Advent Calendar
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Beginning November 25 – January 17, 2025
Marian Library Celebrate the harmony of Christmas with songs and Nativity sets. Music, Nativities and artwork illustrate the story of Jesus’ birth. Now in its 30th year, this exhibit features the Marian Library’s renowned collections accompanied by beloved Christmas music from around the world.
Beginning Friday, November 29
A Franciscan Christmas at St. Francis Seraph, 14 E Liberty St, Cincinnati
Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, the courtyard is open everyday Noon to 7PM to view all the live animals and Christmas scene of the Holy Family and the Magi. The church itself is open on Fridays, 4-7PM and Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-7PM, for people to view the 100+ Nativity scenes from around the world, the Dickens village and Santa Land. Everything is open through the first weekend of January. (may park in the school lot)
Friday, November 29 through January 10, 2025
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)
Christmas Fresh Cut Michigan Tree Sale, Nativity School, 5936 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati 45213, Beginning Friday, November 21 until sold out! Weekdays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Weekends 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 681 Christmas Tree Sale, St James White Oak, 6429 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, 45247, Saturday November 30- Saturday December 21: (Sale is at the Athletic Field)
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday December 13 – Saturday December 29
The Comboni Missionaries 1318 Nagel Rd., Cincinnati 45255. Cincinnati: Nativity Experience Daily, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; A Cincinnati Holiday tradition for 77 years The Birth of Christ is retold in an incredible room-sized animated diorama of the Holy Land. After viewing the Nativity, stick around for a self-
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Wednesday, December 11
Christmas Concert, Lehman High School, 2400 St Marys Ave, Sidney 45365 5:00 p.m.
Advent Concert Join us for Mike Davis’ Advent Concert with Scripture and Prayer on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at St Dominic Church, Delhi
Advent Reconciliation Service, St. John the Baptist Church. at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert , St. Xavier High School at the Walter Deye SJ Performance Center at 7:00 p.m.
Advent Holy Hour and Reflections: Mary Star of Evangelization,, St. Gertrude Church, Madeira 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Topic: Marian Apparitions as Evangelization, Father John Paul
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)
Thursday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, St Monica St George, 328 W McMillan St., Cincinnati 45219 at 6:00 p.m., Mass, Procession and Fiesta at the Catholic Center
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. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas, will be celebrated by our Hispanic Community at Holy Trinity on December 12. La Guadalupana ac vi es will include: Morning: 5:00—5:40 AM Las Mañanitas a traditional morning serenading of Our Lady Evening: 6:10—6:50 PM Holy Rosary 6:50 PM Procession with the image of the Virgin Mary 7:00 PM Mass A er Mass there will be complementary refreshments (coffee, sweet bread, atoles). Please join us for a unique, joyful celebration!
Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe; Our Lady of the Rosary, 17 Farragut Rd, Greenhills 45218; 5:00 a.m. Las Mañanitas; Mass at 7:30 p.m.
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.
Mass and Mañanitas (Serenade to Mary) Thursday, December 12 at 6:40 pm in Immaculate Conception Church. Dayton
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. 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
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass ,8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township
Advent Prayer Service at St. Bernard Church Springfield at 6:00 p.m.
Advent Penance Service, St Mary of the Woods, 464 Madison Ave., Russells Point 43348, Mass at 6:15 p.m., Confessions at 7:00 p.m.
Advent Series Awaiting, St. Teresa of Avila Cincinnati 6:00 p.m. Silent Prayer in Church, Talk begins at 7:00 p.m.
Advent Evening of Sacraments of Healing at 7 p.m. we will gather atBellarmine Chapel, Xavier University. for our Advent Evening of Reconciliation. Several confessors will be available to celebrate the Sacrament.
Advent & St. Joseph at St. Augustine Minster, 48 N Hanover, Minster at 6:30 p.m.; An Advent Prayer Service and Reflection for Fathers and their School Age Children.
Candlelight Mass Young Adult Candlelight Mass is December 12 at St. Cecilia, with Confessions at 6:30 and Mass at 7 PM. A social will follow.
Christmas Concert, Roger Bacon High School, 4320 Vine St., St Bernard 45217 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert, St. Xavier High School at the Walter Deye SJ Performance Center at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert, Ursuline Academy, 5535 Pfeiffer Rd., Blue Ash 45242 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Program, John Paul II School, 9375 Winton Rd., Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Concert and Art Show, McNicholas Art Department at 7:00 p.m. 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 Thursday 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.
Kettering Regional Communal Penance Service at St Albert the Great at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13
Advent Day of Grace, Our Lady of the Rosary, 17 Farragut Rd, Greenhills 45218, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., All Day Confessions
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
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.
