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Welcome to Mother of Sorrows Parish!

We are a Catholic church conveniently located near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, OH

Mass Schedule: Saturday at 5:00 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am
Livestream available on our YouTube channel in the Live section

Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon Will Yoho
Presbyteral Moderator: Father Michael McCandless

Please see our Parish Bulletin for schedule changes and other scheduled devotions and events.

News and Events

For diocesan and community events, refer to this page.

Catholic Charities Campaign
Consider giving to this campaign to support its work in northeast Ohio at this link: https://www.catholiccommunity.org/support/catholic-charities. [posted 2/12-3/1/2026]

Service Project Opportunities
After Mass this month, we will welcome representatives from three ministries that help the most vulnerable. Each will briefly share their mission and current needs.  Parishioners are encouraged to remain and take a few minutes to learn how our community can support these important ministries:
February 7 & 8 - Peter Maurin Center (Dave Churbock, Executive Director)
February 14 & 15 - Ozanam Center (Cathie Perusek, Board Member)
February 28 & March 1 - Genneserate (Bob Dirgo, Executive Director)  [posted 2/1-3/1/2026]

The Season of Lent
Join us as we observe Lent with activities and events thoughtfully chosen to guide us prayerfully and intentionally into a deeper relationship with Jesus throughout this sacred season.  This section will be updated for each week's activities.  The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon the church's renovations. [posted 2/12-4/5/2026]
Ash Wednesday Mass, February 18 at 7:00 pm (in the church)
Stations of the Cross, February 20 at 7:00 pm (in the church)

Shroud of Turin
A presentation on the Shroud of Turin by David Onysko will take place at church on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7PM.  David, a Cleveland native, has studied Sindonology (the study of the Shroud) and lectured on it for 35 years. He continues to share all that he has learned and continues to learn - historic, theological and scientific - with as many people as possible, including local and international audiences.  There is no cost to attend and all are welcome.  Call 330-657-2631 or email carolk4mos@gmail.com for more information.  [posted 2/12-26/2026]

Upcoming Events
Save the dates for these other events; more details to follow.
2/26 7:00 pm Shroud of Turin presentation
2/27 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3/05 6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration
3/05 7:00 pm Facilities Committee Meeting [note new date!]
3/06 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3/11 10:00 am Faith and Fiction Book Club: Seven Last Words by James Martin
3/11 7:00 pm Mission - From Encounter to Discipleship
3/12 7:00 pm Mission - From Encounter to Discipleship
3/13 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3/11 8:45 am Seven Sorrows Rosary and Weekday Mass
3/20 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3/25 6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration
3/25 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting
3/26 7:00 pm The Crucifixion in Art presentation
3/27 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3/29 9:30 am Ecumenical Palm Sunday Service with United Methodist Church followed by Mass
4/02 7:00 pm Holy Thursday Mass
4/03 12:00 pm Stations of the Cross
4/03 3:00 pm Good Friday Service
4/04 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass
4/05 9:30 am Easter Mass