August 2023 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
August 27, 2023 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 8/24/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
November Ballot Issue enshrining Abortion as a Right
In a letter dated August 12, 2023, Archbishop Schnurr cites the following reasons this amendment to the Ohio Constitution on the November Ballot must be defeated:
Put women ... Read More »
August 20, 2023 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 8/21/23
Next Sunday: Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Beacons of Light: Choice of Family Name
The top two vote-getters were “Immaculate Heart of Mary” at 274 and the “Family of Christ Our Light” at 269. A close third was the “Family of the Divine Jesus” ... Read More »
August 13, 2023 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 8/21/23
Next Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Feast of the Assumption of the BVM is August 15
Tuesday, August 15 is a Holyday of Obligation for Catholics in the United States. It celebrates that Mary was God’s predestined chosen vessel through which the hypostatic union ... Read More »
August 6, 2023 - The Transfiguration of the Lord
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 8/08/23
Next Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
August Special Election
As you all know, there is a special election on August 8 asking for approval or denial of Issue #1. As I understand it, Issue #1 deals with the percentage of votes (or vote count) ... Read More »