For reoccurring Scripture & Prayer groups, please see Groups & Studies For reoccurring Youth, Young Adults, and Senior ministry events, please see Fellowship Ministries.
FISH FRY (FRIDAYS DURING LENT)
Friday, March 22 4:30-7 p.m. | St. John Parish Center Bakers, we invite you to donate baked goods for the Fish Fry bake sale. Your delicious treats can be dropped off at the St. John Parish office during business hours or in the Parish Center from Noon-3:00 p.m. on Fridays. We thank you in advance for making our Fish Fry-Days a success!
Join Tri-County Catholics for a beautiful evening of prayer, music, and fellowship at our Candlelight Mass. A Young Adult social immediately follows at the St. Gabriel Rectory.
Candlelight Mass | March 21 | 7 p.m. | St. Gabriel Church
EASTER EGG HUNT: SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Hop on over to the plaza (in front of church) after the 11 a.m. Mass for refreshments followed by egg hunting for ages 3-10! We are in need of donations of non-chocolate candy and small toys that will fit in a standard plastic Easter egg. These donations can be dropped off at the St. John Parish Office.
Sunday, March 24 | 12 p.m. | St. John Parish
EASTER BASKET BLESSING: SATURDAY, MARCH 30
Join us on Holy Saturday to have your Easter baskets blessed! Feel free to fill your baskets with food your family will share together on Easter Sunday so they can be blessed as well.
Easter Basket Blessing | Saturday, March 30, | 11 a.m.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: SUNDAY, APRIL 7
The church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday the first Sunday after Easter. Join Tri-County Catholics for Exposition of the Eucharist and prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a Litany. Services will be followed by Adoration and closed with Benediction.
Divine Mercy Sunday | Sunday, April 7 | 3 p.m. | St. Michael Church
FOSTER PARENT INFO SESSION: TUESDAY, APRIL 9
The St. John Justice & Peace Commission extends an invitation to everyone contemplating the journey of becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent to attend a Pre-Placement Orientation session. This session promises to be both enlightening and engaging as you take the first steps on this important path. Whether you are curious about how to get involved or wondering if this is the right fit for you, this session aims to provide valuable insights and information to support your decision-making process. Please register to attend by April 5 at https://bit.ly/sjjpfoster.
Tuesday, April 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | St. John Pavilion
YOUNG ADULTS REDS VS BREWERS: TUESDAY, APRIL 9
We invite all Tri-County Catholics Young Adults (aged 18-39) to attend a Reds game with Fr. Scott. The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 6:40 p.m. for this Reds 3-2-1 Tuesday ($3 beer, $2 hotdogs, $1 ice cream). Your discounted group tickets can be purchased through WeShare at www.bit.ly/frscottreds24. Tickets will be forwarded to your Ballpark Ap prior to the game. The Ballpark Ap is available in Google Play and the Ap Store.
Tuesday, April 9 | 6:40 p.m. | Great American Ballpark
Spirited Seniors is a social ministry for parishioners aged 55+. Julie Chapman, one of our own Spirited Seniors, will present on her visit to Camino de Santiago (the way of St. James) and her personal experiences along “The Way” with photos and stories. Lunch will be from Mission BBQ. Sign up by April 5 in the St. John Parish Office or online for $15 per person.
Wednesday, April 10 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | St. John Pavilion
Join Tri-County Catholics' and St. Michael Music Ministry for special concert. Featuring the St. Michael St. Michael Adult Choirs who will be performing in Italy, this concert is directed by St. Michael Music Director, Brian Bisig. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | St. Michael Church
YOUNG ADULTS LAUDATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Young adults are invited to join Fr. Scott Morgan for a unique prayer service featuring musical guests, The Scally Brothers (debut studio albumin now available). Young adult guests, aged 18-39, we invite you to bring a friend. You should feel confident sharing their faith with friends at this event.
Friday, April 19 | 7:00 p.m. | St. Gabriel Church
CANDLELIGHT MASS: THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Join Tri-County Catholics for a beautiful evening of prayer, music, and fellowship at our Candlelight Mass. A Young Adult social immediately follows at the St. Gabriel Rectory.
7 p.m. | St. Gabriel Church
GOLF OUTING: FRIDAY, MAY 3
More information coming soon ...
LAND OF PEACE MISSION: MAY 19 & 26
Missionaries representing the Land of Peace will be visiting our Parishes to speak about Christians and crisis in the Holy Land. Through the sale of crucifixes, religious art work and rosaries made of native olive woo, they look to raise funds for their fellow brothers and sisters. Since tourism has greatly depleted, Christian families in the Holy Land has been greatly affected. Please plan to browse these unique and special articles at all Tri-County Catholic Parishes this May. To learn more about the Land of Peace Mission, visit landofpeace.org.
