Today is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Antioch. ⁣ Ignatius was born a pagan around 30 AD and converted to Christianity as an adult thanks to the Apostle John. He became the third bishop of Antioch during the time of Roman Emperor Trajen, who persecuted Christians. ⁣ Ignatius is most known for his seven epistles to the early Church communities which he wrote on his way to be martyred in Rome. In his letters, he pleaded that the Church let him die and that the communities should keep themselves from heresy. ⁣ Ignatius was attacked by lions in Circus Maximus in 107 AD. He is the patron of the Church in North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. ⁣ St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!

Next weekend! Come and discover the amazing ways you can put your faith into action by serving others! Special information for teens in Confirmation and other service hour requirements!

Second graders prayed the Rosary with Fr. Fred this week! Their handcrafted Rosaries were blessed by Fr. Fred! God bless our Second Graders as they prepare for First Reconciliation tomorrow at their retreat!

We held our first meeting for Jr. Robobots with Mrs. Horne and Coach Teresi this week. Students reviewed footage from last year's competition and worked on reading wiring schematics and trouble-shooting circuits. This year we will have two teams with their own bots competing in the AWT Jr. Robobots Competition in April 2027. Good luck this season, Grizzlies and a BIG GRIZZLY THANK YOU to our corporate sponsor this season: BWX Technologies, Inc Karsten Weidenkopf - 6th grade Irene Molnar-Williams - 7th grade Abraham Palmer - 7th grade (RETURNING) Carter Smith - 7th grade (RETURNING) Archer Teresi - 7th grade (RETURNING) Dominic Treska - 7th grade (RETURNING) Ethan Turner - 7th grade Julian Sellers - 8th grade (RETURNING) Jaxon Wasko - 8th grade Greyson Wearsch - 8th grade

We LOVE our Grandparents! Thank you Grandparents, for all you do for our Grizzlies! Thank you Kindergarten team for planning such a wonderful morning to honor these wonderful people! God bless our Grandparents!

Today is the feast day of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun and mystic. ⁣ At 9 years old, she became ill and bed-ridden for four years. Only after she promised to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would dedicate herself to religious life was she miraculously healed. Thanking Mary for her help, she added the name Mary to her name. ⁣ Margaret entered the convent at the age of 24 and became a nun. It was during this time she received visions and revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and instructions for the First Friday devotion. ⁣ To practice this devotion, one must: attend Mass and receive communion on the First Friday of 9 consecutive months (going to confession beforehand if needed), practice acts of reparation – offering prayers to make up for our sins and the sins of others. ⁣ Many questioned the authenticity of her visions, and it wasn’t until 75 years after her death that the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus became recognized by the Church. ⁣ Margaret is the patron of devotees of the Sacred Heart. ⁣ St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, pray for us!

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Please help our final weekend of CYO FB at St. Gabriel! FB Scorekeeper: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/307/responses/new Concessions: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/285/responses/new

Sometimes we make prayer way more complicated than it needs to be. St. Teresa of Ávila reminds us that prayer is ultimately about friendship with Jesus. You don't need the perfect words. You don't need to feel super holy. Start by simply showing up and talking to Him. Jesus wants to hear from you. 🤍 St. Teresa of Ávila, pray for us!

Thank you for considering! Contact Allison Capella a ACapella@st-gabriel.org .

Congratulations to 5th Grade Volleyball (Coach Liz & Stephanie) on their undefeated season! We are Grizzly proud!

High School students invited this Sunday!

A huge congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Volleyball A Team (Lupica) for winning the CYO City Championship this weekend in the top division against St. Mary Mentor. This capped off a two-year undefeated streak racking up 25 consecutive wins and earning them their second championship in a row. They topped 64 teams in their division this year to land the #1 spot in the Gold bracket. Congrats to the following incredible athletes: Katy, Giuliana, Charlotte, Maisey, Addy, Paige, Bianca, and Brinley, on an incredible season!

