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:
Canal Winchester Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Advent lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec.14, 3 p.m.
Cardington Sacred Hearts – Eucharistic Adoration, Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Columbus Christ the King – Blessing of Advent wreaths from previous day’s workshop at Columbus St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sunday, Nov. 30, after 10:30 a.m. Mass; Mass, followed by Advent prayer service, with breakfast, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 9 to 11 a.m.; Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m.
Columbus Holy Cross and St. Joseph Cathedral – Both churches will be part of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation’s Hallelujah Tour of Downtown Churches, Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets $25 for foundation members and $35 for non-members. More information at www.columbuslandmarks.org/events.
Columbus Holy Family – Rorate Caeli Advent votive Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary, taking place in the pre-dawn darkness, Wednesdays, Dec. 10 and 17, 7 a.m. (meditation music 6:45}; concert with choir of Columbus Chesterton Academy of St. Benedict, Friday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Columbus Holy Spirit – Ohio Dominican University choir Christmas concert, Sunday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.
Columbus Our Lady of Peace – Stations of the Crib, Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 6 p.m.; tree lighting and Nativity scene blessing with chili, hot dogs and chocolate available, Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.; penance service, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Columbus Our Lady of Victory – Reconciliation service, Sunday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.; Maronite Christmas concert, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; string quartet Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m.
Columbus St. Agatha – Afternoon Prayer followed by Eucharistic Adoration and confessions, Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m.
Columbus St. Cecilia – Advent Vespers, Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 5 p.m. with confessions available
Columbus St. Christopher – Parish mission with Father Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap, national director general of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 15 and 16, 6 p.m. Theme: “Repent and Believe.” Mass, talks, rosary and confession each night.
Columbus St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic – Guided tour of the church focusing on the spirituality of a Byzantine Advent, Sundays, Dec. 14 and 21 after 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Columbus St. Mary German Village – Eucharistic Adoration and confessions, Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 5 p.m.; chili and carols hosted by parish school, Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m.; church is part of Village Lights event from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, with Columbus Maennerchor concert at 4; ProArte OHIO concert featuring motets, holiday favorites and French carols, Sunday, Dec. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.
Columbus-Powell St. Peter St. Joan of Arc – Penance service, Monday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., St. Peter; children’s Christmas festival, Friday, Dec. 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc; lessons and carols, Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 to 9 p.m.; St. Joan of Arc social hall; breakfast with Santa, Sunday, Dec. 14, after 9 and 11 a.m. Masses, St. Peter gym; Advent by Candlelight women’s program, Sunday, Dec. 14, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Joan of Arc
Columbus St. Thomas More Newman Center – Concert titled O Magnum Mysterium, a reflection on the mystery, Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Columbus St. Thomas the Apostle – Advent wreathmaking workshop, Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to noon. $25 per wreath, $5 breakfast; Advent reflections in Spanish, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6 to 8 p.m.; bilingual Advent retreat, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon
Columbus St. Timothy – Talk by Father Brian Beal, pastor of Coshocton Sacred Heart Church, on “Eucharistic Amazement,” Sunday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m., followed by Eucharistic Adoration and confessions
Delaware St. Mary – 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration, Thursday, Dec. 4 after 5:30 p.m. Mass until 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; church takes part in Delaware holiday trolley tour, Saturday, Dec. 13, noon to 5 p.m.; Advent Stations, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6 to 7 p.m.; Advent by Candlelight women’s program, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Dover St. Joseph – Lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m.; Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School Nativity play, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.
Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare – Vespers, Saturdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 and 20, 4:30 p.m.; Taize prayer service, Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.; Vespers and individual confessions, Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.; individual confessions, Monday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.; St. Brigid School lessons and carols, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Cookies with Santa, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4:30 to 5:30 and 6 to 7 p.m., $12 per child, registration required
Gahanna St. Matthew the Apostle – Advent music and prayer service, Sunday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Lancaster Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption – ProArte OHIO concert featuring motets, holiday favorites and French carols, Sunday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.; musical program at basilica concludes annual Downtown Christmas Stroll, Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:30 to 9 p.m., tickets $15 adults, free for children 10 and younger, obtained at Destination Downtown Lancaster, 128 N. Broad St., more at downtownchristmas2025stroll@gmail.com; lessons and carols, Sunday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.
London St. Patrick – Parish takes part in city’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration, serving chili and hot dogs, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 to 7 p.m.
Marion St. Mary – Rorate Caeli Mass, 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
New Lexington St. Rose of Lima – Penance service, Monday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.
New Albany Church of the Resurrection – Holy Hour, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.; Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 to 11 a.m.; Advent by Candlelight women’s event, Saturday, Dec. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Reconciliation service with Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
Newark St. Francis de Sales – Church is first and last stop of downtown Sights and Sounds of Christmas walking tour, Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. Tickets $5 in advance at church or on night of event; Advent Reconciliation, praise and worship service with Eucharistic Adoration, Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.; Breakfast with St. Nicholas, Sunday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Johnson Hall
Portsmouth St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Community – Christmas dinner sponsored by Ladies Guild and Knights of Columbus, followed by hobby auction, Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m., Wheelersburg St. Peter in Chains Church Hall. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under; Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, Dec. 21 after 9 a.m. Mass, St. Peter Hall. Proceeds benefit Portsmouth St. Francis Catholic Outreach
Sunbury St. John Neumann – Penance service, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Advent concert by The Vigil Project, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.; children’s Christmas pageant, Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m.
Washington Court House St. Colman of Cloyne – Rorate Caeli Mass, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 a.m.
West Jefferson Ss. Simon & Jude – Parish mission with Father Ted Cassidy, SM, Sunday, Dec. 7 to Tuesday, Dec. 9, with 6 p.m. Masses each day, Eucharistic Adoration and an Advent penance service from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, refreshments and discussion after Mass on Dec. 8 and Adoration and confessions at 5 p.m. Dec. 9
Westerville St. Paul – Rorate Caeli Masses, Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 6:30 a.m.; penance services, Wednesday, Dec. 10 and 17, 7 p.m.; lessons and carols, Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
Worthington St. Michael the Archangel – Rorate Caeli Masses, Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 6:30 a.m.; Christmas concert with children’s choirs, Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m., followed at 6:30 with concert by St. Michael and Columbus-Powell St. Peter St. Joan of Arc choirs singing music from St. Michael choir’s 1976 Christmas album, with recorded narration by the late Father John Byrne, St. Michael’s founding pastor
Zanesville St. Nicholas – Penance service, Sunday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m.
Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas – Advent music and prayer, Sunday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
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