Advent is a time of waiting and expectation; a season of quiet anticipation and preparation. We are waiting for our Lord to come into the world as the baby Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. We are also preparing for His return, His second coming as the shepherd-king, to restore harmony and right … Continued

Today we begin a new church year! During this time of preparing our hearts, many of us are looking for ways to enter into this season of Advent. Consider taking part in the daily reflections offered on Formed.org. In addition to daily reflections, there are movies and documentaries which will help you make this season more meaningful. Some … Continued

We know Sacred Scripture is vital to our salvation, but how can we learn to understand the teachings? On the third and fourth weeks of Advent, December 15 and 22, Father McCarthy will present a two-part series on Understanding the Bible. It’s easy to go through the motions, but not really understand why we do what we do. On January 5 … Continued

Greetings! As we move into Advent, you may notice a few changes in the music that reflect this season of preparation. Did you know that YOU, as the assembly, are actually the most important part of our liturgical music? Your responses and singing actually proclaim certain rites throughout the liturgy. For instance, when we sing “Alleluia” before the Gospel, we enact the … Continued

Father McCarthy reminds us now that Thanksgiving is over we do not go right to Christmas. We should remember the season of Advent as a time to refresh our commitment to our Catholic teachings so we can truly enjoy the coming of Christ.

In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that is among the nation’s finest national traditions. For Christian stewards, Thanksgiving Day has special meaning, for we know that gratitude lies at the very heart of stewardship. A grateful heart heralds the beginning of discipleship and opens the way to our deepest response, the desire to return to God for the bounty … Continued

Father McCarthy celebrated the holy day Christ the King this past Sunday and talked about how Jesus showed he was King when he was willing to die for our love. Hear more by clicking below.

Many of us spend weeks thinking about and shopping for just the right gift for our families and friends. We want to give something meaningful, thoughtful and practical, especially for a Christmas gift. This year, we invite you to start your shopping in our parish store, located in the Hospitality Room. We have a variety of books, jewelry, rosaries, visor clips, polo shirts, fleece … Continued

“Everyone should have a genuine devotion to Mary and entrust his life to her motherly care.” Vatican II Week One This week we read about St. Louis de Montfort. He wrote the book True Devotion to Mary, this book is the basis of all Marian consecrations and has been studied and loved by many saints and Popes. He teaches that … Continued

Last week, we welcomed Sister Marie Cecile, Sister Julie, and Sister Christine from the Daughters of St. Elias, a new Carmelite order stationed in the Over the Rhine area, to speak about vocations to the religious life. She had a wonderful message about answering God’s call though all vocations. Her focus on Who are we and Where are we going are … Continued