A noted professor thanked his family for a healthy perspective concerning his possessions: “My parents consistently taught us that everything we had must be held in an open hand,” he wrote. “When we close our fingers tightly over anything placed in our trust, we lose the joy and the blessing they offer. Those things acquired as ends in themselves … Continued
Father McCarthy reflects on those things for which we are grateful. The things for which we should be grateful to God. Then, he asks, “Do you reflect an “Attitude of Gratitude” for these things in the way you lead your life.
We’re now in the fourth quarter of 2019. Did you owe money with your 2018 tax return in April? Are you included in that group? One way to do a “paycheck checkup” is to go to the IRS Withholding Calculator found at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator This step may give you enough advanced notice to begin either increasing your withholdings per … Continued
October is here, which means tis the season for your schedule to fill up quickly. Here are a few activities to get on your calendar! November is Vocations month. We will have two talks on vocations split between Religious Life on November 3 and Married Life on November 17. We are also fortunate to have Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, the Vocations … Continued
Today we celebrated a “Right To Life”. As Father McCarthy, somewhere the issue of Right To Life became political when the church only wants to stand up for all life. Listen to his sermon below.
Any parishioner, at any church, would like to know that they are valued, that their opinion counts. Fr. McCarthy, parish staff and Parish Council have all made a commitment to make sure that you have a platform for your suggestions, concerns, needed prayers and to be informed about the plans for the parish as we move forward. We … Continued
St. Ann parish is having its own “day” of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil outside Planned Parenthood on Saturday, October 5th, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. See available time slots on the chart in the Gathering Space and sign-up. Can’t make it October 5th? Phone Mary Clark (513-791-4039) and see when people are needed, or just show up!
Father McCarthy gave a great analogy to explain Purgatory. Listen in as he explains your path to heaven.
A Catholic education is a transformative education, one that helps students grow in mind, heart, and spirit. The lasting gift of a Catholic education provides a strong foundation for the development of a lifetime devotion to service and learning and is truly one of the greatest legacies we can offer to our students. Through the generosity of families … Continued
Summer’s end brings with it nostalgia for carefree days, long nights, lazy weekend afternoons, reunions with families, and summer road trips. But in our parishes, autumn brings a burst of new life that makes September feel almost like spring. Why? For the Christian steward, fall brings a renewed sense of commitment. Literally, many of us make our commitment of … Continued