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Beginning November 20 – January 12, 2024

Marian Library Explore the intersection of Christmas and nature through the Marian Library’s Nativity sets, artwork and more. In this exhibit, artists incorporate plants and animals from around the world into the Christmas story. Gourds, straw, wood, mother-of-pearl and beeswax are among the materials used to create Nativity sets that reflect the natural world in which Christ was born.  go.udayton.edu/christmas-exhibit.

Beginning Friday, November 24

A Franciscan Christmas at St. Francis Seraph, 14 E Liberty St, Cincinnati
Brother  Tim and his helpers are already hard at work on the displays. Following are the times of display:
–Open the day after Thanksgiving, 11/24/23
–Mondays through Thursdays 9am to 5pm
–Fridays and Saturdays Noon to 7pm (may park in the school lot)
–Sundays Noon to 5pm (may park in the school lot)

Friday, December 1 through -January 10, 2024

Christmas Nativities Enjoy a variety of nativities from different cultures featured at the Maria Stein Shrine. Donated by Tim and Kathleen Nealeigh, This exhibit is free and open to the public during normal Shrine hours, Sunday: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Closed December 24, December 25, December 31, & January 1)

Through January 6. 2024
New & Remarkable International Nativity Displays & Relics Now-January 5 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9, 16 and 23 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Closed December 25-26 and January 1-2 Lange Estate | Main Building 3505 Calumet Road, Ludlow Falls | 937-698-7180 Brought to you by Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal

NATIVITY EXHIBIT Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Nativity Creche Exhibit at St. John Gallery at Bergamo, 4400 Shakertown Rd. in Beavercreek. Exhibit hours are Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Entry is free. Parking is close and site accessible.

Thursday, December 21

“Day of Grace” during Advent.  This will include Eucharistic Adoration  and Confession all day:  Thursday, December 21 from 9:00 a.m.-8:20 p.m. at St. Remy in Russia

Mysteries of Mary’s Advent Series with Fr. Jeff Stegbauer, St. Teresa of Avila Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m., Tonight’s talk: Encountering the Profound Message. Adoration and Confession at 6:00 p.m.

Advent Prayer Service at St. Bernard Church Springfield at 6:00 p..m.

Advent Prayer Service at Holy Rosary St. Marys at 6:30 p..m.

CANDLELIGHT MASS: DECEMBER 21 Join Tri-County Catholics for a beautiful evening of prayer, music, and fellowship at our December Candlelight Mass. A Young Adult social immediately follows. Learn more about Young Adults at tricountycatholics.org/youngadults. Thursday, December 21 | 7 p.m. | St. Gabriel Church Gkebdale

Saturday, December 23

Days of Grace To help you prepare for the Christmas Season, we will have Days of Grace opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) St. Michael Fort Loramie| 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Sunday December 24

Birthday Party for Jesus at Holy Trinity Dayton, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 26 – Wednesday, December 27

Christmas Open House (St. Mary) December 26 & 27 · 2:30-5:30 pm at St. Mary Church in Dayton Follow the Star in the East (aka Beacon of Light) to the Twin Towers of East Dayton to see the historic church dressed in its holiday decorations. The church is located at 310 Allen St. Dayton, OH 45410—at the corner of Xenia Ave. and Allen St. in East Dayton. The display includes the large Nativity covering a section of pews and containing over 100 statues. The Nativity has graced St. Mary Church for over 100 years. Bring your family, friends and a camera, of course! You may enter from either side entrance
Merry Christmas!!!!!

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Past events 2023

Friday November 17 & Saturday November 18

Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, St. Joseph Wapakoneta, 101 W. Pearl St., Wapakoneta.
The Christmas Bazaar will be November 17th & 18thIf you’d like to purchase tickets for the sewing ladies Christmas Bazaar raffle, they are 18 tickets for $10 or 6 tickets for $5. The drawing will be at noon on Saturday, November 18th. You do not need to be present to win. They will also be holding their traditional bake sale.

Saturday, November 18

Fair Trade Sale (with a visit from Santa!); University of Dayton Curran Place, 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton 45409 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., One of the largest SERRV Fair Trade Sale in the USA. Beautiful handcrafted items, gourmet coffee and food, entertainment and local sellers, and story time and pictures with Santa! All products are sourced from a non-profit, 100% fair trade organization to ensure the artisans and farmers are treated fairly with dignity and respect. This a great way to support human rights and especially the dignity of women and their children.

