For High School Students who have taken Theology of the Body. Kenosis is the Greek word for “self-emptying,” which John Paul II relates to “self-gift.” Since we cannot give what we do not have, “kenosis” reminds us that we must receive everything from God if we are to give a fruitful gift of self. Kenosis forms and educates young Catholic leaders into missionary disciples through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. This is the heart of…

A generation ago, Christian parents didn’t have to worry about how to explain transgenderism to their nine-year-old, or help their teenager deal with mockery at school for believing in traditional marriage. But today, as our culture’s moral center continues to fly apart and with every form of deviance publicly aired and celebrated, we have no choice but to equip our kids to understand and to own the truth about such issues. In Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to…

St. Albert the Great Adult Fish Fry                                           Kettering 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering OH Fish Fry:  Friday , January 18, 2019 7:00 p.m. – Midnight (Carryout available 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) Enjoy an evening of Great Food, Beverages, Games, and a Silent Auction. $15 in advance, $20 day of the Fish Fry!

Dinner, Raffles, Casino Games, and Live Entertainment. This is a 21 and over event.

WHO: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish WHAT: Bicentennial Year Opening Ceremonies WHEN: Sunday, January 20, 2019 o 1:00 p.m. Church officials and local dignitaries mark the occasion with historical displays in Parish Center galleries, with chamber music, historic videos, and tours of the National Historic Register church building. Refreshments served. o 2:00 p.m. First in a series of speakers—Xavier University historian Fr. Thomas Kennealy, SJ will present an informative talk on the history of St. Francis Xavier Parish. o Following…

XLT (Exalt!) is an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, song, and praise. Hosted by the St. Francis of Assisi Senior High Youth Ministry and eaturing the SHYM Praise & Worship team, the evening will include praise and worship music, Scripture, a reflection, Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction.

You're invited to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores and phones: and focus on each other. To register contact Andy and Jeanne Folfas at (937) 866-5196 or 1-800-343-5621 or [email protected] or www.esharing.org

Prayer to ask the help of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering from neurological and mental health conditions, will take place on Sunday, January 27, in the Adoration Chapel at Maria Stein. The service begins at 2:00 p.m. It is open to the public, especially those who personally suffer from, are concerned about, and give care to those suffering from these conditions. The service will include a prayer, song, testimonials and veneration of the relic of Saint Dymphna.…