SUAVE Christmas Showcase: St Ursula Academy, 1339 E McMillan St., Cincinnati 45206 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14
The Rorate Mass is a Catholic tradition that honors the Virgin Mary during Advent, starting before dawn.
Rorate Mass, Our Lady of the Valley Reading at 6:30 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 Candlelight Sunrise Mass, 7:15 a.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township, Sacrament of Reconciliation follows
Men in Christ Prepare the Way of the Lord at Ascension Kettering 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Men’s Advent Retreat with Inspiration, Mass, Confession and more!
Men’s Advent Retreat will be Saturday, December 14th. Join us for food, fellowship, and discernment as we prepare ourselves for Christmas. The Men’s Retreat will be held in the St. Anthony Rectory and Church from 8am to 1pm, at 820 Bowen Street, Dayton OH 45410. e-mail to Nate Brinkman [email protected] by December 11th.
Advent Marriage Day of Reflection, Sacred Heart Church, 209 W Lake Ave., New Carlisle, 45344; For Married Couples, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Presenters, Father Bedel, Father Ambrose, Deacon Mark and Becky Danis, $30.00 per couple. Contact Josh Englefield, [email protected]
Advent Retreat at St. Raphael Springfield, 225 High St, Springfield at 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa Sat., December 14th, 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
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
Come and enjoy Donuts with Santa on Saturday, December 14 from 9:30 a.m. Festivities will be held in the St. Teresa Springfield cafeteria. Activities include craft and pictures with Santa. Reservation by December 7 at 937-342-8861 or [email protected].
BREAKFAST IN BETHLEHEM: For one Saturday only, St. John Favret Hall is transformed into the City of David. All are invited to join us for a light breakfast and watch the reenactment Joseph & Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. The morning includes a simple breakfast, vendors, activities, music, and more. Limited spots available. at stjohnwc.org. Saturday, December 14 | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | St. John Favret Hall West Chester
The Advent of Christmas in Bethlehem, Saturday, December 14 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood. Reserve now at Christmas in Bethlehem
Wreathes across America, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, 45249; Noon – 1:30 p.m., Each year, millions of volunteers and patriots gather in local, state, and national cemeteries across all 50 states and abroad to pay tribute to our nation’s servicemembers and their families. This year’s theme, “Live with Purpose,” draws inspiration from the remarkable stories of these volunteers whose impactful work in their communities is a beacon of inspiration for all.
Youth Ministry Cookie Walk Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Dayton 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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 14; 7:00 PM Instrumental Concert at Seton High School, Cincinnati For tickets click here
Sunday December 15
Youth Ministry Cookie Walk Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Dayton 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..
Lessons and Carols, St Joseph Dayton, 411 E 2nd St., Dayton 45402 at 2:00 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
Christmas Concert at Mercy-McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave, Cincinnati 45224 at 3:00 p.m.
Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series Christmas Concert Sunday December 15, 3:00 PM Choral Concert at Seton High School, Cincinnati For tickets click here
Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m.
Tribute to Jesus Concert December 15th at 6:30pm at St. John the Baptist Church Dry Ridge. All are welcome to enjoy this free event.
Christmas Concert at St. Augustine Minster, 48 N Hanover St., Minster, at 7:00 p.m.
Solemn Vespers, St Louis North Star, 15 E Star, North Star at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening of Advent at 7:00 p.m. Vespers is the traditional evening prayer of the Church.
Check back as we add events throughout the Advent Season!
Saturday, November 30:
48th annual Christmas in the Country at St. Aloysius Shandon, 3350 Chapel Rd., Shandon from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Country Crafts, Homemade Food, Visit from Santa from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 1:
Holiday Craft Market, St. Theresa of Avila, 1175 Overlook Dr., Cincinnati 45238, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Food, Gifts, Crafts
Christmas Concert at St. Ursula Academy Chapel, 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati 45206 at 2:00 p.m.
Advent Lessons & Carols Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, 8th & Plum Sts., Cincinnati 45202 3:00 p.m.
First Sunday Advent, December 1st at 7:00 PM. The annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols sung by the Cathedral Basilica Choir featuring seasonal choral music with the O Antiphon chants and handbells mark the beginning of the Advent season. No tickets required. Free-will offerings accepted.
Advent Lessons and Carols at Sacred Heart, McCartyville, 9377 State Route 119W, Anna 45302 at 4:00 p.m.
Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, December 2:
Advent Evening of Reflection at St. Bernard Springfield, 910 Lagonda Ave., Springfield 45503 at 6:30 p.m.
Advent Reflection Service, St. Charles Borromeo Kettering, 4500 Ackerman Blvd, Kettering 45429 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3.
