2nd Sunday of EASTER (ABC) INTRO: A prominent man died; a man who lived the “good life;” solid, moral, and trustworthy, a faithful husband and loving father. He had worked hard; his work ethic and professionalism were beyond reproach. When he died, he went to heaven where Saint Peter greeted him at the gates. When […]

Dear Parishioners, I am always trying to find ways to benefit catholic elementary school families at IHM School with financial assistance. One new way is for you to think now on making your 2023 Ohio State Tax help IHM School with financial scholarships for the 2024 school year. When you make a gift of $750.00 […]

Easter 2024 INTRO: Are you an “explainer”? You know if someone asks you what you did to make that delicious meal, you tell them! And then they know how! OR, When someone asks for directions to a certain place, you tell them! And then they know how to get there! Well, in the EASTER season […]

Dear Parishioners, Happy Easter! This has been a wonderful week of church services that always bring such gratitude for being Catholic. Many blessings of Easter happiness to all of you and your extended family who are with us and who have gone before us. I am looking ahead to next Sunday as IHM church starts […]

Palm Sunday (B) 2024 INTRO: Saint Peter’s Basilica is HUGE! Everything inside likewise……. HUGE in size. It’s awesome to behold and I was fortunate in 2008 to spend a considerable three month sabbatical in Rome and I visited this wonderful Basilica MANY, MANY, TIMES! I want to point out that the Altar of sacrifice, under […]

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024 INTRO: Sadness can be a difficult part of life. No one wants to be sad. They say, “one can be sad even in a crowded room”! Even in this crowded room? THE REALITY……. There are sad people in our community. Easy question…… Who were the two main characters […]

Dear Parishioners, TRANSFORMED BY YOUR LOVE CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL 2024 The 2024 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will take place on the weekend of February 10-11, 2024, in our parish. The theme for the 2024 CCAA “Transformed by Your Love” reminds us that many people need transformation from unfortunate circumstances to fortunate circumstances! We are […]

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 2024 INTRO In the year ahead the Gospels at Mass will hear JESUS speak often of the “kingdom of God.” What does that mean to you… this KINGDOM OF GOD? It always has been said that we are supposed to live it, create it while on this earth. Jesus […]

Dear Parishioners, Christmas has always been a time of “giving to others.” This is a charitable action of giving time, talent, and our treasure to everyone. Our IHM Catholic elementary school teachers implant this teaching upon our students in many ways. In particular at IHM school there is an annual established campaign to support this […]

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 2024 INTRO: In today’s Gospel the apostles are invited to LOOK AND SEE who is before them…… to recognize who it is in their midst! And what that truly means is: We are to RECOGNIZE IDENTIFY AND DETECT all that is valuable in every human being that are all […]