St. Luke Christmas Bazaar: The annual St Luke Christmas Bazaar takes place Saturday, November 18, 8:00am–5:00pm and Sunday, November 19, 11:00am–2:00pm at St Luke School, 1442 N. Fairfield Road in Beavercreek. Admission is free and features homemade baked goods, candy, handcrafted goods, gently used holiday decorations and a wide selection of used books. The bazaar includes music, entertainment, delicious food and of course, Santa Claus.

Saturday, December 2:

Carroll High School Holiday Bazaar Saturday, December 2 · 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Archbishop Carroll High School There will be over 70 booths with unique handmade items, gift ideas, food, candy, jewelry, woodworking, books, candles, soaps and Christmas decorations. There will also be booths from Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Color Street, Scentsy, Norwex, Mary Kay, Avon, Thirty-One, Paparazzi Jewelry and many more!

Christmas Boutique Sponsored by Dayton Catholic Women’s Club Join us in celebrating 100 years on Saturday, December 2, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way Dayton, OH 45429. Lunch is $40. Contact Margene Robinson at 937-371-4521.

Christmas Concert with the Southern Gateway Chorus at St. Francis Seraph, 14 E. Liberty St., Cincinnati 45202 at 7:00 p.m.

Rorate Mass A special Mass in honor of the Blessed Mother will take place on Saturday, December 2nd at St Susanna, Mason at 7:00am. This will take the place of the usual 8:00am Saturday Mass that week, and Confession will be available 8:30-9:30am. This Mass is done by candlelight in the pre-dawn hour, to symbolize Mary the pre-dawn of the Rising Sun, her Son Jesus Christ, who comes to us as the light of the world at Christmas. Please join us for this beautiful early morning celebration.

The annual Tyke Shop is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, St. Augustine Church Hall. Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts, help the children shop, serve refreshments, etc. This is a community project that is fun for everyone.

Sunday, December 3:

Advent Lessons & Carols Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, 8th & Plum Sts., Cincinnati 45202 3:00 p.m.
The annual Advent Carol Service sung by the Cathedral Basilica Choir of St. Peter in Chains featuring seasonal music with the O Antiphon chants and handbells mark the beginning of the Advent season. Free parking in south lot adjacent to the cathedral. No tickets required. Free-will offerings accepted.

Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m..

Cincinnati Brass Band Concert Sunday, December 3rd at 2pm in Corpus Christi Church to enjoy an afternoon of music. Free will donations will benefit the Glenmary Home Missioners

Christmas Concert at St. Ursula Academy Chapel, 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati 45206 at 2:00 p.m.

Saint Nicholas Celebration at Maria Stein Shrine, 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. featuring prayer, activities, cookies, cocoa, and lots of Christmas fun. RSVP Click Here

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, conducted by Dave Allen, and the Metropolitan Singers will be performing “Mistletoe Magic” on Sunday, December 3 @ 3 PM in the Tom and Janice Kelley Family Theater at Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Avenue. Enjoy the Magic of the Christmas Season at the CMO’s annual Christmas concert with classic Christmas carols, heartwarming performances, and Christmas cheer. And there will be Christmas in the air with Santa as the CMO’s special guess! You won’t want to miss this magical event. Reserved seats are required for this concert. Call Pam Roy at 513-368-3220 to reserve your free ticket. Tickets will then be available at the Will Call table in the main entrance to the auditorium. Admission is Free, Donations are Accepted. Questions? Visit www.GoCMO.org.

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY BAND presents: “A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” Featuring popular and traditional music for Christmas and Hanukkah. Sunday, December 3, 2023 2:00 PM Mount Saint Joseph University Theater Bring a new, unwrapped toy to contribute to Nate’s Toy Box, benefiting kids on Cincinnati’s West Side 50% of all cash donations collected at the concert will go directly to Nate’s Toy Box

Monday, December 4

St Remy’s Journey to Bethlehem event to kick off Advent will be held on Monday, December 4 from 6:00-7:45 p.m. at St. Remy Hall. This popular event is for pre-schoolers and elementary school children, as well as their parents and grandparents. Come and make an Advent craft, watch a short skit, and go on a journey through town searching for a place to stay, just like Mary and Joseph did on their way to Bethlehem! Check-in will begin at 6:00, children will be divided into groups, and each of the stations will begin at 6:15.

