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.
Mass and distribution of ashes
Mass and distribution of ashes
The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Church year. Come celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Our Lord and welcome our brothers and sisters who will be received into the Catholic Church during the Mass! Mass begins at 9:00 p.m. He is risen, Alleluia!