Lake Edge Middle School Ministry will begin in October and has fun nights planned for the year at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. There will be large group teachings, small group teachings, prayer, and fellowship. We hope you will join us and experience what the group has to offer to our youth! This year’s theme is “Love of Neighbor,” helping our students grow in their relationship with Christ and learn how to live that faith in their friendships, families, schools, and communities. Our message to the kids is simple: Different Parishes. One Church. One Mission. Faith isn’t just knowing about Jesus. It’s knowing Him

Printable flyer with registration:

Amish Bus Trip 10-29-2026.pdf

Adult Confirmation Program – Lake County Parishes

St. John Vianney Parish 7575 Bellflower Rd.
Mentor, OH 440-255-0600

Contact: Fr. Tom Johns This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Location: Large Conference Room
Time: 12:30-1:30 on Sunday afternoons

Note: There is a Sunday Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney

Introducing Kinderchoir at Immaculate Conception!

There is something very special about hearing the voices of children singing at Mass! This fall, we are excited to introduce Kinderchoir, a new music ministry designed especially for children ages 4–10.

Kinderchoir offers our youngest parishioners an opportunity to share their voices, experience the joy of making music together, and take an active part in the liturgical life of our parish.

What makes Kinderchoir different from a traditional children’s choir? There are no weekly rehearsals!Instead, Kinderchoir is designed around the natural way young children learn—by listening, imitating, and singing along.

Families receive a recording of the current song by email and simply play it regularly at home. Children can listen and sing along in the car, while playing, before dinner, at bath time, or whenever it fits naturally into family life. There is no pressure, and children do not need to know how to read music.

Approximately every five to six weeks, Kinderchoir will sing one song at an

11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, often as a Communion reflection. On Kinderchoir Sundays, children will meet in the choir loft at 10:30 a.m. for a short rehearsal before Mass. They may then sit with their families during Mass and come to the choir loft at Communion to sing.

No previous musical experience is necessary. Children simply need a willingness to sing and have fun!

Kinderchoir is a wonderful way for children to discover that their voices—and their participation—are an important part of our parish community.

If your child loves to sing, we would love to have them be part of Immaculate Conception’s very first Kinderchoir!

For more information or to sign up, please contact Claudia Woolard. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 440-942-4500.

Under Her Mantle: Carmelite Consecration Series

Tuesdays 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 & 10/13 from 6:30-8:00 PM
in Garretti Hall at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Series Overview:
The Under Her Mantle Spiritual Formation Series provides an opportunity for adults to grow in their appreciation of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the tradition of Carmelite prayer. Through reflections, Adoration, and table discussion, participants will gain a richer awareness of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the Carmelite Scapular, and the spiritual heritage of Carmel.
Sessions will include a presentation on Carmelite spirituality, small group discussion, and practical recommendations and accountability for growing in prayer and union with Jesus through Mary. Utilizing Flos Carmeli, a recent guide to Marian consecration through the Brown Scapular, we will not only learn about Our Blessed Lady, but will also receive the tools and time to draw closer to her and her Son in prayer. While reading between sessions is encouraged, it is not required. However, registration is required to ensure that enough books are ordered.

Series Details & Schedule:
The series will meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 & 10/13 in Garretti Hall. Participants are also invited to be enrolled in the Scapular on Saturday, 10/17 following the 8:30 AM Mass.

Registration & Fees: Registration is available online by clicking the button below or calling/visiting the parish office. A $20 registration fee includes the cost of the Flos Carmeli book. Payment by cash or check will be accepted at the first session. Please register early so books can be ordered in advance.

Parish School of Religion

Please click on below links for the 2026-2027 calendar and registration forms.

 Calendar

2026-2027 PSR and Sacramental Calendar final copy.pdf 

Registration Forms

2026-2027 PSR Registration Form final copy fillable.pdf

2026-2027 PSR Homeschool Reg form final copy fillable.pdf

2026-2027 Confirmation reg form final copy fillable.pdf

2026-2027 First Communion Reg Form final Copy.pdf

Friday Update – 9-25-26

Good morning and happy Friday. It's Father Alex with your Friday update, or I think I like the name Fridays with Father. We'll stick with that. And today on Friday the 25th, we are continuing our rummage sale, which will be going on today, tomorrow, and Sunday will conclude. So thank you for all the volunteers who have been helping with setting up, with preparing, with organizing everything. It really is a great event that helps to benefit our parish.

Also, at this point, we are underway with Deacon Paul's Bible study on the book of Revelation. This past Thursday was the first of the series, but I believe you can still join if you would like to. This upcoming Friday, a week from today, October 2nd, is First Friday, so we will have 6 p.m. Confessions and 7 p.m. Mass, in addition to the 7.30 a.m. Mass. Next weekend, October 3rd, is our annual Clam Bake. Tickets are still available, and they can be purchased through Monday in the parish office. And if you're not a fan of clams, chicken dinners are also available, so please come join us for a fun evening.

There's a lot going on Sunday, October 4th. St. Vincent de Paul Blanket Sunday Collection will be going on, and envelopes are available in all the vestibules this weekend for their monetary donation. Please do not bring any actual blankets, as they can only accept monetary donations. Also, next Sunday, the 4th, there will be the Blessing of Pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi at 10 a.m. in front of St. Joseph's Hall. And from 1.30 to 2 p.m., there's the annual Life Chain held at the corner of Route 306 and Mentor Avenue. We also will be having the Anointing of the Sick at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 4th.

This upcoming weekend is the start of our stewardship appeal program. You will be, or we will be highlighting the renewal procedures at all Masses, and your stewardship renewal packet should be on its way, so please look for it in the mail. And just a heads up that we are experiencing a delay in the mail from the Willoughby Post Office, so hopefully you're able to receive it in time. The same holds true for envelopes. Lots of people have been having trouble with envelopes. That's an issue with the post office, which unfortunately is out of our control. So, I do appreciate your patience with all that.

For everything else going on at the parish, please check out the bulletin or immaculate.net. Thank you so much and God bless. And St. Fulton Scheen, pray for us.

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION 

2025 ASF Contribution Form.pdf

WHAT IS “FORMED?”
From the Augustine Institute website: FORMED.org is a evolutionary online platform featuring the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners. Catechism and Personal Faith Formation are at the fingertips of every parishioner. Visit FORMED.org to learn about these resources delivered to you by the Augustine Institute. Immaculate Conception Church is happy to be able to offer free access to FORMED to our parishioners at no charge.

FORMED.org Login/registration:
Go to www.formed.org
Click on “Register-sign up for free using your parish code.”
Enter code: KFKKQX and your email address and click on GO
Set up your personal account and password and click on SUBSCRIBE.