Event Date: 03/08/2010 - Lenten Series on The Gospel of John

St. Joan of Arc Parish in Canton will hold a four week Lenten Series on The Gospel of John, presented by Fr. Pat Manning on Mondays from 7:00 – 9:00pm. The series begin March 8, 15, 22, & 29. Please call the Parish offive at 330-477-6796 for reservations. *8 CEU\'S FOR TEACHERS AND CATECHISTS AVAILABLE*

Event Date: 03/13/2010 - Knights of Columbus St Patrick’s Day Party

The Knights of Columbus in North Canton invite you to their annual St Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 13th from 5 to 10 pm. Come celebrate the luck of the Irish with music, step dancers, and bag pipes. Pre-sale tickets are just $12 and you can purchase an Irish dinner for just $6.50 and a cash bar will be available for your favorite Irish refreshments. It all happens at the K of C Hall on Mississippi Ave in North Canton, for tickets call 330-499-9022.

Event Date: 03/13/2010 - Theology of the body for Teens training

St Aldabert and St Raphael parish present a Theology of the Body for Teens Training Course presented by certified speaker Damon Owens. The one day course is perfect for anyone who works with teens and takes place at the St Raphael Parish Activity Center in Bay Village on Saturday March 13th from 9am to 4pm. The cost of the course which covers materials, breakfast and lunch is $65. To register call 440-234-6830.

Event Date: 03/16/2010 - Summit Regional Council of Catholic Women’s Lenten Day of Renewal

 The Summit Regional Council of Catholic Women present their Annual Lenten Day of Renewal at Saint Hilary Church in Fairlawn on Tuesday, March 16th. The guest speaker and director for the day will be Fr William Karg. Registration begins at 9am in the Spiritual Center and Mass will follow in the Church at 9:30. The day will conclude with a Rosary at 3pm. The donation for the day, including lunch, is $15.00 per person. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, March 10th. For more information call 330-762-3168.

Event Date: 03/19/2010 - Honk! Jr. a Musical based on “The Ugly Duckling”

St. Paul School in Akron will present Honk Jr. a musical based on “The Ugly Duckling” on March 19 and 20th at 7:00pm and on Sunday, March 21 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $3.00 for children and $5.00 for Adults. For more information call 330.724.1253.

Event Date: 03/20/2010 - “Answer The Call” Men’s Conference 2010

The Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio present “Answer The Call” annual Catholic Men’s Conference on March 20th at Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron. This day long event will feature talks by Fr Larry Richards, Ralph Martin, Bishop George Murry and more. Answer The Call also features uplifting music, confession, and Mass. Make plans to join other Catholic men and find out how you can Answer The Call. For more information log on to www.cmfneo.com or call 440-564-7800.

Event Date: 03/20/2010 - The Bible and Scripture Study

The Diocese of Toledo and Domus Angelorum Retreat House is sponsoring a Scripture Study on “The Bible and Mary” at St. Michael Parish in Findlay on March 20 from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The cost is $65.00 and includes lunch. There is an optional Sunday liturgy following the presentation. For more information call 419.532.2204.

Event Date: 03/20/2010 - Magnificat of Stark County Breakfast Meeting

Magnificat of Stark County, a women’s ministry modeled after the visitation invites you to breakfast on Saturday March 20th at Walsh University. The guest speaker will be Cynthia Mernagh and she will talk about raising your children for Christ. Doors open at 8:30am with breakfast at 9:00. The cost is $17 per person. For tickets or more information call 330-327-7147.

Event Date: 03/21/2010 - Lenten mission - “The Man who walked across America”

Back by popular demand! St. Barbara Parish in Massillon will sponsor “The Man who walked across America”- James “Butch” Murphy-and his Lenten mission, “Remain in My Love.” The program will run nightly Sunday March 21 through Wednesday March 24 at 7 p.m. in the church. Admission is free. Childcare and refreshments provided.Visit www.stbarbmasillon.com or call the parish office at 330-833-6898 for more information.

Event Date: 03/21/2010 - Pancake Benefit Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus Council 11037 are sponsoring a Benefit Breakfast for The SPJ Choir Director on Sunday March 21, from  8:30 to 11:30 am at SS Philip and James Social Hall.  The cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. For more information call 330-854-4172.    

