1545 South Green Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121. To RSVP, or for more information, contact Mark Radcliffe at 630-827-9949 or byhisbloodwehave1@yahoo.com.

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Saturday, January 28

Mass and Dinner

5:00 p.m. St. Justin Martyr and Willoughy Brewing Company, Eastlake and Willoughby

Please join us for 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Justin Martyr (35781 Stevens Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095). Following Mass, we will meet for dinner at Willoughby Brewing Company (4057 Erie Street Willoughby, OH 44094) for fellowship and conversation. Please RSVP by January 26 to John Roskos at roskos1234@yahoo.com.

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Sunday, January 29

Co-Ed Flag Football

2:00 p.m. Edgewater Park (lower area), Cleveland

Let's get outside and have some fun by playing some spirit-filled games of Co-ed Flag Football!!! All skill levels are welcome! We'll be playing on the lakefront at Edgewater Park (6500 Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH) in the lower area, accessible via the first exit for Edgewater coming from 2-East. To RSVP, contact Don Miller at (440) 821-6692 or millerdjm@gmail.com.

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Sunday, January 29

Couples Day Out

Sunday, January 29 from 1:00-7:30pm at St. Sebastian Church, guest speaker Art Bennett, author of The Temperament God Gave You, will give entertaining talks explaining how to appreciate your differences as a couple and how best to communicate with spouses of all temperaments. Attend Mass, renew your vows, enjoy a candlelight dinner and more. Registration deadline is

January 18. Send your name, address, phone, email, and payment addressed to Couples Day Out, 3740 Alberta Drive, Norton, OH 44203. Cost is $100 per couple with checks payable to St. Sebastian Church. For more information contact Kris or Ruth Klee at 330-825-7106 or

ruthklee@hotmail.com. This event is sponsored by West Side Catholic Couples, a ministry of St. Sebastian and St.Vincent Churches in Akron.

January 29, 2011

Unveiling & Decoding the Mysteries in the Book of Revelation Study

Two Weekly Options:

SUN (5-7PM) at LOURDES SHRINE - Jan.29-Apr.1: 21281 Chardon Road in Euclid

MON (7-9PM) at MARY QOP - Jan.30-Apr.2: 4425 Pearl Road in Old Brooklyn

Course Fee: (with Workbook) $50/single, $75/couple Register online @ JPIIA.org

More Info: Call 216-289-7050 or Email info@JPIIA.org

Tuesday January 31, 2012

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Theology on Tap, Featuring Fr. Larry Richards

6:00pm until 9:00pm The third speaker of the 2011-2012 Mentor Area Churches Theology on Tap series is Father Larry Richards at Billy's Martini Bar 7701 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060-5320 $5 Tickets available ahead of time or at the door. Admission covers appetizers and the speaker. Doors will open at 6pm for Happy Hour and Father Larry will begin speaking at 7pm. Tickets are available prior to the event at any of the Mentor area churches or by contacting Jason Zaczyk @ zazzi20@yahoo.com. If you are interested in carpooling from the Akron/Canton area please contact Jennifer Sullivan jsmiley81@yahoo.com 330-753-6265

Friday, February 10, 2012

St. Michael's Marriage Renewal Weekend

Friday, February 10, 2012 at 6:00pm until Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 5:00pm. Hampton Inn & Suites Belden Village, 5256 BROADMOOR CIRCLE NW , Canton, OH. SPOTS ARE LIMITED - register ASAP. Give Your Marriage This Gift!! A Romantic, inspiring Weekend AWAY to Rejoice in the Love that brought you together and celebrate the even greater love yet ...to come in your marriage and Life Together!! NO GROUP SHARING ACTIVITIES Couples only pay $200 for this weekend which includes two nights in a spacious private suite, all meals and snacks and the marriage renewal program. The actual cost of the weekend is defrayed by donations from past renewalists and community businesses! FOR QUESTIONS &/OR A Registration Form: Please Contact Tiffany Riedinger 330.705.4076 or Tina Keller 330.618.4611 Please Email Tiffany Riedinger for the Registration Form: hostcouples@gmail.com. For More then 30 Years, St. Michael's Marriage Renewal has been affirming the commitment of marriage for couples of all ages.

Tuesday February 7, 2012

XLT

Join us for an evening of prayer, song, and praise with Eucharistic Adoration.7 - 9:30pm Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of The Center for Pastoral Leadership 28700 Euclid Avenue Wickliffe, OH 44092 For more information: egauvin@dioceseofcleveland.org 440-943-7631

Friday February 17, 2012

Eating Simply So Others May Simply Eat Retreat

Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:00pm until Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 1:00pm at Bethlehem Farm in Summersville WV. We invite you to take a closer look at what we eat and its impact on neighbors around the globe. How is God calling us to respond? Come pray, reflect, and share; and learn about global food systems and techniques for gardening and eating locally. No matter your knowledge... on the subject, we have something for you this weekend! And if your knowledge is great, please come and share your experience with us! Register by February 1st! To Register: http://bethlehemfarm.net/retreats/weekend-retreats Directions to the Farm are available on the website.

St. Basil Adult Singles

St. Basil Adult Singles (SBAS) is an adult Christian singles group serving the greater Cleveland/Akron area. We offer a variety of events including; social, spiritual, athletic, and

community service opportunities each month for single adults over the age of twenty-one. We strive to promote fellowship among our members and guests. Our monthly meetings are held the first Friday of every month at 7:30pm in the Parish Center of St. Basil the Great Church, 8700 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. For additional information, please visit our web-site: http://

www.basilthegreat.org/singles/index.htm or call our information line: 440-954-4237.

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