Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Akron, Ohio

Pastor: Fr. John P. Trough, CMRI

General location: northeastern Ohio
450 Dennison Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44312
Phone/fax: (330) 784-8025
Email Fr. Trough

Mass Schedule:
Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
   Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.
   Thursday and Friday: 8:00 a.m.
   Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
   First Friday: distribution of Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. (no holy hour prior)
   First Saturday: Mass at 11:30 a.m., preceded by Rosary and devotions.

Confessions:
Sunday: 30 minutes before Mass
Wednesday: 30 minutes before Mass
Upon request

Sick Calls: once a month

Other Sacraments:
Baptism: when possible, within 10 days after birth
Matrimony: Only for those who have been members of the parish at
   least 6 months. Please contact the pastor at least 6 months before
   the wedding date.
Confirmation: once a year when Bishop Pivarunas visits
Extreme Unction: when in danger of death

Regularly-scheduled devotions:
Rosary: before Sunday and Wednesday Masses
Benediction: 4th Sunday of the month
First Saturdays: Rosary and devotions before the 11:30 a.m. Mass

Regularly-scheduled blessings, etc.:
Blessing of Religious Articles: first Sunday of the month

Catechism classes for children:
Sundays from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. (twice a month during school year)
Summer catechism class as scheduled by nuns

Activities for children:
All Saints’ Day celebration (Sunday nearest Nov. 1)
St. Nicholas celebration

Parish Choir: yes

Parish Library: yes

Parish Organizations:
Altar and Rosary Society
Holy Name Society
Knights of the Altar

Parish Social Activities:
Epiphany celebration
Parish potluck after Wed. evening Mass
Annual summer picnic
Coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses
Occasional dinners as fundraisers

Dress Code:
See Dress Code for CMRI Churches (* Link will open in a new window.)

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