2020 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/15/20
Resumption of Sunday Masses
Alleluia! The resumption of Sunday Masses takes place on the Weekend of May 30 and 31. However, the Bishops of Ohio have extended the elimination of the obligation of the precept of Sunday attendance indefinitely. This means that NO Catholic in the Archdiocese regardless of ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/08/20
From the Desk of Father Tharp
Why does Fr. Tharp want us to subscribe to the Pastoral Region Youtube Page
When visiting our Youtube page for Sunday Mass, please remember to click on the grey box at the top of our page entitled “subscribe.” It is free, and by ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/01/20
Why are Catholic Churches obeying Health Department Orders
I have been asked by some, “Why don’t we go ahead and gather for Mass regardless of the Governor’s or Health Department’s rules?” As Catholics, the “copout” answer is that this is a decision made for us by the ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/01/20
Sunday Mass live streamed and recording available on Website
At the time of the printing of this bulletin, the “stay at home” order for today (Divine Mercy Sunday) remains in effect. Please consider worshipping with me by either tuning in for Mass at 5:00 p.m., live-streamed (in ... Read More »
EASTER SUNDAY
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/01/20
Sunday Mass live streamed and recording available on Website
Unfortunately, at the time of the printing of this bulletin the “stay at home” order for today (Easter Sunday) remains in effect. More timely details about Masses live streamed as well as recorded from both parishes, will be ... Read More »
Third Sunday of Easter
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 4/24/20
A message from Fr. Tharp
Dear Sacred Heart and St. Ann Parishioners and friends:
Third Sunday of Easter (April 26)
I apologize for the poor quality of the live-stream Mass (both video and audio) last week. At the very beginning of the Mass, all went black and afterward there ... Read More »
Palm Sunday
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 4/08/20
Sunday Mass live streamed and recording available on Website
Unfortunately, at this time of the “stay at home” order when we are prevented from gathering for Sunday Mass, this printed bulletin is no longer a “timely” method of communication as it must be sent to the printer approximately five ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 4/08/20
Sunday Mass available on Website
At the time this is being written my IT person is assuring me that we WILL have this Sunday Mass which I will celebrate available on at least the Sacred Heart website but hopefully both the St. Ann and Sacred Heart Websites in time ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 4/08/20
Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA)
With the elimination of Masses, we will curtail news on our participation in the CMA until we are operational again. Please pray for a quick resolution of this quarantine situation.
Healthy Practices regarding the Coronavirus
The following is an excerpt from the decree: After serious ... Read More »
March 15, 2020 - Third Sunday of Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/17/20
Saturday Confessions at St. Ann
With numerous Saturday weddings coming up and still having Mass at Sacred Heart at 4:00 p.m. and Mass at St. Ann at 5:15; and a few Saturdays with another wedding at 6:45 p.m. your “long in the tooth” priest (me) is getting rushed to ... Read More »