From the desk of Fr. Tharp
February 11, 2024 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/08/24
Next Sunday: The First Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Personal Lenten Devotions
Ash Wednesday is February 14, 2024. Sometimes people like to “give up” something as a self-imposed penance during Lent. It is also possible to “do something special” as a Lenten practice. I will have Stations ... Read More »
February 4, 2024 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/01/24
Next Sunday: The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Boyscout Sunday
Next Sunday we will celebrate Boy Scout Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart.
Looking ahead!
Remember that Easter is early this year, so Ash Wednesday is also a bit earlier ... Read More »
January 28, 2024 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/29/24
Next Sunday: The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Catholic School’s Week
Today is the beginning of National Catholic Schools Week. Both St. Ann School and Sacred Heart School will fill the week with special presentations and prayers. Let us celebrate the wealth and tradition that ... Read More »
January 21, 2024 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary TIme
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/29/24
Next Sunday: The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Catholic School’s Week
Next Sunday, January 28 begins National Catholic Schools Week. Both St. Ann School and Sacred Heart School will make the week with special presentations and prayers. Let us celebrate the wealth and tradition that ... Read More »
January 14, 2024 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/29/24
Next Sunday: The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
CMA Commitment Weekend is February 3 & 4
The Liturgical Season of Lent begins Ash Wednesday (February 14). Lent is traditionally a time for almsgiving. Here in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati we begin the annual Catholic Ministries ... Read More »
January 7, 2024 - The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/03/24
Next Sunday: The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith recently published the declaration Fiducia Supplicans on the pastoral meaning of blessings. The media (in my opinion) deceivingly ... Read More »
January 31, 2023 - The Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/28/23
Next Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
New Year’s Eve (Sunday afternoon) and Day (Monday)
New Year’s is NOT a Holyday of Obligation this year. There is NO SUNDAY EVENING Mass on New Year’s Eve. Liturgically it is still the Feast of Mary the Mother ... Read More »
December 24, 2023 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/22/23
Next Sunday: Feast of the Holy Family Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Fourth Sunday of Advent (today) is Christmas Eve
We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent on the morning of Sunday, December 24, and begin the celebration of Christmas Masses that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. I realize ... Read More »
December 17, 2023 - Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/22/23
Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Christmas is on a Monday this Year
We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent on the morning of Sunday, December 24, and begin the celebration of Christmas Masses that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. I realize that asking ... Read More »
December 10, 2023 - Second Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/07/23
Next Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Christmas is on a Monday this Year
We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent on the morning of Sunday, December 24, and begin the celebration of Christmas Masses that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. I realize that asking Catholic ... Read More »