Churches and other organizations throughout the Diocese of Columbus will conduct many special programs throughout the Advent season. The following is a list of seasonal activities provided by parishes to The Catholic Times:
Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Eucharistic Adoration, Sundays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Canal Winchester-Groveport Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m., followed by reception, Canal Winchester St. John the XXIII Church.
Circleville St. Joseph – Parish will deliver Christmas dinner between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25 to anyone who calls the church at (740) 477-2549 by Friday, Dec. 20.
Columbus Christ the King – Morning of reflection with Sister Christella Ritchey, OSF, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m., includes breakfast. Registration deadline Wednesday, Dec. 4; concert with selections in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German, Sunday, Dec. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Columbus Immaculate Conception – Talk by Father Thomas Blau, OP, on “The Immaculate Conception and Grace,” followed by Rosary, Sunday, Dec, 8, 7 p.m.; Advent Vespers, followed by Mass, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:15 p.m.; Advent lessons and carols with choirs from parish and Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School, Sunday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.; penance service, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.
Columbus Our Lady of Victory – “A Renaissance Christmas” with The Magpie Consort, Sunday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. Tickets $25; children 12 and under free.
Columbus St. Agatha – Afternoon prayer, followed by Eucharistic Adoration, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.
Columbus St. Catharine – ADORE lessons and carols service, Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
Columbus St. Cecilia – Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
Columbus St. Christopher – Columbus Young Catholic Professionals Eucharistic Adoration, Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral – Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m.
Columbus St. Josephine Bakhita Parish at St. Elizabeth Church – Multiethnic Christmas concert, Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.; penance service, Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m.; Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses in English and music in the Tagalog language of the Philippines to prepare for the coming of Christ and honor the Virgin Mary, Sunday, Dec. 15 to Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m., with Bishop Earl Fernandes as celebrant on Dec. 23
Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona – Vespers and Benediction, Thursdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7 p.m.; family penance service, Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Columbus St. Mary German Village – Church is part of Village Lights event Sunday, Dec. 8 with Columbus Maennerchor concert at 4 p.m., parish handbell group at 6, parish choir at 6:30, In Common Columbus a cappella choir at 7:30 and bell and parish choirs at 8:15.
Columbus St. Mary Magdalene – Candlelit Rorate Caeli (Light of the World) Mass, Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast
Columbus St. Peter/Powell St. Joan of Arc – Penance service, Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. St. Peter; “Journey with Mary” Advent program, Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 12:30 p.m. at St. Peter and 6:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc, children’s Christmas program, Friday, Dec. 6, 6 to 8 p.m., St. Joan of Arc; Christmas concert with Nick Cosgrove of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys,” Friday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m., St. Joan of Arc
Columbus St. Thomas the Apostle – Family Advent wreath making workshop, Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $5 per person for breakfast and $25 per family for supplies
Delaware St. Mary – 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; Advent by Candlelight women’s dinner, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Breakfast with St. Nicholas for children, with crafts, entertainment and Secret Santa sale, Sunday, Dec. 15. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dover St. Joseph – Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.; children’s concert, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m.
Dresden St. Ann – Advent Holy Hour, Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 7 p.m.; Christmas horsedrawn carriage rides down Main Street with hot chocolate, coffee and cookies, craft activities and treat bags, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 to 5 p.m.
Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare – Rosary, Sundays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 8:30 a.m.; Vespers, same dates, 5 p.m.; Advent “Face to Face” video series with Father Mike Schmitz, sponsored by Women Sisters in Christ, Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 1:15 p.m.; Eucharistic Adoration, same dates, 5 to 7 p.m.; Taize prayer service, Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.; penance service, Sunday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.; individual confessions, Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; lessons and carols with parish schoolchildren, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; Project Magi collection of outerwear for the homeless, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 5 after all Masses
Gahanna St. Matthew the Apostle – Behold Eucharistic Adoration hour, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.; caroling to the homebound, Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.; “Waiting with Mary” Advent music and prayer service, Sunday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
Hilliard St. Brendan the Navigator – Advent lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 to 4 p.m.; Anchored in Adoration, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.
Lancaster Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption – Parish Advent celebration with lunch, games and fellowship, Sunday, Dec. 1 following 10:30 a.m., Mass, Spirit Center; lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.; penance service, Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes – Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.; penance service, Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
Mattingly Settlement St. Mary – Advent Holy Hour, Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 7 p.m.
New Albany Church of the Resurrection – Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 to 11 a.m.; Advent by Candlelight program for women, Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Evening of Reflection, Monday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.; penance service, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 to 9 p.m.; Eucharistic Adoration, Tuesday, Dec. 31, following 7 p.m. Mass until midnight, closing with Benediction.
New Philadelphia Sacred Heart – Evening Prayer and Benediction, Mondays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 6 p.m.
Newark Blessed Sacrament – Evening prayer, Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 7 to 8 p.m.; Christmas music program, Wednesday, Dec. 11, Newark Catholic High School.
Portsmouth St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Community – Ladies Guild Christmas dinner and auction, Sunday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m., Wheelersburg St. Peter in Chains Church. Admission $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under; Christmas pageant and dinner, Sunday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m., St. Peter in Chains Church
Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Advent retreat with Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters. Includes lunch, craftmaking, confessions and closing Mass, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. RSVP to https://forms.gle/eQRhzNY2JbewHFe9A; parish Christmas dinner, Saturday, Dec. 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 7 to mmvail002@outlook.com. Bring a dessert to share.
Sunbury St. John Neumann — Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit, Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; penance service, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
West Jefferson Sts. Simon and Jude – Advent mission with actor Frank Runyeon, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 8 and 9, 7 to 8:15 p.m., with dessert to follow. Themes: Sunday, “The Gospel of John”; Monday, “Hollywood vs. Faith”; Christmas pageant with elementary- and middle-school children, Sunday, Dec. 15 after 6 p.m. Mass.
Westerville St. Paul – St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas food collection, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8; Messiah singalong with Westerville Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.; parish choir Advent and Christmas concert, Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.; expanded Advent confession hours, 30 minutes before 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses.