November 24. 2025 – January 16. 2026
Marian Library Seeking Shelter Christmas Exhbit
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
Marian Library Gallery and Crèche Museum After they were turned away from the inn in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph sought shelter elsewhere. In Nativity sets, different traditions place Jesus’ birth in a stable, in a cave or among ruins. Artists depict local architecture, like an adobe or a yurt, and repurpose objects to stand in for the shelter, such as a coconut shell or a piece of pottery. Explore a variety of shelters in this year’s selection of Nativity sets from the Marian Library Crèche Collection.go.udayton.edu/christmas-exhibit.

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, 11/28
–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, November 28 through -January 11, 2026

Christmas Nativities Enjoy a variety of nativities from different cultures at 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

Beginning Friday, November 28:

Nativity Pleasant Ridge Christmas Tree Sale. Weekdays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Weekends 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Fresh cut trees and wreaths!

St James White Oak BSA Troop 24 Christmas Tree Sale.
HOURS OF OPERATION!
Friday, November 28 (when trees are delivered): about 11AM to 8:30PM; Monday to Friday, 6PM to 8:30PM; Saturday 9AM to 8:30PM: Sunday 11AM to 8:30PM

Beginning Saturday, November 29: St. Albert the Great Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Hours Wed-Fri 6:p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Noon to 8:00 p.m., Sunday Noon until 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays in Advent: Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center is hosting its annual Christmas in Bethlehem on Saturdays during December:
December 6 (Family Fun Day), | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Enjoy an interactive town of Bethlehem, shopping, live animals, crafts, food trucks, and St. Nicholas. December 13 & 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Enjoy an interactive town of Bethlehem and shopping. Space is limited, and registration is required. Visit olhsc.org/events for more information and to sign up.

Wednesday December 17 – Sunday, December 28

The Comboni Missionaries Cincinnati: Nativity Experience Daily, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Friday, December 12

St. Clement Cincinnati Mañanitas with Mariachis (morning songs for Our Lady of Guadelupe) at 5:00 a.m.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MASS at St. Gertrude Madeira.  Please join us on Friday, 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 main altar in the church.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a major feast day celebrating Mary as the Patroness of the Americas. It commemorates the 1531 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to an Aztec man named Juan Diego in Mexico City; a moment of miraculous divine intervention that helped convert millions and is now a symbol of cultural and religious identity. Join us for Mass at any of the offered
8:00 AM Saint Savior (Deer Park)
8:15 AM Nativity (Pleasant Ridge)
6:10 PM Holy Trinity (Norwood) (Spanish)

The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be this Friday, December 12. At Sacred Heart, New Carlisle.  It will begin with the blessing of the children at 4:30 pm. Afterwards, there will be a procession with the image of the Virgin and a horseback procession through the streets with a band. We will have the traditional serenade with mariachi music, dancing, Holy Mass, and a social in the Parish Hall

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

Christmas Concert, Mercy McAuley High School at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Bacon High School

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Friday, December 12 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dayton

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Fri Dec 12th 7:00pm – 8:00pm St Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W Sharon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246,  Join us in honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, with a special Mass celebrated in Spanish at St. Gabriel Church. All are welcome to this beautiful and faith-filled celebration of devotion and culture. Mass will be celebrated in Spanish.

ADVENT CONCERT WITH MIKE DAVIS Prepare for the coming of Christ this Advent season by joining Mike Davis for a powerful night of music, prayer, scripture and reflections! Friday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Church. It is a night of power and prayer that can change your life! Freewill donations graciously accepted. All are welcome!

Saturday, December 13

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

Rorate Caeli Mass: Saturday, December 13th at 6:30am at St. Joseph Church, Wapakoneta

Rorate Mass Our annual solemn Rorate Mass (High Latin) will be on Saturuday, December 13 at 6:45 a.m. at Old St. Mary, Over the Rhine. Please join us for this annual tradition.

Rorate Mass Holy Family, Dayton at 7:00 a.m.: This Advent Mass to Our Lady is done by candlelight as we await the coming of the
LIGHT of The WORLD Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Rorate Mass Candlelight Sunrise Mass, 7:15 a.m., St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township, Sacrament of Reconciliation follows. Mass begins with only the light from candles. As Mass progresses the rising sun will fill the church with light, reflecting the beautiful reality that the darkness is only temporary, for the Son is rising. This Mass is devoted to Our Lady as the Mother of God, she through whom the Light entered the world. Join us for this special Mass!

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 78 years! RSVP to [email protected] or call 513-474-4997.

