NEWS & EVENTS
• Eucharistic Adoration at Mass in Advent ~ We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with 5 minutes of communal silent prayer, at the end of every weekend Mass for the four weeks of Advent.
• Craft Show- Dec 7 & 8 ~ St. John Campus Hall- Sat 9am-4pm | Sun 10am-4pm. Complete details HERE
• Immaculate Conception Holy Day ~ Mass Schedule- Dec 8: 4:00pm St. Martin | Dec 9: 7:30am St. John | 4:00pm St. Paul | 7:00pm St. Joseph
• Christmas Memorials ~ Mon, Dec 9th – Flower Donations Due. Please use the marked envelope in your envelope pack. The names will be posted in the Christmas bulletin.
• 200 Year Celebration – Passport ~ If you have your completed passport from this year’s feast days and events, please notify the office by December 9th, to receive a commemorative ornament by year end. St. Mary’s feast day will be observed on the 9th and you can get your final stamp in Aurora, if desired. You can keep the passport as a keepsake.
• Coat Distribution ~ St. Vincent de Paul Society, in Harrison OH, will have coats available on Dec. 14th from 9am to noon. MORE INFO
• Craft Show- Dec 7 & 8 ~ St. John Campus Hall- Sat 9am-4pm | Sun 10am-4pm. Complete details HERE
• Immaculate Conception Holy Day ~ Mass Schedule- Dec 8: 4:00pm St. Martin | Dec 9: 7:30am St. John | 4:00pm St. Paul | 7:00pm St. Joseph
• Christmas Memorials ~ Mon, Dec 9th – Flower Donations Due. Please use the marked envelope in your envelope pack. The names will be posted in the Christmas bulletin.
• 200 Year Celebration – Passport ~ If you have your completed passport from this year’s feast days and events, please notify the office by December 9th, to receive a commemorative ornament by year end. St. Mary’s feast day will be observed on the 9th and you can get your final stamp in Aurora, if desired. You can keep the passport as a keepsake.
• Coat Distribution ~ St. Vincent de Paul Society, in Harrison OH, will have coats available on Dec. 14th from 9am to noon. MORE INFO
PICKLEBALL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the St. Paul Campus
We have pickleball three times per week: Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and Friday at 10:00am.
All are welcome and you do not need to RSVP. A suggested donation of $2/day is appreciated.
Please contact Dave Kuhn with questions at (513) 673-4298.
We have pickleball three times per week: Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and Friday at 10:00am.
All are welcome and you do not need to RSVP. A suggested donation of $2/day is appreciated.
Please contact Dave Kuhn with questions at (513) 673-4298.
BRIGHT LIGHTS
Weekends Starting Nov. 29th Until Jan. 5th at St. Teresa’s ~ Bright, IN
Bright Lights is a huge Christmas display that will take place every Friday to Sunday evening from 6 to 10pm (Closes 9pm Sundays). Come experience joy, hope and the message of Christmas!
Cost: Free of Charge for all families.
Location: 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright, IN 47025
Meet St. Nick: Dec. 6th ~ DETAILS HERE
St. Lucy Feast Day: Dec. 13th ~ LEARN MORE
Volunteer: Help is needed. SIGN UP HERE
Bright Lights is a huge Christmas display that will take place every Friday to Sunday evening from 6 to 10pm (Closes 9pm Sundays). Come experience joy, hope and the message of Christmas!
Cost: Free of Charge for all families.
Location: 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright, IN 47025
Meet St. Nick: Dec. 6th ~ DETAILS HERE
St. Lucy Feast Day: Dec. 13th ~ LEARN MORE
Volunteer: Help is needed. SIGN UP HERE
CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL
Music for the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass at St. Joe’s
Anyone interested and available to participate, please email Chad at chad_k_gutzwiller@yahoo.com or Cyndi at onevoegele@etczone.com
Rehearsal Dates for Kids (under 10):
December 2, 12, and 19 from 6:30-7:10pm
Adults (Age 10 & Up):
December 2, 5, 12, 16 and 19 from 7:15-8:30p.m.
Anyone interested and available to participate, please email Chad at chad_k_gutzwiller@yahoo.com or Cyndi at onevoegele@etczone.com
Rehearsal Dates for Kids (under 10):
December 2, 12, and 19 from 6:30-7:10pm
Adults (Age 10 & Up):
December 2, 5, 12, 16 and 19 from 7:15-8:30p.m.
FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
St. Nicholas Coloring Contest
Coloring pages FOUND HERE are due on Monday, December 9th.
Place in the collection or bring to the office.
Coloring pages FOUND HERE are due on Monday, December 9th.
Place in the collection or bring to the office.
CHRISTMAS COMPASSION
Gifts are due back Dec 7/8: Place them in the parish minibus before or after Mass.
This program benefits the needy via our Food Pantries.
