Event Date: 00/00/0000 - Women & Spirit – Catholic Sisters in America

The Maltz Museum in Beachwood presents Women & Spirit – Catholic Sisters in America. Discover the untold stories of pioneering Women who established schools, hospitals and other enduring institutions and continue to work for peace & social justice. This exhibit is now through August 28. For more information call 216.593.0575.

Event Date: 08/01/2010 - CPC Golf Fundraiser

The Community Pregnancy Center of Barberton is proud to partner with the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament through Tickets Fore Charity. If you are planning on attending the golf tournament this August, purchase your tickets at www.buytfc.com and enter the access code BIKCPN and 75% of the proceeds will benefit Community Pregnancy Center of Barberton. For more details call 330-706-1919.

Event Date: 08/01/2010 - Iconography Workshop

St. George Romanian Catholic Church in Canton is offering a one-week course in iconography beginning August 1. All techniques and supplies are provided to complete a hand-painted icon. The cost is $275.00 per person. To register call 330.837.0534.  

Event Date: 08/05/2010 - Mass for Nurses

Saint Paul’s Parish in Akron will offer a Mass for all those who serve in the nursing profession on Thursday, August 5 at 7:00pm. All nurses, their families and the entire community are welcome. For more information call 330.724.1263.

Event Date: 08/07/2010 - Natural Family Planning Classes

Natural Family Planning classes will begin August 7 at Mercy Medical Center. All classes are taught by certified NFP couples. The fee is $40 per couple. To register, call 330-489-1329.

Event Date: 08/08/2010 - The Fest 2010

Join us for the FEST on August 8, 2010 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, Ohio, presented by the Sisters of Charity Health System.Featuring national Christian recording artists, great food, games and activities for the whole family and an amazing fireworks display, the FEST is the region’s largest FREE family event.Bands appearing this year’s event include Newsboys, the Afters, Matt Maher, Brooke Barrettsmith and Real Music competition winner “State Fair.”In our tenth anniversary year, we are anticipating over 35,000 people to join in a vibrant celebration of faith unlike any other.Check out our website at www.thefest.us and we’ll see you on August 8th!

Event Date: 08/08/2010 - Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa

All Saints parish in Canton invites you to a Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa beginning Sunday, August 8th with Mass at 9:30am and runs through Monday, August 16th.For a complete schedule call 330.453.6429.

Event Date: 08/10/2010 - Summit Council NCCW’s Annual Presidents’ Coffee

The Summit Regional Council NCCW cordially invites all Catholic women to attend the Annual Presidents’ Coffee on Tuesday, August 10, at Saint Paul Parish in Akron.Registration begins at 9:00 AM with coffee and refreshments. Come, bring a friend and meet with women from other parishes.For more information call 330-773-1630.

Event Date: 08/11/2010 - Annual Salad Smorgasbord Card Party

The Altar Rosary Society from SS Peter & Paul Parish in Doylestown is hosting their 50th Annual Salad Smorgasbord Card Party on Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 am. There is a $6.00 donation and lunch will be at noon. Bring your own cards. For more information call 330.658.6512.

Event Date: 08/14/2010 - Catholics United for the Faith

Catholics United for the Faith will meet August 14th at Walsh University’s Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. The meeting begins at 6:00pm with a covered dish dinner followed by the rosary and a Study on “The Splendor of Truth” The main dish is provided, please bring a side dish to share. For more information call 330.875.3787

Event Date: 08/14/2010 - Vigil Mass for Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The South Summit Cluster of the Diocese of Cleveland will celebrate Mass on the Vigil of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, August 14 at 4:30pm on the lawn of Queen of Heaven Parish in Green, weather permitting.Please bring your lawn chair. A spaghetti dinner will be held in the pavilion following the Mass. The cost for the dinner is $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.Reservations are not required, please call 330-896-2345 if you plan to attend the dinner.

Event Date: 08/16/2010 - Natural Family Planning Classes

The next Natural Family Planning series will begin Monday, August 16th at 6:30pm at University Hospital in Westlake. All classes are taught by certified NFP couples. The fee is $40 per couple. To register, call 440.779.5793

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.

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 second Saturday of each month at Walsh University’s Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. Come early and bring a side dish to share, the main dish is provided. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the meeting. The evening will also include the holy rosary and/or adoration.

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

Latin Mass

St. Sebastian Parish in Akron holds a traditional Latin Mass on Sundays at 1:00pm