EVENTS

Conference on
Gender Identity
December 9th, 2023
Join us for a day of formation, discussion, and prayerful reflection on one of the most pressing issues facing our culture today.
This year's conference will take place at Holy Family Parish in Stow, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tickets will be $39 per individual and $75 per couple. A box lunch is included in registration. See the registration page for more details.
The Conference on Gender Identity was born of a desire for parents, educators, and all Christian faithful to be equipped with the intellectual and pastoral formation needed to integrate and promote a Christian understanding of what it means to be made male and female in the image and likeness of God. Our hope is that those attending will feel prepared to lead and accompany others in their journey.
Cost:
$39/$75

Raising Dahlias Book Study
Beginning January 17th, 2024
Walking with Purpose: Fearless & Free Scripture Study
Based on the Book of Ephesians
For women ages 16 and up
Meeting on Wednesdays on the following dates from 7:00pm - 9:00pm:
January 17th
January 24th
February 7th
February 21st
March 6th
March 20th
7:00-7:30pm - check in and social time
7:30-9:00pm - book & scripture reflection, and small group discussion
Fearless and Free is a Bible study based on the book of Ephesians. So many of us are wrestling through the reality that life isn’t easy, even when we are doing the right things. Suffering can slam into us from left field, leaving us reeling.
This study provides a firm foundation to stand on no matter what life throws our way. With an emphasis on healing and wholeness, Fearless and Free is the most personal and transformative study that Walking with Purpose has offered.
For questions please contact
Toni Esposito
Email: toniesposito870@gmail.com
cell: 440-225-3257
$35 includes a copy of the book and light refreshments during each meeting (you will get your book at your first meeting).
Register by 01/03
Cost:
$35
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Poustinia Retreat
March 8-10th, 2024
Our Poustinia Retreat will be 24 hours of silence and solitude. We will begin with Mass around 6:30 pm on Friday. Then we will each go to our individual rooms with only bread, water, a bible, a prayer journal, an icon, and any necessary clothes and toiletries. No phones, electronics or watches. We only leave our rooms to use the bathroom. Father will bring us all back to the chapel for Mass at 6:30 pm on Saturday. Afterward, we will enjoy a meal together and share about the retreat. We will sleep at the retreat center again on Saturday night and leave Sunday after morning prayer and breakfast.
Cost: $185/person includes speaker and priest stipends, two nights lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast
Formation meetings:
We will have three meetings which will prepare us for retreat. We will cover the topics of fasting, Scripture, journaling, icons, and silence.
The formation meetings will be held from 7 to 9 pm in the Parish Center at St. Basil’s in Brecksville on the following dates:
1. Thursday, December 14th
2. Thursday, January 11th
3. Tuesday, February 13th
We fast on bread and water on our meeting days to help us prepare for our retreat fast.
Please register before December 5th.
Cost:
$185
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Rediscovering the
Meaning of Life:
An Introduction to Theology of the Body
Beginning January 16th, 2024
8-Week Series
What does it mean to be human? What is the purpose of our life? Discover the goodness and beauty of God's original plan for humanity in this 8-week intro course to John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
Many people who study TOB describe the experience as life-changing. TOB provides a way to view reality which speaks to the deepest desire of our hearts, to love and be loved like Christ loves. This class will put you on the path to discover God’s plan for your life, now and forever. For parents, learning TOB will help you guide your children to uphold their dignity and pursue virtue in years to come.
This study will begin January 16th and continue until March 5th.
There are two times to choose from:
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Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:30
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Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30
St. Basil the Great
8700 Brecksville Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
$40 registration fee includes book and light refreshments.
Cost:
$40
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TOB One Day Course
January 27th, 2024
During this year of the Eucharistic Revival, join us to discover how our bodies reveal the mystery of God through this 1 day long course.
St. Mary Parish
340 N. Main St.
Hudson, OH 44236
Many people who study TOB describe the experience as life-changing. This is because TOB provides a way to view reality which speaks to the deepest desire of our hearts, to love and be loved like Christ loves. This class will put you on the path to discover God’s plan for your life, now and forever.
Hear 4 Different Talks About:
1. What is TOB and why is it so important?
2. The Creation and Redemption of Man & Woman
3. Resurrection of the Body & Celibacy for the Kingdom
4. The Sacrament of Marriage & the Language of Sexual Union
Featuring speakers Fr. Patrick Schultz & Jen Ricard
Registration by 1/19
Cost:
$45

He Leadeth Me
Beginning January 17th, 2024
Book Study
Join us as we explore a deeply personal story of one man’s spiritual odyssey and the unflagging faith which enabled him to survive 23 agonizing years in Soviet prisons and the labor camps of Siberia.
We will be reading the book He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, a book to inspire all Christians to greater faith and trust in God--even in their darkest hour. As the author asks, "What can ultimately trouble the soul that accepts every moment of every day as a gift from the hands of God and strives always to do his will?"
This study will begin January 17th and continue for 10 weeks, until March 20th.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall
(in person or Zoom)
1905 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
There are 2 options for attending this study:
1) Wednesday mornings: 9:30-11am
2) Wednesday evenings: 7:00-8:30pm
$35 includes book and light refreshments during each meeting (you will get your book at your first meeting)
Cost:
$35
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TOB One Day Course
February 3rd, 2024
Join us for a day long introductory course designed for educators, parents and disciples of all kinds to come and learn more about John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
Holy Trinity
33601 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
Many people who study TOB describe the experience as life-changing. This is because TOB provides a way to view reality which speaks to the deepest desire of our hearts, to love and be loved like Christ loves. This class will put you on the path to discover God’s plan for your life, now and forever.
Hear 4 Different Talks About:
1. What is TOB and why is it so important?
2. The Creation and Redemption of Man & Woman
3. Resurrection of the Body & Celibacy for the Kingdom
4. The Sacrament of Marriage & the Language of Sexual Union
Featuring speakers Fr. David Stavarz and Jen Ricard
Registration by 1/26
Cost: