~ Help children who live in third world orphanages by donating your gently used electronics. Operation Hearts and Home is a registered 501-3C charity dedicated to improving the lives of orphans worldwide. You will receive a letter for tax purposes. For information go to www.operationheartsandhome.org.
~ Ozanam Center is in need of volunteers with trucks to help with furniture pickups. If you can help please call Cathie or Jim Perusek at 330-467-5762.
~ First Friday Club of Greater Akron Speakers for Feb. 3rd will be Student Representatives of the Four Catholic High Schools in Summit County. Their topic will be “Encountering God: Reflections from Catholic High School Students”. Tickets for Luncheon are $15. For information call 330-535-7668.
~ World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held February 10th-12th at the Cambria Suites in Green. For information call 330-305-9963.
~ A 24 Hour Retreat Experience for Adults in Their 20s and 30s. Join us for a Charis Seekers’ Retreat from February 17 at 7:00pm thru February 18 at 7:00pm at Bethany Retreat House in Chardon. The cost of the retreat is $25 and includes meals and supplies. Visit www.CharisMinistries.org for more information.
~ There will be a group of local “pilgrims” and Fr. Anthony Suso, from St. Francis De Sales Church, leaving on June 22, 2012 and returning on July 1, 2012 to the Cathedral of St. James, and all the other special sites in Medjugorje. Please contact Betty Schnitzler at 330-958-3903 before February 1st to reserve your spot!
~ Pilgrimage to Shrines of Italy-Venice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome, with Fr. Michael K. Gurnick on November 5-15, 2012. For more information call 1-216-696-6526 ext. 2930.