🎃🚗 Calling All Trunks, Volunteers & Candy Donations! 🚗🎃 ⁣ Our parish Trunk or Treat is coming up, and we need YOU to help make it a spooktacular night! 👻🍬 ⁣ There are lots of ways to get involved: ⁣ 🚙 Host a Trunk — Decorate your trunk, bring some candy and join the fun! Families, parishioners and even local small businesses are welcome to sign up and decorate a trunk. ⁣ 🙋‍♀️ Volunteer — No trunk? No problem! We need extra hands to help throughout the event. ⁣ 🍬 Donate Candy — Can’t attend but still want to help? We are accepting new, unopened bags of individually wrapped candy that the parish can use throughout the event. Every bag helps us make the night extra sweet for our trick-or-treaters! ⁣ ❤️ This is a PARISH event and ALL are welcome! Whether you’re a school family, parishioner, grandparent, friend, neighbor or local business, we’d love to have you be part of the fun. ⁣ The more trunks, treats and helping hands, the better! 🎃🍭👻 ⁣ 👉 Details here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.st-gabriel.org%2Ffamily-connections.html&data=05%7C02%7CJHudec%40st-gabriel.org%7C07d43081204a4e647f3008df2564f067%7C17eec314889e4729a4f0e94d3aa694f1%7C1%7C0%7C639270787638143511%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Tw%2BmRN9QwxZOPbbhAYquH4D0Un5tzRQqcV9cKt3wOcg%3D&reserved=0 ⁣ #TrunkOrTreat #StGabriel #ParishCommunity #AllAreWelcome #Volunteer #CommunityFun

St. Gabriel Food Pantry News! Read all about the good happening!

Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of life. Philippians 2:15d, 16a

St. Carlo Acutis reminds us that holiness doesn’t mean becoming a different person. It means letting God transform the person you already are. He loved soccer. He loved his friends. He loved technology. And he loved Jesus. You don’t have to wait until you’re older, wiser, or “more holy” to start living for God. The saints started saying yes right where they were. So can you. 🙏 St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!

Congratulations! Sixth Grade CYO Volleyball City Champions! We are Grizzly Proud!

Come for healing, peace, and love this Thursday.

The good news keeps coming! 7th grade girls (Lupica) are playing for the city championship tmrw at 5 pm at St. Bernadette in Westlake! Mr. Savanick cheered them on today to victory!

The 6th grade girls volleyball team plays tomorrow at Saint Pascal’s at 1 PM for the championship game. Come and support! Let's go, Grizzlies!

Every human life is a gift from God, and every person deserves to be treated with dignity, never exploited. This week, we pray for victims and survivors of human trafficking, for those working to end exploitation, and for hearts willing to say "yes" to protecting the vulnerable. St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us. 🤍 #HumanLifeCLE #RLMCLE2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. ⁣ If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness, there is no reason to be ashamed. St. John Paul II reminds us that even if you suffer regarding your mental health, you are still a beloved child of God. ⁣ The USCCB is renewing its National Catholic Mental Health Campaign which “is a year-round initiative of the USCCB to encourage all people of good will to respond to the ongoing mental health crisis across the United States.” (USCCB). ⁣ They are desiring that Catholics pray the Mental Health Novena from October 10-18 for all “women and men experiencing or impacted by mental health issues and for all those who accompany them (USCCB). ⁣ For more information, please visit the USCCB website. ⁣ #WorldMentalHealthDay

Damascus Summer Camp with St. Gabriel! Spots only available September 1st until Oct. 31st Middle School: Week 8 - July 25-30, 2027 High school: Week 9 - August 1-6, 2027 Who: Current 5th - 11th Graders (Next year’s 6-12th Graders) Where: Damascus Catholic Mission Campus in Centerburg, OH (Near Columbus) Transportation will be provided to and from camp by parents. How much: $670 for the week (High-Adventure Activities, Lodging, Food, Materials, Qualified and Trained Camp Staff). How to sign up: Contact Samantha Coffman at scoffman@st-gabriel.org or call (440) 352-8282 ext. 4109

