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Mary’s life as a Jewish girl

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In this parish Lenten Faith Sharing season, Fr. Mitch Pacwa has been showing us how Mary was “Virgin, Mother, and Queen.” But Mary was also a young, Jewish girl from the ancient Middle East. She attended synagogue and worshiped at the Jerusalem Temple, and her native...

Sign up to celebrate Seder Meal

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On Sunday, April 2, Rabbi Enid Lader of Beth Israel – the West Temple in Lakewood is coming to celebrate a Seder Meal at our parish. We are all invited to attend and join in the ancient Jewish tradition and discover our common roots. Dinner is included for this free event,...

Men’s Renewal set for March 5-6

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Around this time last year, I received an invitation from a friend at St. Francis Xavier to attend the Men’s Renewal weekend in March. At that time I was feeling like a twisted vine, still connected to God, but feeling somewhat apart from Him. I longed for a closer relationship...

Malley’s Chocolates sale

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Who doesn’t love Malley’s chocolate? Parishioners have an opportunity to purchase locally made Easter candy, help the parish, and get a chance at Cedar Point tickets — all at once. The annual Malley’s Chocolates fundraiser begins Feb. 19 and will run...

Blanket Drive for Akron homeless

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This weekend — Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19 — please consider contributing to a blanket drive to benefit the homeless of Akron. The fundraiser will be run by Justin Austin of Boy Scout Troop 506 as a part of his Eagle project. Justin is collecting new or...

Clothing donation drive discontinued, financial contributions still needed

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Thanks to the overwhelming response,  Medina resident Ashley Gazzo has discontinued her drive to collect clothing donations at the United Church of Christ, Congregational, on behalf of the Medina Village Apartments fire victims. “After the outpouring of donations in this...

Responding to Medina Village fire

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We know many in our community are wondering how they can best respond to the needs of those affected by Thursday’s tragic explosion and fire at Medina Village apartments. We are coordinating with the Red Cross to ensure that needs are being met. Those who need help are...

Sign up for parish Lenten book study

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Lent begins Ash Wednesday, on March 1. Take this time to grow in your faith this Lent by doing something extra special. Have you tried participating in our parish book study and faith-sharing groups? This annual program is an opportunity to gather weekly with a small group of...

2017 Answer the Call men’s conference

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Men of high school age and older are encouraged to attend the 2017 Answer the Call Conference to hear outstanding speakers addressing men’s issues, re-energize their faith and bond with other Christian men. The conference, on March 25 at Holiday Inn Rockside, will feature...

Thank you for your service!

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Four years ago, Paul Koopman joined our parish as a full-time youth minister to work with our parish teens and lead them to a deeper experience of their faith. In May, Paul will be moving on to minister to the youth of another parish. Paul joined our parish staff in September...