Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
I mentioned in the Pastor's Letter of this past weekend that I wanted to emphasize welcoming parishioners (and visitors) back to Sunday Masses this weekend as the Bishops of Ohio have restored the "Sunday Mass obligation" rather than emphasizing the obligation. So, here are some reflections on the obligation ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Welcome back again to Fr. Jeremiah Hahn and “thank you” to him for offering the 10:30 a.m. Mass this weekend as a Mass of Thanksgiving. He is planning to con-celebrate the 8:00 a.m. Mass and to preside and preach at the 10:30 a.m. One tradition connected with Masses of ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Like enjoying a little “Christmas in July” we are enjoying some “Thanksgiving in May” as we acknowledge a number of people with parish connections who are at moments of transition in their lives. And we as a parish here in Ohio will be gratefully transitioning closer to normal this ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Thank you for your prayers for Fr. Jeremiah Hahn and for welcoming him here during the time of his formation. He is planning to offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at the 8:35 a.m. Mass this week on Thursday, May 27th. All are welcome! And he is planning to be ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
We received messages this morning (Friday, May 14th) from both the Ohio Conference of Catholic Bishops and Bishop Monforton regarding changes in restrictions due to COVID-19. At this point, the plan is for “restoring” the obligation to attend Sunday Mass by the weekend of June 5th/6th. We will be ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Congratulations to Fr. Bob who a week ago, on May 1st, observed his 45th Anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. I feel a little embarrassed but grateful that one of his chief ways of celebrating that anniversary this past week was to be available to cover parish responsibilities while ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Gardeners and farmers can thank me for the drenching rains we had this past Wednesday evening and Thursday. I was amazed to see that finally washing my car really did bring on some rain. I washed my car on Tuesday evening and, sure enough, by Wednesday it was raining. ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Last Saturday’s first gathering of the “Holy Hikers” was very enjoyable to me. We leisurely walked the trail to the Stone House at Salt Fork State Park. One of the hikers provided a map of the various kinds of wildflowers in bloom along that mostly wooded, hillside trail. I ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
This past week I experienced another chapter of my recent personal health odyssey. In the end, this chapter has a good ending, but the steps along the way were eye-opening.
Briefly, when I took the COVID-19 test in December, my symptoms turned out to be related to high blood ... Read More »
Posted by Rev. Paul Hrezo
Praise God that we can continue to enjoy Easter blessings. May you experience Our Lord’s life-changing mercy.
We are entering into another phase of Sacraments of Initiation during this Easter Season, including Confirmation next Sunday, April 18th and First Communion on Sunday, May 2nd. congratulations to all who have ... Read More »
