Upcoming Events

Parish Family Penance Services
St. Columban  I  Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm 
St. Margaret of York  I  Monday, March 24 at 6:30  pm 

Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 4 and 11 at 7:00 pm
Join Fr. Stephen and walk with Jesus on the Way of the Cross. All are welcome. You may also use the booklets on the cart near the first station to pray the Stations of the Cross independently.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 12:00 pm

Fathers Team Lenten Series
If You Build It, He Will Come: Men’s Spirituality
This Lent, step up to the challenge of becoming the man God created you to be. Join the Fathers Team for a powerful series designed to help men grow as husbands, fathers, and followers of Christ. Through honest conversations and practical insights, we’ll explore what it means to live our vocations with purpose, strength, and integrity. Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge your faith and renew your calling. Click here for more details and to sign up.

Adoration During Lent
Adoration is a beautiful practice any time, but especially during Lent. Adoration is time spent in the presence of Christ--time for prayer, reflection, and thanksgiving.
Adoration Hours:
Monday evenings 6:30 - 9:00 pm  (in Church)
Thursdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (in the Day Chapel)
Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (in Church)

Heart & Soul Events
First Friday  I  April 4, 2025
Our next First Friday event will be Friday, April 4th. A fellowship gathering immediately after First Friday 8:15 am Mass & Rosary will be held in the Gathering Space. Donuts, breakfast pastries, and beverages to be provided. Donations accepted.  Please reach out to friends and invite them to join us and learn more about our fast-growing Heart & Soul Ministry.

Save the Date: Reds Baseball Game, Thursday, May 15th at 12:40 pm versus the Chicago White Sox. More details to follow.

Andrew Dinners: An Opportunity to Learn About Religious Life
Do you know a young man interested in religious life? The Andrew Dinners are a great opportunity for high school and college-aged men to share a meal with Archbishop Schnurr while learning more about discernment, seminary life, and the priesthood. Register at www.catholicaoc.org/vocations. If you are interested, please let Fr. Stephen Hughes know. Contact him at shughes@smoy.org

You are Invited to Join “The Temperament God Gave You” Small Group
Do you want to better understand yourself, your spouse, and your children?
Do you desire strong friendships with other parents just like you?
Knowing your God-given temperament will help you become a better spouse, parent and friend. Join The Temperament God Gave You: A Catholic Small Group for Parents of Young Children. We’ll meet every other Tuesday, from February 4 through May 13 (except April 15) at SMOY’s Hospitality Room, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Cost is $55 for an individual; $75 per couple (includes 2 workbooks and 1 book).

Register here. (1) Select “Archdiocese of Cincinnati” and scroll down to “St. Margaret of York Catholic Church – Loveland, OH.” (2) Choose “2025 SMOY Temperament” for individual registration and “2025 SMOY Temperament – Couples” for couple registration. Questions? Contact Jessi Lima Bollin with any questions.

Jubilee Year 2025
SMOY Jubilee Pilgrimage to Maria Stein Shrine: On Weds., May 28 our parish will travel by bus to Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. Learn more here
Jubilee Calendar: Did you know that Pope Francis has declared a series of special celebrations throughout the Jubilee year? Each promote a different vocation , a different stage of life, or a partucular theme. The faithful are encouraged to take moments of prayer and celebration during their respective jubilees, and to offer prayers in support of loved ones during theirs. View Calendar

Respect Life Ministry Day of Prayer
Announcing the 2025 SMOY Day of Prayer for the Spring 40 Days for Life campaign! Please join us for a designated one-hour of prayer by signing up HERE.
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 am-7:00 pm (choose an hour)
Where: Planned Parenthood building at 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Our goal is to have at least two parishioners in each hour slot. If you can invite a friend, that would be great. People seeing people at this location makes all the difference. Please see the sign-up for details or contact Karen Rizzo at smoyrespectlifeministry@gmail.com.

Found House - Interfaith Housing Network
Our ministry helps families overcome homelessness. St. Columban hosts 4 families 3 times a year. It takes many volunteers and donations for this program to be successful! Members of the SMOY Social Action Commission and St. Columban Found House Ministry will be in the Narthex after Mass on March 8-9 to discuss our programs. The Social Action Commission is interested in recruiting new members. The Found House program houses homeless families in the former St. Columban convent. Our next host period is 3/30-4/9. Please stop by to see how you can help.
How You Can Help:
To volunteer your time
To view a refresher about the volunteer roles
To make a food and supply donation

We are grateful to those who drop off gift cards so we can purchase specific items for those that are staying with us. We don't know who will be staying with us until shortly before they arrive, so there's a lot of shopping to do at the last minute.
We’ll have a box at SMOY to receive donations the week of 3/23-3/29. The other host weeks will be August 10 and November 9. Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact Jenny Collado 513-600-3821 or jennyc@zoomtown.com. Thank you.