Advent Penance Service at Ascension in Kettering. 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 5

“Day of Grace” during Advent. This will include Eucharistic Adoration and Confession all day: Tuesday, December 5 from 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at St. Louis in North Star.

Taizè Prayer Service, St. John Neumann at 7:00 p.m. Taizé Prayer is evening prayer for all Christian faiths. It is a simple, meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ’s presence around and within us. Songs, prayerful silence, and short readings guide the focus of the prayer in a candle-lit environment.

Wednesday, December 6

St. Xavier High School Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. Walter C. Deye S.J. Performance Center Band, choir, and strings students will present the annual St. X Christmas Concert. Purchase Tickets Here

Thursday, December 7

First Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Thursday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 45230) Admission is free.

Mysteries of Mary’s Advent Series with Fr. Jeff Stegbauer, St. Teresa of Avila at 7:00 p.m., Tonight’s talk: Unveiling the Sacred Story

St. Xavier High School Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. Walter C. Deye S.J. Performance Center Band, choir, and strings students will present the annual St. X Christmas Concert.  Purchase Tickets Here

Friday, December 8

SUA Vocal Ensemble Christmas Showcase at St. Ursula Academy Theatre, 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati 45206 at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas on Campus. Join us for the opening ceremony and tree lighting at Humanities Plaza at the University of Dayton  on Friday, December 8th at 5:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this festive event.As part of Christmas on Campus, first and second-grade students from the local community will be paired with UD buddies. This event is open to the campus community, Dayton community, and families to come together and enjoy the holiday season.

Saturday, December 9

Breakfast in Bethlehem 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join us at the Comboni Mission Center for a pancake breakfast, crafts and games, and a viewing of the animated Nativity – a Cincinnati tradition for 76 years! RSVP to [email protected] or call 513-474-4997.

Christmas Dinner featuring Ensemble X 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, St, Xavier Black Box Theater Join Ensemble X for their annual Christmas Dinner Celebration! Purchase Tickets Here.

Rorate Caeli Mass, Saturday, December 9th at 6:30 a.m. at Holy Angels Sidney with Fr. Jarred Kohn – An Advent Tradition, The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ.

BREAKFAST IN BETHLEHEM: DECEMBER 9 Follow along as our young parishioners narrate Joseph & Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. The morning includes a simple breakfast, vendors, activities, music, and more. Limited spots available, register online at stjohnwc.org. Saturday, December 9 | 9-10:30 a.m. | St. John Favret Hall West Chester

Breakfast with Santa Sat., December 9th, 9 – 11 am Queen of Peace Hamilton Cafeteria $6.00: breakfast only $12.00: Includes breakfast, games, crafts, & photo with Santa Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, & orange juice

Holiday Bazaar December 9, 2023 After the 4:30 mass at St. Bernard’ Springfield in the cafeteria Fun! Food! Baked Goods! Crafts! Raffle Prizes! And More!

Youth Ministry Cookie Walk Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Dayton5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Rorate Mass at St. Joseph Hamilton at 7:15 a.m. The Mass will include some traditional elements of Catholic worship like Gregorian chant in Latin.

Sunday December 10

Breakfast with Santa following the 8:45 a.m. Mass at St John Neumann Cincinnati. Christmas crafts, visit with Santa

Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Dinner featuring Ensemble X 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, St, Xavier Black Box Theater Join Ensemble X for their annual Christmas Dinner Celebration! Purchase Tickets Here.

Youth Ministry Cookie Walk Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Dayton10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..

Live Nativity at Our Lady of the Rosary Dayton 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Missa Nocte at St. Susanna Mason at 8:00 p.m.

Lessons and Carols at 2:00 p.m., St. Joseph Dayton

Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Gertrude, Madiera at 3:00 p.m.

Monday December 11:

Mass to Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Gertrude, Maderia on Monday, December 12, at 6 a.m., for a special candlelight Mass to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Mass will be in English with Latin chants and take place at the Mary altar in the church. There will be a reception in the Parish Center following Mass; we encourage you to bring a treat or simple breakfast item to share.

