Father McCarthy is dedicated to your Salvation and doing his part to right the recent wrongs by other Church leaders. In addition to his recent updates, listen to his most recent homily below. Next week, he will also be speaking at Mass+ on “Consoling a Suffering Church”
A few weeks ago, we printed an article about a future renovation project in the church. Starting in June, we will begin that project: drywalling the cinder block walls, painting the church, including the sanctuary area, and painting the curvature ceiling above the altar, behind the crucifix as well as put: God is good all the … Continued
Did you notice the new monstrance or, rather, a very old one (1870’s) that was used during our recent 40 Hours? It was purchased from gifts left to the parish this past year for the purpose of enhancing the beauty and reverence of the worship space. As part of this, we will be adding two candles on … 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
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
Did you notice the new monstrance, or rather, a very old one (1870’s) hat was used during our recent 40 Hours? It was purchased from gifts left to the parish this past year for the purpose of enhancing the beauty and reverence of the worship space. As part of this, we will be adding two candles on the … 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
Get past your fears and have a close encounter with our Lord.
(Article from Catholic Online: https://www.catholic.org/lent/ashwed.php) Ash Wednesday – March 6, 2019 The first day of Lent Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed by … Continued
How fitting that this weekend’s Gospel reading takes place at a wedding feast. On Tuesday, January 22, Luke and Mary Rahrig will celebrate their 75th Wedding Anniversary. What a milestone, especially today when secular society seems to downplay marriage and many view it as a mere option, no longer important or valuable to our society. Fortunately for us, we do not live in … Continued