Lakewood Catholic Parishes

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars now!!

05/30/2026

Today (Saturday), Pope Leo XIV will lead a worldwide Rosary for peace and for those afflicted by war and violence. He will lead the prayer at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens at 7pm local time (which is 1pm Eastern). We currently don't have any details if the Vatican plans to stream the prayer service...but you can join in this worldwide prayer locally. St James will be hosting the Rosary at 1pm for our Lakewood community.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-preside-over-rosary-dedicated-to-peace-in-vatican-gardens.html

05/29/2026

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is dedicated to supporting priests and bishops through prayer, ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the spiritual well-being and deeper conformity to Christ of a designated priest or bishop.

Whether you're already a part of this ministry or just interested, join us for the Hearts United fellowship event.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine (Euclid) is celebrating its 100th Jubilee this year!! This Sunday (May 31) at 9:30am, in honor of the Jubilee, Bishop Malesic will preside at the Shrine's Outdoor Mass. All are welcome.

Congratulations, Sisters!! Here's to 100 more years!!

05/27/2026

Wanna make a difference for our planet??
Tune into this webinar tomorrow (Thurs) night to hear about the new Ohio Chapter of the Laudato Si' Movement...and find out how you can get involved.

05/26/2026

Join us tomorrow (5/27), 5:15-7:15pm at St James for "be filled". It's an hour of silent Adoration in church followed by a shared meal downstairs. Come pause, pray, and connect. All are welcome...and feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. Hope to see you there...

05/25/2026

On November 21, 1964, at the conclusion of the third session of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Paul VI officially proclaimed Mary as “Mother of the Church”, emphasizing her spiritual motherhood over all Christians and the Church itself.

Mary’s title as Mother of the Church has both biblical and theological roots. At the crucifixion, Jesus entrusted Mary to the Apostle John, saying, “Woman, behold your son,” and to John, “Behold your mother” (John 19:26-27), symbolically giving her to all believers as a spiritual mother. Early Church Fathers, including Saint Augustine and Saint Leo the Great, also recognized Mary as the New Eve and mother of those living in Christ, linking her maternal role to the Church.

In 2018, Pope Francis designated the Monday after Pentecost—the day following the Church’s birthday—as the annual Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church.

Mary, Mother of the Church...Pray for us!!

05/25/2026

Heavenly Father,

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We thank You for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to the cause of freedom, and we entrust their souls to Your eternal care. Grant them rest in Your presence.

Comfort the families and loved ones who mourn their loss. Surround them with Your peace and strength, and remind them that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Through Christ our Lord,
Amen

05/24/2026

Deacon Tom used this prayer in his homily this weekend...and we wanted to share...