Miraculous Medal Novena
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Emmanuel, 149 franklin st., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us every Tuesday from 7:00–8:00 PM for Adoration and Benediction, a cherished tradition celebrated at Emmanuel for nearly 60 years.

OCIA-The Path to the Eucharist
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
OCIA stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the process by which baptized Christians and unbaptized persons can learn more and join the Catholic Church. Three opportunities for OCIA will be available this year in the St. Gaspar family of parishes starting in September:

Holy Trinity: Wednesdays at 11:45 am, starting September 3
St. Paul: Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm, starting September 3
Holy Trinity: Sundays at 12:00 noon, starting September 7

Each group will be using the “Foundations of Faith: A Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church” series from Ascension. Cost for the workbook and internet access to the videos is $40. Scholarships will be offered on an as-needed basis.
Join the Journey, Become a Sponsor
Persons from the parish are encouraged to become part of the lives of our initiates by becoming involved in OCIA. Why be a sponsor? Christ calls us to “go and make disciples of all nation.” Being an OCIA sponsor for someone on their journey to be fully initiated into the Church is a wonderful opportunity to answer Christ’s call. Additionally, walking with someone learning about the Catholic faith is a great way to grow in your own faith. Expectations of a Sponsor

Praying for you candidate on a regular basis
Attending mass weekly
Attending a sponsor training session (Time: TBD)
Attending a majority of weekly OCIA meetings
(Classes run September – May)
Meeting regularly with your candidate to encourage, accompany and invite to parish happenings
Contact: Lynda Middleton – 937-228-1223, via email : lyndamiddleton9@gmail.com

Download the Syllabus

Senior Program and Lunch
2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • 12-2 pm at St. Paul “I Inherited This, Now What?” Join local historical researcher, Hannah Wiest to learn about how to safely handle and preserve a variety of different heirlooms, as well as how to use clothing to
determine approximately when antique photos were taken. Feel free to bring a photo or heirloom with you for specific advice.

OCIA-The Path to the Eucharist
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
OCIA: Each group will be using the “Foundations of Faith: A Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church” series from Ascension. Cost for the workbook and internet access to the videos is $40. Scholarships will be offered on an as-needed basis.
Join the Journey, Become a Sponsor
Persons from the parish are encouraged to become part of the lives of our initiates by becoming involved in OCIA. Why be a sponsor? Christ calls us to “go and make disciples of all nation.” Being an OCIA sponsor for someone on their journey to be fully initiated into the Church is a wonderful opportunity to answer Christ’s call. Additionally, walking with someone learning about the Catholic faith is a great way to grow in your own faith. Expectations of a Sponsor

Praying for you candidate on a regular basis
Attending mass weekly
Attending a sponsor training session (Time: TBD)
Attending a majority of weekly OCIA meetings
(Classes run September – May)
Meeting regularly with your candidate to encourage, accompany and invite to parish happenings
Contact: Lynda Middleton – 937-228-1223, via email : lyndamiddleton9@gmail.com

Download the Syllabus

Friday Hour
2026-01-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-30 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States

Children's Faith Formation
2026-01-25 09:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Children’s Faith Formation classes at our St. Paul Campus begins September 21st. Classes are for grades Pre-K- 8th grade, and are designed for children attending public school. Classes are Sunday morning 9:00-10:15 and are held at St. Paul. Classes include 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion prep for 2nd grade and Confirmation prep for 7th & 8th grade.

Class fees are $85 per child before Sept 21st and $95 after Sept 21st.
There is a max fee of $300 per family.
There is an additional $40 fee for those in Sacramental prep.

Follow this link to register online, or scan the QR code on the left:
https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/1c5b9d00-658f-487a-9ce5-980f2e20ee4b

OCIA-The Path to the Eucharist
2026-01-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holy Trinity Campus, 272 Bainbridge Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States

High School Youth Group at St. Paul
2026-01-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us as we discover Scripture!
Our high school youth group is a welcoming community where teens can grow in faith, friendship, and service. Each week, we gather to explore the teachings of the Church, strengthen our relationship with Christ, and share in fellowship with one another. All high school students are invited to join—come as you are and be part of something meaningful!
January 18 – Catholics and the Bible
January 25 – Divine Revelation
February 1 – Origins of the Bible & Psalms
February 22 – The Pentateuch
March 1 – New Testament & Epistles

Miraculous Medal Novena
2026-01-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-02 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | St. Rita Church
Join St. Gaspar Family of Parishes at St. Rita Church for the Miraculous Medal Novena every Monday, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Novena will not be held on any Monday that falls on a civic holiday.