Mass and Mañanitas (Serenade to Mary) Monday, December 11 at 7:00 pm in Immaculate Conception Church. Dayton

Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 11 St. Julie Billiart Parish Hamilton
Schedule: 9:45 pm Rosary
10:30 pm Presentation about our Lady of Guadalupe by Fr. Jose Carlos Miguel-Lopez
11:00 pm Spanish Mass
12:00 am Mariachi Serenade (Man anitas).
12:30 am Gathering at the Fenmont (Mexican Catering)

Advent Concert Join us for Mike Davis’ Advent Concert with Scripture and Prayer on Monday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at St Dominic Church, Delhi

Mass to Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Gertrude, Maderia on Monday, December 12, at 6 a.m., for a special candlelight Mass to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Mass will be in English with Latin chants and take place at the Mary altar in the church. There will be a reception in the Parish Center following Mass; we encourage you to bring a treat or simple breakfast item to share.

Tuesday, December 12

Advent Vespers will be held at St. Augustine, Jamestown at 6 p.m.

Come celebrate with us the day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and experience Mass in Spanish. This feast celebrates Mary’s appearance to Juan Diego on December 12, 1531. We will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m.at St. Gabriel Church. Join us for a reception following mass with authentic Mexican treats. Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuesday, December 12 | 7 p.m. St. Gabriel Church Glendale

Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 pm in Immaculate Conception Church Dayton

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass There will be Mass in Spanish for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesday. December 12 at Sacred Heart. New Carlisle. It will begin with Mañanitas at 6:45 followed by Mass at 7:00 p.m. and after Mass: there will be fellowship in the Parish Center. Everyone is invited.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass: Crescent Parishes Celebration of the Feast at Holy Trinity Church Norwood on December 12th at 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Service and Lessons of the “O Antiphons” with seminarian Jacob Schmeising at 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of the Visitation Cincinnati

Miraculous Medal Novena with Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at Emmanuel Church Dayton

Taizè Prayer Service, St. Veronica Church, 4473 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd.,Cincinnati, OH 45244 at 7:00 p.m. This quiet, moving reflective prayer combines elements of the Church’s traditional Liturgy of the Hours with elements of contemplative meditation.

The Man Who Invented Christmas explores how Dickens’ writing of ‘A Christmas Carol’ reshaped our vision of the holiday season. Join us for a book discussion hosted by St. John Justice & Peace. Tuesday, December 12 | 7 p.m. | St. John Pavilion West Chester

Join the McNicholas Art Department for A Very Artsy Christmas Charlie Brown, a celebration of scenes, songs, and art of the season. The variety show, which features theatre, instrumental music, and vocal music, will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre at McNicholas High School Cincinnati. Enjoy our gallery featuring student artwork before and after the show. Admission is free!

Mike Davis Concert, St. John the Baptist Harrison, 7:00 p.m. A powerful night of Prayer, Music, and Scriptural Reflection dedicated to Advent and the Coming of the Christ Child.

4th Grade Christmas Pageant at St. Ignatius Monfort Heights: 2:15 p.m., & 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 13

Adoration and Advent Reflections, St. Gertrude Church, Madeira 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Evening of Grace (adoration and reconciliation) at historic St. Rose Cincinnati, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Mike Davis Advent Concert at 7pm at St. John the Baptist Church. Please join us for a powerful evening of prayer, meditation, and music with popular singer and Catholic Evangelist, Mike Davis. Free will donations accepted.

Thursday, December 14

Mysteries of Mary’s Advent Series with Fr. Jeff Stegbauer, St. Teresa of Avila Cincinnati 7:00 p.m., Tonight’s talk: Revealing the Blessed Image. Adoration and Confession from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

“Day of Grace” during Advent. This will include Eucharistic Adoration and Confession all day: from 9:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m. at St. Denis in Versailles

Advent Prayer Service at St. Bernard Church Springfield at 6:00 p.m.

Kettering Regional Communal Penance Service at St. Charles Borromeo Kettering First Reconciliation at 6:30 p.m., Family Reconciliation at 7:00 p.m.

