On Saturday morning, June 19, it was discovered that vandals had pushed over our marquee on the corner of 16th St. and Battles Ave. A police report was made and insurance and the diocese have been notified so that we can get repairs started. Pray for those in our community who delight in destroying the property of others. Fortunately neither the marble nor the glass in the sign were damaged. FYI – We are happy to report that the marquee has been repaired!!
Akron Rubber Ducks outing – update
Our parish outing saw the Akron Rubber Ducks defeat the visiting Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-3 on Friday, July 23rd and it was great night for a ball game: great group of people from I.C. and Park United Methodist, a victory, full moon and fire works, you just can’t beat that! Hope you enjoy these pictures.
Our fearless leader! 
Fr. Mike enjoying the game 
Welcome I.C. 
Friends from I.C and Park U. UM 
Hi Doug! 
Honoring Fr. Waldeisen
Each year on June 3rd, the anniversary of the death of our founding pastor, Fr. John Waldeisen, Fr. Mike puts a wreath on the grave at Holy Cross.
Roof work has been completed.
Legacy Roofing has completed work on the roof of Waldeisen Hall!! Things went smoothly until a heavy rainfall the weekend of August 7-8. A staff member went into the hall on Monday, August 9th and found ceiling panels on the floor and water on the floor. Apparently there had been difficulty with the roof drain closest to 16th St. and that was pretty evident. Fortunately there were still crew on the property and they cleaned everything up and called in a plumbing company to clear out the drain, which took several tries over 2 days with several different pieces of equipment. They replaced the ceiling panels and then trimmed the metal all around the edges. All evidence of the job has been cleared away except for one lonely little port-a-potty! Once that company can come and pick it up, we’ll be good to go – figuratively. Please continue to use your Capital Improvement envelopes to help with the expense of this project.
July 22nd materials
Fr. Mike with Legacy crew 
Welcome back to Mass
The dispensation from attending Mass was lifted by the Catholic Bishops of the State of Ohio the weekend of June 5-6 and it’s been wonderful to see you and welcome you back to the Eucharist!!! From their letter, “Those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. This includes those are ill, have significant health risk factors or care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill, as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of persons.” If you have not been vaccinated you will be required to wear a mask in church for your safety and that of the rest of the congregation. If you have been vaccinated, you don’t need to wear the mask unless you feel safer wearing it.
LIFTING OF MANY SAFETY GUIDELINES – Beginning Wednesday, June 2, face masks and social distancing will no longer be required in churches in our diocese. HOWEVER, THOSE NOT YET VACCINATED AND THE OTHERWISE VULNERABLE SHOULD CONTINUE TO WEAR A FACE MASK. If you have been vaccinated, but feel more comfortable wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing, please feel free to do so. OTHER CHANGES – the following will be re-instated: use of holy water fonts, processions at the beginning and end of Mass, offertory processions and collections, liturgical ministers, choirs. Distribution from the cup of the Precious Blood remains suspended.
Here at I.C. – all doors are open for entrance to the church. Holy water can be found in the fonts at the doors and sanitizer is still available for your use. There will be no offertory procession or collection at this time – please continue to put your envelopes in the basket by the front pews as you arrive or as you come to Communion. Servers will be scheduled for weekend Masses only. You may sit anywhere in the church, hopefully towards the front so that we may better worship as a community and family of faith. Hymnals have been returned to the pews. Thank you.
Kenmore Free Store is open!
Requirements: ALL WHO ENTER THE STORE MUST BE MASKED, VACCINATED OR NOT. Store hours: Tuesdays 4-7 pm and Saturdays 9-Noon. Donations: Donations may be dropped in the big red laundry cart in front of the building on 16th St. during store hours only. The blue bin will remain closed. If you have lots of items or heavy items, please knock on the door for help.