Things to do - July/August 2026
St. Paschal Baylon Agape Women’s Bible Study meets 9:30-11 a.m. every Tuesday in the Sister Dorothy Kazel Room at the parish, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights. Call 440.382.3694 or email achatterjee981@gmail.com for more information.
A group meets at 11:30 a.m. every Sunday for a rosary hike on Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine’s Rosary Path. The hike takes about 30 minutes. The shrine is at 21281 Chardon Road, Euclid. For more information, call 440.667.1705.
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine’s centennial jubilee continues with a July 11 talk by Kathryn DeCapite on “Under Mary’s Mantle: A Marian Journey Through Lourdes, Fatima and the Heart of a Mother.” Barb Ernster will speak Sept. 12 on “So That all may Believe: The Miracles of Lourdes and Fatima.” The shrine is at 21281 Chardon Road, Euclid. Call 216.481.0900 for more information on the talks and other shrine activities.
St. Martin of Tours Valley City Chicken BBQ will be 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 12 at the parish, 1800 Station Road, Valley City. Meals are $20. There also will be a corn hole tournament, entertainment and family fun. Visit stmartinvc.org or call 330.483.3808 for more information.
A Christmas in July Create-a-Nativity Tour of the Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish will be at 10 a.m. July 13, 17 and 18 and 6:30 p.m. July 15. Groups of up to 36 people are welcome. The event includes a guided tour of the Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum, which features more than 400 Nativity sets from all over the world. Participants can create their own Nativity scene from provided materials. Cost is $3 per Nativity creation, Registration is required at nativityofthelord.org. For more information, call 330.699.5086 or email tours@nativityofthelord.org.
Sacred Steps to Peace invites any separated or divorced people to attend the program at St. Joseph Church, 12700 Pearl Road, Strongsville. Meetings will take place at 7 p.m. July 17 and Aug. 6 and 21 in the Bethlehem Room. Drive to the back parking lot and enter Door D. The Bethlehem Room is the first room on the left. Call Deacon Bob Lester, 440.238.5555, Ext. 110 for more information.
Celebrate the St. Ann Triduum July 24-26 at St. Paschal Baylon Parish, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights. The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament will lead the celebration, which begins with Mass and a special blessing for children at 6:30 p.m. July 24. Mass and anointing of the sick will be at 4:30 p.m. July 25 and a candlelight procession will follow Mass at 6:30 p.m. July 26. To RSVP or for more information, call Scott Gongos, 440.449.2700, or email him at sgongos@blessedsacrament.com.
The Jesuit Retreat Center’s Ignatius in the Meadow will be 6-8:30 p.m. July 26 at the retreat center, 5629 State Road, Parma. Bring a blanket, chair and food to enjoy live music by Tina Facca-Miess. A free will offering will be accepted. Reservations are not necessary. Visit jesuitretreatcenter.org or call 440.884.9300 for more information.
Warm Up America meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of every month except July and December in the St. Columbkille rectory basement, 6740 Broadview Road, Parma. The group makes blankets, hats and scarves to donate to nonprofit groups. They work with donated yarn, fleece and flannel. Items can be made at your home. Donations of fabric and yarn are welcomed. Call 216.524.2869 for more information.
The First Friday Club of Greater Akron will hear a program on “Reflections on 9/11 — Then and Now” by Father Norm Douglas, pastor of St. Vincent Parish in Akron, at its lunchtime meeting Sept. 4 at Our Lady of Cedars, 507 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Fairlawn. Cost is $25. Doors open at 11 a.m.. The program begins at noon. Call 330.535.7668 or visit firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org for reservations or more information. Reservations deadline is Sept. 1.
The First Friday Forum of Lorain County will hear from Father Robert Sanson at its lunchtime meeting Sept. 11 at Tom’s Country Place, 3442 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon. His topic will be “Pedro Arrupe, Prophet of Peace and Justice.” Cost is $25. The lunch buffet opens at 11:30 a.m. with the speaker at noon. Call 440.320.322 or email ffflorain@gmail.com for more information or to make a reservation.
The Daughters of St. Colette Fundraiser with crafted creations and a local business market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 in Corbie Hall behind St. Colette Church, 330 W. 130th St., Brunswick. Admission is free. There will be vendors, crafters, a 50/50 basket raffle and food for purchase. For more information, email baskets99Barbara@gmail.com.
A fine art gallery show/sale to benefit Zelie’s Home will take place 1-4 p.m. Sept. 19-20 at “find art” Studio, 8430 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. The event will feature the artwork of the late Robert Dober, a St. Monica (Garfield Heights) parishioner. Zelie’s Home is a community that helps women as they embrace motherhood. For more information on the event, call 440.321.1700 or email carol@findartchesterland.com.
The Jesuit Retreat Center will celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death with a weekend retreat Oct. 2-4 at the center, 5629 State Road, Parma. The program begins at 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and concludes at 1 p.m. Oct. 4. Included are several sessions on St. Francis, six meals, Mass Oct. 3 and 4 and adoration. Registration is required. For more information, email kfortuna@jesuitretreatcenter.org, call 440.884.9300 or visit jesuitretreatcenter.org.
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