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20/30 Club of St. Monica-St. George
Serves the young adults and graduate students who are part of our parish community. We offer a variety of social, service, retreat, and faith formation activities. We invite you to join us for any or all of our events! Our Faith-Sharing Group meets every Monday at 7:00 PM in the Catholic Center, and there's no need to prepare in advance.
Contact Sister Leslie at lesliekeener@hotmail.com
Website:  http://home.fuse.net/StMonica-StGeorge/
 

30+ Catholic Singles

The ministry for 30+Catholic Singles is dedicated to serving the spiritual, social and service needs of Catholics 30 years of age and older, who are single, divorced or never married. Our ministry membership is from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati area and also Northern Kentucky. There is no fee for membership and you can receive monthly information about our upcoming events from joining our email list or by visiting our website, However it is a good idea to also join our email list since we sometimes schedule impromptu events that are not listed on our website. We have been hosting dances, parties, summer sports picnic cookouts, winter sports parties, dinner with movies, day of reflections, and will also be bringing back our very popular Friday speaker series starting in January 2008. We have recently moved our ministry to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45255.
Contact Mike Shaffer at thirtypluscs@yahoo.com or 513-659-6363
Website: thirtypluscs.catholicweb.com
 
All Saints Young Adults Group
All Saints Young Adults Group is a ministry of Presentation Ministries for people who desire to grow closer to God with peers. Typical members of All Saints Young Adults are college students, though a few have completed their education and are working. All Saints Young Adults group can be thought of as a Small Christian Community for young adults living in the greater Cincinnati area.  
Contact Deborah Cappel at debbie.cappel@allsaintsya.com or AllSaintsYA@presentationministries.com
 

Bellarmine Young Adult Ministry
On the campus of Xavier University, attempts to respond to the particular needs of people in their 20’s and 30’s, single and married. Bellarmine Young Adults acts primarily as a network for young adults, a way to get to know others with similar values or interests—as well as a bridge to parish life as a whole.  We sponsor a coffeehouse with a presenter and small groups on the 2d Monday of each month, 7-9 in our Parish Center.  All welcome. 
Contact the Young Adult Ministry Director at (513) 745-4224  Website: www.bellarminechapel.org/young_adults.htm  
 

Discover
A young adult group at St. Ignatius in Monfort Heights. .
Contact Anna Zirkelbach at anna@azirkelbach.info
 

Frassati Society of Cincinnati
Our mission is to support young adults in their vocations, to strengthen their understanding of the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to help them expand their knowledge of the rich, diverse culture and tradition of the Catholic Church. The Cincinnati Frassati Society is open to all young adults, single or married. Meetings will begin again on Thursdays in the fall of 2007. 
Contact Bryon at cincinnatifrassati@yahoo.com or (513) 470-9602 
 

Good Shepherd Parish
We have a core team of a dozen or so young adults working to
develop young adult ministry for parishioners.  If you would like to get in on the ground floor of helping your parish build this ministry, contact Jeffrey Davis.
Contact Fr. Chris Coleman at fr.coleman@good-sheperd.org or Jeffery Davis at jeffrey.davis@good-shepherd.org.  
 

Monday's Child
A ministry whose mission is to bring a message of hope (Jesus, of course!) to their generation through music, prayer and service.  Concerts and events are posted on our website.

Website mondayschild.homestead.com    

RIVER
River, formerly known as Singles Enrichment, is a group of single adult Catholics from Cincinnati OH and the surrounding area.  We are a vibrant community that challenges and nurtures faith development among single adults through service, spiritual and social activities. Many River members also participate in the weekly Tuesday night Mass at 8:00 at the Mercy Center, located at 2335 Grandview Ave. (in East Walnut Hills), with a social after.
Contact George Polak at spincastohio@yahoo.com, Jesse Garza at GarzaJesse@aol.com  or the general
Email: RIVER@CatholicWeb.com         Website:  www.river.catholicweb.com  
 

