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Local Events:

Registration and Flyer

CATHOLIC FAMILY NIGHT AT GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK!

You are invited to join Archbishop Casey and Catholics from across the archdiocese at Catholic Family Night at Great American Ballpark on Saturday, Sept. 5, which is the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. The Cincinnati Reds will play the Milwaukee Brewers that evening at 6:40PM. Discounted tickets are now on sale through Reds ticketing at this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Archdiocesecincinnati22.

Schoenstatt Family Day

Minster, OH

Join us September 13 from 1-4 PM for a joyous afternoon of fun, family, food, and building faith community at the Paris Street Park, 155 S. Paris St., Minster, OH 45865. 


Questions? Contact Deacon Roger Klosterman at rklosterman7797@gmail.com or schoenstattcouplesleague.nwohio@gmail.com

RSVP & Registration Link: https://forms.gle/VKjUwVVQ7Tt2Gp588

“The family is the place where hearts are formed and communities are built.” - Fr. Joseph Kentenich

Dan's Game Day

Richardson & Bretz Building - Celina, OH

Saturday, Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19, from 10AM - 1PM we will be playing Bingo for some fun prizes. This is held in the Richardson & Bretz building in Celina, OH, behind the Celina library. This building is handicap-accessible, and we will have cold water available. This is an ARC of Mercer County event for individuals with developmental disabilities and their friends or family. If you have any questions, text Rosemary at 419.953.7754.

Winter Warmth Program

Our Home

Nearly 600 Mercer County children and adults needed help staying warm last winter. The Winter Warmth Program, organized by Our Home Family Resource Center and the Celina Kiwanis Club, will be held Saturday, October 18th, 11AM - 1PM at Celina First Church of God, 850 Fairground Rd, Celina. We are collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves through October 12th. Text "COATS" to 55498 for drop-off locations across Mercer County. Thank you for sharing the warmth!

Volunteers Needed

Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein needs volunteers! Can you spare a couple hours in the morning? Gather your friends & help us make beds/sweep/light dusting. We need you around 9AM-or 10AM, no more than 2 hours max. We are very busy with retreats & need additional help before we wear out the wonderful volunteers we have! If interested, please contact us at 419-925-7625 or email marketing@spiritualcenter.net.

Choosing Life Pregnancy Center

Celina, OH

We invite you to visit Choosing Life Pregnancy Center in Celina. Your generosity makes a real difference. Our center provides compassionate assistance to expectant mothers and families, offering resources and guidance and support. Some of the free services we offer are: 2D/4D ultrasounds, Pregnancy Test Verification, Online Parenting Classes with points, Adoption Planning, Life Skill Classes, Support Mentoring and Counseling. We also offer free walk-in ultrasounds on Tuesdays from 11:30-4:30.


Stop by our “Everything Shoppe” where you will find quality items at great prices. Open Monday-Friday 11-5. We accept donations of new or good used condition clothing and items such as tools, kitchenware, furniture, crafts, etc.


Help us celebrate life and serve those in need. We are a 501 (c)3 organization. We are located at 560 Touvelle St. Celina, Ohio. Call 419-733-4847 or 567-890-LIFE or message us at choosinglife@bright.net for more information or questions.

Regularly Occurring Events in the Area:

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon for family/friends of alcoholics, Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM in Briarwood's Private Dining Room at 100 Don Desch Dr., Coldwater. Meetings are open, anonymous, & free.

 AA Meetings

AA Meetings on Fridays from 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the east room of Holy Trinity's Grotto, Coldwater. Meetings are open, anonymous, & free.

Catholic Nurse Society

We encourage all nurses to join us for fellowship, prayer, and fun conversations that are uniquely about the joys, triumphs, and hardships of being a nurse. Meetings are held at 11 AM on the first Saturday of each month, on the second floor, at the Shrine of the Holy Relics in Maria Stein. We hope you will join us. Contact Janet Munday with any questions, (419) 954-1670 voice/text.