Women of all ages are welcome for a prayerful morning at St. Francis de Sales Saturday, December 6. The event begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass in the church. The morning will include:
- Holy Mass and the Rosary with meditations in the church
- A light breakfast in the Memorare Center
- A presentation on Reflection and Prayer
- Praise and Worship in the Church
- Adoration and Confession
- Benediction
Please RSVP to the Parish Office (330) 644-2225 by December 2.
On Tuesday, December 16, several priests from our parish cluster will be available for the sacrament of Reconciliation at Queen of Heaven Parish, 1800 Steese Rd. Uniontown 44685, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope! St. Francis de Sales Parish is offering a one-night Advent Mission on Thursday, December 4 as an opportunity to experience the gift of this special year and learn about its ancient Biblical roots. The evening will begin with confessions at 5:30 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m. After Mass, at 7:10 p.m., Dr. John Bergsma, a highly-respected Catholic Biblical scholar from the St. Paul Center in Steubenville, Ohio, will give a presentation entitled "Jesus and the Jubilee". All are welcome for any part of the evening! It will be held in the church, 4019 Manchester Rd. Akron 44319. This event is free, but registration is requested for Dr. Bergsma’s talk. Please visit this webpage or call 330-644-2225 to register.
April 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
May 2, 2026
11:00 a.m.
February 4, 2026
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis de Sales parish will celebrate our annual outdoor Mass on Sunday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tudor House on the Portage Lakes, 655 Latham Ln, Akron, 44319. Seating is available but limited, so we recommend bringing folding chairs or blankets. All are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and eat together after Mass. There will not be an 11:00 a.m. Mass at the church that day.
Our parish community is excited to celebrate Dc. Ryan Arto's ordination to the priesthood with his Mass of Thanksgiving here at St. Francis de Sales on Sunday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following Mass refreshments will be served in the school gymnasium. Please join us in celebrating the blessing of his priesthood
“Today the Lord said to me, ‘I have opened My Heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust.’”
St. Faustina
Next weekend, celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with a special time of prayer, reflection, and reconciliation on April 27th at 3:00 p.m. Michael Niese, candidate for the permanent diaconate, will share a reflection on God’s mercy, we will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and our priests will be available for confessions. Come rest in the infinite Mercy of Our Lord!
Join St. Francis de Sales Parish for Mass at the Rubber Ducks' Stadium on August 10 at 11:00 a.m. This annual event is a joyful worship experience and great day out for families! Click here to purchase tickets.
