Thursday, November 12, 2020
St. Vincent de Paul’s 13th Annual Turkeyfoot Trot 5k Run/Walk is going VIRTUAL this year! Run, walk, and participate in the scavenger hunt challenge to benefit our ministry of direct service (emergency financial assistance, food, and basic necessities) to our neighbors in need. This year, you choose where and when to walk/run your 5k. The virtual race and scavenger hunt challenge starts November 12 and ends November 22. Earn entries to win PRIZES by taking part in t
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Sunday, November 1, 2020
The Solemnity of All Saints
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus teaches what it means to be happy.
Every year the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints. Every year when we celebrate this day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happ
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Saturday, October 31, 2020
The Catholic Roots of Halloween:
The Vigil of All Saints Day
Although Halloween has been embraced by the secular world, its foundations are firmly rooted in Catholic tradition. Dr. Malcolm Brown of the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture explains the significance of All Hallows’ Eve.
By Christopher Wells
In the modern world, and especially in English speaking countries, Halloween has become one of the most important holidays of the year, with millions of children and adults dressi
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
Matthew 22:34-40
The Pharisees continue to test Jesus with a question about the greatest commandment.
This week’s Gospel follows close behind the Gospel read last Sunday. It is the last of three questions put to Jesus by Jewish religious leaders who are trying to trick him into saying something that might get him arrested. This reminds us that the context for today’s reading is the mounting tension between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem.
The Herodians and t
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 22:15-21
The Pharisees send their disciples to test Jesus with a question about taxes.
In today’s Gospel Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem continue their tense exchange of questions and challenges. At this point the disciples of the Pharisees, together with the Herodians, try to entrap Jesus by their question about the payment of taxes. Matthew sets up an unusual partnership between the Pharisees and the Herodians. The Herodians we
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
Join the Family Bible Challenge that starts on October 18! Developed by the Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Bridgeport, the Family Bible Challenge will focus on the beauty of God's many creations. Drawing on passages from Genesis, Psalms, Daniel, Matthew, and St. Paul's letter to the Romans, families will be challenged to reflect upon how we care for creation in its many forms. Past challenges are available too!
How does it work? On Sunday, families will receive an ema
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Sunday, October 11, 2020
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 22:1-14 (shorter form Matthew 22:1-10)
Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast.
Immediately after criticizing the religious leaders through the parable of the tenants in last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus proceeded to tell another parable, again directed at the religious leaders. We hear this parable in today’s Gospel.
In the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus offers an image of the kingdom of heaven using the symbol of a w
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
What: Peaceful, public prayer witness
When: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Daily, September 23-November 1
Where: On the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati
Who: We need many people on the sidewalk in prayer each day. Click here to sign up for prayer hours; please visit 40daysforlife/cincinnati to receive promotional materials and assistance, or reach out to our parish contact, Diane Thoman, 859-663-0255, email cincy40day
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Sunday, September 6, 2020
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Resources
Sunday Readings
Sunday Connection from Loyola Press
Children's Bulletin
Parish Bulletin
September 4 Messenger
St. Henry Catholic School Newsletter
Parish News
Labor Day
The parish office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. If you need a priest during that time, please call the parish office, 859-727-2035, and listen to the prompts to reach a priest. Our parish school will also be closed.
Pray the Rosary
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
What: Praying the Holy Rosary
When: Wednesday mornings, 7:30 AM in Church
Why: Please join us as we pray the Holy Rosary for the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff throughout this school year and for an end to the pandemic. We will also livestream on our parish Facebook page, St. Henry Church.
Click for a guide to the Rosary that is being prayed; copies are also available in Church.
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