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March 2018
Tenebrae at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics
Father John Tonkin, the Shrine's rector, will celebrate Tenebrae, the ancient service of "shadows." Scripture readings and music are shared while candles are put out one by one, until the church is left in darkness. End time approximate.
Find out more »40 Hours at St. Luke (Beavercreek) Begns
March 23-25. Forty Hours Devotion will be in St. Dominic Chapel beginning after the 7:00 a.m. Mass on Friday until Benediction at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday "Before his passion and death, Jesus withdrew to the desert for 40 days to fast and pray – to be in communion with his Father. What a special blessing it is for us and our parish to be able to spend 40 hours meditating on Christ’s passion and death (and why God sent his only son…
Find out more »Life in the Spirit Youth Retreat in Maria Stein Begins
March 23-25 "He's making diamonds out of us" is the theme of the 19th annual Life in the Spirit Seminar at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein. Open to all teens and young adults who want to deepen and experience their Catholic faith, the retreat will feature guest speakers, group discussion, Adoration, Confession, personal prayer, Mass, games, and activities. Beginning time approximate; for schedule and details contact organizer. For information call Kelly Horstman at (567) 644-4363.
Find out more »Designer Bag Bingo at St. Brigid (Xenia)
Bingo, raffles, light refreshments, more. A designer bag will be awarded to the winner of each round of bingo. Proceeds benefit Michael's House, which helps victims of child abuse. Held in the activities center; see link to purchase tickets.
Find out more »St. John Passion Play in Lockland
The St. John Passion Play will be performed at Lockland Christian Church on March 24 (7 p.m.) and 25 (3 p.m.). The pageant has been performed every year since 2018, when parishioners of St. John (A Franciscan parish in Over-the-Rhine) promised to put it on every year in thanksgiving for the safety of the parish's soldiers fighting in Europe. The parish has been gone sincee 1955 but a coalition of Catholics and Protestants from around the region mount the play ever…
Find out more »Frassati Retreat at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center Begins
March 23-24. Cincinnati Frassati Fellowship, in connection with St. Gertrude Catholic Church, is hosting an Advent Retreat. This season's theme is “Because I’m Worth It: Pride, Purification, and the Passion of the Cross." All adults between the ages 18 & 33 are welcome to join. Cost to attend is $49.49 (includes overnight accommodations at the Center). Friday, March 23, 2018 7:30-8:00 PM Check-in 8:00 PM Talk, Adoration, Confession, Stations of the Cross, Social Time Saturday, March 24, 2018 Talks, Food, Fellowship, Palm…
Find out more »St. John Passion Play in Lockland
The St. John Passion Play will be performed at Lockland Christian Church on March 24 (7 p.m.) and 25 (3 p.m.). The pageant has been performed every year since 2018, when parishioners of St. John (A Franciscan parish in Over-the-Rhine) promised to put it on every year in thanksgiving for the safety of the parish’s soldiers fighting in Europe. The parish has been gone sincee 1955 but a coalition of Catholics and Protestants from around the region mount the play ever…
Find out more »Into the Deep Retreat with Dan Burke in Versailles (OH)
Dan Burke, founder of the Avila Foundation and executive director of EWTN's "National Catholic Register" newspaper, will lead a retreat based on his new book, "Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer." A powerful series of talks at the K of C Hall follows Mass at St. Denis. Registration fee includes a book by Burke and a mini prayer course. Register at the link by March 10.
Find out more »PALM SUNDAY
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Find out more »Palm Sunday Mass and Procession at the Cathedral
Boshop Joseph R. Binzer will celebrate the Palm Sunday Solemn Mass which includes the procession with palms, and the Cathedral Choir will sing. Additional Cathedral Palm Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass Saturday, 4:30 pm Morning Mass Sunday, 8:30 am Late Mass Sunday, 6 pm
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