From the desk of Fr. Tharp
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 »
December 3, 2023 - First Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/30/23
Next Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
This coming Friday is December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holyday of Obligation. The obligation cannot be released (even though it is a Friday) due to the fact that the ... Read More »
November 26, 2023 - Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/30/23
Next Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Beacons of Light Phase Two
We are now moving into Phase Two which is “Visioning.” We will use this time to discern goals and create teams. We will explore opportunities for the parish to reach out in faith into ... Read More »
November 19, 2023 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/17/23
Next Sunday: Our Lord Christ the King Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is NOT a Holyday of Obligation under Catholic Precept Law, but it is a national holiday based on the premise that all (each in their-own unique way) should give thanks to God for all the blessings ... Read More »
November 12, 2023 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/10/23
Next Sunday: Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Genuflecting appropriate at Sacred Heart
Hopefully as soon as November 17, we will move the tabernacle at Sacred Heart to the center of the sanctuary. Thus when the tabernacle and sanctuary lamp are in the sanctuary, upon ... Read More »