Sunday Masses | May 18 & 19 | St. Gabriel Parish Sunday Masses | May 18 & 19 | St. Michael Parish Sunday Masses | May 25 & 26 | St. John Parish
GOD'S GARDNERS: SATURDAY, MAY 4
Help beautify grounds at St. John. Laborers and gardeners should meet in front of the church for a morning of light-work around our campus.
God's Gardner's | Saturday, May 4 | TBD | St. John Parish
SPIRITED SENIORS: WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Spirited Seniors is a social ministry for parishioners aged 55+. Let’s play Bingo! Join us for social time and Bingo as we close out another year of Spirited Seniors luncheons. We will have an old fashioned cookout with burgers and hot dogs, baked beans and salads. Sign up by May 3 in the St. John Parish office or online for $15 per person.
Wednesday, May 8 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | St. John Pavilion
The Pentecost Vigil is similar to the Easter Vigil, and was once a tradition of the Church, a time when those who had not received their sacraments at the Easter Vigil would now enter the church. With the new edition of the Roman Missal, this ancient tradition has been revived. Similar to the Easter Vigil, there will be multiple readings from the Old Testament. At our Tri-County Catholics Pentecost Vigil, adults will be confirmed. Join us for this unique celebration of the conclusion of the Easter season.
Saturday, May 18 | 5 p.m. | St. Michael Church
ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY: WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
Fr. Edward M Burns was ordained a priest by the Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk on May, 22, 2004 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. He has served the Archdiocese as a parochial vicar at Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Campus Minister at Wright State University, and as pastor at St. Michael …. And currently as pastor for Tri-County Catholics. We are blessed by the gift of his priesthood!
CANDLELIGHT MASS: THURSDAY, MAY 23
Join Tri-County Catholics for a beautiful evening of prayer, music, and fellowship at our Candlelight Mass. A Young Adult social immediately follows at the St. Gabriel Rectory.
7 p.m. | St. Gabriel Church
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: SUNDAY, JUNE 2
After the 10 a.m. mass on Sunday, June 2, at St. Gabriel, we will be having a Eucharistic procession. Join us as we publicly proclaim the belief that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. The Church encourages these “holy parades” to remind us that we are called to bring Jesus to others. More information coming about the route of our solemn procession.
High School Youth (Grades 9-12) and College Students are invited to join Youth Minister, Joe Neidhard for our annual mission trip to Campton, Kentucky. During this Mission Trip, we assist in running an adult-supervised day camp for local Appalachian children aged 8-12, Hope Mountain Camp.
High school and college student volunteers serve as mentors, or "buddies", for campers. Adults help chaperone, transport, and cook for the group. All aged 18+ who are more than a year removed from high school, must complete SafeParish registration. Hope Mountain Camp runs from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. After which, our missionaries have time to relax and experience the wonders and lifestyle of Eastern Kentucky!
A mandatory meeting will be held on Sunday, June 2 in the Youth Room. During this meeting we explore why we do this mission trip, talk about what being a mentor means, learn more about the Appalachian culture, and plan jobs and prayers for the mission trip. If you cannot attend this meeting we ask that you meet with the Youth Minister at another time to make sure you get the information necessary to be prepared to go to Campton Mission.
June 11-16 | Hope Mountain Camp in Campton, Kentucky $50 Per Participant | Financial Aid Available All Meals Provided
MARIANIST FAMILY VACATION RETREAT: JUNE 18-22 (EXTERNAL PROGRAM)
Unplug from daily life and rediscover your family and faith, while having fun. For information on this external program, please visit www.marianistsfamilyvacationretreat.com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS): JUNE 24-28
Looking for oceans of fun for your child this summer? Dive on into Scuba Vacation Bible School (VBS), hosted at St. John the Evangelist Parish. Vacation Bible School is for students entering Kindergarten through 5th-grade in the fall and runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, June 24-28th. The cost is $20 per child and registration is required to attend. Additionally, we are in need of grade 6-12 students and adult volunteers for the event. If you have would like to help or need additional information, please contact Ann Whyle. We hope to “sea” you here!
Anointing of the Sick is for the healing and spiritual strengthening of those who are impaired by sickness or old age, or undergoing an upcoming procedure. A common misconception is that this sacrament is for those who are dying. This sacrament is for the all who are sick, so we invite you if you feel so inclined to receive anointing and unite to the passion of Christ for strength, peace, and the courage to endure.