A Stewardship Message From The Upper Room by Tim Clifford

The Upper Room in Scripture has always held a very sacred place in Catholics’ hearts. We imagine this candlelit dwelling in Jerusalem as providing a home for weary travelers and an address for those who needed to find them. We step into the room with all four Gospel writers and they give us a glimpse … Continued

Birthday of the Church

Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church. The Acts of the Apostles recounts the story of the original Pentecost (Acts 2). Jews from all over were gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish feast. On that Sunday, ten days after the Ascension of Our Lord, the Apostles and the Blessed … Continued

The dispensation is being lifted The obligation to attend Mass will begin June 5-6.

 Please see the attached letter from the Archbishop. Lifting-Dispensation-letter-.pdf CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO  9 E. Long Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-224-7147 www.ohiocathconf.org The Bishops of Ohio Announce the Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation May 13, 2021 As we move beyond the worst … Continued

Announcing the Archdiocese Lay Pastoral Ministry Programs

Mount St. Mary’s School of Theology is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and offers lay men and women the opportunity to earn a certificate or graduate degree, take classes for personal enrichment, and grow in faith while preparing for new opportunities. Choose from courses in Doctrine, Liturgy, Philosophy, History, Scripture, Theology, and Pastoral Studies. … Continued

Deacon Ethan Sunday Homily: Do we believe in the Love of God?

Listen in to Deacon Ethan’s Sunday Homily. He reminds us love is special and in its everlasting meaning is deep in our hearts – like Jesus’ love for us. Click the link below to hear him speak – the future of our church is very bright.

The Saint Ann Vocation Chalice

You may have heard Fr McCarthy remind us parishioners are taking home our vocation chalice each week as a focal point that reminds them to pray for vocations. We want to thank all those who are participating. If you are interested, call the parish center for more info… 513 521-8440.

People are at the heart of the mission of the Church.

Jesus has given each baptized Catholic a mission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19-20). Our mission is to live this calling every day of … Continued

Fr McCarthy Sunday homily: We grow in faith or die on the vine.

Scripture readings are full of stories, metaphors and parables to help instruct us. Fr McCarthy took full advantage of the opportunity to expand on these stories that compare people growing in faith and closeness to God to gardens and plants. His homily seemed especially appropriate for this time of the year as we experience the … Continued