BREAKFAST IN BETHLEHEM: DECEMBER 13 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 13 | 9-10:30 a.m. | St. John Favret Hall, West Chester

Breakfast with Santa Sat Dec 13th 9:00am – 11:00am St Michael Catholic Church, 11144 Spinner Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Bring the whole family to Breakfast with Santa in the St. Michael Cafeteria on Saturday, December 13, from 9-11am! The morning will include an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes and sausage, kids’ crafts, photos with Santa, and a festive performance by Santa’s Goodie Bag Band at 10am. Cost is $12 per person with a family max of $48 (kids 2 and under are free), and all proceeds support the St. Michael Music Ministry. Pay online in advance by Thursday, Dec. 11, or pay at the door. Pay online at www.stcarlocincy.org/events.

Breakfast with Santa at St. Stephen Cincinnati, 10:00 a.m. – Noon. To participate, reservations are required by clicking here. Deadline is Thursday, December 5.

TYKE SHOP The annual Tyke Shop is scheduled for December 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Augustine, Jamestown. . Children 12 and under will be able to purchase gifts for family and friends. All gifts are $1.50 and include gift wrap. There will also be an ornament making station, Greene County Sheriff’s Department Identi-Kid, hot chocolate with cookies, and visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your children and grandchildren for a fun experience.

National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Noon. Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 5,200 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Gate of Heaven Cemetery is honored to continue remembering and uplifting the thousands of veterans laid to rest on our sacred grounds. We invite you to stand with us in honoring these courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to others.

Advent Reflection: St. Lawrence Church, Price Hill
4:30 PM Vigil Mass Presentation & Refreshments to Follow
Join us for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship as we welcome Joe Ollier, Director of Evangelization for the Mother of God Family of Parishes in Kettering, Ohio. After the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass, enjoy light refreshments and an inspiring presentation in the Cafeteria. Joe will lead us in a thoughtful comparison of the Annunciation to the Blessed Mother and the Annunciation to Zechariah, exploring their unique encounters with God’s message. He will also reflect on the Blessed Mother’s Magnificat and its beautiful parallels with the Song of Hannah from the Book of Samuel-two hymns of praise that reveal the faith and humility of women chosen by God.

Comfort and Joy Advent Concert with Sarah Hart and Steve Angrisano, St. Veronica Mount Carmel at 7:00 p.m.

The Seton–Elder Performing Arts Series Presents: The Choral Christmas Concert Saturday, December 13, 2025 Tom and Janis Kelley Family Theater 7:00 p.m. Featuring: Seton Concert Choir, Elder Glee Club, Seton Dance Team and the Seton-Elder Show Choir
All tickets are $10 each and are reserved seating in the Seton Theatre.
Questions?  Contact Mary Sunderhaus at [email protected].

Sunday, December 14

Pancake Breakfast & Parish Art Showcase on Sunday, December 14, 9:00 a.m. – 11:-00 a.m. at the St. Charles Borromeo Campus! This is a wonderful opportunity to display and sell your handmade creations, connect with other parishioner artists, and enjoy a morning of fellowship, food, and festive cheer. Whether you’re a seasoned artisan or just getting started, your participation helps celebrate the many gifts within our Family of Parishes. Reserve your table today! Space is limited, so sign up soon to be part of this joyful community event. Contact John Griffin to learn more: [email protected].

K of C Pancake Breakfast with Special Guest – Sunday, Dec 14th 9:00 AM – Noon St. John Undercrft. 405 First Ave. Middletown, OH 45042 Come and enjoy fresh, homemade pancakes (plain and chocolate chips) plus eggs, sausage, coīee, water, OJ and milk. There will be arts and crafts for the kids to do as well. Cost: Adults $10 Children under 12 – $5 All proceeds beneit St. John XXIII School!

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

The Seton–Elder Performing Arts Series Presents: Instrumental Christmas Concert Sunday, December 14, 2025; Tom and Janis Kelley Family Theater 3:00 p.m.Featuring: Elder/Seton Concert, Jazz Bands and Percussion Ensemble,Elder/Seton Beginning Band and Cincy Premier Grade School Band All tickets are $10 each and are reserved seating.
Questions?  Contact Mary Sunderhaus at [email protected].

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

LESSONS AND CAROLS December 14 at 6:00 p.m. St. James the Greater Church, White Oak

The Tribute to Jesus Concert will take place on Third Sunday of Advent at St. John the Baptist Church. All are welcome to enjoy this free event on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 6:30pm at  St. John the Baptist Church, Dry Ridge.

