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Family Consecration Workshop Nov. 22
Deepen your Catholic Faith as a Family November 22
Two sessions are being offered: one at 9 am at St Paul Church, or 5:30 pm at St. Joseph Church
Bring our Catholic faith to life within your home and protect your family in the battle against evil. Join us for this 2-hour Family Consecration Workshop in which we will explore what consecration is and how to consecrate your family to Jesus, through Mary, in union with St. Joseph. This is a great opportunity to walk alongside like-minded families in the faith. All family members are encouraged to attend the workshop!
RSVP with Tonya at michaellee25mel@gmail.com.
Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule 2025
Vigil Mass (November 26)
• 6:00 pm – Holy Trinity
Thanksgiving Day (November 27)
• 8:30 am – Emmanuel
• 8:30 am – Precious Blood
Come celebrate the season of gratitude with friends, family, & community on Thursday, November 13th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bainbridge Hall
$20 per person • $35 per couple, children under 12 eat free • Pay at the door
Enjoy a delicious home-style meal featuring:
Roasted Turkey with • Gravy Dressed Green Salad
Traditional Stuffing • Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed Potatoes • Rolls with Butter
Cranberry Sauce • Green Beans • Beverages
If you’d like, bring your favorite dessert to share!
Please also bring a non-perishable food item to donate to
the Food Pantry. RSVP to edsands@kofc500.org by November 9th
Holy Trinity Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
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Saturday, November 1 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Holy Trinity’s Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar! Join us for a day filled with community, festive spirit, and unique finds. Every item and activity reflects the care and creativity of our parishioners, making this annual event a cherished tradition.
**All proceeds from the Bazaar benefit local charities.
Handmade Crafts
Browse a wide variety of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items lovingly made by members of our parish—perfect for holiday gifts or a special treat for yourself.
Silent Auction and Raffles
Take part in our silent auction featuring exciting items and experiences. Don’t miss your chance to win in our raffles held throughout the day.
Rummage Sale and Tyke Shop
Discover hidden treasures in our rummage sale, including Christmas decorations, housewares, and books. Children will enjoy the Tyke Shop, where they can select affordable gifts for family and friends.
Homemade Foods
Savor traditional favorites, including our famous homemade cabbage rolls, as well as an assortment of baked goods prepared by our parish cooks and bakers.
Games, “U-Pick,” and More
Fun for all ages! Enjoy U-Pick games and a variety of other activities throughout the day.
Bring your family and friends and make a day of it! Admission is free, and all proceeds support Holy Trinity Parish and its ministries.
Location: Holy Trinity Parish
Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come for the crafts, stay for the community, and leave with the spirit of the season.
Download the Cabbage Roll Order Form
Preview 2025 Silent Auction Items
Holy Trinity Church proudly sponsors its annual holiday bazaar in Dayton, OH every year on the first Saturday in November. This festive Christmas craft fair in Dayton features a wide selection of handmade gifts, delicious seasonal treats, and unique holiday décor. As a church holiday event in Dayton, it offers the perfect opportunity to connect with the community, discover one-of-a-kind presents, and enjoy family-friendly holiday events in Dayton. With free admission, convenient parking, and activities for all ages, the bazaar is an ideal way to celebrate the season while supporting local vendors and artisans. Don’t miss this cherished holiday tradition in Dayton!
Jingle & Mingle Market
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Join us for St. Paul’s Annual Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza!
Saturday, November 1, from 9am-3pm
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for our Annual Holiday Bazaar, featuring 40+ one-of-a-kind vendors offering handmade crafts, unique gifts, and festive treasures, perfect for everyone on your holiday list.
Don’t miss our World-Famous Cookie Walk! Indulge in tables piled high with homemade cookies, baked with love and ready to sweeten your season.
Explore Grandma’s Attic in the Pole Barn: Discover charming Christmas décor, vintage finds, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees for sale, each one bursting with holiday spirit!
Enjoy the festive atmosphere, support local artisans, and find something truly special while celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
Admission: Free
Food: Breakfast and Lunch are available for purchase. Provided by NW Dayton St. Vincent De Paul.
Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday cheer — this is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss!
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Job Opening for Communications Director
St. Gaspar Family of Parishes is looking for a full-time Communications Director to help share the good news of our parishes and school! This role will lead the way in keeping parishioners, school families, and the wider community connected through the bulletin, newsletters, websites, social media, and more. We’re seeking a practicing Catholic with experience in communications, marketing, and social media who enjoys being creative, organized, and collaborative. If you’re passionate about telling the story of our faith community and helping others stay engaged, we’d love to hear from you! For more information and to apply contact Julie Behrens at jbehrens@preciousbloodchurch.org.
We Want to Hear From You!
St. Gaspar Family of Parishes Feedback Form
In our Family of Parishes we welcome feedback and open communication. Please take a moment to provide your feedback.