Chair One Fitness at St. Joseph
2026-01-26 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-02 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join your St. Gaspar Family for Chair One Fitness!
Chair One Fitness is a fun chair-dance program set to music, suitable for all abilities. Alice Ernst is our instructor. She brings a wealth of dance and exercise experience and teaches in other.
Dayton area churches and fitness facilities. Register now for the next five-week series, offered on Mondays, Jan. 12, 2026, through Feb. 9, 2026. Time is 4:00 – 4:30 pm in St. Joseph Center (across the street from the church). Cost is $25.00 per person for the series. Pre-registration is required, with a minimum of 10 registrants needed to hold the class and a maximum of 25. Contact Sharon Becker for more information and to register by 5 pm, Thursday, Jan. 8th at 937.776.2942, or by email at sharonbecker6@gmail.com.

Fishers of Men at St. Paul
2026-01-31 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Fishers of Men is an opportunity to join men as they grow in their faith.

Emmanuel SVDP Conference Annual Fish & Sausage Dinner
2026-01-31 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 272 Bainbridge Hall, Dayton, Ohio, 272 Bainbridge St., DAYTON, OH, 45402, United States
The Emmanuel SVdP Conference 12th Annual Fish/Sausage Fundraiser Dinner
SATURDAY, January 31, 2026
Dinner 6-8 pm, Games 6-9:30 pm
Bainbridge Hall, 267 Bainbridge St, Dayton 45402
Tickets $25
Includes drinks, desserts. Fish/Sausage, Fries, Slaw, Baked Beans, and Homemade Desserts.
Tickets are now available for purchase.
Contact either your friendly Emmanuel Vinentian or
Terri at 937.572.3626 or theresagilbert70@gmail.com.
All proceeds will benefit our neighbors in need. Thank you!

PraiseFest: Adoration for Teens
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 411 East Second Street, Dayton
An Evening of Prayer
and Adoration for Teens
@St. Joseph Church on the third Friday of every month, from 7:00-10:00 pm
Praisefest is an evening of adoration, prayer, confession, and fellowship for teens ages 13 through high school seniors. This month’s Praisefest is Friday, January 17th, from 7-10pm at
St Joseph Catholic Church. Please contact Nicole Bartz with any questions at 937-956-8999.

Donut Sunday at Precious Blood
2026-02-01 09:30 - 10:30 UTC
Join us for food and fellowship after Mass on the first Sunday of the month at Precious Blood.

Social Action Ministry
2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Purpose:

Speak out on community concerns
Develop strategies and programs
Legislative advocacy
Perceive parish and community needs
Update GATHER* members at monthly meetings
Advise the Unified Parish Council representative, if needed

Meetings:
First Sunday of each month at 9:45 am; Holy Trinity Church Office.
Membership:
Includes a parish staff member, parishioners from any of our St. Gasper Family of Parishes who desire to get involved in social action issues. New members are most welcome.
This group plans programming that deals with social issues and keeps the parish informed of the work of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Social Action Office as well as Right to Life and Weavers of Justice issues and events.
Projects include but not limited to:

All Right to Life events
Weavers of Justice events
Quarterly preparation of bagged lunches for St. Vincent de Paul shelters
Collection of used eyeglasses for the Lions Club
Yearly Pot Luck Social with Speaker
Impromptu after Mass gatherings

Contacts:
Leslie Iannarino, 937-901-5468
Janet Zak, 937-623-9772
*Group Assisting To Help Evangelize Responsibly

Domestic Church
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Domestic Church Group invites families to gather and learn how to live out God’s teachings in daily life. The group will meet on the first Tuesday of every month, beginning Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00–8:00 PM at St. Paul Church. Families are encouraged to bring a side dish to share.
For questions, contact Erica at erudemiller@preciousbloodchurch.org.

Senior Program & Lunch: Valentine Bouquet
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Senior Program and Lunch sponsored by Cypress Pointe on
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from Noon-2pm at St. Paul.
Join us for lunch and make a “Valentine Bouquet” with beautiful fresh flowers.
Please make reservations by noon on Monday, February 2 by calling (937) 836-7535.

Adoration and Benediction at Precious Blood
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | St. Rita Church with Map, 5401 N. Main Street, Dayton, OH, United States
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is held on the first Thursday of the month at the Northwest Dayton parishes from 6:00 – 7:30 pm Please come to Adore Our Lord. The Adoration location rotates with the Saturday Masses.
