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Treasure on Earth or Treasure in Heaven?

A noted professor thanked his family for a healthy perspective concerning his possessions: “My parents consistently taught us that everything we had must be held in an open hand,” he wrote. “When we close our fingers tightly over anything placed in our trust, we lose the joy and the blessing they offer. Those things acquired as ends in themselves … Continued

Check your pay check “withholdings” going into the fourth quarter

We’re now in the fourth quarter of 2019. Did you owe money with your 2018 tax return in April?  Are you included in that group? One way to do a “paycheck checkup” is to go to the IRS Withholding Calculator found at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator This step may give you enough advanced notice to begin either increasing your withholdings per … Continued

Some upcoming preparations for Advent…

October is here, which means tis the season for your schedule to fill up quickly. Here are a few activities to get on your calendar! November is Vocations month. We will have two talks on vocations split between Religious Life on November 3 and Married Life on November 17. We are also fortunate to have Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, the Vocations … Continued

AN INVITATION TO ALL PARISHIONERS

Any parishioner, at any church, would like to know that they are valued, that their opinion counts. Fr. McCarthy, parish staff and Parish Council have all made a commitment to make sure that you have a platform for your suggestions, concerns, needed prayers and to be informed about the plans for the parish as we move forward. We … Continued

St. Ann Day ~ 40 Days for Life

St. Ann parish is having its own “day” of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil outside Planned Parenthood on Saturday, October 5th, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. See available time slots on the chart in the Gathering Space and sign-up. Can’t make it October 5th? Phone Mary Clark (513-791-4039) and see when people are needed, or just show up!

A Catholic education is a transformative education

A Catholic education is a transformative education, one that helps students grow in mind, heart, and spirit. The lasting gift of a Catholic education provides a strong foundation for the development of a lifetime devotion to service and learning and is truly one of the greatest legacies we can offer to our students. Through the generosity of families … Continued

September: A Recommitment to Stewardship

Summer’s end brings with it nostalgia for carefree days, long nights, lazy weekend afternoons, reunions with families, and summer road trips. But in our parishes, autumn brings a burst of new life that makes September feel almost like spring. Why? For the Christian steward, fall brings a renewed sense of commitment. Literally, many of us make our commitment of … Continued