• Limit spending to $25 per gift.
• Attach the colored gift tag to your wrapped gift.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be in gift bags vs. wrapping paper.
Questions?: Please contact Clare Ann Zinser 513-293-6537, Pat Brichler 812-576-3683, Linda Hoog 812-576-3231, Cheryl Wilhelm 812-576-4592, Julie Wilhelm 812-576-4342. Thanks for your support.
This program benefits the needy via our Food Pantries.
• Limit spending to $25 per gift.
• Attach the colored gift tag to your wrapped gift.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be in gift bags vs. wrapping paper.
Questions?: Please contact Clare Ann Zinser 513-293-6537, Pat Brichler 812-576-3683, Linda Hoog 812-576-3231, Cheryl Wilhelm 812-576-4592, Julie Wilhelm 812-576-4342. Thanks for your support.
NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE
Dec. 8th, 9pm to 1am, in the Adoration Chapel
We will pray for the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Please join this national prayer movement and sign up for one of the 4 hours that bridge two of the most important pro-life feast days: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8th, the only apparition of Mary where she is pregnant) and the Feast of St. Juan Diego (Dec. 9th).
Sign Up Here or just show up!
We will pray for the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Please join this national prayer movement and sign up for one of the 4 hours that bridge two of the most important pro-life feast days: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8th, the only apparition of Mary where she is pregnant) and the Feast of St. Juan Diego (Dec. 9th).
Sign Up Here or just show up!
MOVIE - I AM THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Dec. 12th, 14th and 17th at Greendale Cinema
Showtimes: 2:00pm, 4:30pm & 7:00pm (there is no 7:00 on the 14th)
Tickets: Purchase at the door or online at www.greendalecinema.com
Official Trailer: HERE
Showtimes: 2:00pm, 4:30pm & 7:00pm (there is no 7:00 on the 14th)
Tickets: Purchase at the door or online at www.greendalecinema.com
Official Trailer: HERE
FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS
Saturday, Dec. 28, 4:00pm at St. Martin church
Mass of healing for parents and families who have lost an infant or young child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or any other type of loss.
We would love to honor your children’s lives here on earth and in Heaven. If you sign up, you will receive a personalized ornament in their memory. If you have not named the child(ren) you lost before birth, please consider doing so for your own healing. You are welcome and encouraged to participate every year.
Please SIGN UP HERE by Dec. 20th with your child(ren)’s name(s)
Mass of healing for parents and families who have lost an infant or young child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or any other type of loss.
We would love to honor your children’s lives here on earth and in Heaven. If you sign up, you will receive a personalized ornament in their memory. If you have not named the child(ren) you lost before birth, please consider doing so for your own healing. You are welcome and encouraged to participate every year.
Please SIGN UP HERE by Dec. 20th with your child(ren)’s name(s)
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Saturday, Jan. 4, 6:00pm at St. Joseph PLC
Help Emily Stenger raise funds for her Girl Scout Gold Award
Join us for a fun game night – Everyone is welcome!
Activities include: Card & Board Games, Bingo, Bunco, Euchre, Puzzles, Coloring, Cornhole and More!
Free Will Offering will be accepted. Thank you.
Help Emily Stenger raise funds for her Girl Scout Gold Award
Join us for a fun game night – Everyone is welcome!
Activities include: Card & Board Games, Bingo, Bunco, Euchre, Puzzles, Coloring, Cornhole and More!
Free Will Offering will be accepted. Thank you.
E6 CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 8:00am to 3:30pm, at East Central High School
Men! Rediscover Your Vocation ~ Put on the Armor of God
This Year’s Speakers:
• Chris Stefanick*
• Bobby Angel
• Craig Pohl
• Jake Khym
• Fr. Jonathan Meyer
* Keynote Speaker
Includes:
Mass | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Confession
Lunch, Coffee & Refreshments
Free Parking and Comfortable Seating
More Info and Registration at the OFFICIAL SITE
Men! Rediscover Your Vocation ~ Put on the Armor of God
This Year’s Speakers:
• Chris Stefanick*
• Bobby Angel
• Craig Pohl
• Jake Khym
• Fr. Jonathan Meyer
* Keynote Speaker
Includes:
Mass | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Confession
Lunch, Coffee & Refreshments
Free Parking and Comfortable Seating
More Info and Registration at the OFFICIAL SITE
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL NEWS
We are in the midst of a 3-year National Eucharistic Revival and one of our pastors, Father Jonathan Meyer, has been selected as a National Eucharistic Preacher. These are exciting times! Below please find resources and updates to stay informed with everything that is happening. To learn more about the Revival, a good starting point might be the OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
Father Meyer’s presentation on the 14 Stations of the Eucharist, at a Men’s Conference in Palm Beach, FL
The 14 Stations of the Eucharist, explained by Father Meyer during the 2023 Summer Festivals
