"And we want each one of you to show the same diligence, so as to realize the full assurance of hope to the very end." Hebrews 6:11
On January 5, I will turn 30. It is a benchmark age. I have made mistakes and I have had some successes. There are three spiritual gifts that I want. I want each one of you to become a saint, I want you to correct me when I am wrong, I want you to pray for me. In particular if you could pray that (1) i have increased wisdom and courage. (2) For stronger friendships and relationships in Dayton. (3) That I may know the love of God more deeply, and be able to express that love to others more freely. (4) Health for friends and parishioners who are sick. (5) That all at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in Dayton and Our Lady of Lebanon Mission in Columbus become saints through knowing and being transformed by the deep love of God. (6) That we may become evangelists and missionaries sharing the love of God. Parish family photos please submit photos of your family if you would like to be in the directory. Please find printable photos at the link below. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1b3sWYlv9zAjjqzX_6-JAoAEoPC-F6UPFServing dinner at St. Vincent de Paul Men's Shelter - every first Saturday of the month at 6:30 pm. Saturday, January 4 at 6:30 pm at 1921 S. Gettysburg.Feast of the Epiphany Monday, January 6 at 7 pm Save the Date January 12 we will prepare food for the homeless after both liturgies. We hope to prepare at least 1000 meals. We need volunteers to pickup ingredients from St. Vincent de Paul and to deliver ready to cook casseroles. Pastoral Council Meeting January 21 at 7pm. The Ephrem family would like to invite you to the baptism of Laurette, Alessandra, and George children of George and Kendra Ephrem will be February 9th after the 11am liturgy.We have to pay back $200,000 zero-interest loan. We have applied for a loan from the Knights of Columbus. We will most likely be taking out a $150,000 loan within the next weeks. The loan has 4% interest and a 5 year term. However, we would prefer $150,000 in new donations to retire the loan.Our hall is available! If you or anyone you know is interested in using the church hall or church basement for a party or event please call 937-428-0372. We have classroom spaces that we could lease out under the right conditions. If you or a friend need temporary or long term space please call 937-428-0372.Eparchy Capital Campaign eparchy.org https://www.facebook.com/OLOLEparchy/Jesus came and said, “I have not come to be served, but to serve.” The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles is blessed to have such dedicated and loving priests. As leaders of our faith family, these men have kept our Eparchy vibrant and spiritual throughout their years of committed service. Because they have answered a call to serve us it leaves us with a clear moral obligation. We must ensure the most basic needs of our past, present and future priests are met.Watch our campaign video and learn more about how the Vision for the Future – Mission for Today Capital Campaign will benefit our retired priests who have so faithfully served our Maronite faith communities.St. Ignatius of Antioch Church Finding of Jesus in the Temple January 5, 2019