Events

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Want to see your event here? Send it to thecatholicbeat@gmail.com in the following format: Date, Name of Event, location, time, short description, ticket price (if any), contact information, web site (if any). 

 

June 20, Farm Mass for St. Mary’s and Sidney Deaneries at the Schmitmeyer Farm in Versailles (OH), 7 pm. Archbishop Schnurr will celebrate. Century Farm Awards will be presented during Mass, which will be followed by a dessert reception. Sponsored by the Catholic Rural Life Conference of the two deaneries.

June 21, Bill Tonnis CD Release Concert at St. Monica – St. George (Clifton, OH), 7:30 pm. A full band will join singer/songwriter Bill Tonnis to celebrate the release of his third album, Give Praise and Thanks. Reception follows. No fee; freewill offering accepted.

Jun 21, Second Fortnight for Freedom begins. For information see www.usccb.org.

June 21, Kevin Heider Concert to kick off the Fortnight for Freedom at St. Charles parish. Holy Hour with Fr. Tim Ralston and Kevin Heider at 7 pm; concert follows.

June 22, Day of Reflection with the Sisters of the Precious Blood at their central house in Dayton (OH). For women 18-14. Discern and discuss vocations with other women exploring God’s call. Contact Sr. Yarger at vocations@cppsadmin.org. or  (937) 999-8456.

June 22, 8th Annual Mission Walk at Winton Woods Kestral Point, 10 am. Not a 5K;- a 45-minute (approx) leisurely walk around the lake. Sponsored by the Comboni Missionaries, this fundraiser for a clinic in Guatemala will end with a party. Bishop Joe Binzer will start the walk with prayer. Registration begins at 9 am; donations of any amount accepted.

June 23, Eucharistic Holy Hour for the Fortnight for Freedom at Immaculate Heart of Mary (Anderson Township, OH), 7 pm. For information see www.ihom.org. 

June 23, World Refugee Day Celebration at Dayton View Park (OH), 3 – 7 pm. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is a sponsor of this family event. Free music, food, and dance performances.

June 23, “Contraception: Why Not?” a talk by Dr. Janet Smith at Queen of Peace Church in Millville (OH). Potluck supper at 5:30, program to follow. Adults and high school students with parents only. Presented by Queen of Peace and St. Aloysius parishes as part of the Fortnight of Prayer called for by the US Conference of Catholic bishops.

June 24, High School Boys Dominican Vocation Event for Ohio and Kentucky at St. Gertrude Priory in Madiera (OH), 4:45 – 7:30 pm. Meet Dominican priests and novices currently in formation at the priory for the Province of St. Joseph. Rosary, Solemn Vespers of the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, dinner, talk on Dominican life with Fr. Ezra Sullivan, OP. For information call Vocations Director at (202) 642-3597.

June 24, Sung Mass of the Nativity of John the Baptist at Old St. Mary’s in Over-the-Rhine (OH). To celebrate the appointment of Fr. Jon-Paul Bevak as its new Parochial Administrator, the eclectic parish that hosts German, English, and both the Extraordinary and Ordinary forms of the Mass in Latin will have a sung Mass in English, German and Latin. Reception with fireworks follows. Bring a dish to share.

June 25-27, CREDO: Do This In Memory Of Me youth retreat at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein in Maria Stein (OH). This year’s theme: Sacraments. Archbishop Schnurr will join participants for lunch and Q&A, and Bishop Binzer will celebrate Mass. To register click here. 

Jun 27, Showing of “For Greater Glory” at Immaculate Heart of Mary (Anderson Township, OH), 7 pm. No fee. For information see www.ihom.org. 

July 29-30, Festival of Faith at the Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford (OH), 7-9 pm each night. Fr. John Ferone, SJ, will lead and The Fresh Winds Choir will sing. Bratts and metts, 5:30-7 pm.For information call (513) 248-3500.

June 30, Eucharistic Holy Hour for the Fortnight for Freedom at Immaculate Heart of Mary (Anderson Township, OH), 7 pm. For information see www.ihom.org.

JULY

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July 2, Prayer Service for Religious Liberty at the Nativity of Our Lord Parish (Norwood, OH), 7 pm. Presented by the Holy Trinity Parish Cluster, this service will focus on the Catholic Bishops call for prayer, education, and support for religious freedom.

July 4th, Attaboy Concert at St. Joe’s 4th of July Festival, featuring Invocare. Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 7 pm. No fee. Fireworks follow. See Facebook page for details. https://t.co/0R22eM3KGF

July 10 Showing of “For Greater Glory” at Immaculate Heart of Mary (Anderson Township, OH), 7 pm. No fee. For information see www.ihom.org.

July 12-15, Glenmary Home Missioners Come & See Mission Tour. Discernment tour beginning at Glenmary headquarters in Cincinnati and traveling to current missions. Includes time for personal reflection and prayer. For information email Br. David at dhenley@glenmary.org

July 12, 13, Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschooling Conference at St Peter Catholic Church, Dayton. Author Joseph Pearce will be the keynote speaker in a session open to the public. More information to come; for preliminary information click here.

 

July 12, Catholic Education Summit at the University of Dayton. First held last year, this full-day-conference for teachers and administrators will highlight the partnerships between Catholic higher education and PK-12 Catholic schools that are transforming Catholic education. Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is one of many speakers. For infromation and registratopm see http://tinyurl.com/2013UDSummitRegistration or contact Gina Lloyd at rlloyd1@udayton.edu or (937) 229-3921. Deadline is June 15.