LESSONS IN CAROLS The Giving Glory Contemporary Music Group, directed by Peg Delaney, hosts its annual Lessons in Carols on Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Antoninus Church. Prepare your heart for the coming of Christ by attending this musical celebration of the Advent and Christmas seasons. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.

Monday, December 15

Advent Penance Service on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 6:00-8:30 pm. St. Margaret of York, Loveland.

MUSIC OF ADVENT – A FAMILY MONDAY EVENT! On Monday, December 15, enjoy Advent/Christmas readings accompanied by beautiful Advent choral music from the Ensemble Con Fuoco, directed by David Castillo. Family Monday dinners take place at Our Lady of Lourdes campus in the school cafeteria. Free Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Advent presentation will be in the Our Lady of Lourdes Church Gathering Space from 7:00-8:00 p.m. All are welcome

Tuesday, December 16

Musical Oratory of Advent – Old St. Mary Over-the-Rhine: December 16 Join us on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. for our annual Musical Oratory of Advent. An evening of reflection and choral music on the prophecies regarding the Incarnation. Reading and musical pieces are in Latin, English, and German.

Advent Penance Service at St. Susanna; Advent invites us to prepare our hearts for Christ’s arrival. One meaningful way to do this is by attending our Advent Penance Service on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00pm. This service offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the Lord’s love, mercy, and forgiveness as we ready ourselves for Christmas.

Candlelight Mass Tue Dec 16th 7:00pm – 8:00pm St Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W Sharon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA   All are invited to a stunning and prayerful Candlelight Mass on Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm at St. Gabriel Church. Experience the beauty of the liturgy surrounded by candlelight, music, and a peaceful atmosphere, an evening that especially speaks to young adults, teens, and young families seeking something meaningful this Advent. Come see the church in a whole new light—you won’t want to miss it!

Wednesday, December 17

Communal Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30 pm at St. Helen Church (605 Granville Pl, Riverside, OH 45431)

4^th Grade Christmas Pageant  at St. Ignatius Loyola, Monfort Heights: at 6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m.

Advent Penance Service, St John the Baptist Dry Ridge at 7:00 p.m.

Advent Penance Service, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish; Sacred Heart Fairfield Campus at 7:00 p.m.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE The FMHE family-wide Penance Service will be on Wednesday, December 17th, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes. Prepare your heart (and soul) for the coming of the Christ Child

Thursday, December 18

Advent Penance St. Ignatius of Loyola, Monfort Heights, 10:00 a.m. –  8:00 p.m.

DAYS OF GRACE (includes Adoration and Confession) will be at St. Louis, North Star Church on Thursday, December 18, from 5:00-9:00 p.m

Advent reconciliation service, St. Paul Englewood 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; a communal opportunity to prepare for Christmas through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These services combine public prayer with private confession to a priest, featuring scripture readings, hymns, an examination of conscience, and a communal act of contrition, followed by individual absolution and penance.

Christmas Concert NO PROMISES VOCAL BAND, Thursday, December 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Good Shepherd Parish
Holiday a cappella magic returns as NO PROMISES loads up the sleigh for their tenth annual “Christmas with No Promises” tour. The celebrated ensemble unwraps seasonal favorites from Donny Hathaway, Pentatonix and A Charlie Brown Christmas alongside sacred hymns in the joyful, family-friendly culmination of their diamond anniversary year.

Friday December 19

St Rose Christmas Concert at St Rose Cincinnati 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, including festive excerpts from J.S. Bach’s timeless Mass in B Minor and two hauntingly beautiful Christmas lullabies by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov. This event sells out every year so reserve your seats here.

 

Saturday December 20

Sunday December 21

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

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

Live Nativity at St. Charles Borromeo Campus Kettering, on Sunday, December 21. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This cherished parish tradition brings the story of Christ’s birth to life with live animals, joyful music, and the sight of our children portraying the Holy Family in a beautiful manger setting. As you walk through the scene of Bethlehem, you’ll be reminded of the simple yet profound miracle of God’s love made flesh in Jesus Christ—Emmanuel, “God with us.” After visiting the Nativity, join us in the PAC for festive fun and fellowship. Children can enjoy games, crafts, and time with the animals, while families share cookies and hot cocoa together. Our Youth Ministry will also be hosting a delicious fundraiser dinner featuring pulled pork sandwiches (or PB&J), along with popcorn and pizza sales to support their work. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our faith, support our youth, and strengthen our parish community during this sacred season of Advent.