St. Gertrude's 20's Group
A group of young adults in their twenties who gather at St. Gertrude every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for adoration and contemporary music, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. for a faith discussion, lecture, or small groups, and from 9:00-? to socialize at a local pub! Many other events are offered through the week! Open to young adults from any parish. We also have regular Bible Studies on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at a member home and Ultimate Frisbee 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Madeira Park.
Contact Jeremy Ferguson at jeremy20sg@yahoo.com, Kassie Orr at kassiorr@hotmail.com or 513-646-3563
Website:  stgertrude.org/20sgroup
 
St. Gertrude's 30's Group
A group for people in their thirties who are looking to enrich their faith, meet new friends, and experience a deeper relationship with God.  We gather at St. Gertrude (no summers) Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria for faith discussion, with adoration and contemporary music at the Church afterwards. Afterwards, those who want go to a local pub or restaurant. Please join us for any or all of the evening's activities. 

Website:  groups.yahoo.com/group/StGertrudes30sGroup/ 
 

St. John the Evangelist, West Chester
Are you interested in planning a social, or in starting up a Bible study or prayer group for YOUNG ADULTS? Get in on the ground floor of the organization of this young adult group through St. John's in West Chester.  
Contact Debbie Kreiner at dkreiner@stjohnwc.org or (513) 755-4972
Website: youth.stjohnwc.org/youngadults.htm  
 

St. Mary's Hyde Park Young Adults
Young Adults are a large and important part of St. Mary Parish! Check the website for a growing number of announcements and events for young adult personal and spiritual growth, both at St. Mary's and around Cincinnati. 
Contact Keith Pfaller at (513) 321-1207 x5525 or kpfaller@smshp.com
Website: www.saintmaryhydepark.org       
 

St. Xavier Young Adult Ministry
Offers young adults from around the area opportunities to develop their spiritual lives with an Ignatian flavor.  On the first Sunday of each month, young adults are invited to come and take special roles in the contemporary music and ministries of the 5:00 pm liturgy, and to stay after for faith-sharing conversation and pizza.  Tom Choquette, Pastoral Associate. 
Contact Tom Choquette at tomchoq@aol.com , or 513-721-4045
 

Theology on Tap (Cincinnati)
Theology on Tap is a speaker series for those in their 20's and 30's, married or single, to meet together in the relaxed setting of a local pub. Through lively conversations and interesting speakers, young adults have an opportunity to reflect on their faith and connect with other young adults. Topics focus on faith and contemporary issues that directly affect the lives of today's young adults.  Seasonal meetings.   
Comtact: totcincinnati@gmail.com
Website:
  www.totcincinnati.org

 

The Cincinnati Catholic Alumni Club
“An affiliate of the Catholic Alumni Clubs International encourages personal growth & concern for others through a variety of social, religious and community service activities with peers of similar educational values.”   Open to Catholics 21 years or older who are free to marry in the Catholic Church.   Large Group open to those over 21, but most members are in 30’s –50’s. 
Example of Activities include: 1st Friday Mass, Summer Dance, Camping, Volunteering, Dining Out, Mass & Prayer each Tuesday, Social Meetings & Group Travel Opportunities  
Contact Andi Brosch at ARBAndi@cinci.rr.com
Website:
www.cacofcincinnati.com

 

Upper West Side Young Adult Ministry
Our aim is to bring together young adults in this region for fun and fellowship.  We meet one Friday a month at Our Lady of the Rosary in Greenhills at 6:30pm to go to a movie and enjoy dinner and conversation afterward.  Also, every 1st and 3rd Monday from 7-8pm, we gather at O.L.R. to read and discuss the upcoming Sunday's readings.  We are working together with many parishes in the area, including St. Bart's, St. Matthias, St. Vivian's and St. James of the Valley, although young adults from any parish are welcome. 
Contact David Nissen at NissenDave@yahoo.com , or 513-825-8626 x321

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Dayton and Northern Area

Christian Life Dayton
We are Catholic (and some non-Catholic) young adults living in the Dayton area, who meet regularly to share our faith and our lives. 
Contact Rachel Sacksteder at rachelsaxx@hotmail.com
Website: cldayton.wordpress.com 

