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Ministry to promote and encourage parishioners to take part in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 1.5 hours of Adoration after 8:30 AM Mass on First Friday of each month; 3 hours of afternoon Adoration on Sundays of Advent and Lent.

Time of fellowship creating Advent wreaths made of live evergreens. All supplies, greens, candles, and reflection booklet provided.

Art and Environment creates a prayerful space through seasonal décor and elements of interior design.

Planning and support for families who have experienced a loss.

Small groups of men meet regularly (every other Tuesday, 6:30–8:00 AM) to share life experiences, offer support, Scripture reflection, and prayer. Open to men in the Kettering Catholic Community.

Age appropriate liturgies for children during Sunday Masses.

Senior social group.

Serving human needs and causes in the Miami Valley.

Ministers of the Blessed Sacrament.

Ministry support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and friends.

Sundays 5:30–7:00 PM. Small groups at the Parish in different rooms for fellowship and community, led by two leaders. Fall Session begins September.

Church welcoming ministry.

Ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of our parish community.

Taking Holy Communion to those who are not able to attend regular Masses.

Knights of Columbus Council 14995.

Proclaiming the Word of God at Sunday and Holy Day Masses.

This active yet contemplative ministry launders and cares for the altar linens. Participants are scheduled four to five times a year.

Open to all men in the Kettering Catholic Community; reflection on unity as believers found in the Eucharist.

Relationship-building program for moms; includes fellowship, breakfast and childcare. Mentor moms support moms through challenges of family life in small group setting.

Prayer through song during worship services.

Helping needy families within our parish boundaries.

St. Charles provides for the spiritual care of the Catholic residents at Oak Creek Terrace Nursing Center in Kettering.

Welcoming experience for newly registered parishioners (5th Friday of month, 6:30–8:00 PM). Overview of parish history, ministries, and culture.

Robust parish library with books and audio-visual materials available for parishioners. Located adjacent to the Parish Office.

Guided tour of St. Charles Parish outlining metaphorical and symbolic architectural design of the Church (5th Friday of month, 6:00–6:30 PM).

Fitness class for women (Thursday mornings 8:15–9:15) that stretches, strengthens and tones the body while refreshing the soul with prayer.

This group seeks to be alive and open to the Holy Spirit, allowing him to work through us in our everyday lives.

Creates shawls, lap robes, baby afghans and other items to comfort the ill and grieving, bring hope to new life, and enjoy love and friendship.

A community mental health organization offering a self-help method of will training to overcome symptoms and fears. Two groups meet at St. Charles: every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and another group.

Altar servers during Masses.

Supporting Catholic moral teachings through action.

Welcome parishioners as they arrive, help them find seats, take up the collection, and hand out the bulletins following Mass.

These men, women, and high school students take communion to those unable to come to Mass due to age, illness, or disability.

Open to all women in the Mother of God Family of Parishes and beyond.

Friday Mornings 9:15–11:00. Faith-sharing format for growing comfortable and confident sharing God's Word. Open to anyone in the Kettering Catholic Community.