Due to unforeseen circumstances, daily Masses on Monday and Friday are suspended until further notice – which we hope is sooner rather than later. Confessions will be heard on Saturday, April 27th. These could change at any moment so please check back often or call 330-753-8429 for further information. Thank you.
May Crowning
We will celebrate May Crowning on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm in the church. Come to honor our Blessed Mother and bring some flowers to adorn her altar. Afterwards, we invite you to come over to Waldeisen Hall for our May session of Adult Faith Enrichment as we study the Mystery of God. All are welcome.
Anointing of the Sick – April CANCELLED and an important change
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR Wednesday, April 24th at the 5:30 pm Mass. no anointing April 24th. IMPORTANT CHANGE: Beginning May 31st, the Sacrament will be celebrated on the LAST FRIDAY of the month at the 5:30 pm Mass. All are welcome.
Adult Faith Enrichment – May
We have 1 more session this year: May 2nd in Waldeisen Hall. We are using The Mystery of God series from Bishop Robert Barron and will study “Exploring the Trinity” and “The God Who is Love.” The May session will follow May Crowning in the church which begins at 6:30 pm. Coffee and water are available – bring a snack to share!
Parish Fund Raiser – Join the Fun!
Tickets are selling, but there’s still time to get yours and join in the fun!! What: On Saturday, May 18th, our parish will hold a Mini Reverse Raffle major fundraiser to benefit the parish. Where: The event will be held at the South Akron Knights of Columbus Hall 2055 Glenmount Ave., Akron, 44319 Cost: $40.00 per person which includes entry into the raffle, dinner, beverage & dessert plus the opportunity to win the 50/50, raffle baskets, side boards, bingo & instant pull tabs. Tickets: Tickets are on sale at the rectory during business hours; checks should be made out to Immaculate Conception. Time: Doors open at 6:00pm. Sales for Side Boards, 50/50, Instant Bingo pull tabs, Bingo sheets and raffle baskets will begin at 6:30 pm. Dinner is at 7:00 pm and the drawing begins at 8:00 pm For information call 330-753-8429, Monday-Friday 9-5.
Prayer for Civility
In this divisive election year, this prayer from the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops is offered:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where uncivil words prevail, show me how to model love. Help me remember the God-given dignity of all and invite others to do the same. Show me how to build bridges and not walls and see first what unites us rather than how we diverge. Let me seek to understand before asking to be understood. Give me a listening heart filled with empathy and compassion. May I be clear in sharing my own position and respectful and civil in describing those of others. Let me never tolerate hateful ideas. May I invite all to charity and love. Lord, help me to imitate your compassion and mercy. Make me and instrument of your peace. Amen