Advent Evening of Sacraments of Healing at 7 p.m. we will gather at Bellarmine Chapel, Xavier University. This is an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for any physical, mental, or spiritual needs for healing. Please join us!

Annual Christmas Concert at Historic St, Rose Church Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m. Over the past eight years, our Christmas concerts have been blessed with tremendous success. What began as a single concert with less than 150 attendees and 10 musicians in 2015 has grown into three concerts with over 1,100 attendees featuring 55 of Cincinnati’s finest professional musicians. For Tickets, click here

Friday, December 15

Advent Stillness: Join us for a morning of prayer and reflection on December 15 from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Arrupe building, Jesuit Spiritual Center Milford.  There is no cost to attend, but we will accept free-will offerings.

Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m.

St Rose Christmas Concert at St. Francis DeSales at 7:30 p.m. Music director Trevor Kroeger will lead the St. Rose Music Society’s professional ensemble-in-residence The Union in our beloved, seventh annual St. Rose Christmas Concert. This year’s concert will feature a spectacular program of treasured carols and choral masterworks for choir and orchestra, For tickets, Click here.

Mike Davis Concert at St. Ignatius Monfort Heights at 7:00 p.m. Prepare for the coming of Christ this Advent by joining Mike Davis for a powerful night of prayer, music and scripture

Friday December 15 – Sunday December 17|

Santa Shop: Gifts Crafts and More at St Bartholomew Cincinnati
Friday, December 15: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday December 15 –  Saturday December 30

The Comboni Missionaries Cincinnati: Nativity Experience Daily, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Saturday, December 16

Breakfast in Bethlehem 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join us at the Comboni Mission Center for a pancake breakfast, crafts and games, and a viewing of the animated Nativity – a Cincinnati tradition for 76 years! RSVP to [email protected] or call 513-474-4997.

Breakfast with Santa Join the jolly fellow and the St. Michael Sharonville: Music Ministry for pancakes, pictures and holiday crafts at this family-friendly event. Santa’s Goody Bag Band will perform at 10 a.m.— a show you don’t want to miss! Saturday, December 16 | 9-11 a.m. | St. Michael Undercroft

Breakfast with Santa at Ascension Kettering 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Rorate Mass, St. Ignatius Cincinnati, 6:30 a.m.

Rorate Mass at St Joseph Wapakoneta at 6:30 a.m.

Rorate Mass, Old Saint Mary’s Over the Rhine, 6:45 a.m. Traditional Latin Mass

Rorate Mass at 6:45 a.m. at St. Paul Yellow Springs. A Rorate Caeli Mass is a special Mass dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary held before sunrise during Advent, with the Mass being lit entirely by candlelight only. This is a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, in which we commemorate Mary’s role in bringing the Light of the World into a world full of darkness. This Mass will be celebrated ad Orientem (priest and people facing the same direction) and in Latin, with seminarians from Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati forming a schola directed by our own seminarian Luke Danis.

Rorate Mass at St. Cecilia in Oakley at 7:00 a.m.

Rorate Mass Candlelight Sunrise Mass, 7:15 a.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township, Sacrament of Reconciliation follows

Come and enjoy Donuts with Santa on Saturday, December 16 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Festivities will be held in the St. Teresa Springfield cafeteria. Activities include craft and pictures with Santa. Reservation by December 10 to Chelsea at 937-342-8861 or [email protected].

13th Annual Cookie Sale The Social Justice Committee will hold its 13th annual Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 16, from 9 am to noon and after each of the 3 weekend Masses.at Queen of Peace in Hamilton.

Follow The Star: Christmas at St. Charles Join your family and friends for the “Follow the Star: Christmas at St. Charles Carthegena,” a celebration in preparation for the feast of Christmas. The residents of St. Charles Senior Living Center are opening their doors to the community from 12:30 to 7 p.m. December 16.

Christmas Posada at St. Susanna Mason is hosting the Christmas Posada Saturday, December 16th, from 6:00-9:00pm in the Meyer Center.

Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series Christmas Concert Saturday December 16, 2023 7:00 PM  at Seton High School, Cincinnati For tickets click here

Sunday December 17

K of C Pancake Breakfast with Special Guest – Santa Claus Dec 17th 9:00 AM – Noon St. John Undercroft 1405 First Ave. Middletown, 45042 Come and enjoy fresh, homemade pancakes (plain and chocolate chips) plus eggs, sausage, coffee, water, OJ and milk. There will be arts and crafts for the kids to do as well. Cost: Adults $10 Children 12 and under – $5 All proceeds benefit St. John XXIII School!

