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August 4, 2020
by Marti Barnes
Because of the COVID19 pandemic many of our ministries have had to be put on hold or adjusted in some way. So it is with our Christian Initiation process, commonly known as the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), here at St. Joseph. We welcome anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ, through participation and membership in the Catholic Church. The RCIA process is open to adults and children who have reached the age of reason, usually around 7 years of age who are unbaptized, or baptized in another Christian faith tradition, or baptized in the Catholic faith with little or no follow up such as First Communion. We will provide an ongoing “Inquiry” phase. This means that you can “inquire” at any time during the year. Inquiry is the first phase in the RCIA process, a time to bring questions or concerns you may have about Catholicism. It is an informal time of exploration and dialogue. If you, or someone you know, is interested in looking at our Faith, please call our Pastoral Associate, Marti Barnes, at 513-941-3661 x 12, or email at martibarnes@stjosephnorthbend.com. We will take all precautionary steps, social distancing, wearing face coverings, etc. during our meetings.
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June 25, 2020
For a successful surgery Friday
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May 20, 2020
by Rev. Andrew J. Umberg, Pastor
Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever! Happy Spring! (It seemed like the spring weather would never get here!) I continue to hope and pray that you are all doing well. I realize that, for some of you, this is the first communication you have heard from me since public Masses were suspended. Limited staffing and volunteers made it difficult to do a bulk mailing. Please know that I have been thinking of you and praying for you throughout this time. I have sent out several email messages. I am very grateful for ... CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE
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May 18, 2020
Lord, Thank you! Thanks be to God for the safe arrival and continued good health of my grandson, Thomas! A second prayer of Thanksgiving for answered prayers in moving into a new home.
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May 17, 2020
by Lord, Hear Our Prayers!
Please pray for our unborn grandchild that he/she will be healthy.
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May 15, 2020
by Lord, Hear Our Prayers!
For the protection that all the health workers need. For a healing across the world. For a vaccine to stop this cornorvirus. For my husband, children and grandchildren's health.
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May 5, 2020
by Lord, Hear Our Prayers!
For the conversion of my children's families and the baptism of my grandchildren.
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May 4, 2020
by Lord, Hear Our Prayers!
For my friend, Fr. Christopher, who is awaiting results from his PET scan to determine if his cancer is operable.
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May 3, 2020
by Lord, Hear Our Prayers!
For the repose of my mother's soul. She died yesteday in a Kentucky nursing home -- alone, due to the coronavirus quarantine.
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April 27, 2020
by Fr. Andrew Umberg
This series is a magnificent adaptation of this most famous Jane Austen novel from the Nineteenth Century. It takes place in the early 1800’s (1820’s?) in England. The entire series runs about five hours and is very well done in a variety of ways (screenplay, dialogue, acting, costumes and “on location” sets). For many, it is entertaining to the point of addiction, but it is a little bit confusing at first. This “orientation commentary” is my attempt to do what someone did for me when I watched it for the first time, to define some terms and clarify a few issues for the first-time viewer (maybe the second and third-time viewer as well!).
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April 22, 2020
by Fr. Andrew Umberg
Happy Easter! The Lord is Risen as He promised, Alleluia! We are now in the seven-week long celebration of this world-changing and life-changing event. I was happy to see... [CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE]
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April 10, 2020
"Because of Easter, we believe and we proclaim that suffering and death lead to resurrection and new life. Easter promises us there is no darkness that cannot be overcome. The way of discipleship does not end in the tomb. With Jesus we rise and go forward unafraid."
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April 3, 2020
by Fr. Andrew Umberg
Well, our confinement continues! If it is driving you crazy, you are not alone. We are called again and again to turn to the Lord in prayer and to do what is best for ourselves, our families, and the wider community. Let’s stay healthy! [CLICK TITLE FOR THE FULL MESSAGE]
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April 2, 2020
by Archbishop Schnurr
Archbishop Schnurr's April 2nd Letter regarding extended the executive “Stay at Home Order.” CLICK TITLE or go to: http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/about-us-2/archbishop/
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April 1, 2020
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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March 23, 2020
by Fr. Andrew Umberg
I hope and pray that you and your families are doing well physically, psychologically and spiritually. Here in our little corner of the world in the North Bend/ Cleves/ Mack, Western Bridgetown and southeastern Indiana area, we are facing this world-wide problem, together, but... CLICK TITLE TO READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE
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March 19, 2020
by Pope Francis
St. Joseph, Most Watchful Guardian of the Holy Family, protect the chosen people of Jesus Christ here at St. Joseph Parish. Let the divine Wisdom direct the leaders and members of our beloved Parish. For... CLICK TITLE FOR COMPLETE PRAYER
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March 13, 2020
All masses are cancelled that includes the regular weekday and weekend schedule until further notice. Church related activities, religious education classes and all Lenten activities (e.g Stations of the Cross etc.) are cancelled until further notice. Please see Fr. Umberg's letter that was emailed to all parishioners this past Friday. If there are any changes we will post on our website.
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March 13, 2020
The Archbishop has dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in Ohio and all other Catholics currently in Ohio from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass for the weekends leading up to Easter.
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January 31, 2020
WELCOME, DANA BRESSER, OUR NEW PARISH SECRETARY! We are very happy to announce that we have a new parish secretary at St. Joseph’s, a parishioner for almost a decade
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