From the Pastor
September 23/24 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/22/23
Last week I shared here the first in a series of reflections on love. I mentioned our desire to love and be loved is not present in us because of our own doing but because God intentionally created us this way. God's understanding of love is much greater than ... Read More »
September 16/17 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/15/23
What separates humans from all other life here on earth is our desire to love and be loved. Unique to us is our capacity to love, which is present in us not because of our own doing, but because God intentionally created us this way. This is what is ... Read More »
September 9/10 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/08/23
September 10, 2023
From the Pastor and Bishop Thomas:
It’s been just over a year since our three parishes began the diocesan Living Christ capital campaign, and just over half a year since we officially concluded it here locally. Thankfully, each of our parishes have been receiving their share ... Read More »
September 2/3 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/06/23
The following is a condensed version of an essay written by Msgr. Charles Fink, a former pastor and seminary spiritual director of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY:
St. Dominic is often quoted as saying, “A man who governs his passions is master of the world. We must either ... Read More »
Aug 26/27 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/25/23
Dear Parishioners,
This week please invite another person to the Catholic Church. This might seem like a bold request on my part but most adults become part of the Catholic Church because someone invited them to do so. However, before doing anything, pray to God for insight as to ... Read More »
August 19/20 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/18/23
From the Pastor:
You may remember not too long ago of how Pope Benedict XVI would often be seen wearing red leather shoes. The news media (sigh!) would subtly criticize him for doing so, suggesting he considered himself as royalty. However, Pope Benedict wasn’t trying to draw attention to ... Read More »
August 12/13 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/10/23
This Tuesday is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. It is a holy day of obligation, meaning Catholics are required to attend Mass. The reason for this isn't just to honor Mary, but for us to understand what her assumption means for us. ... Read More »
August 5/6 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/03/23
From the Pastor:
First, this weekend two of our parishes are having social events with great food, entertainment, games, and raffles. St Peter's will be Saturday evening at their athletic complex and St Mary's will be Sunday afternoon on their parish property. Both are serving chicken slow roasted over ... Read More »
July 29/30 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 7/26/23
As we Ohioans are nearing a special election in just over a week (Aug. 8) and a general election this fall (Nov. 7), it is good to be reminded of the importance of being involved in politics, as much as we might not like doing so. Pope Francis ... Read More »
July 22/23 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 7/20/23
From the Pastor:
This Wednesday the Church celebrates the feast day of Saints Joachim and Anne. They are the parents of the Virgin Mary, who would become the mother of Jesus. In the image below, St. Anne is shown holding Mary in one arm and the Sacred Scriptures ... Read More »