Our church beliefs can lead to many questions. Questions that may extend beyond Fr McCarthy’s homilies. So, he is dedicating his Tuesday morning after Mass to answering your questions. He calls this time “McChats” and you can click on the photo below to hear this weeks answers.
Fr McCarthy had two main points from this past Divine Mercy Sunday readings. First, the scriptures are there to guide us in our lives and the role our church plays in bringing that understanding. Second, we can learn from the Apostle “doubting” Thomas how to grow in faith and God’s mercy.
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Thank you to all of you who have turned in your Faith, Hope & Healing cards. Many of you took advantage of the Prayer Requests on the flip side of the card. We wanted to let you know that we have gone thru them and we are distributing them to our Prayer Warriors and Prayer … Continued
The generosity of St. Ann parishioners has made a difference in the lives of our fellow parishioners and other neighbors within our parish boundaries. For instance: Utilities have been kept on; Rent has been paid; Bags of perishable and non-perishable food have been provided; Our pantry is stocked; Cleaning products and personal care items have … Continued
Father McCarthy captures the Easter message for us, in our time, with his reflection on Christ’s majesty, our hopes and a promise for our future.
Exercising Christian stewardship has been demanding these many months as the COVID-19 pandemic turned our world upside down. We were challenged in our ability to be present to others and express gratefulness for the abundance of God’s gifts. Yet, with Easter, there is a restored sense of gratitude and hope. Easter blessings! We can be … Continued
Fr McCarthy made a very good point in his Sunday homily when he said the centurion in the Passion readings, not the Apostles or his followers, was heard saying, “This truly was the Son of God”. We use the Lenten season to truly recognize Jesus is God as well.
With praise and thanksgiving to almighty God and in gratitude to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati joyfully announces the ordination of Ethan Michael Hoying to the sacred order of the diaconate through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by his excellency, the Most Reverend … Continued
THINK PRAYER. If you have to work or go to school during Holy Week, think about how you can incorporate prayer breaks into each day. MAKE AN EXTRA SACRIFICE by fasting and abstaining from meat on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday in addition to Good Friday. DON’T WATCH TV from sundown on Holy Thursday until … Continued