First Annual Blessing of Bikes and Hikers and Fun Ride/Walk
Following 9:30AM Mass on May 18, bikes and hikers will be blessed outside the church before we embark on a fun trek along the Towpath at 10:45. At 12:15, we will return to the church for a BBQ and refreshments. There is no charge; you are just required to have fun! Everyone is welcome — solo riders and walkers, families, kids! Lace up your favorite shoes or ride your favorite bike — tandem, electric, 3-wheelers, pull-behind bike wagons, even old fashioned two wheel bicycles! Questions? Call 330-620-0992. [posted 5/6-19/2025]
Faith and Fiction Book Club
Our club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10AM for coffee and book discussion beginning at 10:30. On May 14, we will be talk about a work of fiction, Death in Black & White, by Fr. Michael Brisson, L.C. Join us in our discussion of this purely fictional novel. Everyone is welcome — bring a friend!. [posted 4/21-5/15/2025]
Peninsula’s Ramp Up Festival
As part of this festival on April 26, we’re inviting the public to come in and hear a brief history of our church. Climb up to the choir loft and ring our church bell! Our church will be open from 11:00-5:00. If you wish, stay for our 5:00 Mass.
If you would like to take a 2-hour shift, please check out the 4/20/2025 bulletin for details. [posted 4/23-26/2025]
Our Parish Workday - 5/3/2025
Be part of a team of volunteers that will work to improve the parish grounds during the morning and afternoon, followed by a picnic. Come for an hour or two or come for the whole day. Interested in working or helping to organize the event? Please please check out the 4/20/2025 bulletin for details. [posted 4/23-5/4/2025]
Lenten Activities
Come worship with us during this Lenten season; check out the variety of our parish activities. [posted 3/5-4/21/2025; updated 4/7/2025]
In Search of Additional Choir Members
Consider adding your time and talent to praising God in song during Holy Week. So as many as would like can participate in the Holy Week Choir, here is an updated rehearsal schedule:
Sunday, March 30 @ 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 6 @ 10:30 AM
Tuesday, April 8 @ 10:30 AM
Tuesday, April 15 @ 10:30 AM
[posted 3/23-4/16/2025]
Faith and Fiction Book Club
Our book for April Faith & Fiction on April 9 is so timely and appropriate! We’re going to learn more about our beloved Pope Francis as we discuss his book, Life: My Story Through History. Please join us at 10:00 AM for fellowship and 10:30 for book discussion. [posted 3/23-4/12/2025]
Building Maintenance, Repair & Renovation Program
As mentioned at Mass and in the bulletin during the weekend of October 20-21, our parish has launched this program to raise funding for much needed repairs and maintenance. Read the details in this bulletin and this letter and pledge form. Please print and fill out the pledge form and return via the collection basket, postal mail or email mospeninsula@gmail.com. Our financial statements are posted at this link. Your generosity will assist us in enhancing the functionality and beauty of our parish. Scan this QR Code to link to our parish's online giving portal. [posted 10/26-3/31/2025]
Catholic Charities Campaign is Underway
Consider giving to this campaign to support its work in northeast Ohio at this link: https://www.catholiccommunity.org/support/catholic-charities. 
[posted 2/28-3/31/2025]
Priest Appreciation Dinner
This Tuesday, March 25, Mother of Sorrows will have a special Mass and Appreciation Dinner to honor the priests who have so willingly served our parish these last two years. Mass will be at 5:30 PM followed by a dinner in the parish hall. This is the perfect opportunity for our parish to fill the church and hall to show these wonderful priests how much they have meant to us!!! We
hope to see every parishioner there! Please bring a dish to share.
Parish Lenten Mission
Join us for one, two, or all three evenings with Fr. Jacon Bearer as he presents "From Glory to Glory - A Spritual Life That's Alive. Review the full schedule here. [posted 3/5-19/2025]
Faith and Fiction Book Club
Our FAITH & FICTION club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We will discuss The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen for our March 12 meeting. Come and explore something different; if you don't like reading, listen to the audiobook version. We’re composed of men and women, parishioners and non-parishioners, Catholics and non-Catholics. Everyone is welcome. We gather in the lower level of the Church at 10:00AM for coffee and catch-up and begin our book discussion promptly at 10:30 so that we can be finished by noon. [posted 2/28-3/13/2025]
Try Something New This Year – Faith and Fiction Book Club!
Our FAITH & FICTION club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We will discuss Priest and Beggar by Kevin Wells for our February 12 meeting. Come and explore something different; if you don't like reading, listen to the audiobook version. We’re composed of men and women, parishioners and non-parishioners, Catholics and non-Catholics. Everyone is welcome. We gather in the lower level of the Church at 10:00AM for coffee and catch-up and begin our book discussion promptly at 10:30 so that we can be finished by noon. [posted 1/12-2/13/2025]
Faith and Fiction Book Club
Our FAITH & FICTION club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Join us on January 8 when we discuss Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt We will read and discuss Priest and Beggar by Kevin Wells for our February 12 meeting. Come and explore something different; if you don’t like reading, listen to the audiobook version. We’re composed of men and women, parishioners and non-parishioners, Catholics and non-Catholics. Everyone is welcome. We gather in the lower level of the Church at 10:00AM for coffee and catch-up and begin our book discussion promptly at 10:30 so that we can be finished by noon. [posted 12/30/2024-1/9/2025]
