Holiday Schedules
Christmas Eve 12/24/19
5:00 PM Saint John
9:30 PM Saint Ann
Christmas Day 12/25/19
10:00 - Saint John
New Years Eve 12/31/19
7:00 PM Saint John
New Years Day 1/1/20
10:00 AM Saint Ann
Our Parish Council Members
Saint John Representatives
Don Hemmer
Pat Hatifield
Jane Moore
Beth Raum
Carol Wolking
Saint Ann Representatives
Jeanie Craig
Joe Wheatley
Staff Representative
Fr. Michael Greer
Diocese Liaison
Mike Boczek
From The Pastor's Desk
SERVICES
Saint John - 627 Pike St
| Saturday
Saint Ann- 1274 Parkway Ave
| Sunday
Confession
Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Saint John the Evangelist - 627 Pike St
Daily Mass
Monday: 8:45 AM
Saint Ann - 1274 Parkway Ave
Tuesday: 8:45 AM
Saint Ann - 1274 Parkway Ave
Wednesday: 8:45 AM
Saint John the Evangelist - 627 Pike St
Friday: 8:45 AM
Saint John the Evangelist - 627 Pike St
Pastor: Rev. G. Michael Greer
(859)-431-5314
Deacon Steve Durkee
(Home) 859-360-1059
(Office) 859-292-4191
Main Office: Linda O'Bryan
(859)-431-5314
Music Director : Daryl Sandy
513-385-7190
Prince of Peace School
Principal: Sr. Mary Suzanne Rose
859-431-5153
"A voice of one crying out in the desert, 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths."'
Matthew 3:1-12
Matthew quotes the passage above from the prophet Isaiah to describe John the Baptist. He was aware that the land to the east of the River Jordan where John lived a simple life; preached a powerful message; and hid form Jewish leaders and Roman conquerors, was quite barren and harsh. It was an area of inert minerals long before it was exposed by earthquakes and eroded by the waters that became the Jordan River as it empties into the Dead Sea. John sacrificed much, risked all and was eventually martyred for being "A voice of one crying out in the desert. . ." He called people to acknowledge their sins, repent and be baptized with water. Despite all that he knew, he had the humility to proclaim, "the one who is coming after me is mightier than I." John came before Jesus but he was one of the greatest imitators of Jesus. We have the example of John, Mary, the Apostles, and two thousand years of people who are models of faithful imitators of Jesus. Are we learning from them? Advent is a time to grow in our efforts to be like Jesus.
Let us continue to pray for each other. May the Good Lord bless you and keep you close to Himself.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Mick Greer