Do you accept the “Good News” challenge?

Fr McCarthy discusses how we respond to the Good News in his Jan 12th Gospel. That is, if we accept the challenge. Listen in as he talks about how we as Catholics face the challenges together in our community of faith.

Meet Ethan Hoying, the seminarian with us right now…

Meet Ethan Hoying, the seminarian with us right now… “I extend my gratitude and appreciation to St. Ann’s for the warm welcome and generous hospitality with which this vibrant community has greeted me in my first months. Prior to entering seminary, I grew up on a small family farm outside the town of Russia (pronounced … Continued

Mass+… this weekend December 15th and the next: Understand the Bible

Fr. McCarthy will present “Understanding the Bible – Part 1” Understanding the Bible can be difficult, but God wants us to comprehend and apply His Word to our lives. He gave us the Bible so we can grow in our relationship with Him. Join Father McCarthy as he talks more in-depth about how to understand … Continued

Fr McCarthy Dec 8th homily: Seeking forgiveness is the first step.

Father McCarthy makes a very compelling case that the first step in our Advent preparations is “seeking forgiveness”. When was the last time you went to confession – received the sacrament of reconciliation? He points out you take your car for an oil change regularly to keep it operating properly and for it to last … Continued

Visit Formed.org this Advent

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

Sister Marie Cecile’s Mass+… presentation on the vocations

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

Learn to Love Jesus with the Heart of His Mother

“Everyone should have a genuine devotion to Mary and entrust his life to her motherly care.” Vatican II Want to Grow in Holiness But Too Busy? Don’t know where to start? In our hectic day and age, Pope St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta knew that the quickest way to be transformed into a saint is through … Continued

Do you know the names of your parish council?

St. Ann Parish Council members were installed by Father McCarthy at the October meeting. The members are: Sally Blessing, Greg Bredestegge, Kelly Clifford, Julie Duwell, Jason Mattingly, Brenda McClanahan, Larry McNickle, Debbie Nagel and Henry Sajnog. St. Ann is fortunate to have so many dedicated parishioners on our Parish Council. When you see them, please take a moment to thank them … Continued