Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Lucille Abel, 87, a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Bridgetown, died June 25. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 29 at St. Jude Church. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is asking for help from the community at large, encouraging donations of any amount — $5, 10, 20 or more to help raise $4,000 to send 20 children from needy families for a weeklong summer camp experience. …

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio offers several family-education programs in July. “Media, Peers and other influences on the Family” will be offered July 8, 7-9 p.m., at the Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd., Cincinnati. $15.

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host “Clean out and donate” weekends in July to collect household items, furniture and clothing. A SVDP truck will be on-site Saturdays and Sundays at the following parishes:

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — For busy professionals with hectic work schedules and frequent travel requirements that take them away from their home parishes, it can sometimes be a challenge to practice their faith. A new apostolate is helping Catholic businessmen and -women stay focused on their faith amid …

Thursday, June 24, 2010 McAuley High School junior Stephanie Clemons will be spending nine days this summer in the People to People Ambassador Program “Rebuilding New Orleans: Remembering Hurricane Katrina.” The program, which runs from June 28 to July 6, will be based at Tulane University and includes speakers, tours, …

Thursday, June 24, 2010 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The summer Scripture reflection, Lunch with the Lord, meets on four Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains Synod Hall at 8th and Plum streets in downtown Cincinnati from noon to 1 p.m., following the …

Thursday, June 24, 2010 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Every month or so during the last two school years, Martha Piker knew she was in for a treat when the distinctive package arrived in her mailbox.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 By Michael Daley After a long day of teaching, I returned home to an unexpectedly quiet house. This was surprising, given that my wife was out of town and our three kids were with a babysitter. A little alarmed, I looked around the house. Nearby I …

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Established in 1860, St. John the Baptist Parish, 5361 Dry Ridge Rd., will hold its closing ceremonies to the year-long 150th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, June 26.