Event Date: 03/22/2010 - Saint Michael Parish Mission

St Michael the Archangel parish in Canton presents “Give God a Second Thought” a Lenten Parish Mission featuring Fr. John Collins, CSP. On March 22nd through the 24th beginning at 7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to bring their children who will have a special mission of their own just for kids which takes place at the same time.

Event Date: 03/22/2010 - St Sebastian Reasons To Believe

St Sebastian parish in Akron and The Emmaus Roundtable presents Truth Matters apologist Pat Bline with a special presentation titled “Reasons To Believe” on Monday March 22nd at 7pm in Zwisler hall. The talk is free and open to the public, and will feature a Q & A session at 8pm.

Event Date: 03/24/2010 - Natural Family Planning Classes

Learn about the Magic of NFP during the next class series starting Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 PM at Queen of Heaven’s Parish Life Center.

Event Date: 03/25/2010 - Walsh University Guadalupe Festival

Walsh University invites you to join Msgr Eduardo Chavez and Catholic recording artist Dana at The Guadalupe Festival on Thursday, March 25th from 5 to10 pm at the main campus in North Canton. The Guadalupe Festival celebrates Saint Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn and of the Americas. The event begins at 5pm with a Hispanic festival with food, refreshments, music and dancing, followed by the rosary in both English and Spanish. Next will be a special presentation titled The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe given by Monsignor Eduardo Chavez along with a special vocal performance by international recording artist Dana. The evening will also feature a Spanish Mass, and a book signing. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 330-490-7106 or visit walsh.edu. That’s the Guadalupe Festival at WalshUniversity Thursday March 25th at 5pm.

Event Date: 03/28/2010 - Service of Lenten Lamentations

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Lorain will have a special service of Lenten Lamentations on March 28 - Palm Sunday at 2:00pm. The service includes Benediction, hymns and a period of reflection. All are welcome. For more information call 440.988.3984.

Event Date: 04/07/2010 - "Financial Peace University"

St. Paul Parish in North Canton is offering Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University," a Biblically-based personal finance workshop. The series is on Wednesday evenings and runs for 13 weeks beginning Apr. 7. The cost is $75 for St. Paul parishioners, $100 for non-parishioners. There are various times for the class preview and registration. For more information, call 330-499-2201, Ext. 327.

Event Date: 04/09/2010 - Mother Daughter Retreat

The Saint Thomas More House of Prayer in Cranberry, PA presents The Royal Way Of Love” Mother Daughter Retreat on April 9th through the 11th with retreat Master Father Nathan Cromly. Retreat includes Holy Mass each day, Confessions, Liturgy of the Hours, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Chaplet of Mercy, time for personal prayer and reflection and opportunities for Spiritual Direction. To register call (814) 676-1910 or log on to www.liturgyofthehours.org

Event Date: 06/04/2010 - Gift of Faith Conference

AM 1060 Living Bread Radio is proud to present their Annual Gift of Faith Conference Friday June 4 and Saturday June 5 at Walsh University.Inspirational speakers include, Fr. John Trigilio, Tim Staples and Fr. Nicholas Mancini. The cost is $40.00 per person. For more information call 330.966.2903 or log on to www.livingbreadradio.com.

Ongoing Events

Walsh University holds Eucharistic Adoration

Walsh University holds Eucharistic Adoration in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel  from noon until 4:00 pm each Wednesday and also on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Walsh University invites the public to come and spend time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. For directions to the Chapel or for more information, call 330.499.7090.

St. Michael’s Parish Eucharistic Adoration

St. Michael’s Parish in Canton holds Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday from 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. All are invited to come and spend and hour with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. For more information, call 330.492.3119.

Divine Mercy Cenacle

The Divine Mercy Cenacle from Queen of Heaven Parish in Green meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm. The first Wednesday each month the Chaplet is sung in the Church, other meeting times are in the Parish LifeCenter. For more information call 330.896.2345.

Rosary at Nativity of the Lord Church

Nativity of the Lord Catholic Church in Springfield Township, recites the Rosary on Monday and Friday following the 8:00am Mass. For more information call 330.699.5086.

