In Our Area
Local Events:
Dan's Game Day
Richardson & Bretz Building - Celina, OH
Saturday, 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.
Food for the Soul
Morgan’s Place Cemetery
Join us for our annual Food for the Soul, a heartfelt evening bringing our community together to support the mission of Morgan’s Place Cemetery. It takes place on October 24th at Winner’s Barn. Doors open at 5 PM, and dinner is served at 6PM.
K of C 5K Run/walk for vocations
St. Charles Center
The Coldwater Knights of Columbus 14th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Vocations is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th. The 5K takes place on the historic grounds of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, with registration from 8:30-9:45 AM. The 5K begins at 10AM. The mission of the 5k, is to further our support for Vocations by increasing awareness and providing financial support to Seminarians and other Religious Vocations. All runners and walkers are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration: $15. Race day registration: $20. Participants 18 & under receive a $5 discount. For more information and to register online, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Celina/KofC5kRunWalkforVocations
Celebrate your jubilee wedding anniversary with archbishop casey
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Couples celebrating jubilee anniversaries (25th, 50th, 55th,60th, etc) in 2026 are invited to Mass with Archbishop Casey on Nov. 15th, 10 AM, Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains (Cincinnati) or Nov. 21st, 4:30 PM, St. Francis of Assisi (Dayton). Family members are welcome to attend as well, and a special blessing will be offered for the jubilarian couples. Couples, RSVP online by Nov. 2nd at www.catholicaoc.org/goldenjubilee.
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.
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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.
Catholic Adults Singles Club
This is a Catholic club for adults 21 and older that has social events every weekend and a club meeting once a month. For more information, please call 567.510.8197
Healing Masses
Held at Montezuma Retreat House at 7 PM
October 13th
November 10th
St. Peregrine Cancer Prayer Service
St. Peregrine Relic for prayer and veneration at the Maria Stein Shrine. The prayer service is held for those who are on a journey with cancer, as a patient or as a caregiver. This event is free and open to the public. For those battling cancer, you can submit your name or a loved one's name for prayer. Please contact Caleb Gaier at c.gaier@mariasteinshrine.org or call 419.925.4532.
Next Service: October 11th at 2PM in the Shrine's Adoration Chapel