 

CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT ADVENT FOR DAILY UPDATES! IF YOUR PARISH HAS AN ADVENT EVENT AND WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO OUR ADVENT CALENDAR, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO [email protected]

 

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Saturday, November 22

Fair Trade Sale (with a visit from Santa!); University of Dayton Curran Place, 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton 45409 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 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 22, 9:30 a.m.–5:00pm and Sunday, November 23, Noon – 3:00 p.m. 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.

Annunciation Choir Presents Gloria at 7:00 p.m.
The Annunciation choir, directed by Steve McManaman, will be performing Vivaldi’s “Gloria” with Vespers at Annunciation Church.

Sunday, November 30

Advent Lessons & Carols Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, 8th & Plum Sts., Cincinnati 45202 2:00 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.

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

Monday, December 1

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

Tuesday, December 2

St. Xavier High School Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m.  Get Tickets here.

Wednesday, December 3

Advent Taize Prayer Service, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Milford at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Concert at Mount Saint Joseph University: Join us for the 2025 Annual Joint Christmas in Concert on December 3rd! Enjoy inspiring performances from our Theatre, Band, Choir, Writers Block, and the MSJ Dance Team as they share the joy of the season. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m,)

Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Margaret of York: Wednesday, December 3 | 7:00pm | Church We remember and recall the story of our salvation history, so that it may prepare us to receive more fervently, more prayer-fully, and more joyfully the Christ-child. Enjoy “Lessons and Carols,” one of Advent’s most beloved traditions.

Mike Davis Concert at St. John Neumann Church at 7:00 p.m.; Please join us for a powerful evening of prayer, meditation, and music with popular singer and Catholic Evangelist, Mike Davis. Free will donations accepted.

St. Xavier High School Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m.  Get Tickets here.

Christmas Concert Holy Angels School Sidney at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 4

Christmas Concert Holy Angels School Sidney at 9:15 a.m.

Christmas Open House
Nativity Scene and Open House at the Lange Estate
Thursday December 4, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Transfiguration Center for Renewal
3505 Calumet Road, West Milton, OH, United States, Ohio

Stop and Shop Vendor and Craft Fair at St. Ignatius Loyola Monfort Heights; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m,

Christmas Concert at St. Ursula Academy Chapel, 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati 45206 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 5

RORATE CANDLELIGHT MASS will be celebrated on Friday, December 5 at 6:45 a.m. At St. Remy, Russia.  The Rorate Mass is a votive Mass honoring the Blessed Mother, celebrated by candlelight before the sun rises. The transition from darkness to light beautifully expresses what the Advent season is about: the Light of the World coming into the darkness of a sin-oppressed world, thanks to the mighty “fiat” or “yes” from Our Lady. All are encouraged to participate in this beautiful Mass.

Christmas on Campus returns to full in-person tradition. University of Dayton Christmas on Campus returns to its full in-person tradition Friday, Dec. 5, with more than 1,000 Dayton Public Schools students paired with undergraduates to enjoy a visit from Santa, live Nativity, crafts and more. The 59th Christmas on Campus, themed “Miracle on UD Street,” starts at 5:30 p.m. with a tree lighting ceremony and continues until 8 p.m. A Mass celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will follow at 9:30 p.m. at the UD chapel

Sung First Friday Mass and All Night Vigil; Old St. Mary, Cincinnati, will have Sung First Friday Mass and All Night Vigil on December 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Advent Taize Prayer Service for Peace Friday, December 5, 2025 from 7:00-8:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church Dayton

Saturday, December 6

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

Christmas Craft Fair Sat Dec 6th 9:00am – 3:00pm
Get into the holiday spirit at the St. John Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025! Shop a festive selection of handmade crafts, gifts, holiday décor, and more!!!
St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069, USA

Santa Breakfast Holy Trinity Campus 272 Bainbridge Street, Dayton; Bring the kids to Holy Trinity’s annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please plan to join us for a delicious breakfast, presents, and more!

Youth Ministry Cookie Walk  Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 7

St, Nicholas Feast Day at St. Nicholas, Osgood. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the church basement. Enjoy snacks, drinks, games and crafts!

Breakfast with Santa: St. Albert Knights of Columbus Annual Holiday Breakfast; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM St. Albert’s School Cafeteria Enjoy a French Toast & Sausage Breakfast Visit with St. Nick.  Kids can take photos, color a picture, and receive a small gift.  This event is free – a wonderful holiday event  for the whole family!  Donations of cash, diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6), hats, gloves, baby wash, baby wipes, and baby food for Dayton Right to Life are welcome!

Youth Ministry Cookie Walk  Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.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. December 7.

