Join us at St. Charles at 7:00 PM along with local members of the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities. Give thanks and gather for prayer and beautiful music! Donations of non-perishable foods are requested.

Please come to our next monthly meeting to participate in planning this new ministry in our family of parishes that is supported by the Archdiocese.

Our meetings are usually held on the 4th Thursday of every month, unless we plan differently due to holidays or events. Our next meeting is Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 PM in the Borromeo Room in the St. Charles Church building.

We focus on awareness, education, and support.

For more information, contact Lisa Averion at laverion@catholicaoc.org.

The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network intention for October is for collaboration between different religious traditions. The prayer for mental health associated with his intention is on his network at https://clicktopray.org/campaigns/340. Please pray for those who suffer with mental health challenges.

There will be an Information Meeting for the October 20-29, 2026 10-day Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage with Fr. Jeff on Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM at St. Albert Church. The meeting will be held on the Chapel side of the Church. If you are unable to attend in-person you may join remotely by going to this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81609853815.

The 10-day pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi with our very own Fr. Jeff Stegbauer and his mom, Martha Stegbauer, offers a rich spiritual and cultural journey through some of the most sacred sites of the Catholic faith. Highlights include private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica, visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, major papal basilicas, and the Catacombs of Priscilla. Pilgrims will also experience the Sunday Papal Angelus, a relics tour, and a walking tour of Rome’s historic center. The journey continues to Assisi with Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, prayer at the tombs of St. Clare, St. Francis, and Blessed Carlo Acutis, and a winery tour with a traditional Umbrian dinner. The pilgrimage includes lodging near the Vatican and in medieval Assisi, guided tours, daily Mass, and fellowship, culminating in a farewell dinner before returning home.

Ladies of the Mother of God Family of Parishes are invited to a Women’s Evening of Reflection on Wednesday, November 19, in the Hospitality Room at St. Charles, from 7:00-8:30 PM.  The theme is:  "Listen to Understand, Love Unconditionally, Invite to Transformation."  Light refreshments will be served.  In the spirit of Thanksgiving, attendees are encouraged to bring an item for the food barrel near the church doors.  For more information, please contact Barbette Whelan at 937-293-1438.  Sponsored by Regnum Christi.

Mother of God Family of Parishes – Catholic Marriage Date Night and Learning

Catholic Marriage Enrichment sponsors a Date Night for Married Couples

Come and join us for an ongoing series of Date Nights coupled with Marriage Enrichment Skills. These fun and informative sessions are for all married or engaged couples. This night of interaction, prayer, Catechism and Bible reflection, and activities is designed to support couples in renewing their understanding of what it mean to have a Sacramental Marriage and to rediscover the one they fell in love with many years ago. We will be learning from a new and exciting 7-part Catholic marriage enrichment series titled, “Building a Eucharistic Marriage.”

When: Wednesdays starting Oct. 1, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and will run for 7 consecutive Wednesdays (skipping Oct. 15th)

Where: Ascension Parish (2025 Woodman Dr., Kettering, OH 45420)

Instructor: Greg Schutte, MSW, LISW-S (Author), Senior Director of Marriage Works! Ohio, located in Dayton, Ohio

There is a $25 fee for books and materials.

GO HERE TO SIGN UP

To learn more, please contact Sarah Archuleta-Davalos at sarchuleta@mgparish.org or 937-401-0021.

Space is limited so sign up soon. Babysitting is available for this class! If needed, please inquire about it when you call.

To Learn More About This Program: www.eucharisticmarriage.org

Building a Eucharistic Marriage program is taken from the Discovering Our Deepest Desire© (D.O.D.D.) 12 session Catholic Marriage Enrichment curriculum and is designed to guide couples through a process of deepening their marriages with each other as well as their relationship with Christ in the Eucharist. It is built on the assertion of St. Augustine when he said: “The deepest desire of every human heart is to be seen and to see another in that same way.” With this statement as its golden thread, the sessions systematically walk couples through understanding God’s Design for marriage along with helping them in building a Eucharistic giving in their marriage through skill building and relationship strengthening tools. Filled with Catechism and Scripture, along with amusing and interactive activities, it facilitates the building of cohesiveness for each couple as well as for the class. Please come and join us for a fun and interactive discussion.

