Miraculous Medal Novena
2024-06-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-07-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-07-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-07-15 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States
The Miraculous Medal Novena returns to St. Rita on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Novena will not be held on any Monday when there is a civic holiday.

God's Garden
2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Interested in gardening, but don’t know where to start?
God’s Garden at St. Paul’s Grows organic produce for food pantries, and has free garden beds available for the local community and parishioners in exchange for help with the larger garden. Grow for your own household, get expert advice , and provide service to the community. Tilling, water, some plants and seeds available.
Contact Sue at skksack@gmail.com or 937-836-4223 for more info. God’s Garden is located at 1000 W Wenger Rd.
Gardening starts April 29 and will continue on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm.

Walk with Mary this Lent
2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States
Preparation for the Total Consecration to Mary
@Precious Blood, Monday, March 3 – Monday, April 7, 7:00 pm
Join us for five Mondays this Lent as we journey with Mary, our spiritual Mother, to the foot of the cross. Each evening will begin with the Rosary, followed by a presentation from Curtis Kneblik on the Blessed Mother’s role in our spiritual lives and her significance in our path to holiness. Together, we will prepare to make or renew our consecration to Mary using the booklet Preparation for the Total Consecration to the Immaculate according to St. Maximilian Kolbe, which will guide us in offering ourselves fully to our Blessed Mother before Palm Sunday. Let Mary guide you as you take up your cross and follow her to the foot of Christ’s crucifixion, where you too will hear the words: “Behold your Mother” (John 19:27).

Contact Curtis Kneblik for more information
Curtis Kneblik : 937-276-5954 ext. 2111
ckneblik@preciousbloodchurch.org

Book Read, Introduction to Devout Life
2024-06-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30
The Complete Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales
Written over 400 years ago, this book remains one of the most popular for laity responding to the Second Vatican Council’s universal call to holiness. Written as letters of spiritual direction to Philothea (i.e. lover of God), they are remarkably timeless in their practical application for all Christians today. Join us on Thursday nights beginning on November 30th at Precious Blood Church. All parishioners of all the churches are welcome. Led by Curtis Kneblik, Director of Adult Faith Formation for (Precious Blood, St. Rita, St. Paul), the sessions will consist of short presentations with most of the time devoted to reading and group discussion. RSVP’s are helpful for planning.
Adult Faith Formation Director:
Curtis Kneblik : 937-276-5954 ext. 2111
ckneblik@preciousbloodchurch.org

Fishers of Men
2024-06-29 07:30 - 09:00
Meeting at Precious Blood, Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Fishers of Men meets on the last Saturday of the Month from 7:30-9:00am. The meeting begins with 25 minutes of corporate prayer, either Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet or Liturgy of the Hours. Prayer is followed by Breakfast, 25 minute presentation and then group discussion. We end promptly at 9am.

The location for Fishers of Men rotates on a monthly basis as follows:

St. Paul: January | April | July | October
Precious Blood: February | May | August | November
St. Rita: March | June | September | December- summer meetings are temporarily moved to Precious Blood as of June 28, 2024.

God's Garden of Eatin' Ice Cream Social
2024-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Celebrating 30+ Years of Gardening for the Hungry!
@St. Paul, Monday, July 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Enjoy some great ice cream, meet some new friends, tour our beautiful garden, and find out what we’re about!

God’s Garden is a community garden growing food for the hungry at St. Paul’s Parish on Wenger Road in Englewood. Come grow hope and nourishment from the ground up! Families and new gardeners are especially encouraged to participate. During the summer, volunteers gather at the garden on Monday and Thursday evenings to continue to plant, hoe, mulch, and harvest. All produce gathered is given to local food pantries. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate, regardless of experience level or age.
For more information, contact Sue Sack at 937-836-4223.

Widower Group Meeting-not meeting in July
2024-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the Month. The meeting for July has been canceled.

Benediction and Adoration
2024-07-03 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Adoration and Benediction is traditionally held on the first Thursday of the month, however, since the first Thursday in July coincides with the Fourth of July, a Civic Holiday, we have decided to reschedule this devotional to Wednesday evening for the month of July. This adjustment ensures that everyone can participate in both the devotional and holiday celebrations.
We encourage everyone to attend Eucharistic Adoration, as it offers a unique opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual connection with Christ, find peace in His presence, and receive the strength and grace needed to navigate life’s challenges.

Parish Offices Closed July 4
2024-07-04

Donut Sunday at Precious Blood
2024-07-07 09:30 - 10:30
Join us for food and fellowship after Mass on the first Sunday of the month at Precious Blood.

Senior Program and Lunch
2024-07-10 12:00 - 14:00
The History and business of Esther Price Candies. An almost 100 year old Dayton company. Come join us for a great program
and sweet treats!! Must register by noon on Monday, July 8 by calling 937-836-7535.

Knights of Columbus Barbeque
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bainbridge Hall, 267 Bainbridge St., Dayton, OH, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 267 Bainbridge St. in Dayton. Serving starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. The deadline to RSVP is July 7.
Please join us at Bainbridge Hall for a fabulous Summer Barbecue catered by Key Ingredient Catering. The menu will include BBQ Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Baked Beans with Wieners, Vegetarian Baked Beans, Key Ingredient’s Famous Mac and cheese, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls and Butter, Iced Tea/Lemonade/Coffee, and wonderful homemade desserts.
We will have a 50/50 raffle; the proceeds will support Elizabeth’s New Life Center and The House of Bread. Please also donate canned or boxed food items to the SVDP food pantry. If you wish, instead of a SVDP food donation, we would appreciate homemade baked goods to share with our Family of Parishioners and friends that evening.
There are only 100 reservations available, so please RSVP as soon as possible to Larry Clark at 937-470-3594. The cut-off for reservations is July 7.

Knights of Columbus
2024-07-10 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
For more information on the Knights of Columbus, contact Mike Nieport: 937-305-6886.

Neighborhood Clean Up
2024-07-13 08:00 - 10:00
Friends of Pulchra Terra Neighborhood Clean-Up
Second Saturday of the month from 8:00 to 10:00 am
We will be meeting at the Kroger parking lot at the corner of Klepinger and Siebenthaler at 8:00 am. Volunteers pick up trash until 10:00 am. Trash bags and grabbers will be provided for collecting litter, and we also focus on recycling cans, bottles, and plastic.
Pulchra Terra (Beautiful Earth) Program
Pulchra Terra, meaning “Beautiful Earth,” is a community service program at our Catholic Church dedicated to promoting stewardship of the land and our surroundings. This initiative gets us out into our neighborhoods, focusing on planting flowers such as hostas and lamb’s ears, picking up trash, and recycling.

Fr. Tony Fortman Anniversary of Ordination
2024-07-14
Fr. Anthony Fortman C.PP.S. was ordained on July 14, 2001.
A priest’s anniversary of his ordination is a significant milestone that commemorates the day he dedicated his life to serving God and his community. This occasion honors his personal commitment and spiritual journey and celebrates his invaluable contributions to the parish and the broader church community. Acknowledging this special day can be done in several meaningful ways. Parishioners can organize a special Mass in their honor, followed by a communal gathering or reception to express their gratitude and appreciation. Personal notes, letters, or a commemorative book filled with messages from the congregation can also be heartfelt gestures. Additionally, presenting a token of appreciation, such as a plaque or a framed photograph of a memorable moment from his ministry, can serve as a lasting reminder of the love and support from his community.

Widow's Group Meeting
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
This group meets once a month on the third Wednesday of the month.
