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

Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm, or by appointment

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.

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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, October 16th at 3:00 pm at North Chagrin (Strawberry Pond).

This year’s All Souls Mass of Remembrance will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30th. If you have lost a loved one in the past year, and the funeral was not held at Divine Word, please contact Dee Germano in the Parish Office to have his/her name added to the remembrance list.

Joseph House  Your generosity is very much appreciated, but Joseph House clothing racks and storage spaces are completely full and cannot accept more donations at this time.

The Joseph House Ministry is beginning a new mentoring program in conjunction with Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services (MRS). Learn how you can give of your time and talents to help our newest neighbors as a Refugee Family Mentor. Call Maureen Powers, Joseph House Executive Director, at 216-431-7200 or Sharon O’Flaherty, Joseph House Board of Directors, at 440-488-1225. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35

Other 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.

To Schedule a Visit from our Parish Nurse, please call the parish office at 440-256-1412 and request a visit from Floreene. Click here to see Floreene’s page Guided By Grace.

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

Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will begin October 12th and continue through November 21st. Please bring non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies and paper products to fill the bins in the Gathering Area. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) has now begun during the 11 am Mass. This is a chance for our children ages 3-10 to have Sunday scripture readings proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to the children’s ages. To assist this ministry, please contact Gloria Ianetta at 440-256-9817.

Join the Divine Word Service Team: We are looking for 200 parishioners (men, women, and children) to participate in our Service Day projects this year to Gather and Give! There will be many opportunities to engage in service on Saturday, November 9th. Sign-ups will be held for the various projects following all Masses on October 19th and 20th. People can sign up as individuals or in groups. Questions? Contact Mary Pat Frey at the Parish Office by phone or by email: mpfrey@divinewordkirtland.org

Do you need help with yard clean-up or small projects? On Saturday, November 9th, the Divine Word Service Team and other Kirtland citizens will be participating in the Kirtland Community Service Day, out in force, helping seniors and homebound citizens with yard cleanup or other small, odd projects. If you need help, please call the Parish Office at (440) 256-1412 and speak with Dee Germano or Mary Pat Frey to leave your name and address.

Volunteer (unpaid) needed to help the Old South Church Food Pantry. Help train and schedule the growing number of volunteers, report to the Food Pantry Director. The position will require about 5 hours of volunteer time per week, working well with others and good organization skills. Contact Mary Pat Frey in the parish office: mpfrey@divinewordkirtland.org or at (440) 256-1412.

The 2024 Gala Dinner Team is hard at work planning our 2nd successful Gala Dinner to be held on November 2nd at the American Croatian Lodge. Proceeds from this wonderful evening of food, music, fun and fellowship will benefit Joseph House, our home for refugees. As usual, amazing raffle baskets will be available. If you own a business or have gift cards you’d like to provide, please contact Vida or Sharon by sending an email to: areynolds@divinewordkirtland.org

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

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.

Planning ahead – Have you made a Will? We’re excited to share an invaluable resource with you: a free, legal will-writing tool offered by the Catholic Community Foundation of our diocese in partnership with FreeWill. Planning for the future is a crucial aspect of stewardship, and this tool empowers you to express your love for your family and support our parish’s mission effortlessly.

We encourage you to seize this opportunity to plan for the future responsibly. Your actions today can have a lasting impact on your loved ones and our parish community. To begin drafting your will, visit www.catholiccommunity.org/freewill.

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

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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