Summer of the Eucharist
June 18 & 19 Now Playing – Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist
A film of faith, back by popular demand!
Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist takes viewers on a global journey to uncover the transformative power of the Eucharist. Through discussions with Catholic leaders and heartfelt personal narratives, the film unveils the Eucharist as Jesus Christ Himself, eagerly desiring to fulfill our spiritual thirst with His boundless love. Visit https://jesusthirstsfilm.com/ for more information about this film and to find showtimes in your area.
July 1-2 – National Eucharistic Revival @ St. Brigid in Xenia Ohio https://catholicaoc.org/jesus-is-here/st-brigid
MONDAY, JULY 1 | 4:30 PM – 7:00 AM
4:30 pm Eucharistic procession from Greene County Expo Center (Fairgrounds) to St. Brigid Church, Xenia
5:00 pm – 6:30pm – Holy Hour at St. Brigid includes speaker, Damascus worship music & confessions
6:30 pm Community meal open to all / Carlo Acutis display of Eucharistic Miracles
7:30 pm – 7:00 am Overnight Adoration & Overnight Confession
TUESDAY, JULY 2 | 7:30 – 4:30 PM
7:30 am Mass
9:30 am – 4:30 pm Solemn Procession to Xenia Station, approx. 6 hours/ 14 miles
July 4 – Independence Day – Pray for Our Nation @ Incarnation Campus
8.30 am Mass in the Church
9:00 am Eucharistic Procession
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Adoration in the PAC Lobby
Adorers are needed to sign up for Adoration in half-hour increments at the following link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0944ADAE28A5F9C43-49905725-americana
Hospitality volunteers are needed for 2.5 hour shifts. Sign up at the following link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0944ADAE28A5F9C43-49962390-americana
Volunteers should plan to attend a 20-minute orientation in the evening of Tuesday, July 2 in the PAC (6, 6:30, 7:00 pm). Pick up an Our Lady of Light T-shirt and a slice of pizza during the orientation.
July 6 – Eucharist Festival @ Cathedral St. Peter in Chains & Fountain Square Downtown Cincinnati
10:00 am Mass, Eucharistic Procession, Adoration
11:30 am Speaker, Music, Food Trucks
More info: https://catholicaoc.org/jesus-is-here/cincinnati
July 20 – Our Lady of Light DAY TRIP to Indianapolis for National Eucharistic Congress
For information on the Congress and to purchase your pass: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/
Need a lift to the National Eucharistic Congress? We have a charter bus for Our Lady of Light Family!
Reserve your seat for $55. For OLL Bus Info visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/StFrancisOfAssisiParish1/NationalEucharisticCongressBus
Past Events:
June 2 – Corpus Christi @ St. Francis Campus | 11:00 am
Mass – Eucharistic Procession – Family Activities – Reception following in Friendship Hall
In order for our choirs, musicians, and parishioners to participate in the Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi there will be no 11:30 am Mass at our Incarnation Campus on June 2. All are encouraged to attend the 11:00 am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Campus. Join us in a centuries-old Catholic tradition as we publicly demonstrate our devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist with a Eucharistic Procession around the perimeter of the St. Francis of Assisi Campus concluding with an opportunity for adoration. Family resources will be available as well as fellowship opportunities and a “Eucharistic Miracles Scavenger Hunt.”
June 10-12 – Encounter the Eucharist for parents & children in grades 1-3 @ St. Francis of Assisi Campus | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
We will engage in prayer, crafts, and games, explore the sacristy & grow in our understanding of the Mass. This is an ideal opportunity for those who are preparing for or who have just received their First Communion. Visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/UniversityOfDayton1/EncounterTheEucharistRegistration to register now!
June 12 – Family Adoration @ St. Francis Campus | 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring the little children to Me, said Jesus! This is the final day of Encounter the Eucharist for parents & children program, but it is open to all OLL families to bring their children to adore Jesus in the Eucharistic in a very family-friendly atmosphere. Come for as much time as you want. This is a great introduction to family adoration if you have not ever been. Even a short visit is impactful! The music and activities will be easy and reverent for children.