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St. Gaspar High School Youth Night
2025-12-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at St. Paul for High School Youth Night, where we will explore what it means for our church to be Catholic. The evening begins at 6:30 pm at St. Paul and will include group activities and refreshments.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception
2025-12-08
Holy Day of Obligation
(Monday, December 8)
7:30 am — Holy Trinity
8:30 am — Precious Blood
Noon — St. Joseph
5:15 pm — Emmanuel
7:00 pm — St. Paul
Holy Days of Obligation for 2025-2026
Learn more about the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Miraculous Medal Novena
2025-12-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-22 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States
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.

Miraculous Medal Novena
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-23 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.

Senior Program and Lunch
2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
St. Paul in Englewood hosts lunches twice a month for seniors. The lunches include a special activity or guest speaker. An RSVP is expected by Monday, calling 937-836-7535.
Wednesday, December 10 – Noon-2 pm
The Englewood Civic Band will perform Christmas music for us.
Lunch provided by Brookdale
Please make reservations by Monday, December 8

St. Vincent De Paul NW Dayton Monthly Meeting
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Our St. Vincent DePaul group meets on the second Wednesday of every Month, with the exception of July, which is our annual social. We meet at St. Paul’s Church in Rosary Hall at 6:30 pm We welcome new members or just those interested in learning more about our ministry. I would be the contact person, Bonnie Vitangeli, at 937-219-0271 or bvitangeli@att.net

Lessons & Carols December 10 at St. Joseph
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 411 East Second Street, Dayton
We will celebrate a service of scripture and song that recounts the Fall of Humanity, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each scripture lesson is followed by a carol or song that reflects the lesson’s message and a brief prayer. This is a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas!

Knights of Columbus
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | 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.

Choir Rehearsal for Christmas
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States
Join the Christmas Choir for Christmas Eve Mass at Precious Blood Church! Children, young adults, older adults, and entire families are welcome to sing at this most joyous event. We need singers and handbell ringers! Please plan to attend all or at least two rehearsals. All rehearsals will be at Precious Blood beginning at 6:00 PM.

Thursday, December 11
Wednesday, December 17
Tuesday, December 23

Contact Marianne Pitts at the parish office, 937-276-5954 or mpitts@preciousbloodchurch.org for

Friday Hour
2025-12-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-19 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States

Children's Faith Formation
2025-12-14 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

Social Action Ministry-moved due to Santa Visit
2025-12-14 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

Coffee and Donuts at St. Paul
2025-12-14 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Join St. Paul after 10:30 am Mass for Coffee and Donuts on the second Sunday of each month.

Come Brunch with Us!
2025-12-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph Dayton, 400 E. Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us after the 10:30 am Mass for Brunch with Us on Sunday! This is a monthly tradition at St. Joseph that takes place on the second Sunday of the month, after the 10:30 am Mass at St. Joseph Parish Center. This is much more than coffee and donuts! Enjoy an array of homemade breakfast casseroles, rolls, muffins, and other treats.
Please consider bringing a dish to share. Items can be dropped off before Mass, starting at 10:00 am. All are welcome!

Precious Blood Companions
2025-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Precious Blood Church with Map, 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH, United States

St. Gaspar High School Youth Group-What Makes Us Different?
2025-12-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Catholic High School Youth GroupOur 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!
Upcoming Meetings:
Sunday, December 14 – The Church and Other Religions
Sunday, December 21 – Christmas Party!

Stephen Ministry Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Stephen Ministry is a program that trains laypeople to provide one-on-one care to people in their congregations and communities who are experiencing life difficulties. The program is based on the idea that people should love one another as Christ loves them, as stated in John 13:34.
Ministers meet on the third Wednesday of the month at St. Paul in Englewood.

Emmanuel Advent Reconciliation
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Emmanuel, 149 franklin st., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at Historic Emmanuel Catholic Church for Advent reconciliation, a communal opportunity to prepare for Christmas through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These services combine public prayer with private confession to a priest, featuring scripture readings, hymns, an examination of conscience, and a communal act of contrition, followed by individual absolution and penance support.

6:30–8 pm Individual Confessions
From 7:00-8:00 pm, there will be Exposition and Benediction followed by a homily, then a Communion Service. The evening concludes with praying of the Miraculous Medal Novena.

Advent Reconciliation Service at St. Paul
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Join us at St.Paul Church for Advent Reconciliation, a communal opportunity to prepare for Christmas through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These services combine public prayer with private confession to a priest, featuring scripture readings, hymns, an examination of conscience, and a communal act of contrition, followed by individual absolution and penance support.

PraiseFest: Adoration for Teens
2025-12-19 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.

Church Decorating at Holy Trinity
2025-12-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
We will decorate the church for Christmas following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 21. Many hands will make light work.

Church Decorating at St. Joseph
2025-12-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Sunday, December 21, at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to help!

St. Gaspar High School Youth Group-Pizza and Pajama Christmas Party
2025-12-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Paul Church with Map, 1000 W. Wenger Road, Dayton, OH, 45322, United States
Catholic High School Youth GroupOur 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!
Upcoming Meetings:
Sunday, October 26 – The 4 Marks of the Church: One – Everyone
Sunday, November 2 – No meeting (Bazaar weekend)
Sunday, November 9 – The 4 Marks of the Church: Holy – Everyone
Sunday, November 16 – Leadership Team Planning Meeting
Sunday, November 23 – The 4 Marks of the Church: Catholic
Sunday, November 30 – No meeting (Thanksgiving break)
Sunday, December 7 – The 4 Marks of the Church: Apostolic
Sunday, December 14 – The Church and Other Religions
Sunday, December 21 – Christmas Party!
