(CLEVELAND, OH) – On Oct.7, Bishop Nelson J. Perez is scheduled to be the celebrant at the annual Asian Mass at noon Sunday, Oct. 7 at St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted.
The theme of this year’s Mass is “So that they may be one, as we are one.”
Members of the diocesan Asian ministry, including Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Pakistani, Samoan and others welcome all to the 21st annual celebration, which will include the music, language and native dress of many countries as part of the Mass.
Traditionally, a gong sounds to signal the beginning of Mass. The entrance procession features representatives of the various nationalities.
After Mass, all are invited to the parish pavilion for a feast that features homemade food from the different groups, including rice dishes, egg rolls and more.
Contact: Brooke Uehlein
Manager, Communications
216-696-6525 Ext. 4460