Transfiguration Center Ludlow Falls Our Annual Open House is December 3, 2024! from 5:30 to 8 pm. There will be over 75,000 Christmas lights, desserts, nativities and relics, kid’s crafts, horse and carriage rides, live music and a visit from Santa. Please plan on joining us for this wonderful family tradition!
St Remy’s Journey to Bethlehem event to kick off Advent will be held on Monday, December 3 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 All Saints Church Montgomery, 8939 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati 45236 at 7:00 p.m.
Advent Penance Service at St. Charles Borromeo, Kettering at 7:00 p.m.
Taizè Prayer Service, St Columban Loveland, 894 Oakland Rd., Loveland 45140 at 7:00 p.m.; Taizé Prayer is a service of scripture, song, light and quiet prayer that will last about an hour. The songs are simple, repeated refrains that allow us to enter more deeply into the prayer because we don’t have to focus on the text of multiple verses as we do when singing a hymn. The refrain Jesus, Remember Me is one of the pieces we know from the Taizé community.
Taizè Prayer Service, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 5890 Buckwheat Rd., Milford 45150 at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Taizè Prayer Service, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 5890 Buckwheat Rd., Milford 45150 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4
Christmas Carol and Advent Luncheon at St. William, 4108 W 8th St. Cincinnati 45205, at 11:00 a.m. Contact [email protected] for reservations
Advent Holy Hour and Reflections: Mary Star of Evangelization, St Gertrude, 6543 Miami Ave. Madeira 45243, 7:30 pm., Topic: A Marian Style of Evangelization, Father John Corbett
Thursday, December 5
“Day of Grace” during Advent. This will include Eucharistic Adoration and Confession all day: Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at St Nicholas Osgood
Advent Prayer Service at St. Bernard Church Springfield at 6:00 p.m.
Advent Series Awaiting, St. Teresa of Avila Cincinnati 6:00 p.m. Silent Prayer in Church, Talk begins at 7:00 p.m.
Advent Concert, Royalmont Academy, 200 Northcrest Dr, Mason 45040 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert, Badin High School, 571 New London Rd, Hamilton 45013 at 7:00 p.m.
SUA Vocal Ensemble Christmas Showcase at St. Ursula Academy Theatre, 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati 45206 at 7:00 p.m.
NO PROMISES Vocal Band The annual “Christmas with No Promises” concert at St. Columban, 894 Oakland Rd., Loveland at 7:30 p.m. The “Best of Cincinnati” winners stoke the winter hearth with sacred and secular Christmas favorites including Joni Mitchell, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Harry Connick, Jr. and more. Guest artists Buck Hinman, Paul Phillips and Chancellor Waye lend thrilling lead vocals to a heart-warming, family-friendly program.
Friday, December 6
Christmas on Campus. Join us for the opening ceremony and tree lighting at Humanities Plaza at the University of Dayton on Friday, December 6th 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.
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.
Saturday, December 7
Rorate Mass. St Paul Yellow Springs, 308 Phillips St., Yellow Springs 45387, 6:45 a.m.; Traditional candlelit Mass in Latin during Advent in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Music by Schola Cantorum of Chesterton Academy
Rorate Mass A special Mass in honor of the Blessed Mother will take place on Saturday, December 7th 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.
Advent Retreat Seven Joys of Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception., 2300 S Smithville Rd., Dayton 45420; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Father Satish Joseph PhD presenter
Breakfast in Bethlehem 9:00 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 77 years! There is a suggested donation of $5 per child or $20 per family. RSVP to [email protected] or call 513-474-4997.
Christmas Bazaar at St. Helen Riverside, 605 Granville Pl., Riverside 45431 at 9:00 a.m.: PTO Christmas Bazaar will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm! If you would like more information, go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sthelenchristmasbazaar.
Cookie Sale, St Joseph Church, 35 E Harrison Ave., North Bend 45042; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or when the fresh baked cookies sell out!
Craft Fair, St John the Evangelist West Chester, 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., West Chester 45069, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Please join us for this wonderful Christmas Craft Show. We have three buildings FILLED with great crafts and gifts for the holidays! Homemade baked goods and lunch available!
Christmas Boutique Sponsored by Dayton Catholic Women’s Club Join us in celebrating 100 years on Saturday, December 7 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way Dayton, OH 45429. Lunch is $40 Come shop for free from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch served 12:30 pm
Raffles at 1:30 pm
$40 adults; $20 children 12 and under (lunch cost)
Bring your donations for St. Vincent De Paul.
Surving the Holidays: The holidays are challenging when you’re grieving a loss. ‘Surviving the Holidays’ provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the season. Join us for this holiday seminar.
