Mother of Sorrows Parish

News and Events

Grieving Parents Mass
On October 25 at 5:00 pm we will have a special Mass to honor Grieving Parents in the loss of their children due to early or untimely death, miscarriage, abortion, addictions, estrangement, court order, abandonment, or any other possible scenario that painfully separates parent from child.  This Mass is open to all people of all parishes and denominations.b Please join us in supporting and wrapping our arms around our grieving brothers and sisters. [posted 10/16-25/2025]

Upcoming Special Collections
There will be a second collection on the weekend of October 18-19 for World Mission Sunday. [posted 10/16-19/2025]

On the weekends of October 11-12 and 18-19, we will be collecting gently used books and purses or wallets for the Christ Child Society of Akron’s annual Holiday Boutique on November 22. Adult and children’s hardcover and paperback books that are in good condition are needed; as well as those stylish purses that you no longer use. Please place them in the bins located in the vestibule of the Church. Anyone interested in more information on the work of the Christ Child Society or in becoming a member can contact christchildsocietyakron.org. [posted 10/2-19/2025]

On October 25-26 and November 1-2, we will be collecting new items for men and women veterans at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland. The greatest needs are: sweat pants (no drawstrings), sweat shirts and zipped sweat jackets as the patients have a hard time putting on hoodies (sizes L, XL, and 2XL). Winter jackets (all sizes), scarves/gloves/hats, T-shirts (all-sizes), underwear (all sizes), and tennis shoes (sizes 9-13 ) are also appreciated. All items should be new. In addition, personal care items including disposable safety razors, toothpaste, tooth brushes, alcohol-free lotion, shaving cream/gel, deodorant (men/women), feminine hygiene products, and combs/brushes are appreciated. Please place your donations in the bins at the entrance of the church. Everything will be delivered on time for Veteran’s Day. [posted 10/2-11/2/2025]

Upcoming Events
Save the dates for these other events; more details to follow.
10/25 5:00 pm Grieving Parents Mass
10/29 6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration
10/29 7:00 pm Finance Council Meeting
11/01 9:15 am Volunteer at St Vincent de Paul Ozanam Center
11/01 5:00 pm Remembering Our Beloved Deceased Mass
11/02 10:30 am Donut Sunday
11/12 10:00 am Faith and Fiction Book Club (Your Sorrow is My Sorrow by Joyce Rupp)
11/12 6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration
11/12 7:00 pm Facilities Committee Meeting
11/19 9:00 am Weekday Mass
11/27 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass
12/08 7:00 pm Immaculate Conception Mass
12/10 10:00 am Faith and Fiction Book Club
12/24 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass
12/25 9:30 pm Christmas Day Mass