St Charles Carthagena Christmas Event will be a day of reflection and prayer from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m with events for all ages. ¨ Cookies and Milk with St. Nicholas at 1:30 p.m. Hear the story of the real St. Nick. ¨ Hayrides around the property from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. weather permitting. ¨ Mass at 4 p.m. in Assumption Chapel followed by a glowing procession to the live nativity. ¨ Stations of the Nativity display depicting 14 moments surrounding the birth of Jesus. ¨ Polar Express electric train display with our magical conductor Brother Tim Cahill. ¨ Festival of Trees* presented by local parish youth groups and religious education programs and A Festival of Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m. in Assumption Chapel. St. Charles Center is located at 2860 U.S. Route 127 in Carthagena.

Wait for the Lord Taize Service at Mary Help of Christians, Fairborn at 3:00 p.m.

Annual Christmas Concert at Historic St, Rose Church Cincinnati at 3:00 p.m. Over the past eight years, our Christmas concerts have been blessed with tremendous success. What began as a single concert with less than 150 attendees and 10 musicians in 2015 has grown into three concerts with over 1,100 attendees featuring 55 of Cincinnati’s finest professional musicians. For Tickets, click here

Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m.|

Lessons and Carols at St. James White Oak at 6:00 p.m.

Advent Lessons & Carols Join us in celebrating the Scriptures & Music of the Advent Season December 17 6:30pm at Holy Rosary Church St Mary’s

Tribute to Jesus Concert December 17th at 6:30pm at St. John the Baptist Church Dry Ridge. All are welcome to enjoy this free event.

SUNDAY ADVENT VESPERS Join us in at St. Luke Church in Beavercreek the main church or via online streaming at 6:30 p.m. as we continue the Advent tradition of evening prayer and keep our focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

Lessons and Carols with Giving Glory Contemporary Music Group Next in line, directed by the talented Peg Delaney,” on Sunday, December 17th, at 7:00 p.m., at Saint Antoninus Church.

Christmas from Notre Dame Glee Club and Orchestra will perform at Walnut Hills High School at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15/ $5 for students. For tickets, click here.

Monday December 18

The Christmas Chronicles! The Bethlehem Chronicle newspaper is in big trouble! If subscriptions don’t increase, the paper will shut down forever. Now it’s up to Scoop Early (cub reporter and part-time shepherd), Sally O’Callahan (social columnist) and Rock Gibraltar (sports reporter) as they search for the biggest news in Bethlehem to help save the paper! Please join us at Holy Rosary School, Monday, December 18th, at 1:00pm and 7:00pm for our performance of The Christmas Chronicles in the school gym.

Tuesday December 19

Advent Vespers will be held at St. Augustine, Jamestown at 6 p.m.

62nd Christmas Pageant at St. Gertrude Madeira, 7:00 p.m.. This tradition at St. Gertrude is a wonderful night of music from students at St. Gertrude and much more.

Miraculous Medal Novena with Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at Emmanuel Church Dayton

SoulCore. There is one more SoulCore offering this Advent season. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Simon’s Plagge Hall. Each prayer of the Rosary will be paired with a stretch or functional exercise. You do not need to know how to say the Rosary to participate. Modifications will be given for those standing or sitting. Bring an exercise mat or towel if you plan to sit on the floor. Chairs are provided. Light hand weights can be incorporated if you want to bring them, but they are not necessary. Please contact Michele at 513-706-1324 or [email protected] if you plan to attend.

Wednesday, December 20

62nd Christmas Pageant at St. Gertrude Madeira, 9:00 a.m.. This tradition at St. Gertrude is a wonderful night of music from students at St. Gertrude and much more.

Days of Grace To help you prepare for the Christmas Season, we will have Days of Grace opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) St. Michael Fort Loramie| 6:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Christmas Program, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Dayton at 7:00 p.m.

Communal Reconciliation Service, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 St. Paul Englewood– 7:00 pm

Adoration and Advent Reflections, St. Gertrude Madeira7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.