Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is recruiting volunteers to serve as mentors for refugee youth and young adults ages 15-24. Volunteers must be 18 or older and commit to two hours a week for one year. No foreign language skills necessary. Click dfoley@ccswoh.org or more information or call (513) 672-3824.

What: Sensory-Friendly Mass When: Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. Where: St. Henry Parish, 6696 N. Springboro Pike, Dayton 45449 Sensory-Friendly Mass is perfect for any person who struggles with the crowds, noise, sights, and smells of the typical liturgy. The sound is softer, the lighting is lower, and there are adaptive Missals available, but the biggest difference is that there isn’t any stigma. Even if you or your child have struggles that make it more difficult to attend Mass,…

What: Celebrating Farm Families When: Tuesday, March 29, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Where: Maria Stein Shrine, 2291 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein OH 45860 Mass at 5:00 p.m. with Bishop Joseph Binzer, in the Adoration Chapel Dinner following in the Upper Room in the Shrine. $10 per person, reservation needed more by March 9, 2020

St. Anthony Center in Need of Volunteers St. Francis Seraph Ministries, 1615 Republic St., Cincinnati 45202 St. Francis Seraph Ministries needs volunteers to serve breakfast (7-9am) and dinner (4-6pm) on Mondays to the urban poor in Over-the-Rhine. Volunteers help greet guests, serve food and beverages, clean tables and possibly dishes, as well as help create a safe haven for guests to come and have a nutritious meal. Please contact tdiersen@sfsministries.org at 276-7037 or signup online.

St. Vincent De Paul Society has created a new initiative to declutter 40 items from your home – from your life. Each day during the 40 days of Lent, place an item in a bag. After Easter, donate the bag to St. Vincent de Paul at 2309 Ferguson Road, Cincinnati, where the merchandise will be sold or given away at one of their thrift stores to help neighbors in need. For questions, click here or Call 562-8841 for free bags.

St. Anthony Center in Need of Volunteers St. Francis Seraph Ministries, 1615 Republic St., Cincinnati 45202 St. Francis Seraph Ministries needs volunteers to serve breakfast (7-9am) and dinner (4-6pm) on Mondays to the urban poor in Over-the-Rhine. Volunteers help greet guests, serve food and beverages, clean tables and possibly dishes, as well as help create a safe haven for guests to come and have a nutritious meal. Please contact tdiersen@sfsministries.org at (513) 276-7037 or signup online.

What: Discernment Dinner – Maria Stein Shrine When: Tuesday, March 31, 2020: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Where: Maria Stein Shrine, 2291 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein, 45860 Join other young adults in the Archdiocese to meet and learn from Consecrated men and women in the area. This dinner is open to all young adults (aged 18-35) who want to learn more about Religious and Consecrated life. We welcome everyone – from the mildly curious to the serious discerner. Sponsored by…

What: Soup and Supper Program When: Program begins with prayer at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner in the school cafeteria, Presentation at 6:15 p.m. Where: St. Therese Little Flower Parish, 5560 Kirby Ave, Cincinnati, 45239 Speakers: March 4: Fr. George Jacquemin on “Lenten Spirituality” March 11: Mr. Marty Alinghaus from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on “Prison Ministry” March 18: Sr. Caroljean Willie from Earth Connection on “Environment” March 25: Mr. Patrick Reynolds-Berry from Catholic Charities on “Human Trafficking” April 1:…