Holy Trinity Church/ Trinity Hall, 2420 Drex Ave. Norwood, 45212, 10:00 am – Noon
Questions? Contact
Sr. Janet Schneider, CDP
[email protected]
513-531-3164
Breakfast with Santa, St. Christopher Church, 435 E National Rd., Vandalia 45377, at 11:00 a.m.
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.
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
Live Nativity, St Denis Versailles, 14 E Wood St., Versailles: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Advent Prayer Service Saturday, December 7th at St Susanna, Mason at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Concert with the Southern Gateway Chorus at St. Francis Seraph, 14 E. Liberty St., Cincinnati 45202 at 7:00 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.
Sunday, December 8
Breakfast with Santa following the 8:45 a.m. Mass at St John Neumann Cincinnati. Christmas crafts, visit with Santa!
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 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Brass Band Concert Sunday, December 8th at 2pm in Corpus Christi Church to enjoy an afternoon of music. Free will donations will benefit the Glenmary Home Missioners
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY BAND presents: “A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” Featuring popular and traditional music for Christmas and Hanukkah. Sunday, December 8, 2023 2:00 PM Mount Saint Joseph University Theater
Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Gertrude, Madeira at 3:00 p.m. A celebration of the Advent season, the St. Gertrude Church Capella, Novitiate Choir, Schola Cantorum, and Parish Choir present a contemplative service of readings that trace salvation history until the birth of Christ, interspersed with powerful musical meditations from the Church’s treasury of sacred music for Advent.
Live Nativity at Our Lady of the Rosary Dayton 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Advent Lessons & Carols Join us in celebrating the Scriptures & Music of the Advent Season 4:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church St Mary’s
Advent Holy Hour with Evening Prayer at St. Lawrence Rhine at 4:30 p.m.
Advent by Candlelight, Holy Angels Dayton, 225 L St., Dayton 45409
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Retreat 6:00-8:00 PM
Holy Angels’ School Gym An evening for adult women from the Bread of Life Family of Parishes. Join us for food, wine, fellowship and prayer to celebrate Advent!
Reflection by Sabina Marroquin, U.D. Campus Minister
Featured charity will be The Christ Child Society of Dayton, an organization dedicated to serving at-risk children regardless of race or creed.
To register, visit https://stanthonydayton.org
Lessons and Carols at St. James White Oak at 6:00 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.
Missa Nocte at St. Susanna Mason at 8:00 p.m. Missa Nocte intends to facilitate a greater reverence and solemnity for the Mass, providing a beautiful, calm environment for meditation and contemplation. It will be celebrated by candlelight and ad orientem (which means everyone, including the priest, will face the same direction during some parts of the Mass). There will also be an emphasis on the treasury of the Church’s Sacred Music (Gregorian chant and polyphony). Before Missa Nocte begins, some of these aspects will be briefly explained to better acquaint those who have never experienced them.
Lessons and Carols at Summit Country Day Chapel, 2161 Grandin Rd, Cincinnati 45208 at 6:30 p.m.
First Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, 7:30 p.m. at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 45230) Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology will host its annual Solemn Vespers on the Eve of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great. The evening will feature performances by the Athenaeum Chorale and Mount St. Mary’s Latin Schola.
Monday, December 9
Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation.
Advent Music Spectacular, St. Martin of Tours, 3720 St Martins Place, Cheviot 45211 at 6:45 p.m.; Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today! This concert embraces the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout music and storytelling. Join us as Steve comes to Cincinnati for one night only!
The Way of the Star with the Vigil Project The Vigil Project will be at St. Xavier Church (611 Sycamore Street, 45202) to present their Advent program, “The Way of the Star.” The group will lead us in a time of prayer, adoration, music, and art—aiding us in contemplating the mystery of Christ’s birth! Following the 5 p.m. Mass for the Immaculate Conception, Father Jacob Boddicker, SJ, will give a short presentation on the feast and its importance, and Holly Schapker will be available to present on her art displayed in the Parish Center. Light refreshments will be available. The doors of the church will open at 6:30 p.m., and The Vigil Project will begin their program at 7 p.m. The event is free; no tickets are required. The church is unable to provide free parking.
Tuesday, December 10
Surrender Initiative, St Joseph Church, 35 E Harrison Ave., North Bend 45042:
Confessions, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Litany of Conversion at 6:40 p.m.
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
The Surrender Initiative is a call to prayer in particular we play for loved ones who have drifted away from the church
4th Grade Christmas Pageant at St. Ignatius Monfort Heights: 6:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Concert, Chaminade Julienne High School, 505 S Ludlow St. Dayton 45402 at 7:00 p.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena with Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at Emmanuel Church Dayton
St. Gregory the Great Advent Penance Service at Guardian Angels, 6531 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 45230 at 7:00 p.m.