Rosary at Queen of Heaven Parish

Queen of Heaven Parish in Green prays the Rosary Monday through Friday prior to the Mass at 8:30am and on Saturdays following the Mass at 8:30am. For more information call 330.896.2345.

Mass and Holy Hour for Priests at Walsh University

Mass and Holy Hour for Priests every third Thursday of the month beginning in June at Walsh University from 7-9pm in the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Come pray for our priests.

Sunday Community Breakfast at Queen of Heaven

Queen of Heaven Parish presents their Sunday Community Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am every first Sunday of each month. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and accompaniments. Cost is $2 for preschool children and $4 for all others.

First Saturday Rosary For Life

Right To Life of Northeast Ohio is looking for individuals or families to commit to praying for one hour on the first Saturday of each month in front of the abortion clinic located at 839 East Market St in Akron. To sign up for an hour or for more information please call 330-762-2785.

Poor Clare Nuns Soup Sale

The Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration, located on Market Ave. in Canton, sells bread and several types of homemade soup prepared by the Poor Clare Sisters once a month. Quarts are available for $7 and pints for $3.50. All proceeds from the bread & soup sale benefit the ministry of the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration. To find out when the next sale will be or to place an order in advance call 330.491.1171, or log on to www.poorclares.org.

Catholics United for the Faith Meets Monthly

Catholics United for the Faith meet the first Saturday of the month at Walsh University’s Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. Bring a covered dish dinner to share. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the meeting. The evening includes adoration, holy rosary and concludes with Benediction at 9pm.

Day of Prayer

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church has a Day of Prayer that is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The Church will be open all day starting at 9 a.m. Father Miron Kerul-Kmec will be available all day for confession and spiritual direction.  The St. Demetrius Prayer group meets at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome! For more information please call 330-753-2031

St George Romanian Lenten Fish Fry

St George Romanian Catholic Church on 44th street in Canton will host Lenten Fish Fries each Friday in Lent. Dinners include your choice of sides. Drinks and desserts are also available. For more information call 330-492-8413.

St. Nicholas Byzantine Lenten Fish Fry

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, in Barberton will hold a fish fry every Friday during Lent. The cost is $7.00 for a 3 piece Adults dinner, $5.00 for a 2 piece Senior dinner, and $3.00 for a child--1 piece dinner.  Grilled Salmon is 10.00. Each Dinner comes with choice of sides. For more information call 330-753-2031.

OLOP Canton Lenten Fish Fry

Our Lady of Peace Men's Club in Canton will hold Lenten fish fries from 4:30 to 7:00pm beginning Feb. 19 through Mar. 26. Dinners start at $6.00, There’s a sundae bar, beer, and a carryout/drive thru.

K of C North Canton Lenten Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus will host fish fries every Friday during Lent at the K. of C. Hall in North Canton. Your choice of fish or shrimp dinners is available from 4:30-7:30P.Proceeds will assist the Boy Scouts as well as the Knights' charitable work.

Patriotic Rosary

St. Paul’s Church in North Canton recites the Patriotic Rosary every Wednesday at 12:15pm for our country and service men and women. All are welcome to attend.

St Ann Pierogie Sale

Saint Ann Church in Sebring is holding their Annual Lenten Pierogie and Halushki sale every Friday in Lent. Lunch, dinner and carry out is available from 11am to 7pm. The menu includes: Halushki and a variety of Pierogies, cream of broccoli soup and clam chowder. To place an order call the kitchen at 330-938-9678.

Emmaus Roundtable Area Meetings

The Emmaus Roundtable Apologetics Group holds monthly meetings at the following locations. On the second Friday of each month at St Raphael Center in Canton, every third Saturday in Akron at St Mary’s church, and every last Friday of the month at St Joseph in Randolph or in Marine Towers West in Lakewood. As always, bring a bible and bring a friend. For more information call 330-606-9350.

Fish Fry at St. Joan of Arc Parish

St. Joan of Arc Parish in Canton will hold Friday Lenten Fish Fries thru March 26 from 5:00 to 7:30pm. Dine or carry out. Dinners range from 4.50 for children to 8.50 for Adults.