Current Parish News
July Events
See below our upcoming events for July. Check our social media and bulletin for more information about these and more!
Mission Appeal: Diocese of Nakuru, Kenya
On July 11-12, we are blessed to welcome two mission priests, Father Francis Muriithi and Father Vincent Marube, from the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya, East Africa.
The diocese serves communities facing significant challenges, including recurring drought, food insecurity, poverty, and limited access to clean water.
In addition to proclaiming the Gospel, the Diocese of Nakuru provides compassionate care for vulnerable children, including those who have been orphaned or abandoned.
The diocese operates seven children's homes and rehabilitation centers, caring for approximately 1,200 children by providing food, shelter, education, medical care, and spiritual support. It also helps struggling families through feeding programs and by improving access to clean water through well-drilling projects.
Please join us in welcoming our mission priests and prayerfully consider supporting their ministry through your prayers and generosity.
LIFETEEN 2nd Annual Summer Service Retreat
July 9-11 (Thurs 6pm to Sat 12 pm)
The LIFETEEN Summer Service Retreat combines daily service in and around our church and community, plus retreat time in the evening. We will also have after-hours fun (campfire, movies, hikes...) ending with a sleepover in the Our Lady Parish Hall on Thursday and Friday.
Daily Plan:
- Service (10 am - 3 pm)
- Clean-Up (Go Home & Shower: 3 pm - 5 pm)
- Dinner Prep (5 pm - 6 pm - Dinner at 6 pm)
- Retreat (7 pm - 10 pm)
- Free Time (10 pm - 12 am) with Movies/Campfires/Games/Karaoke
- Sleep (12 am - morning)
School Service Hours fulfilled by this event. Retreat is open to ANY high schooler (includes Class of 2026 graduates and incoming Freshman Class of 2030).
Even if you can only come to the Service or Retreat parts - come! Overnight at the church is optional (but you'll want to stay!)
Join us for a great few days of service, retreat, and fun. Online sign-up coming soon. Reach out to Jeff (jjbotos@gmail.com) or Carol Rondini (carol.rondini@gmail.com) with any questions.
Cruising on the Goodtime III
Friday, July 31st
Join us on Friday, July 31st for a fun afternoon with Fr Francis on the Goodtime III cruise! This will be a lunch with narrated cruise from 11 am to 2 pm. Cost is $57.95 or $50.95 for seniors age 60+. If you're only interested in the cruise (from 12 pm to 2 pm) the cost is $35 or $28 for seniors age 60+. There is a group discount for 40 or more people so please sign up!
To reserve your spot, please contact Joann Poremba at jporemba@olphaurora.org ASAP.
Portage North Events
See below upcoming events across the Portage North region. Check out their social media and bulletins for more information about these and more!
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Encouraged by Pope Leo XIV in his very first address to the world as Pope, he prayed: "God loves us, God loves you all, and evil will not prevail! We are all in God's hands. Therefore, without fear, united hand in hand with God and each other - let us go forward."
Bishop Bonnar asks us: "Together, let us go forward to Jesus and His Sacred Heart so that no matter what, with his loving gaze and streams of grace, we will never lose heart."
You now have the opportunity to accept the Sacred Heart into your own home with a Home Enthronement dedicated to the devotion of accepting Jesus as King and Head of your home. Enthronement is a commitment to living out the values of the Sacred Heart in daily life. Our Legion of Mary members can bring a Home Enthronement ceremony directly into your home, consecrating your family and your home to the Sacred Heart. Place your family and home under the protection and blessings of the Sacred Heart with a dedicated Home Enthronement.
To request
this Home Enthronement, contact our Legion of Mary President, Pat Macko, at mackcbc@gmail.com or (216) 906-6784.
This opportunity is available to all members of Portage North parishes. Let us help you make your home a place where people feel welcome and experience God's peace.
Holy Hour for Vocations:
St Joseph
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month
During his public prayer of the Regina Caeli in St Peter Square on May 11, Pope Leo asked for renewed prayers for vocations, especially to the priesthood/consecrated life. He said:
"Let us ask our heavenly Father to assist us in living in service to one another; each according to his or her state of life, shepherds after his own heart (cf. Jer 3:15) capable of helping one another to walk in love and truth."
Every first Wednesday of the month, the Holy Hour following the evening Mass at ST JOSEPH will have a focus of Prayer for Vocations. Every Wednesday, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at 6:00 pm with Mass at 6:30 pm followed by Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 8:00 pm.
Next date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Portage North OCIA
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
St Joseph - All Purpose Room - All Year Round
Did you know that it is the responsibility of the entire parish community to be involved in the Christian initiation process? This not only involves evangelization and bringing the unbaptized to the Church, but also to continually support our current seekers, catechumens and candidates and help them integrate into the life and service of the Church.
A very meaningful way to assist in this process is by becoming a Sponsor. Might our Lord be calling you to this role? Please reach out for more information!
Are you someone or do you know someone who:
- Is unbaptized and curious about faith in Jesus Christ?
- Has questions about the Catholic faith or are interested in becoming Catholic?
- Previously baptized Catholic or in another Christian tradition but has not celebrated the Sacraments.
If you are interested in joining or learning more, please contact
Angela Daczko:
(216) 272-1506 or
angeladaczko@gmail.com.
Ongoing Events
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