June 2020 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
June 21, 2020 - 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/22/20
Confessions at St. Ann
It has proven impossible for me to hear confessions at St. Ann on Saturday Afternoon at 3:30 p.m. and still be ready for Mass at Sacred Heart at 4:00 p.m. I have looked at alternative times but every timeslot I have considered has so many ... Read More »
JUNE 14, 2020 - THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/22/20
Sunday Mass Regular Schedule at St. Ann and Sacred Heart
Remember that the Bishops of Ohio have released all Ohio Catholics from the Sunday precept obligation. If you are ill, please watch from home. If you are medically compromised by illness or age, please don’t take unnecessary risks, but ... Read More »
JUNE 7, 2020 - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/05/20
First Week Back!!!
Last week we celebrated the resumption of publicly celebrated Sunday Mass. Our crowds were probably about 25% (perhaps a little more) of the average before COVID. I was pleased to see all those who came trying your best to adhere to the new precautions and ... Read More »
May 31, 2020 - PENTECOST SUNDAY
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/05/20
From the Desk of Father Tharp
Resumption of Sunday Masses
Sunday Masses have been reinstated as of today, the Feast of Pentecost. Remember however that, no Catholic in Ohio is obligated (at this time) to attend a precept Mass. The Bishops of Ohio have extended the elimination ... Read More »
May 24, 2020 - THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 6/03/20
Daily Masses resume on Memorial Day
I am NOT permitted to celebrate public Masses on the Saturday or Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, but I am permitted to reinstate daily Masses on May 25, Memorial Day. Since it is a Holiday, there will be NO MASS at 6:30 ... Read More »