🎃🚗 Calling All Trunks, Volunteers & Candy Donations! 🚗🎃 ⁣ Our parish Trunk or Treat is coming up, and we need YOU to help make it a spooktacular night! 👻🍬 ⁣ There are lots of ways to get involved: ⁣ 🚙 Host a Trunk — Decorate your trunk, bring some candy and join the fun! Families, parishioners and even local small businesses are welcome to sign up and decorate a trunk. ⁣ 🙋‍♀️ Volunteer — No trunk? No problem! We need extra hands to help throughout the event. ⁣ 🍬 Donate Candy — Can’t attend but still want to help? We are accepting new, unopened bags of individually wrapped candy that the parish can use throughout the event. Every bag helps us make the night extra sweet for our trick-or-treaters! ⁣ ❤️ This is a PARISH event and ALL are welcome! Whether you’re a school family, parishioner, grandparent, friend, neighbor or local business, we’d love to have you be part of the fun. ⁣ The more trunks, treats and helping hands, the better! 🎃🍭👻 ⁣ 👉 Details here: https://www.st-gabriel.org/family-connections.html ⁣ #TrunkOrTreat #StGabriel #ParishCommunity #AllAreWelcome #Volunteer #CommunityFun

Come and discover the amazing ways you can put your faith into action by serving others! Special information for teens in Confirmation and other service hour requirements!

Email Allison if interested: acapella@st-gabriel.org !

Have fun while you volunteer! Students welcomed! FB Scorekeeper: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/307/responses/new Concession Stand: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/285/responses/new

This is a great opportunity to work in a fun atmosphere! Questions or send resume to PHaumesser@st-gabriel.org

Join us! You will thank yourself! SIGN UP EXTENDED: https://www.st-gabriel.org/community-day-of-service.html

Registration Closes this Friday, OCT 10: https://reg.sportspilot.com/105741/leagues

Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary instituted by Pope Saint Pius V. ⁣ Historically, this feast commemorates the Christian victory over the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto on Oct. 7, 1571. Christians prayed to Mary for her intercession and arose victorious in battle. Their success was attributed to praying the rosary. ⁣ While the name of the feast has evolved since its inception, it was added to the Church's calendar in 1716, and the date of Oct. 7 was set by Saint Pius X in 1913. Take time today to pray the rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother who intercedes for us to her Son. ⁣ Not sure how to pray the rosary? Visit the USCCB website to learn how: www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary

Thank you for helping! It is in the giving that we receive. ~St. Francis of Assisi

Calling all students in grades 8-12 to join us for an evening of faith & fellowship on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 6:00pm-Midnight at St. Gabriel Parish (9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Concord, OH 44077)! We will meet in Brady Hall (School Building). At Keep Watch & Stay Awake, we will share a meal, participate in a variety of activities, and conclude with a beautiful Candlelight Mass. Families are welcome to join us for our 11pm Candlelight Mass in the Church. The Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation. We will be joined by the youth of St. John Vianney & St. Mary Painesville. RSVP: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/276/responses/new

We hope to see all Eucharistic Ministers! RSVP: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/317/responses/new

Come for healing, peace, and love.

All are welcome! Join us!

Easy way to give to the St. Gabriel Food Pantry!

Today is the day: 1-3pm Pet Blessing! All creatures, great and small, the Lord, God made them all! God bless our pets who give us so much joy!

Give you HS student a little nudge to this great faith building opportunity next Saturday, Oct 10! RSVP: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/276/responses/new

Such a wonderful Spirit Week! We give thanks to God for our school and parish community! St. Gabriel, the Archangel, pray for us! Thank you, Fr. Fred for your visit today!

Don't miss being a part of this fun event! Sign up here: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/290/responses/new

See you Sunday, 1-3pm at St. Gabriel! St. Francis, pray for us!

Today is the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. ⁣ Guardian angels help protect us from sin and serve as intercessors to God. ⁣ Prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.

Join the FUN-Sign up by OCT 10! https://reg.sportspilot.com/105741/leagues

We could use help this weekend! Be a part of the excitement! FB Score Keeper: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/307/responses/new ⁣ Concessions: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/285/responses/new

Today is the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux most famous for her “Little Way” which focused on doing little things with great love. ⁣ At the age of nine, Therese desired to enter the monastery in Lisieux’s Carmelite Convent, however, she was turned away for being too young. According to the Vatican's biography, on Nov. 20, 1887, while on pilgrimage in Rome, Therese "asked the Holy Father with childlike audacity to be able to enter the Carmel at the age of fifteen." She entered the following year. ⁣ Therese is best known for her writings including her first manuscript, "The Story of a Soul." Her remaining works on her own spirituality were written as Theresa suffered from tuberculosis. Her sisters also detailed St. Therese's last months in "Her Last Conversations." St. Therese died on Sept. 30, 1897. ⁣ After her death, many came to visit her gravesite, and miracles were attributed to her cause. St. Therese was canonized in 1925 and was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997 by St. Pope John Paul II. She is the patron of florists, missionaries, and pilots. ⁣ St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us!