 
"Connect-4" in the Northern and Western Counties of the Archdiocese.
This new regional ministry is being created by a core team of young adults and ministers from such areas as Sidney, Versailles, Ft. Loramie.
Contact Mike Meyer at mikem@stdenishf.org
 
Immaculate Conception Young Adult's Forum (ICYAF)
A faith-based social group for young adults 21 to 40 that meets once a month.  Immaculate Conception Parish in Dayton has added a Eucharistic celebration for young adults and the young at heart.  This mass will have contemporary rock music, homilies for today's generation, a friendly crowd, and a casual atmosphere.  Mass time will be 6pm on certain Sunday evenings.  See the YAM Calendar page for the dates in Summer 2004.
Contact Deb at (937) 252-9919  Email: icyaf@yahoo.com
 

Incarnation, Centerville 20-Somethings
Offers social, spiritual and service opportunities for those in or near their 20's from throughout the greater Dayton area. 
Contact Ginny Link, Director, at Ginny.Link@incarnation.catholic.org
 

Incarnation, Centerville Singles and Couples (ISAC)
For those in their 30's and 40's from all over the Dayton area, who are looking to meet new people, develop friendships and share their faith in a Catholic environment. We are single and married people who participate in social, spiritual, service, and athletic activities. 
Contact either Marilyn at Marilyn.Porcino@Incarnation.catholic.org (937) 433-1188 ext.201 or Donna DeFabritus at defab1@aol.com   Website: click here
 

North/western Ohio are Young Adults
(Sidney, Piqua, Russia) area - wide Young Adult Ministry
St. Mary/St. Boniface Parishes in Piqua is hosting a new young adult ministry program! Recently had an informational kick off meeting!
Contact Marie mdurbs@hotmail.com (937) 248-8211 or Jon Paul Hebert (937) 773-1656 or just e-mail youthmin@stbonifacepiquaoh.org.
 

St. Francis TNT (Twenties & Thirties)
One of the primary goals of TNT is the formation of a community of younger Catholics, from recent high school graduates through those in their twenties and thirties, including singles, couples, and young parents. We hope that the community will help its members grow by providing social, service, and faith formation opportunities with similarly-aged Catholics.  Visit our website at http://www.sfacc.org/tnt.html, you will find information about our upcoming events as well as other opportunities in the area. TNT sends out most of its communication by email. If you would like to be added to the TNT email list, please email saintfrancistnt@gmail.com.                                    Contact Person: Lydia Bardua at lbardua@sfacc.org
or 937-433-1013

 

St. Peter C.R.O.S.S. (Christians Reaching Out Spiritually and Socially)
A weekly and monthly activity group formed for Young Adults who are high school graduates and older in the St. Peter Parish and surrounding communities. The group meets weekly, on Thursday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 PM for a Liturgical Discussion and Socializing. Meetings are held in the St. Peter Youth and Young Adult Ministry Building at St. Peter. A monthly service or social activity is planned in advance by the group. Examples of Service and Social Activities include: Habitat for Humanity building, King's Island trips, and Benefit Concert.
Contact Kevin Foley at foleyk@mcohio.org or 937-237-8683
 

The Dayton Catholic Alumni Club
“An affiliate of the Catholic Alumni Clubs International encourages personal growth & concern for others through a variety of social, religious and community service activities with peers of similar educational values.”
Open to Catholics 21 years or older who are free to marry in the Catholic Church. Large Group open to those over 21, but most members are in 30’s –50’s.
Activities include: First Friday Mass, movies, bowling league, camping, volunteering, dining out, hog roast, and a Christmas party.
Contact Kathy Rainey, Pres., at kathy.rainey@wright.edu 
Website:
 www.caci.org/cac/dayton.html
 
Theology on Tap (Dayton)
Theology on Tap is a speaker series for those in their 20's and 30's, married or single, to meet together in the relaxed setting of a local pub. Through lively conversations and interesting speakers, young adults have an opportunity to reflect on their faith and connect with other young adults. Topics focus on faith and contemporary issues that directly affect the lives of today's young adults.  Seasonal meetings.   
Comtact: totdayton@yahoo.com
Website:
  totdayton.wordpress.com

 

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Last Update: 4/21/08