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On Tuesday, June 15th, St. Ann parishioners Paul Martini and his daughter, Chrissy Riggins, participated in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati bicentennial Marian pilgrimage. They attended morning Mass at the Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill and then walked with the other pilgrims from there to the next stop at St. Ignatius. They departed Bond … Continued
Recently, at the park with my wife and son, I witnessed one of the saddest sights I’ve seen in a long time. A little boy, about five or six, was there with his dad. Normally, this would be a wonderful thing, but the tragedy was, they weren’t spending time with each other. The dad was … Continued
Fr McCarthy always reflects on Gospel readings like this week’s planting of the seeds and expands on its meaning in ways we have not considered. Hear him talk about being patient in our faith to grown deep, strong roots, a strong foundation and a close relationship with God.
On May 16, a small group of pilgrims set out from the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Russells Point, Ohio with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Over the subsequent 33 days, pilgrims will carry Our Lady over 300 miles, visiting more than 36 parishes in our archdiocese. I recently had an opportunity … Continued
How can we more effectively bring people to Jesus Christ, enliven our parishes and dioceses, and create a clearer reflection of the Kingdom of God? We are called to be responsible sowers of seed so that the harvest will be great. Without serious discernment of the what, where, why, and how of sowing that seed, … Continued
This past Sunday Fr McCarthy, in his homily, asks, Do you believe the Eucharist is the body of Christ? Do you believe that at Mass bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ?” Click the link below to hear him make a compelling case to believe.
The obligation to attend Mass in-person will resume the weekend of June 5-6. “As we move beyond the worst of the corona virus pandemic and access to the COVID-19 vaccines has become more widespread, the time has arrived for the good of all the faithful when the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass … Continued
THE PAVILION DEDICATION WE have a pavilion!! On Pentecost Sunday, Fr. McCarthy dedicated and blessed our new pavilion. The structure is up and lots of cupcakes were enjoyed celebrating the Birthday of the Church. We have a lot of work still to complete the project. Be sure to check it out. We are working out … Continued
Fr McCarthy recognizes the Trinity is at the heart of who we are as Catholics and is an opportunity to form a close relationship with God. Listen in as he talks about how our relationship with God can be inspirng simply because others will see it in us and want to be a part of … Continued
DRIVE-THRU Chicken Dinner Fundraiser! Sunday, June 6 Dinners will be served from 1:00-5:30pm. Our Drive Thru service is quick and easy. Guests will have their orders taken in the upper parking lot and their dinners will be paid for and picked up outside of the Blessed Mother Hall. Chicken Dinner Menu 4 piece Chicken Dinner……………….$13 … Continued