All Eucharistic Ministers asked to come for fun and formation! RSVP: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/317/responses/new

Thank you and God bless the 30+ Presenters today who shared their vocations in such fun and inspiring ways!

October events for High School students!

This Sunday, 1-3pm!

Starts soon!

Today is the feast of the Archangels. ⁣ St. Michael, meaning “Who is like God?," is known for being a spiritual warrior and guardian of the Church. ⁣ St. Gabriel, “God's Strength," is the divine messenger most famous for his message to Mary in the Gospel of Luke. ⁣ St. Raphael, “God's Remedy” is found in the book of Tobit and known for his healing. ⁣ Through their intercession, may we receive God's grace needed to fight the good fight of faith and receive protection from the enemy, ⁣ St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael, the Archangels, pray for us!

Happy Feast Day! Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. Since these archangels are in heaven, we affectionately refer to them as saints. ⁣ Here is a brief synopsis of each of the archangels, followed by special prayers for their intercession!

Sign up today! https://www.st-gabriel.org/community-day-volunteer-page.html

We need you AND you need this~put your faith into ACTION! Sign ups close Oct 1. All skills and ages welcomed~there's something for everyone! https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/244/responses/new

I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will remain. John 15:16

This coming weekend! Make a difference by donating blankets and linens, see list below! OCT 3-4 at St. Gabriel!

Be the U in commUnity! Sign Ups close Oct 1. Coaches, sign Up your teams | Parents, sign Up your families | Friends, sign Up together... and U won't be sorry! https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/244/responses/new

The Seventh Sorrow: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb ⁣ The stone is rolled into place. Jesus is buried. For Mary, the suffering of Good Friday has ended in silence and grief. ⁣ But Mary knows something we can sometimes forget: God is still working when we cannot see it. ⁣ The tomb is not the end of the story. Mary's seven sorrows lead us through the darkness of Good Friday, but they ultimately point us toward the hope of Easter. As we journey through our own seasons of uncertainty, grief, and suffering, may Mary teach us to remain faithful, even when we cannot yet see what God is doing. ⁣ Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

Hey Parents, Grandparents, and Mentors--give your 8-12 grade student a nudge towards this great opportunity to build faith! Coming soon on Oct 10. RSVP HERE: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/276/responses/new

Help our Grizzlies! FB Score Keeper:https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/307/responses/new Concession Stand Help: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/285/responses/new

Fall is a great time to nudge your HS student to faith building! Coming up: Sunday, September 27th ~ “Referee” Night on Conscience Please join us for a youth night on September 27th from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room as we focus on how to recognize and respond to the inner voice that guides us toward God’s will. Snacks will be provided!

Join us to give thanks for our wonderful community as we mark 60 years! May God bless all the people that helped St. Gabriel become the parish and community it is today. We stand on their shoulders and carry the Light into the future! Join us to celebrate! St. Gabriel, the Archangel, pray for us!

Thank you for helping! For it is in giving that we receive. ~St. Francis of Assisi

The Sixth Sorrow: Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross ⁣ The Son Mary once held as an infant is placed into her arms again. But now He is dead. The image of Mary holding Jesus after His death, the Pietà, has become one of the most recognizable images of Mary's sorrow. The hands that once held a baby now hold the body of her crucified Son. Mary's sorrow does not erase her love. In fact, it reveals just how deeply she loved. ⁣ Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

Join us and celebrate!

Celebrating 60 years of sharing the Good News! My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Jn 10:27

Join a team that makes a positive difference in the world!

We give thanks to God for these athletes and the people who keep CYO going with their time! Thank you, Mr. Seifert, for leading our CYO! CYO Families joined to celebrate Mass yesterday!

