Our parish engages in various activities throughout the year enriching our parish and community. Refer to the write up below for information and pictures link (if available).
During 2025 Renovations - throughout the year buildings and grounds were renovated as part of our church's facilities committee plan. A new roof and gutters were installed in March; new flooring installed in the Parish Life Center; new ramp and railings by the Knights of Columbus.
During 2025 Faith and Fiction book club - parishioners and guests robustly discussed a wide range of faith based books they read or listened to.
July - November - parishioners and guests enjoyed each other's company with some food after Mass with events such as Donut Sunday (7/6).
9/13 - First Responders Mass and Reception -
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our parishioners and local merchants who generously contributed cash and food donations for our First Responders’ Reception. Your kindness and support helped make it a true success.
Because of your generosity, we were able to provide a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who attended. The abundance of food and financial support not only met our needs but reflected the strong spirit of community that defines our parish.
To our merchants — Costco, Fishers, Peninsula Coffee House, Purplebrown Farm Store, Romito’s Pizza, Thirsty Dog Brewing Company and Winking Lizard — thank you for standing with us and giving so freely. To our parish family — your continued support is a blessing we never take for granted.
May God bless each of you for your giving hearts.
8/17 - Second Annual Blessings of the Kayaks - a group gathered at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) Lock 29 for refreshments before Fr. Michael McCandless blessed the kayaks and some ventured out on the Cuyahoga River traveling to the Boston Store take out area. The weather was very cooperative for this event.
7/9 - Meditating on the Holy Face of Jesus- about 75 faithful people from parishes across Summit, Stark, and Cuyahoga Counties filled our church's pews at to hear Rosemary Reed from Our Mother’s Hands deliver a most interesting and enlightening presentation on various relics depicting the Sacred Faces of Jesus the church holds dear, including Veronica’s Veil, the Shroud of Turin, the Veil of Manoppello, and the Divine Mercy painting. It was indeed a special evening of information, stories and science for all who attended. We are grateful for Our Mother’s Hands and Rosemary for making such a wonderful presentation available to us. For more information, click here.
5/18 First Annual Blessing of Bikes and Hikers and Fun Ride/Walk - Fr. Michael McCandless and Deacon Will individually blessed bikes and hikers who then embarked on a fun trek along the towpath. in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This was followed by a barbecue with good food, good company (40 people), and great door prizes. Many thanks to the following who sponsored door prizes: Appalachian Outfitters, Apple Jax Toys, Country Maid Ice Cream & Orchard, Fishers Restaurant, Pedego, Peninsula Art Academy, Peninsula Coffee Shop, Purplebrown Farm Store, Russo's Restaurant, Suncrest Garden, Terry Lumber, Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, The Peninsula Foundation, The Wine Mill, Towpath Tennis Center.
5/10 & 11 May Crowning - as part of our weekend Masses ladies and children participated in crowning Mother Mary. This was also a Mother's Day tribute.
4/26 Ramp Up - during this Peninsula community event our church doors were open to interested people to learn about our history and ring our church bell.
3/25-4/20 Lent & Easter [pictures not posted yet] - each Friday parishioners and guests gathered for soup supper before Stations of the Cross; hosted Bible study sessions; in conjunction with the Peninsula Methodist church we conducted outdoor Blessings of the Palms (Palm Sunday) and stations of the cross (Good Friday); had Triduum services.
3/25 Priest Appreciation Mass & Dinner - a celebration honoring the priests who have said Mass at our parish over the past several years. This included Mass and dinner.
3/16-18 Mission [pictures not posted yet] - From Glory to Glory: A Spiritual Life That’s Alive hosted by Fr. Jacob Bearer in a three-day Lenten Mission which was well attended with a mix of Mother of Sorrows (MoS) and non-MoS attendees who opened their minds and hearts to God in new and forgotten ways. Father Jacob asked us to think about what’s hindering our being filled with God’s spirit, and he reminded us that praying should be more about God’s presence in our lives. Also, that Jesus wants us to receive the glory He received, so that the fruit of it spills over into the world. In closing, he asked that we think and pray about what we experienced, then, if we like, he will return to lead us in prayer.
1/23 - Put Yourself In the Place of Mary & Joseph- Immigrant Simulation - a speaker from the Cleveland Diocese walked us through some of the steps and decisions immigrant families (such as Mary and Joseph are forced to make in order to protect their Son after having witnessed the cruelty and Herod and his assassins.