July 13, Latinofest 2013 at St. Leo the Great parish (Cincinnati.) Holy Family, Good Savior, St. Charles Borromeo/San Carlos Borromeo, and other partner parishes will provide music all day. Guatemalan, Mexican and Salvadorian food; Mass, and more. St. Leo’s Guatemalan Community hopes to construct a special Alfrombra en Antigua Guatemala—a “carpet” made out of dyed wood fiber. Mass at 4:30, festival until 9 pm.

July 14-19, Rooted in the Vine Justice and Service Event for area high school youth at St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati headquarters. Prayer, meetings with agencies working for justice, a neighborhood cookout, and other activities. For information and registration, click here.

July 16, A Leap of Faith: St. Susanna for Today, a West Chester Theology on Tap Series talk at Champs Sports Bar. Jen Williamson presents. Social/eating time 7 pm, program and Q&A follows at 7:30.

July 20-21: Bicycle Pilgrimage of the Land of the Cross Tipped Churches in Mercer, Auglaize and Shelby counties. The event will start and end at the shrine of the Holy Relics in Maria Stein. Date may change; Further information to come.

July 21, 21st Century Disciple: St. John the Evangelist, a West Chester Theology on Tap Series talk at Champs Sports Bar. Nick Cardillo presents. Social/eating time 7 pm, program and Q&A follows at 7:30.

July 31, Diocese of Covington Evening of Reflection for Pro-Life Coordinators at St. Joseph HEights, 7 pm. All involved or interested in pro-life ministry are invited to this program, which begins with Mass, followed by a light dinner and discussions on 40 Days for Life, regional pro-life activites, spiritual adoption, jail ministry, and more. RSVP to Peggy Piccola at (859) 392-1546 by July 22.

AUGUST

Want to see your event here? Send it to thecatholicbeat@gmail.com in the following format: Date, Name of Event, location, time, short description, ticket price (if any), contact information, web site (if any). 

 

Aug. 11, Matt Maher and Audrey Assad in concert at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein. Call (419) 678-3328 for information; click here to order tickets.

Aug. 11: Educating Young People in Justice and Peace in-service program for high school teachers at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Inspired by Pope Benedict’s World Day of Peace message, this half-day program will focus on how to integrate Bl. Pope John XXIII’s encyclical Pacem in Terris into the curriculum.

Aug. 11, Sanctus 13 with Matt Mahar and Audrey Assad at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein (Maria Stein, OH), 6 pm. Sponsored by the Northern Network of Catholic Youth Ministers of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. For information click here.

Aug 24, 25, Tony Merk Pigskin Preview at La Salle High School. Youth football organizations from around the area will scrimmage in this fundraising event for CancerFree KIDS aimed at fighting childhood cancer. 9 am – 7 pm Saturday, 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday. For information call Greg Tankersley at (513) 741-2359.

Aug. 24, 25, The Brian Higgins Tackle Childhood Cancer Preview at Moeller High School. Youth football organizations from around the area will scrimmage in this fundraising event for CancerFree KIDS aimed at fighting childhood cancer. 9 am – 7 pm Saturday, 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday. For information call Tom Fit at (513) 793-5978.

SEPTEMBER

Want to see your event here? Send it to thecatholicbeat@gmail.com in the following format: Date, Name of Event, location, time, short description, ticket price (if any), contact information, web site (if any). 

Sept 7, 10th Anniversary LifeTech Conference (formerly Pro-Life Science & Technology Conference) at Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, $50 ($25 student). Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patrick Lee on Human Dignity and the Public Culture. Other speakers: Josh Danis, Dr. Ashley Fernandes, Fr. Larry Gearhart, LaTonia Jackson, Dr. Arthur Kunath, Maureen McDaniel, Michael Rose. For information call (937) 849-9140 or email info@LifeTechConference.org.

 

Sept. 12, Dr. Ray Guarendi at Pregnancy Center West’s Annual Banquet, Wunderland Recption Hall (Groesbeck, OH), 6 pm. The host of The Doctor is In heard on Sacred Heart Radio is the father of 10 and a popular speaker on parenting, faith, and health. For information, to register , or to sponsor a table call (513) 244-5700 or email pcwest@fuse.net.

Sept. 21, Dynamic Catholic Passion and Purpose Conference with Matthew Kelly at St. Mary parish in Hyde Park (OH). Several area parishes are co-sponsors. More information to come.

OCTOBER

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Oct. 1, Diocese of Covington Pro-Life Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 7 pm.

Oct. 3, Evening for Life 2013 at the Sharonville Convention Center, 6:30 pm. Keynote speaker: Julia Holcomb; emcee: Son Rise Morning Show host Brian Patrick. For information see www.CincinnatiRightToLife.org.

Oct. 12, 13, CREDO: When Did I see You? youth event at Moeller High School. More information to come.

Oct. 26, Parrhesia 3.0 Young Adult conference at The Meyer Center, St. Susanna Parish (C). Keynote speaker Fr. Pontifex (Fr. Claude “Dusty” Burns). More information to come.

NOVEMBER

Want to see your event here? Send it to thecatholicbeat@gmail.com in the following format: Date, Name of Event, location, time, short description, ticket price (if any), contact information, web site (if any). 

Nov. 3, Black Catholic History Month Mass of Celebration, University of Dayton Immaculate Conception Chapel, 6 pm. Bishop Joe Binzer will celebrate. Distinguished Ministry Awards will be given.

Nov. 4, Bishop Joseph Perry presents “Father Augusts Tolton: From Slave to Priest to Saint,” the annual George Findley Memorial Lecture at the Athenaeum of Ohio Bartlett Pastoral Center, 7:30 pm. For information call (513) 231-2223.

Nov 20-24, National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis.

Want to see your event here? Send it to thecatholicbeat@gmail.com in the following format: Date, Name of Event, location, time, short description, ticket price (if any), contact information, web site (if any).