Eucharistic Revival

“What the world needs is God’s love; it needs to encounter Christ and to believe in him. The Eucharist is thus the source and summit not only of the Church’s life, but also of her mission.”- Sacramentum Caritatis, #84

Over the next three years, every Catholic diocese, parish, school, apostolate, and family is invited to be a part of renewing the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

Click here to go to the Diocese of Cleveland website for more information about the Eucharistic Revival. https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/eucharistic-revival/overview

Worship With Us:

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am (live-streamed mass) & 11:00 am

Rosary: Monday through Friday at 8:00 am

Weekday Liturgy: Monday through Friday at 8:30 am

Holy Week Schedule:  Download pdf here

Holy Thursday, March 28th  Morning Prayer 9 am, Mass of the Lord’s Supper (live-streamed), 7:30 pm

Good Friday, March 29th  Morning Prayer 9 am, Divine Mercy Novena, Stations of the Cross (live-streamed) at noon, Service of the Lord’s Passion (live-streamed) at 3 pm, Taize Prayer (live-streamed) at 7 pm

Holy Saturday, March 30th Morning Prayer 9 am, Divine Mercy Novena, Blessing of Food 11 am, Easter Vigil (live-streamed) 8 pm

Easter Sunday, March 31st.  8:30 am mass (live-streamed), 11 am mass

Welcome!

We are located at 8100 Eagle Road in lovely Kirtland, Ohio.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm.  Call us at (440) 256-1412 during those hours, or you may leave a message on other days/times.

To register to join our Divine Word Parish Family, please click the link below!

Divine Word Music Licenses: One License, 400076-M; CCLI Copyright 2850812, CCLI Streaming 20317080

News and Updates

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In His Sandals Walking Group The next meeting of the “In His Sandals” walking group will be on Wednesday, March 20th at 3:00 PM at Orchard Hills Park.

Joseph House Families shopping at Joseph House are in need of the following items:

  • Winter Coats
  • shoes and boots (Adults and Children)                               
  • blankets
  • comforters
  • bed linens
  • bath towels and
  • toilet paper

Your generosity is very much appreciated, and you can bring your donations to the Parish Office. To drop off a donation at Joseph House please call (216) 431-7200 to schedule a time.

Have items to donate? The following donations are also appreciated and are being collected in the Gathering Area of the church: Toiletry items for men in a Recovery Program, Outdoor winter coats, hats, gloves, tents and sleeping bags for the homeless.

Young Catholic Moms from our parish are gathering in homes on a monthly basis to discuss a Catholic reading of their choice. Moms can come with or without their children! Time and location are subject to change depending on interest in hosting. If you would like more information or would like to join, please call parishioner Katie Mormile at (440) 488- 2803.

To Schedule a Visit from our Parish Nurse, please call the parish office at 440-256-1412 and request a visit from Floreene. She’d love to bring you communion, pray with you, and help to review and provide resources for any medical-related issues.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)  is for children age 3 to those who have not yet received their First Communions. To assist with this wonderful ministry during 11 am mass, please contact Gloria Ianetta at (440) 256-9817.

Are you getting our Divine Word Weekly Updates?  If not, contact Shari at sallwood@divinewordkirtland.org and she’ll add you to our weekly e-mail updates.  If your e-mail address changes, be sure to let us know.

Upcoming Activities

This is My Body Parish Videos For those of you who were not able to participate in our small group book study sessions – or for those of you who did participate and would want to watch again – the following links offer videos with Fr. Dave and two conversation partners for each of the three chapters of Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body. These videos help to simplify the message in each chapter and also connect you with the thoughts of fellow parishioners who read the book. Enjoy!

YouTube: Chapter One

YouTube: Chapter Two

YouTube: Chapter Three

Communal Penance Service Please join us this Wednesday, March 13th
at 7:00 PM for our Communal Penance Service in the Church. This service is in conjunction with St. Anselm, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Noel Parishes.

Our Lady’s Guild will meet on Thursday, March 14th in Hanson Hall. We will begin with the Rosary at 6 pm followed by a brief meeting. Fr. Dave will speak on The Mass and Eucharistic Living. Pizza, Salad, Appetizers and Dessert will be provided. All ladies of the parish are welcome! Join us for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

Please join us on Wednesday, March 28th for the Evening of Confessions from 5 pm until 8 pm. All parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland will be participating in this event and will have priests available to hear your confession.

Easter Food Collection Bring nonperishable foods, cleaning supplies and paper products to fill our Easter Food Baskets. The collection will run through Thursday, March 21st. Collection bins will be in the Gathering Area. Thank you for your support of this collection.

Lenten Formation Program Pick up a copy of the book This is My Body, by Bishop Robert Barron, in the Gathering area, one for each household. Please consider a free will offering of $2 per copy, profits go to the Bishop Cosgrove Meal Program.

Three weekly Small Group book club sessions will be held in people’s homes or other meeting place during the weeks of February 26, March 4, and March 11 (one meeting per week) Sign up for the small group sessions at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADAE23ABF4C16-holy

Closing Formation Session with complementary dinner and presentation will be Monday, April 1 from 6 to 8 pm. Sign up for the Closing dinner session in Gathering Area or online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BADAE23ABF4C16-47569031-large

The Holy Name Society’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be held in Hanson Hall on Saturday, March 16th at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and will be on sale beginning this weekend after all Masses. Tickets can also be purchased at the Parish Office. Proceeds will be split between Joseph House and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Join us for Bible Study  We will explore the Acts of the Apostles and hold sessions on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am in the Gathering Area.

Stations of the Cross Please plan to join us this Lent for Stations of the Cross each Friday evening at 7 pm. This traditional Lenten Practice will begin Friday, February 16th and will continue through Lent except for Friday, March 1st.

Vacation Bible School It’s never too early to dream of summer! Vacation Bible School will be held June 10th – June 14th. Registration opens soon. Please contact Tanya Loncar or Gina Rensi at the Parish Office (440) 256- 1412 with questions.

Ministry Opportunities

Eucharistic Adoration – Join us on Mondays to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.  If interested in a specified hour or if you cannot keep your designated hour, please contact Debbie Lokar at the parish office. “Jesus waits for us in the sacrament of love and you are greatly needed” (Pope John Paul II).


Please join our Prayer Chain Ministry:  Prayer requests or to add your e-mail address, contact Gina Rensi at prayerchain@divinewordkirtland.org

Subscribe to our Divine Word  YouTube Channel.


Stewardship


Legacy Fund

As we demonstrate our devotion to God this Lenten season, we are reminded to be stewards of our faith.  By providing a gift through your estate planning, you leave a sign of your commitment to continue the good work of the Church.  To begin planning for your legacy, or to become a member of the Divine Word Legacy Society, please contact Fr. Dave or Shari Allwood at the parish office or Mary Lou Ozimek at (216) 696-6525 x4070,  or email mozimek@catholiccommunity.org for a confidential conversation.


False Emails and Faux Texts from Fr. Dave:

Please be aware that a number of parishioners have received false emails from Fr. Dave, and now it seems people are also being texted.

Law enforcement has advised that we should not respond to the email or text.  If you receive false information, please discard it.

Diocese of Cleveland Hotline

To Report Suspected Abuse To the Diocese: (216) 334-2999

To Get Assistance with Counseling: (216) 334-2999