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

Cincinnati Brass Band Concert at 2pm in Corpus Christi Church New Burlington to enjoy an afternoon of music. Free will donations will benefit the Glenmary Home Missioners

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, at Seton High School The 2025 Christmas Concert featuring the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra & Singers with special guest, Nancy James! Tom and Janis Kelley Family Theater Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 PM
All tickets are $10 and are Reserved Seating.
Click the green “Get Tickets” box above to purchase tickets.
Any remaining tickets will also be available to purchase 45 minutes before the concert on the lower level as you enter the theater.
Please email Mary Sunderhaus at [email protected] with questions.

Live Nativity at Our Lady of the Rosary, Dayton: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

Advent by Candlelight (Women’s Retreat); Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 6:00-8:30 pm at Holy Angels School Gym (223 L. St, Dayton, OH 45409); Contact Holy Angels’ parish office at 937.229.5911 for more information.

Christmas Concert, St. Augustine Minster at 7:00 p.m., A Holiday Musical about the Joyous Birth of our Saviour.

Solemn Vespers • 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum Chorale
Mount St. Mary’s Latin Schola
Members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Featuring Mozart’s Litany of the Virgin Mary and a series of patristic lessons and carols

On December 7, 2025, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology will celebrate Solemn Vespers at 7:30 pm in the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great. The Vespers will feature a set of patristic readings with corresponding carols and motets. Highlights of this extended musical offering include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s stunning setting of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, K. 109 for choir and orchestra, along with music by José Maurício Nunes Garcia, a Brazilian priest and composer who admired Mozart’s music and promoted the Classical style. There will be no pre-vespers organ recital.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Missa Nocte at St. Susanna Mason at 8:00 p.m. St. Susanna holds a Candlelight Mass  will be presided by St. Max’s Father Matthew Montag. Missa Nocte intends to facilitate a greater reverence and solemnity for the Mass, providing a beautiful, calm environment for meditation and contemplation.

Monday, December 8

Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, A Holy Day of Obligation. For Mass Times in the Archdiocese, click here

Tuesday, December 9

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

St. Dominic Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday, December 9 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for Adoration and Confession. Pray the Rosary, read the Bible, or just sit and relax and enjoy the peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of God. There will also be an opportunity for Confessions with Fr. Chris or Fr. Phil

Lessons and Carols St. Joseph Dayton at 7:00 p.m. will celebrate a service of scripture and song that recounts the Fall of Humanity, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each scripture lesson is followed by a carol or song that reflects the lesson’s message and a brief prayer. This is a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas!

Mike Davis Concert at St. Ignatius Monfort Heights at 7:00 p.m.; Prepare for the coming of Christ this Advent by joining popular singer and Catholic evangelist Mike Davis for a powerful night of prayer, music, and scripture. It is a night of power and prayer that can change your life! The event is free to the public. A freewill donation is always appreciated.

Wednesday December 10

Christmas Concert: La Salle High School Choral Department Presents: A Picturesque Christmas  Join us for an evening of music and holiday spirit on Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. in the La Salle Gymnasium.

Taizè Prayer Service, Corpus Christi, New Burlington 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.

Thursday, December 11

Advent Prayer Service at St. Bernard Church Springfield at 6:30 p.m.

Advent Lessons and Carols and Blessing of the Bambinelli, Our Lady of Visitation, Mack at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Concert at Chaminade Julienne High School, Dayton at 7:00 p.m.

Preparing the Way: Mary, Sacred Art, and the Spirit of Advent at St. Susanna, Mason.  Join us at 6:00pm on Thursday, December 11th, for Holy Hour, followed by a special Advent event with guest speaker and artist Holly Schapker starting at 7:00pm. Holly, a renowned Catholic sacred artist, will present Preparing the Way: Mary, Sacred Art, and the Spirit of Advent. This 50-minute reflection invites us to deepen our faith through the beauty of sacred art, with a focus on Mary during Advent.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Spanish! Mañanitas: A prayer service for Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 pm in Immaculate Conception Procession will start at 6:30 pm at The Shrine of Our Lady of Belmont behind Immaculate Conception. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dayton

Celebrate the Feast of  Our Lady of Guadalupe  December 11  St. Julie Billiart Parish Hamilton  Schedule: 9:45 pm Rosary  10:25 pm Presentation about our Lady of Guadalupe by Fr. Nam Vu 11:00 pm Spanish Mass  12:00 am Mariachi Serenade (Man anitas).  Archbishop Robert G. Casey will join us for the Celebration!

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