In Our Area
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Silent Retreat
Bergamo Center - Dayton
All Catholics aged 18 and over are cordially invited to come to a quiet place and rest in the loving arms of Jesus. The retreat is held August 28 - 29 and will provide many faith-filled activities such as Mass, Adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, speakers including Mary Pyper from Radio Maria, and many more. Deadline to register is August 21. Please call or text Teresa Vint at 937.475.2338 to register or for any questions.
Fatima USA 2026
Spiritual Center at Maria Stein
The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein will commemorate Our Lady’s apparition and message at Fatima on Friday, August 14th, at 7:30PM. Fr. Ethan Moore will celebrate the Mass. There also will be confessions, a candlelight rosary, and a procession through the woods. All First Communicants are welcome to join in the procession in their attire. Please bring your own lawn chair for seating and dress appropriately. Come join us for this Fatima celebration!
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.
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.
awaken! What’s next??
Calling all single women ages 18-45 to experience community, prayer and relaxation. Experiences will include meaningful conversation, quiet reflection on “what’s next in your life”, time to rest your body/spirit and breathe, prayer in community, connections and so much more. This time will commence on August 10 at 4:00PM and conclude on August 12 at 2:00PM and is sponsored by the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Dayton. Space is limited, if interested or if you have questions, please contact Sister Donna Liette at 773-653-5467 or liettecpps@aol.com as soon as possible.
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
The Sacred Heart & Julia Greeley
Lehman High School
Join us on Sunday, August 23, for this spiritual and enlightening afternoon for stories of God’s Grace through a freed slave. This event takes place at Lehman High School (Door 10) 12:30-2:00PM. (No cost) For more information and to RSVP, contact jforster@catholicaoc.org or use the QR code.
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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.