First off – thank you all for your continued generosity in support of the parish and our mission to know, love, and serve the Lord in this life and to spend eternity with Him in the next. Our parish operates much like your household – we have to pay for the daily services and maintenance … Continued

Do you remember this question from your Catechism:  Why did God make you?  Do you remember the answer?  “God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in heaven”. The Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) for men can help re-energize your … Continued

Do you enjoy working with kids? Does your high school student need service hours? All volunteers are welcome to take part. As you have heard from Father McCarthy, planning for the Mass + experience is well underway. In addition to offering many new programs to enhance our Catholic identity and deepen our faith, we are offering babysitting during … Continued

I am sure some may be confused by what Mass+ entails. So perhaps it is best to address this in a question and answer format. Q: Am I expected to be at church for 2 ½ hours every Sunday? A: No The point of Mass+ is to provide additional opportunities to strengthen one’s individual faith and … Continued

As we have mentioned previously, the Renew Tree’s roots are popping up some of the pavers on the plaza entering church, creating a safety issue (and an ugly orange cone). We are going to have to remove the tree and roots from that area in the very near future. We will be moving the dedication stone into either … Continued

It has been five years since Father McCarthy said yes to a Latino man’s request, “Can we have a place at St. Ann to pray and worship our Lord?” Many parishioners have ancestors who immigrated to the U.S. a long time ago. At that time, churches were built for each nationality – German, English, Irish, Italian, and the like.  Today, individual … Continued

Corpus Christi with Eucharistic Procession, June 3rd In commemoration of the Last Supper the day before Jesus’ crucifixion – also referred to as the “Body and Blood of Christ”. Mass times are Saturday 4:00 vigil, Sunday 8:00 am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am. After the 11:30, there will be a Eucharistic Procession in which all … Continued

Men Growing in Their Love for Christ As men, we often find it difficult to express our faith in Jesus Christ to others whether they be family, friends or a stranger we meet. We are practicing Catholics; we attend Mass on Sunday; we receive the sacraments; we maybe even go to Confession a couple of … Continued

ENGAGEMENT PROCESS – IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS By now you have seen or heard about the changes in the “Sunday Experience,” including the new Sunday Mass times starting on August 4, 2018. Much of this has come out of the “Engagement Process” we have been conducting since last October. Many great ideas have come forward as a result of … Continued

Totus Tuus (a Latin phrase meaning “totally yours”) was the motto of Pope St. John Paul II. It signifies our desire to give ourselves entirely to Jesus Christ through the hands of our Blessed Mother Mary. The mission of Totus Tuus is to inspire in young people a true longing for holiness. Seminarians and college students from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati carry this mission to every … Continued