NEWS & EVENTS
• Fr. Meyer Away Nov 12-20 ~ Father Meyer is taking a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Please welcome guest priest Fr. Jacob Willig the weekend of Nov. 14 & 15. There will be NO MASS on Monday, Nov. 16th.
• United Catholic Appeal Nov 14 & 15 ~ All parishioners should have received their UCA envelope in the mail. If you did not, we have extras at the parish office. Intention weekend will be November 14/15 with the opportunity to donate. Last year we fell short of our goal of $91,000, All Saints total donations were $80,800. Please help us meet our 2026 goal.
• Thanksgiving Mass Schedule ~ There will be a 7:30 AM Mass on Wednesday, Nov 25 (This Mass is NOT mentioned in the November bulletin). On Thanksgiving Day, Mass is at 7:30 AM at St. John’s.
• Parish Office Thanksgiving Hours ~ On Wednesday, Nov 25, we will close at Noon. The office is closed on the 26th and 27th.
• Volunteers Needed ~ We are in need of two people to clean St John’s Church the 4th week of every month.
• Winter Walking at St. Joseph’s PLC ~ Starting in November, every Monday through Friday from 12pm-3pm, the gym will be open for walking.
• United Catholic Appeal Nov 14 & 15 ~ All parishioners should have received their UCA envelope in the mail. If you did not, we have extras at the parish office. Intention weekend will be November 14/15 with the opportunity to donate. Last year we fell short of our goal of $91,000, All Saints total donations were $80,800. Please help us meet our 2026 goal.
• Thanksgiving Mass Schedule ~ There will be a 7:30 AM Mass on Wednesday, Nov 25 (This Mass is NOT mentioned in the November bulletin). On Thanksgiving Day, Mass is at 7:30 AM at St. John’s.
• Parish Office Thanksgiving Hours ~ On Wednesday, Nov 25, we will close at Noon. The office is closed on the 26th and 27th.
• Volunteers Needed ~ We are in need of two people to clean St John’s Church the 4th week of every month.
• Winter Walking at St. Joseph’s PLC ~ Starting in November, every Monday through Friday from 12pm-3pm, the gym will be open for walking.
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.
TURKEY BINGO
Three Dates – Three Locations – Starting October 25th
Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids! Food and desserts available. Questions? Call the parish office at (812) 576-4302.
Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids! Food and desserts available. Questions? Call the parish office at (812) 576-4302.
Sunday, October 25
St. Joseph PLC
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Joseph PLC
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
Sunday, November 15
St. Paul Gym
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Paul Gym
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
Sunday, November 22
St. Martin Hall
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Martin Hall
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
CHURCH DEDICATION ANNIVERSARIES
Tuesday, Nov 10 ~ 5:45 PM at St. Joseph Campus
Wednesday, Nov 11 ~ 5:45 PM at St. Martin Campus
A dedication ceremony makes a church building a house of God, a sacred place and Holy Temple. A bishop consecrated the altar and consecrated it solely to God!
• St. Joseph church was dedicated November 10, 1861 by Bishop Jacques-Maurice De Saint Palais.
• St. Martin’s in Yorkville was dedicated November 11, 1915 by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard.
Come join us at Holy Mass to celebrate these anniversaries. Refreshments in the hall after Mass.
Wednesday, Nov 11 ~ 5:45 PM at St. Martin Campus
A dedication ceremony makes a church building a house of God, a sacred place and Holy Temple. A bishop consecrated the altar and consecrated it solely to God!
• St. Joseph church was dedicated November 10, 1861 by Bishop Jacques-Maurice De Saint Palais.
• St. Martin’s in Yorkville was dedicated November 11, 1915 by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard.
Come join us at Holy Mass to celebrate these anniversaries. Refreshments in the hall after Mass.
CHRISTMAS COMPASSION
Nov 14 & 15 Giving Tags Will Be Distributed
Reminders:
• This program benefits local children in need of Christmas gifts.
• Limit spending to $30 per gift.
• Gifts are due back December 5 & 6.
• Attach the colored tag to your gift bag.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be placed in gift bags (not wrapping paper).
Contact the office with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Reminders:
• This program benefits local children in need of Christmas gifts.
• Limit spending to $30 per gift.
• Gifts are due back December 5 & 6.
