Be a part of the journey at Divine Word Catholic Church

Welcome!

Welcome to the website of Divine Word Catholic Church! You can find us at 8100 Eagle Road in lovely Kirtland, Ohio.

History:

Our church was established July 1, 1977 by decree of the Most Reverend James A. Hickey, Bishop of Cleveland. The original number of parishioners started around 300 families, and we’ve grown to a thriving and active community of over 1200 families. We are fortunate to be led in faith by our current Pastor – Fr. Dave Woost.

If you are looking for a place to grow your faith, come and join us. We are always looking to add more families to our family!

Why You Should Join Us:

We have an incredible church staff that truly cares about our families and community. We offer many opportunities for spiritual connection and outreach. Our sacramental programs are known across the community for being spiritually powerful. And we are looking to grow!

To register to join our Divine Word Parish Family, please click this link or call the office at 440.256.1412.

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

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

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Monday 9 am – 10 pm; Except Holidays

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

The office is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, January 2, Martin Luther King, Jr Day; Presidents’ Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day, December 26, and New Year’s Eve.

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Live Mass:

Also, located on the WORSHIP tab in the Menu above.

Daily Readings:

USCCB Website

On-line Giving:

General offertory, Bishop Cosgrove Meals, Joseph House of Cleveland, Second Collections, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Formed:

HOW DO YOU GET ACCESS?
1) Go to https://formed.org/signup
2) Type in our zip code 44094
3) Select Divine Word
4) Type in your information to create your account

Weekly Email:

Are you getting our Divine Word Weekly Updates?

If not, contact Shari at [email protected] and she’ll add you to our weekly e-mail updates.

If your e-mail address changes, be sure to let us know.

Parish News and Events:

NEW MINISTRY! Mom’s Faith Sharing & Study Group

New Ministry for Moms – Launching June 23!
Are you a mom with young children, school-aged kids, or teenagers? You’re invited to join us for the launch of a new ministry designed just for you!

First Gathering: Sunday, June 23 | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Divine Word Catholic Church – Hanson Hall (Church lower level)
8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland, OH 44094

Come enjoy a calming and uplifting evening with meaningful conversation, encouragement, and connection. We’ll explore ways to navigate the challenges of motherhood with grace and faith—all while enjoying wine & cheese in great company!

Registration is now open! https://tinyurl.com/MFSS62325
All moms are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Catholic Charities Appeal:

We haven’t yet met our goal for the Catholic Charities Appeal.
There’s still time to give! If you haven’t made your contribution yet, please click the link below to make your donation and help support this vital mission.

Please click the link here to make your donation!

We’re Hiring!

We’re hiring and looking for a Parish Bulletin Administrator / Email Marketing Coordinator!

Click the image for the Job Description!

For many years, Divine Word’s bulletin and Saturday email communication have benefited from the time and talent of parishioner Rachel Scott. Rachel will be moving away from preparing the bulletin and Saturday email (though she’ll remain with us to help with 50^th Anniversary planning). This means that we have a need for a Parish Bulletin Administrator / Email Marketing Coordinator. We anticipate 7-10 hours per week. Throughout the training period, work will need to be performed at Divine Word; thereafter, there will be flexibility to work from home with occasional time in the office.

Questions: If you have any questions or want to apply, contact Shari or Amy at the parish office: 440-256-1412.

Red Cross Blood Drive:

🩸 Blood Drive This Sunday!

📍 Hanson Hall

📅 May 25, 2025

🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Donate blood. Save lives. 💉❤️

Walk-ins welcome, or visit this link to schedule an appointment.

Non-Perishable Food Item Collection:

Paper Products, Toiletry Items, Soaps, and Pet Food Collection for the Kirtland Community Food Pantry Throughout the month of May, we will collect paper products, toiletry items, and all soap products for the Kirtland Community Food Pantry. This pantry serves those in need from all around Lake County. The government assistance program, SNAP, does not cover household items that we are gathering in this collection. By making them available at the Food Pantry, people in need will have access to consumer goods that we all take for granted in our own homes! Collection bins can be found in the Gathering Area. Thank you for your help in serving those in need!

Parish Overnight Retreat

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Fr. Dave is hosting a Divine Word Parish Retreat

Dates: Saturday June 28^th 8am through to Sunday June 29^thnoon

Location: Center for Pastoral Leadership (St. Mary Seminary) in Wickliffe

Cost: The Center for Pastoral Leadership has over 100 guest rooms so there is ample accommodations for all who would like to attend. The cost is $100/person (or $150/married couple) and will include meals and lodging.

Details / Sign Up: The overnight retreat will include faith-filled talks, silent time in prayer, communal prayer, and faith-sharing, all designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you would like to attend, please sign up in the Gathering Area.

Questions: If you have any questions, contact Fr. Dave, Deacon John, or Mary Pat Frey in the parish office.

Congratulations to all of our First Communion children and their families!

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Holy Name Society:

The Holy Name Society 2025 Man of the Year is TOM BERNOT. He is the 41st recipient of this award. Tom has served as President of the Holy Name Society for the past three years and participated in Deanery functions, as well. His commitment to service extends to participation in many of the parish programs. Congratulations, Tom!

(Photo Courtesy of Skip Trombetti)

Spring is here! It’s time to break out those golf clubs and make plans to hit the links. Also, SAVE THE DATE, MONDAY, AUGUST 25th, for the 42nd Annual, Holy Name Society Golf Outing. This year, the outing will be at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe. More details will follow.

In His Sandals:

Meets Wednesdays at 3 pm. Check the Weekly Bulletin for location.

Vacation Bible School:

2025 Vacation Bible School registration is now available!

Click here to register!

Young Child Catholic Mom’s:

Click the image above to enlarge the information. If you would like to join via the GroupMe app on your device – download the app and then click here for the link!

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