Phase 3 of Beacons of Light and Next Generation Parish
Phase 3 calls us to focus on cultivating a culture that supports the long-term mission of the Church. Phase Three of the Beacons of Light Initiative aligns closely with the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes Pastoral Priority Plan, the work of the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), and the Implementation Team in several ways:
Integration of Canonical and Pastoral Visions
Beacons of Light Phase Three focuses on establishing a single canonical parish while fostering unity and collaboration. This goal is mirrored in the Pastoral Priority Plan, which emphasizes unity and the creation of a shared purpose and vision for the family of parishes. The Implementation Team works to operationalize the canonical restructuring mandated by the Beacons of Light, ensuring it is done in a way that respects the priorities set in the Pastoral Plan.
Support from the Catholic Leadership Institute
The CLI’s guidance has been instrumental in forming the values, ground rules, and strategic focus areas for the Pastoral Priority Plan. Their expertise helps ensure that the transition aligns with the broader goals of Beacons of Light while staying rooted in respect, guidance, and accountability. CLI also provides leadership training, including the Parish Missionary Disciple Training, to empower parishioners and staff to live out the mission during and after the transition.
Pastoral Priorities Informing Implementation
The four priorities of the Pastoral Plan—encounter, unity, faith formation and education, and communication—serve as guiding principles for the Implementation Team.
For example:
- Encounter: The team might organize programs fostering spiritual growth and community engagement to ensure the merger strengthens faith life.
- Unity: Efforts are focused on overcoming parish silos to create a unified parish identity.
- Faith Formation: Initiatives ensure all parishioners, from children to adults, continue growing in their faith within the new structure.
- Communication: Transparent updates help parishioners understand and embrace the changes, minimizing confusion or resistance.
Feedback and Collaboration
Phase Three encourages parishioner participation and input, which aligns with the Pastoral Priority Plan’s commitment to listening to the needs and hopes of parishioners.
The Implementation Team ensures collaboration between the combined parish and finance councils, the CLI, and parishioners to make the transition smooth and mission-focused.
Strategic Alignment
Beacons of Light provides a diocesan-wide framework, while the Pastoral Priority Plan tailors the vision to the local realities of the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes. The combined efforts ensure that the canonical and pastoral restructuring isn’t just a structural exercise but also a spiritual renewal that supports long-term vitality and growth. In essence, Phase Three of Beacons of Light acts as the structural framework within which the Pastoral Priority Plan, CLI’s training and tools, and the Implementation Team’s efforts converge to foster a stronger, unified parish community.
View the Pastoral Priority Plan
Preparing Our Hearts to be a Light of Christ’s Love
As we navigate the season of Advent, we are invited to prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This is a time of anticipation and reflection, a season when we are called to slow down and focus on the deeper meaning of the holiday, beyond the busy rush of preparations. Advent is not only a time to wait for the birth of Jesus, but also an opportunity to actively prepare our lives to reflect His love to those around us.
Our first calling, especially during this holy season, is to be a light of Christ’s love. This light begins in our closest relationships—with our spouse, our family, and our community. Just as Mary and Joseph opened their hearts and home to welcome the infant Jesus, we too are invited to prepare a place for Him—in the way we treat each other, in the patience we offer, in the kindness we show, and in the forgiveness we extend.
In a world that often seems busy and chaotic, Advent calls us to slow down and choose love. It is through small, intentional acts of kindness, patience, and forgiveness that we create space for grace to flourish in our homes and communities. These simple gestures—whether it’s a word of encouragement, an act of service, or a moment of understanding—become powerful witnesses of God’s love and light in the world.
This Advent and Christmas, let us remember that our small efforts are not in vain. Just as God took a humble stable and transformed it into a place of wonder and grace, He takes our humble acts of love and magnifies them. When we allow Christ’s light to shine through us, even in the simplest of ways, we make a profound difference in the lives of those around us.
In this season of waiting and preparation, let us recommit to being Christ’s light in the world. Trust that God will use even our smallest acts of love to create something beautiful and eternal. Let us prepare a place for Him, not just in our homes, but in the relationships we cherish and in the service we offer to others. May this Advent be a time of grace and transformation, as we open our hearts to welcome the love and light of Christ into our lives once again.
Deacon Brian Seibert
2024 Christmas Schedule
Pastoral Priority Plan
Pastoral Priority Plan Feedback
In February of 2024, our St. Gaspar Family of Parishes took a significant step forward in the Beacons of Light process by engaging in a transformative journey known as “Next Generation Parish.” Under the leadership of Fr. Tony and with the invaluable support of the Catholic Leadership Institute, we formed an Envisioning Team with a representative from each of our six parishes. The team has worked diligently over the past several months to create a comprehensive Pastoral Priority Plan to guide our parish community into a vibrant and sustainable future. The Pastoral Priority Plan includes our family purpose, vision, and values, which we hope will inspire and unite us all as we move forward. The details of this plan were shared on September 14/15, 2024. This form has been created to allow parishioners to provide feedback about the Pastoral Priority Plan. The team and our Pastor, Fr. Tony Fortman C.PP.S, will receive the input.