“This Labor Day is a somber one.  The COVID-19 pandemic goes on.  Economic circumstances for so many families are stressful or even dire.  Anxiety is high.  Millions are out of work and wondering how they will pay the bills.  And for workers deemed “essential” who continue to work outside the…

Interfaith memorial services and solemn prayer vigils will be held on Saturday, September 12, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron, Resurrection Cemetery in Valley City, and across the country for the innocent victims of abortion. Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron – This event will take place online and virtually.  Virtual prayers,…

Due to COVID-19, our Homebound list has grown substantially and many of our parishioners have been without holy Communion for nearly six months. As we understand a little more about the behavior of the coronavirus and appreciate the usefulness of facial masks, social distancing, and good hygiene, Saint Patrick invites…

Are your children missing our weekly Children’s Liturgy of the Word? While we are unable to gather in person, we are posting a short video for our youngest parishioners online every week. Families with children in preschool through grade 2 will find age-appropriate reflections on the Gospel reading, songs, stories,…