Starts this Wednesday! More information and registration: https://www.divorced-separated.net/

WIN-WIN: Your linen closet gets organized while you are helping others stay warm this winter! See all linens accepted in list and make a difference! OCT 3-4 at ALL Masses at St. Gabriel!

We need all hands on deck! That includes you! There's something for EVERYONE! All ages, all skills, all together! Sign Up Today: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/244/responses/new

All volunteers working with children must be VIRTUS compliant! Register Here: https://www.virtusonline.org

Join our team! FB Score Keeping: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/307/responses/new Concession Stand Volunteer: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/285/responses/new

Join the fun~ decorate your trunk and hand out treats! Sign up here: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/290/responses/new

CLE 21:6 ~ Save the Date We will once again be attending the CLE 21:6 Conference on Saturday, January 9, 2027 from 10am-8pm. CLE 21:6 is a dynamic one-day conference hosted by the Diocese of Cleveland’s Office of Youth Ministry. Each year the conference highlights a different Scripture passage, and in 2027 the theme is Mittite Rete: Cast the Net, inspired by John 21:6. This vibrant gathering invites high school teens to deepen their faith, encounter the joy of Christ, and share in the life of the Young Church. Mari Pablo is scheduled as the Keynote Speaker! More details and registration to come 💙

Celebrating Ben Herda’s “Christ is Alive!” national first place essay tournament. As part of his winning, Ben earned $250 for the school and $100 for a class celebration. Grade 8 came together in fellowship to share Chickfila nuggets and lunch in the pavilion. Thank you, Ben, for being a shining example of being Christ every day, everywhere! https://www.comcenter.com/christisalive/?srsltid=AU7gw4WaICOM3UkcCGGTCZPzrw_x_0Oi8w4pa_NhlpOajCOQEQpmOO2I

Hope to see you there!

All care givers invited!

Join us this coming Monday! RSVP: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/303/responses/new

The Fifth Sorrow: The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus ⁣ Mary stood beneath the Cross. She watched her Son suffer and die. She could not stop it. She could not rescue Him. But she remained. At the moment when everything seemed lost, Mary continued to say yes to God. The Cross reminds us that God's presence does not disappear when suffering comes. And Mary shows us what faithful love looks like when we don't understand what God is doing. ⁣ Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

It is in the giving that we receive. ~St. Francis of Assisi

The Fourth Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary ⁣ Mary sees her Son carrying the Cross. She cannot remove the Cross from His shoulders. She cannot stop what is happening. ⁣ But she can be there. And she is. Mary's sorrow reminds us that sometimes we cannot fix another person's suffering. We cannot take away their pain or change their circumstances. ⁣ But we can stay. We can accompany. We can pray. We can love. ⁣ Mary teaches us what it means to remain close to someone who is suffering. ⁣ Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Acts 16:14b

Starting Soon! RSVP: https://www.st-gabriel.org/current-eventsregistration.html

Community Day of Service! Go make a difference! Sign up now: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/244/responses/new

Join the team!

This is for EVERYONE and especially YOU! Join the morning OR evening option! Starts MONDAY: Register at https://www.st-gabriel.org/alpha.html

A journey of faith just for you is waiting! RSVP HERE: https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/303/responses/new

The Third Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple ⁣ For three days, Mary and Joseph searched for Jesus. Imagine the worry of a mother who cannot find her child. ⁣ When they finally discover Him in the Temple, Mary says, “Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” (Luke 2:48) Mary knew what it was like to wonder where Jesus was. ⁣ And perhaps that makes this sorrow especially close to our own experience. ⁣ There are moments when we feel like we've lost sight of Jesus, when prayer feels difficult, or when God seems far away. ⁣ Mary reminds us: Keep searching for Him. ⁣ Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

Starting in a few short weeks! Join us! RSVP:https://stgabrielconcord.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/281/responses/new

Hope. Help. Healing. We are here for you! For more information: https://www.divorced-separated.net/

Thank you, Lake Catholic HS for presenting our 8th Grade "Get the Score" high school entrance exam test prep! Tom McKrill, LCHS Principal & St. Gabriel School Alum, presented the information. We are Grizzly proud!