2023 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
October 22, 2023 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 10/19/23
Next Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
November Ballot Issue enshrining Abortion as a Right
As regards the Church’s stance on Issue One, the Archbishop is not offering a “political opinion.” He together with the other Catholic bishops of Ohio are proclaiming the “moral teaching” ... Read More »
October 15, 2023 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 10/19/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
November Ballot Issue enshrining Abortion as a Right
After listening to the Archbishop’s message two weeks ago, some have offered comment on what they are calling his “opinion.” It is appropriate to note with all due respect, ... Read More »
October 8, 2023 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 10/05/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Eighth 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 »
October 1, 2023 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 10/05/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Blessing of Pets
The Blessing of Pets in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4) will take place THIS Sunday (today!) afternoon (October 1) at 3:00 p.m. in the west parking lot of ... Read More »
September 24, 2023 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 10/05/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Respect Life Sunday
Cooperative Mission Appeal this Weekend
Thanks to the Divine Word Missionaries for their presence this weekend at the precept Masses at St. Ann and Sacred Heart. Funds collected are distributed according to Archdiocesan ... Read More »
September 17, 2023 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 10/05/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Homilist: Divine Word Missionary
Official Family Name
With the completion of the run-off election of the two top names, the official name of the family is: “The Family of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at Sacred ... Read More »
September 10, 2023 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 9/07/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Religious Education Program (REP)
REP for St. Ann and Sacred Heart (religious training for students 1-8 who do not attend a Catholic School) begins with a prayer service on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the worship ... Read More »
September 3, 2023 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 9/01/23
Next Sunday: Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Labor Day Mass Schedule
Monday, September 4 is Labor Day; a National Holiday. We will therefore follow the “Holiday” (not “Holy Day” but “Holiday”) schedule of Masses on Labor Day. We will NOT have a 6:30 a.m. ... Read More »
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 »