Worry is one of Satan’s greatest tools. It diverts our focus away from Jesus and toward our problems. The word “worry” is of West Germanic origin; in Old English it is wyrgan, meaning ‘strangle.’ And that is what worry does – it strangles us. Our waking and our sleeping, our work and our leisure time, all are compromised when … Continued

You are invited to the ordination of Reverend Mr. Andrew Jacob Hess to the Holy Order of Priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. You are also invited to join Father Hess for a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Paris, Ohio, on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Father … Continued

Easter Weekend; Saturday 8:45 PM Vigil; Sunday Masses 9:00 am. 11:30 am Easter is the celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the  dead. It is celebrated on Sunday, and marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent, the last day of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday), and is the beginning of … Continued

Good Friday, April 19: 12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Confession 3:00 p.m. – Good Friday Service Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day. According to the gospels, … Continued

Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. Christ would fulfill His role as the Christian victim of the Passover for all to be saved by His final sacrifice. The central … Continued

You may remember when Father Wray filled in for Father McCarthy during his sabbatical. Did you know Father Thomas Wray served 20 years as a pastor in the Episcopal Church? He, along with his wife and children, converted to the Roman Catholic Church and is currently the Director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis … Continued

Father McCarthy pointed out the importance of formation in his March 31st homily. Look for these upcoming important dates: No Greater Love Fri., April 5 | 7:45pm | Church No Greater Love Fri., April 12 | 7:45pm | Church First Communion Retreat Sat., April 13 | 10:30am | Church RCIA Rehearsal Sat., April 20 | … Continued

Father McCarthy explains the difference between physical blindness and spiritual blindness in his homily this past Sunday. Interestingly, he points out that the person who could see things for what they were was the blind man. Listen in on his Homily and think about the following questions: Some points to ponder: Do you know the … Continued

Watch the video, Shroud of Turin, found on FORM by clicking the link below: The Shroud of Turin “Form” Video (Run time: 47 mintes) The Shroud of Turin or Turin Shroud is a length of linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man some believe to be Jesus of Nazareth. It is kept in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, which is located within a complex … Continued

Father McCarthy in his weekend Sunday homily reminds us that our journey towards faith is on-going and requires our diligence. Listen in on the video below: