From the desk of Fr. Tharp
March 10, 2024 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/12/24
Next Sunday: The Fifth Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
RCIA Second and Third Scrutiny
The second scrutiny and third scrutiny both take place at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart on the Fourth Sunday and Fifth Sunday of Lent. Those to be baptized and those to ... Read More »
March 3, 2024 - Third Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/01/24
Next Sunday: The Fourth Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
RCIA First Scrutiny
The first scrutiny takes place the Third Sunday of Lent at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart. The prayers are all about the symbol of water and baptism. Those to be baptized and those ... Read More »
February 25, 2024 - Second Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/22/24
Next Sunday: The Third Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Lenten Scrutiny Masses and Devotions
Sometimes people like to “give up” something as a self-imposed penance during Lent. It is also possible to “do something special” as a Lenten practice. I will have Stations of the Cross and ... Read More »
February 18, 2024 - First Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/15/24
Next Sunday: The Second Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Personal Lenten Devotions
Sometimes people like to “give up” something as a self-imposed penance during Lent. It is also possible to “do something special” as a Lenten practice. I will have Stations of the Cross and Benediction at ... Read More »
February 11, 2024 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/08/24
Next Sunday: The First Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Personal Lenten Devotions
Ash Wednesday is February 14, 2024. Sometimes people like to “give up” something as a self-imposed penance during Lent. It is also possible to “do something special” as a Lenten practice. I will have Stations ... Read More »
February 4, 2024 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/01/24
Next Sunday: The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Boyscout Sunday
Next Sunday we will celebrate Boy Scout Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart.
Looking ahead!
Remember that Easter is early this year, so Ash Wednesday is also a bit earlier ... Read More »
January 28, 2024 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/29/24
Next Sunday: The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Catholic School’s Week
Today is the beginning of National Catholic Schools Week. Both St. Ann School and Sacred Heart School will fill the week with special presentations and prayers. Let us celebrate the wealth and tradition that ... Read More »
January 21, 2024 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary TIme
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/29/24
Next Sunday: The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Catholic School’s Week
Next Sunday, January 28 begins National Catholic Schools Week. Both St. Ann School and Sacred Heart School will make the week with special presentations and prayers. Let us celebrate the wealth and tradition that ... Read More »
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 »