Ember Day Retreat is June 5, 2026

Registration is open! Ember Day is a retreat for high school men aged 15-19. The day will include Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Dennis Schnurr, sports, talks, and food. It’s an opportunity for high school boys to meet the seminarians and learn more about vocation, priesthood, and fatherhood. Friday, June 5 at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology. Hosted by the Cincinnati seminarians and vocation director Fr. Michael Willig. Register at https://resources.catholicaoc.org/event/ember-day-june-5. 

40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration Family Retreat

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“The Eucharist is Our Peace and Unity.” To help parish families grow more in love with the Eucharist, there will be 40 Hours of Adoration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center in Peebles, Ohio, June 5-7, 2026. Join us for Mass, confession, prayer, and teachings by Fr. Michael Willig and Deacon Tracy Jamison. Family and individual dorm rooms, some shared meals, and games will all be available. Cost: a donation of your choosing. Go to presentationministries.com for details and registration. 

Friends of Jesus is a group for adults with developmental disabilities, 18 years of age or older.  This group’s focus is primarily for support, prayer and socializing. Please join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from noon to 2 PM for the Year End Picnic. The picnic will be held at Dick Hartmann Shelter at Sellman Park, 6700 Marvin Ave, Madeira, Oh 45243, behind Madeira Middle School.

New members are always welcome but must RSVP prior to attending so we can plan for food and craft supplies.  For questions or to RSVP no later than June 1, please contact Jane Callan at 513-793-3546.

Pay attention to CDC announcements for any updates to advice for wearing masks at public gatherings. Anyone bringing snacks for the group to share is asked to wrap the snacks individually.

St. Monica Our Soulmate

Launching on March 17th, 2026 at St Columban Parish: 

What: St Monica Our Soulmate

Is a weekly 1 hour prayer gathering interceding for children/relatives who have left their Catholic faith. 

Where: Small Eucharistic chapel

When: Meeting at 3:00 pm

On the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month

And Meeting at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Format: Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary and focused prayers. One candle lights a room, casting out darkness but many candles together light the world.

No mandatory attendance-come when you can.

Contact Marcia Cruse 513-884-5145 for questions. 

Sacred Heart Radio

Transforming Lives Through Radio

Sacred Heart Radio is listener-supported Catholic radio, with the mission of using the power of broadcasting to transmit the Truth of Jesus Christ as taught by the Catholic Church, while also providing the practical tools and support for our listeners, local and around the world, to grow in knowledge and love of the Faith and apply it to their daily lives. Tune your radio to 740 or 910AM, or download our new app at sacredheartradio.com to listen to authentically Catholic programming, live and on-demand. It’s the WAY to grow in your faith everyday - on your own time.

Donations of Children's Items Needed

Old St. Mary's Pregnancy Center

SMOY partners with Old St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center in OTR to support their mission with financial contributions and material donations throughout the year. Please consider donating the following items to help replenish their shelves:

• Car seats and booster seats (new or gently used)
• Pack-and-plays (new or gently used)
• Strollers (new or gently used)
• Toddler clothing (sizes 2T-5T, new or gently used)
• Diapers and pull-ups (size 3 and up)
• All items may be placed in the wooden bin in the gathering space by the parish offices (please do not place items in the food pantry bin)
  

The Angelico Project

Catholic Arts

The Angelico Project is a lay Catholic initiative to evangelize souls through truth, goodness and beauty by promoting the arts, thought and cultural events. Visit Aneglico's Events page to see what performances and events are being offered.

Gate of Heaven Cemetary

Planning for Peace of Mind

Being prepared is everything! Learning, planning and being prepared is a part of life. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is here to help you understand Church teachings, so that planning end of life decisions can be made with peace of mind. Preplanning is truly a gift to your loved ones. Attend a Complimentary Pre-Planning Seminar. For dates, visit: community@gateofheaven.org

Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics

Experience a Close, Prayerful Relationship with God

Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics strives to be a destination for all those seeking spiritual renewal through private, communal and Eucharistic prayer. Evangelization is focused on the lives of the Saints through the veneration and care of the Relics. The Heritage Museum serves as an educational resource highlighting the faith and spiritual development of the region.

On May 28, 2025, St. Margaret of York parish made a pilgrimage to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. In honor of the Jubilee Year, ninety-six pilgrims traveled by bus to the shrine, a designated holy site in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

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