Young Adult Ministry...Around the Diocese

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Immaculate Conception Young Adult Group

Our group�s mission is to present the joy of living a vibrant, well-balanced, Catholic life through spiritual, social, service, and athletic opportunities. We, the members of the Immaculate Conception Young Adult Group, formerly the St Rose Young Adult Group) are committed to serving the needs of our group�s members, as well as the broader community of young adult Catholics age 20-39 in the greater Cleveland, OH area. Although the majority of our membership is single, we welcome all Catholic young Adults. For more information, please visit their website http://www.icyoungadults.org/.

Friday, February 03
Sacred Heart Mass & Holy Hour
10:00 p.m. Mass & Holy Hour, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Cleveland
Our Lord has promised much to those who honor him on the First Friday of each month. Join us at 10:00pm at Our Lady of Mt Carmel for Mass, followed by adoration. Enter Our Lady of Mt Carmel through the East door. Adoration optionally lasts until 6:30am Mass, but plan on staying after Mass at least to pray the rosary and spend a few quiet moments with our Lord. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1355 West 70th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102-2019. For more information contact Don Miller at (440) 821-6692 or millerdjm@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 04
Right to Life Confession, Mass, and Rosary
8:30a.m. St. Andrew�s (Benedictine) Abbey, Cleveland (Shaker area)
Join us for confession and Mass, and then prayer in front of an abortion clinic. Confession begins at 8:30a.m., followed by Mass at 9:15a.m. at St. Andrew�s Abbey, 2900 Martin Luther King Drive (behind Benedictine High School near the corner of Buckeye). After Mass, we will reassemble on the sidewalk in front of Shaker Medical/ Preterm abortion facility at 11710/12000 Shaker Boulevard at 10:15am. There we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and meditate on three sets of the mysteries of the Rosary. Then we will return to Saint Andrew�s Abbey for fellowship. Attending the entire event is not necessary.   You may prefer to only attend the sidewalk prayers or only the Mass.   Contact: Don and Kathy Miller at (440) 821-6692 or millerdjm@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 04 and 18
Catholicism Project Video Night
7:00p.m. St. Noel Church, Willoughby Hills
Join us as we partner with MORE Young Adults for Catholicism. Through a series of DVDs created and hosted by Father Robert Barron, we will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the series is on-location and in the streets illustrating the splendor of the global Church. Father Robert Barron is an acclaimed author, theologian, and podcasting priest from Chicago, and one of the world�s great and most innovative teachers of the Catholic faith. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Check out www.catholicismseries.com for more information about the series, and join us at St. Noel (35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH) at 7pm on February 4 and 18 for the third and fourth installments of the video series. To RSVP, or with questions, contact Megan at 216-233-5210 or megan.casserlie@gmail.com.

Tuesday, February 07 and 21
Women�s Group
7:00 � 8:30 p.m. Ed and Marie Ruic�s Place, Cleveland Heights
Join the ladies for fellowship and fun � we are reading �The World�s First Love: Mary, Mother of God� by Fulton J. Sheen. With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton J. Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. All the major aspects and events of Mary�s life are lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation, and inspiration.   Sheen also gives profound insights into all the Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate Conception to the Assumption to the miracle of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information concerning materials and location, please contact Marie Ruic at (216) 246-1952.

Saturday, February 11
Tobaggoning
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Millstream Run Reservation Chalet Recreation Area
Time to bundle up and go shooting down the tobogganing slopes! We will meet at the ticket booth at the Strongsville chalet located at 16200 Valley Parkway, Strongsville, OH 44136. The cost is either $3 per ride or $8 for adult all day pass, and $6 children 11 and under (need to be 42 inches to ride). You must wear gloves or you will not be allowed to ride! There is also an indoor lodge with snacks available for purchase. Please RSVP so I can look for you before we get in line for the chutes. RSVP to Kathy Miller joan0330@hotmail.com or call 440-821-6691.

Monday, February 13 and 27
Apologetics
7:30 � 9:00 p.m. St. Paschal Baylon Church, Parish Life Center, Highland Heights
Want to learn to explain and defend your faith better? Join us at the Greater Cleveland Apologetics Forum. We meet from 7:30 � 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center at St. Paschal Baylon Church (5384 Wilson Mills Rd. Highland Hts., Ohio). Be sure to bring your Bible! Topics change each meeting, so for more information, or to RSVP, email Ed Ruic at e_ruic@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, February 21
Planning Meeting
7:00 p.m. Panera Bread, Mayfield Heights
Even if you have never attended a planning meeting, please consider attending.   We all have skills and talents that are worth sharing.   Thank you to all who sponsored an event in March.    Now we�ll be planning for April and May events. Everyone is welcome to come to the planning meeting, even if you are not sponsoring an event. However, we do encourage all members to consider sponsoring an event and bring those ideas to the meeting. If you can�t make the meeting, you can fill out a sponsorship form ahead of time, or please feel free to contact Steve Homer to reserve a date for your event. Panera Bread is located at 1635 Golden Gate Plaza, Cleveland, Ohio 44124.   For more information, please contact Steve Homer at (330) 968-8273 or email at stephenhomer@att.net.