While we know that our time on earth is limited, we seldom take steps to help alleviate the burdens that fall on our loved ones at the time of our passing. To assist you with one of these important elements, we are offering an informational workshop on preplanning your Funeral Mass, based on the Catholic Funeral Rites in the Order of Christian Funerals.

All members of our Mother of God parishes are welcome! Join us on Saturday, November 15, at 10:00 AM in the church at St. Albert the Great.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to one of our Pastoral Associates of Worship: Margaret Wager (Church of Ascension), Kristi Gaston (St. Albert the Great), or Deacon Chris Jasek (St. Charles Borromeo).

STAG PTO Presents Trivia Night!

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT PARISH CENTER DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM.

TRIVIA STARTS AT 7:00 PM.

An adults-only social event for ages 21 and over.

BYO BEVERAGES & SNACKS
50/50 RAFFLE
CASH PRIZE FOR WINNING TEAM

$100 PER TABLE

Teams can be made up of 6-8 people.

LEISURE CLUB

Come out and listen to some great rock and roll songs while learning their stories. Gary Ruff has been teaching at UDOLLI (University of Dayton Osher Life-Long Learning Institute) for several years on the History of Rock and Roll. Relive the memories as you listen to the Number 1 hits from the 50's and '60s.  We meet on Thursday, November 13, from 1:30-3:30 PM in the Witzman Center (basement of the church) at Ascension Parish.  Bring a snack to share.  We will provide tableware and drinks.  Questions?  Contact Sue Graham at sgraham@ascensionkettering.org.

Please join us on Wednesdays from October 1-November 12 in St Albert's Spirit Center, Room D, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for a seven-week study on the book, Prayer-Our Deepest Longing by Rev. Ronald Rohlheiser. The book, study guide, and supplemental materials will be provided and distributed at the first meeting. That first session will introduce the book. We will also review some traditional prayer methods.

Below is a schedule and a preview of the study:

10/01/25 Introduction- Book, guide, and supplemental materials distributed.

10/08/25 Ch. 1 Struggling in Prayer - Luke 10:38-42

10/15/25 Ch. 2 Hearing God’s Voice in Prayer - 1 Kings 19:9-13a

10/22/25 Ch. 3 Understanding Priestly Prayer - Luke 11:1-10

10/29/25 Ch. 4 Practicing Affective Prayer - Psalm 139:1-12

11/05/25 Ch. 5 Growing to Maturity in Prayer - Genesis 32:24-29

11/12/25 Ch. 6 Listening to God’s Heartbeat - John 13:20-26

For more information contact Julie Burt 937-409-6035.

We invite all Veterans to our Veterans' Mass and Brunch Celebration!  

Monday, November 10th, 8:30 AM Mass at St. Charles campus and Brunch in the St. Charles School Gym following Mass. 

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 6th. RSVP here online or by calling Maggie Collins with your # at 937-401-2864 or email at mcollins@stcharleskettering.org.

Young Adult Ministry– MOGYA

The Young Adult Ministry at Mother of God Family of Parishes is a vibrant and welcoming community for individuals in their 20s and 30s seeking deeper faith, meaningful friendships, and opportunities for service. Rooted in the Catholic tradition and the life of the Church, this group gathers regularly for social events, small group studies, retreats, and service projects. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a young professional, or discerning your next steps in life, the Young Adult Ministry invites you to grow closer to Christ while walking alongside others on the same journey. All are welcome, and there’s a place for you here.

Large Group Meal- November 9, 4:00 PM at St. Albert the Great Spirit Center

MGFP Mass of Remembrance

Our parish family Mass of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Charles. The presider will be Fr. Jeff Stegbauer.

This special annual Mass is for the deceased of the parish who have died during the last year. Those who have died between the dates of October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 will be remembered by name at this Mass.

