January 2018 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/26/18
Catholic Ministries Appeal CMA
Next Sunday February 4 is Catholic Ministries Appeal Commitment Sunday. Before then, anyone who has participated in the CMA in the past will have received a letter from the Archbishop including a pledge card and envelope for this year’s CMA. You may choose to ... Read More »
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/22/18
Remember and Pray
Monday, January 22 is the forty seventh anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Roe v. Wade which legalized the tragedy of abortion in this country. The Catholic Church in the United States has designated this day as a “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection ... Read More »
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/12/18
Saint Vincent DePaul Society
In the past, almost every parish had its own St. Vincent DePaul Society that assisted the needy and poor. In recent years, some parishes have lost their SVDP societies; while others have combined their efforts. St. Ann and Sacred Heart have combined their efforts ... Read More »
The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/04/18
Infant Pre-Baptism Class
We have the combined Infant Pre-Baptism Class for first time parents of the St. Ann / Sacred Heart Pastoral Region on the second Monday of each month in the basement of Sacred Heart Church. The starting time is 8:00 p.m. Because New Year’s Day was ... Read More »
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 1/04/18
New Year’s Schedule
Recall that January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day falls on a Monday just like Christmas. However, New Year’s Day the Feast of Mary the Mother of God is not the patronal feast for the United States. The patronal feast of the United States is ... Read More »