Friday, February 24
Holy Hour
8:00 p.m. Communion of Saints, Cleveland Heights
You�re invited to a special Holy Hour at Communion of Saints parish in Cleveland Heights. Fr. Patrick Anderson will lead us in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and there will be special music to accompany our Adoration. If you have a special prayer request that you want presented to our Lord during the holy hour, please e-mail it to Megan Casserlie at megan.casserlie@gmail.com. Communion of Saints Church is located at 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. To RSVP, or for more information, contact Mark Radcliffe at 630-827-9949 or byhisbloodwehave1@yahoo.com.

Saturday, February 25
Mass and Dinner
5:00 p.m. St. Stanislaus, Cleveland
Join us for Mass at the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus at 5pm. After Mass, we will have dinner at Bo Loong Chinese Restaurant. St. Stanislaus Church is located at 3649 East 65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44105. Bo Loong is located at 3922 Saint Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114. Please RSVP to Paul Weisheit at (440) 488-2573 or p.w.weisheit@gmail.com.

Cuvilly House

Eucharistic Adoration Young adults in your 20's and 30's are invited to join us at Cuvilly House for Eucharistic Adoration. 7-8 PM each first Thursday. Music, scripture, silent prayer. 18021 Marcella Rd, Cleveland, 44119. For more information contact Sr. Ellen Beebe at 216-486-5555 or ebeebe@ndec.org or visit the Cuvilly House Facebook page.

Faith Alive

What is Faith Alive?

Faith Alive is the Young Adult Ministry at St. Dominic. Faith Alive invites everyone in their 20's and 30's, single or married, with or without children, to deepen their faith through our Social, Service and Spiritual programs. If you are a young adult who is interested in learning more, email us at stdomfaithalive@gmail.com or simply show up at one of our events!

Jesuit Retreat House

Monday February 6, 2012

Day Retreat: Forgiveness-The Heart of the Gospel with Fr. Carl Bonk, SJ.

Jesus, as Savior, gave his life for the forgiveness of sin for all time. He asks that we be willing to give pardon to those who sin against us. Why is this so hard for us, and what is the difference between forgiving and forgetting? Retreat begins with coffee/pastry at 9AM. Program begins at 9:30 and ends before 2PM.The day will include Mass and a healing of memories service. Cost is $25. Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Parma, Ohio.

Mentor Area Churches Theology on Tap

Thursday, February 2, 2012

6:00pm until 9:00pm

Theology on Tap, Young Adult Speaker Series, will be featuring Fr. Larry Richards, a gifted and captivating speaker and author. He holds the answer to some of life�s most profound questions. His inspirational talks, books, and presentations, have changed the hearts, minds, and lives of millions of listeners and readers worldwide. The event will be Thursday, February 2, at Billy�s Martini Bar, 7701 Reynolds Rd., Mentor, OH 44060. Tickets are available at the door or St. John Vianney for $5 which includes appetizers from 6:00-7:00 and Fr. Larry Richards at 7:00.

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Simply Yours - Weekly Young Adult Prayer Group

Come share fellowship and explore different forms of prayer within the Christian Tradition with other young adults at a weekly Thursday evening prayer group for young adults. The group meets from 8-9pm at the Newman Center behind St. Bernard�s Parish in downtown Akron. Experience firsthand the benefits of regular community prayer and fellowship. Contact Pete Schafer at (330) 256-1636 or e-mail osuodc@hotmail.com for directions or more information.

St. Basil Adult Singles

St. Basil Adult Singles (SBAS) is an adult Christian singles group serving the greater Cleveland/Akron area. We offer a variety of events including; social, spiritual, athletic, and community service opportunities each month for single adults over the age of twenty-one. We strive to promote fellowship among our members and guests. Our monthly meetings are held the first Friday of every month at 7:30pm in the Parish Center of St. Basil the Great Church, 8700 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. For additional information, please visit our web-site: http://www.basilthegreat.org/singles/index.htm or call our information line: 440-954-4237.

St. Charles Young Adults

Nothing to post at this time. You can e-mail stcharlesyoungadultgroup@gmail.com for more information.

St. Hilary Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Friday February 17, 2012

Movie Night: Courageous

St. Hilary Church in Akron. Social and snacks at 6:30. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Please RSVP to Jason Solomon 330-867-1055 x224 or jsolomon@sthilarychurch.org. Free event, babysitting provided (donations accepted). Sponsored by the youth and young adult ministry.

Wednesday February 29, 2012

St. Hilary Weekly Lenten Forum begins. Click here for more information.

St. Ladislas (Westlake)

Wednesday, February 8

Young Adult Brainstorming Session

St. Ladislas (Westlake) cares about our missing generation and really wants to DO SOMETHING to bring Young Adults back to an active and awesomely vibrant participation in their faith and their church. We have ideas - we have motivation - we have some financial backing - but we don't have your brilliance.

Please come to a brainstorming session, a gathering of friends, and help us to get some direction.

You have the kind of faith that most other young adults are longing for. How can we help support and nurture that? and How can we help to make this possible for others?

Please come to a (non-committal) meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at 7pm at St. Lad's.

And please share this invitation with any and all of your friends who may also be interested in getting something new started.

St. Sebastian Young Adult Group

Tuesday February 7, 2012 Tuesday February 14, 2012 Tuesday February 21, 2012 Tuesday February 28, 2012

7:00 PM in the service sacristy (or in the basement if the service sacristy is unavailable). We usually reflect on the upcoming Sunday's Gospel reading then break around 7:45 to attend Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Monday February 27, 2012 St. Sebastian Weekly Lenten Forum begins. Click here for more information.

Call or e-mail Greg Obringer at 330-864-1780 or gobringer@att.net for more information