Parishioners mourning the loss of a family member who had a funeral or burial outside our parish family who would like their name included in the liturgy, please contact one of the Parish Offices no later than Friday, October 31.

Family members of the deceased are encouraged to attend this Mass. Please support them and remember them and their deceased family members in your prayers.

November Women's Guild - Taste of Ascension

MGFP Ladies, inviting you all to join us on Wednesday, November 5th, at 7:00 PM for our annual Taste of Ascension! Bring your favorite dish to share (along with the recipe) and enjoy all the tasty treats. It can be anything, something you enjoy making!  

We will share the recipes in a cookbook given at the Dine-Out! Mark the date for December 3rd at the Presidential Banquet Center, 6:00 PM social; 6:30 PM dinner.

Join Fr. Tony, Deacon Chris, and other pilgrims as they share the fruits of their pilgrimage to Medjugorje with anyone who would like to learn. The presentation will be Monday, November 3 at 7:00 PM in the Borromeo/Charles rooms at the St. Charles campus. We will share about the places we visited, the message of Medjugorje, and our personal experiences.

JOIN US FOR COFFEE, DONUTS AND FELLOWSHIP AFTER SUNDAY MASSES AT ST. CHARLES CAMPUS: NOVEMBER 2, 2025 - BORROMEO ROOM

9:00 AM Mass at St. Charles

Ascension School’s PTO is hosting its first ever family friendly Trunk or Treat Night in the Ascension Parking Lot.

Cars are to arrive at 5:00 PM to have time to set up their decorations. Kids will begin arriving by 6:00 PM. The number slot that you sign up with will be your parking spot at the event. An email will be sent closer to the date to let you know where your spot is located as well as arrival/registration details. Please email Susan DiGiorgio if there are any additional questions. Thank you for making this event great for our kids!

We would love for our parishioners to help support this event with donations of individually store bought candy. There will be drop off boxes in Ascension Church’s Narthex after masses on the weekend of Oct.11-12th. Donations of candy may be dropped off at the school office as well up until October 20th.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support.

All are invited to an XLT, short for "Exalt" at our St. Charles Campus on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 PM.

Typically at an Exalt, there is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with both silent prayer and praise and worship songs. Confession will be available throughout the Exalt as well as healing prayer teams at 7:00 PM.

Why go to an Exalt?

Experience a heart-to-heart encounter with Jesus.  When we stand before the Blessed Sacrament, we are not merely looking at a symbol; we are adoring the Real Presence of Christ, the very Source of our life. Eucharistic adoration is the natural outflow of the Mass, a living “thanksgiving and worship” that deepens our gratitude and draws us into the foretaste of heavenly liturgy. By reverently kneeling before the reserved Host, we honor the mystery that “the Son of God comes to meet us and desires to become one with us”, allowing His self‑gift to transform our hearts with faith, hope, and charity.

In the quiet of adoration we hear Christ’s love spoken anew: “When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now”. This intimate worship strengthens the bond between the celebration of the Eucharist and our daily lives, fostering a deeper communion that “prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the liturgical celebration”.

Join us in this timeless practice, praised by saints and popes alike, to receive strength, consolation, and the “infinite love” of Christ present under the species.  Let the silence, the reverent posture, and the heartfelt praise lift you into a personal encounter with the Lord, renewing your spirit for the world’s needs. 

Come, adore, be transformed. 

Sources: Magesterium AI: USCCB, the Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church, Sacramentum Caritatis, Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Pope Benedict XVI: June 7, 2021 Solemnity of the Sacred Body and Blood of Christ

Solve clues all over town and win prizes!  It's a great time for fathers/daughters of girls in grades 4-8. The theme is "Your Own Superhero" with prizes and an ice cream social to follow.

Location: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Walsh Hall behind school

Cost: $20/family

Contact us at challengekettering@gmail.com with any questions or scan QR code to register.

To view all youth offerings, including sacramental preparation, Challenge, altar serving, camps, NCYC, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and more, visit mgparish.org/youth.