Mother of Sorrows Parish

News and Events

Eucharistic Adoration
Join us in church for prayerful reflection time on Wednesday, December 3 from 5:00-5:45 pm; note the earlier starting time (just for this month). [posted 12/1-3/2025]

Combined Meeting for Finance Council, Parish Council, and Facilities Committee
Will take place on Wednesday, December 3 starting at 6:00 pm. [posted 12/1-3/2025]

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Chorus to Perform on December 4
Join us on Thursday, December 4, as the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Chorus performs at Mother of Sorrows from 6:30-8:00 PM during Peninsula’s annual Candlelight Walk. Enjoy an evening of beautiful seasonal music as our church glows with Christmas spirit. Admission is free; freewill offerings will be accepted to support the semi-professional organization that has graciously fit us into their busy holiday performance schedule. We are also looking for volunteers to be present in the church between 5:00-8:00 PM to welcome guests, answer questions, and help create a warm, inviting atmosphere. If you can assist for any portion of that time, please contact Carol at carolk4mos@gmail.com. [posted 12/1-12/4/2025]

MOS Turn to Volunteer at St Vincent de Paul Ozanam Center on December 6
Volunteer opportunities depend on the number of volunteers present and may include staffing clothing rooms, counting clothes, sorting donations, Our parish's turn to volunteer is the first Saturday of each month (except on holiday weekend) from 9:15 am-12:00 pm; volunteers are also welcome on other Saturdays.  The center is located at 93 Kent St, Akron, OH 44305. [posted 12/1-12/6/2025]

Holy Family Handbell Choir to Perform on December 6
We are delighted to welcome the Holy Family Handbell Choir to our church during Peninsula’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration on Saturday, December 6.  Their beautiful handbell music will add a joyful and reflective spirit to this festive community event. The free performance will take place at 2:30PM. Enjoy the festivities in downtown Peninsula, do some shopping or have lunch, and come to support our sister parish’s beautiful choir while they put us in the true Christmas spirit. [posted 12/1-12/6/2025]

2025 Mother of Sorrows Giving Tree
Please consider taking a tag from our Giving Tree located near the altar. Purchase a gift or gift card and place the wrapped gift under the giving tree no later than December 14th. We thank you for your generosity! [posted 12/1-14/2025]

Advent Wreath Kits for Sale
Having an Advent wreath in the home serves as a beautiful reminder of hope, faith, joy and peace, helping families prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ throughout the Advent season.  Starting on November 22, we will have a limited number of advent wreath kits for sale at the back of the church.  The cost is only $15 for the artificial greens, ring and candles!  You can keep it very simple, or add pine cones, ribbons or small birds or ornaments for decoration.v It’s a wonderful project to engage a whole family. Both young children and adult children can take pleasure in creating this sign of our faith.  Advent begins on November 30.  Please consider buying one for your home or as a gift for someone else.  It’s guaranteed to be a gift that will be used year after year.  Contact Carol (carolk4mos@gmail.com) with any questions. [posted 11/16-12/7/2025]

Upcoming Events
Save the dates for these other events; more details to follow.
12/02 7:00 pm Vision Committee Meeting
12/08 7:00 pm Immaculate Conception Mass
12/10 10:00 am Faith and Fiction Book Club: Two from Galilee: The Story of Mary and Joseph by Marjorie Holmes
12/10 2:30 pm Christmas Eve Choir Practice
12/14 4:00 pm Lessons and Carols
12/17 8:45 am Rosary
12/17 9:00 am Weekday Mass
12/17 2:30 pm Christmas Eve Choir Practice
12/24 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Choir Prelude
12/24 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass
12/25 9:30 pm Christmas Day Mass
12/31 5:00 pm New Year's Eve Mass
01/01 9:30 am New Year's Day Mass
01/14 10:00 am Faith and Fiction Book Club: Encounter with Angels: The Invisible Companions of Our Spiritual Life by Odile Haumonté