• Attach the colored tag to your gift bag.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be placed in gift bags (not wrapping paper).
Contact the office with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
THANKSGIVING 5K RACES
Pre-Turkey Day 5K & Gobble Wobble 5K
It’s Gobble Wobble and Pre-Turkey Day season, and we’re still wobblin’ to keep them gobblin’. Thanks to your generosity, participation and kindness, these races have become the food pantries’ largest fundraiser. Let’s keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive and continue making a difference together!
Pre-Turkey Day 5K, Nov 25, 5:30pm in Aurora ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble 5K, Nov 26, 9:00am in Dover ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble T-Shirt & Bib Pickup: Wednesday, Nov. 25 ~ 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM (beat the rush) or in the morning before the race.
Note: Register for BOTH races and receive 20% off.
It’s Gobble Wobble and Pre-Turkey Day season, and we’re still wobblin’ to keep them gobblin’. Thanks to your generosity, participation and kindness, these races have become the food pantries’ largest fundraiser. Let’s keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive and continue making a difference together!
Pre-Turkey Day 5K, Nov 25, 5:30pm in Aurora ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble 5K, Nov 26, 9:00am in Dover ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble T-Shirt & Bib Pickup: Wednesday, Nov. 25 ~ 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM (beat the rush) or in the morning before the race.
Note: Register for BOTH races and receive 20% off.
BRIGHT LIGHTS 2026
Weekends From Nov. 27th to Jan. 3rd at St. Teresa’s ~ Bright, IN
Bright Lights is a FREE drive-thru 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!
Location: St. Teresa’s ~ 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright, IN 47025
Free Concerts:
• My Brother’s Keeper ~ Friday, Nov. 27th, 6:30pm.
• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Ensemble ~ Sunday, Dec. 27th, 5:00 PM.
Website: www.brightlightsindiana.com
Bright Lights is a FREE drive-thru 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!
Location: St. Teresa’s ~ 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright, IN 47025
Free Concerts:
• My Brother’s Keeper ~ Friday, Nov. 27th, 6:30pm.
• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Ensemble ~ Sunday, Dec. 27th, 5:00 PM.
Website: www.brightlightsindiana.com
FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
Breakfast With St. Nick
Sunday, December 6th, 8:00am to 11:00am, St. Paul Campus Gym
Menu includes: Eggs, sausage, biscuits, pancakes, pastries & drinks
Free-Will Offering | Carryout Available
Proceeds benefit Catholic Schoolhouse Homeschool Co-Op.
St. Nicholas Coloring Contest
Coloring pages: Available soon. Completed pages will be due Monday, December 7th. Place in the collection or bring to the office.
Sunday, December 6th, 8:00am to 11:00am, St. Paul Campus Gym
Menu includes: Eggs, sausage, biscuits, pancakes, pastries & drinks
Free-Will Offering | Carryout Available
Proceeds benefit Catholic Schoolhouse Homeschool Co-Op.
St. Nicholas Coloring Contest
Coloring pages: Available soon. Completed pages will be due Monday, December 7th. Place in the collection or bring to the office.
E6 CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, February 20, 2027, 8:00am to 3:30pm, at Lawrenceburg Event Center
Broken to Blessed – With Mary As Our Guide
This Year’s Speakers:
• Kevin Matthews
• Fr. Patrick Hyde
• TD and Jude Dierker
• Philip Rivers
• Fr. Jonathan Meyer
Includes: Mass | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Confession | Lunch, Coffee & Refreshments
More Info and Registration at the Official Site
Broken to Blessed – With Mary As Our Guide
This Year’s Speakers:
• Kevin Matthews
• Fr. Patrick Hyde
• TD and Jude Dierker
• Philip Rivers
• Fr. Jonathan Meyer
Includes: Mass | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Confession | Lunch, Coffee & Refreshments
More Info and Registration at the Official Site
WISCONSIN MARIAN PILGRIMAGE
April 13-16, 2027, Led by Fr. John Hollowell
Four Days | Three Nights | A Journey with Our Blessed Mother
Destinations:
• Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians
• The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
• Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: $550
Complete Details: Here
Register Today: Here
Four Days | Three Nights | A Journey with Our Blessed Mother
Destinations:
• Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians
• The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
• Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: $550
Complete Details: Here
Register Today: Here