NEWS & EVENTS
• No Mass, Monday May 18 ~ Fr. Meyer will not be here.
• New Parish Council Members ~ Congratulations to Seth Daugherty, Susan Klare and Dave Deddens. Big thanks to the current members completing their three-year term; Eric Barrow, Darlene Murray and Bev Wilgenbusch.
• Pentecost Sunday – May 24th ~ Please wear red to Mass as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit- the birthday of the Church!
• Memorial Day Mass – Mon, May 25 at 7:30am ~ Please join us for Holy Mass at the St. Paul Campus. There will not be an evening Mass at St. John.
• Ushers Needed ~ Help make our Masses welcoming. Ushers greet and seat people, and take attendance. It is a once-a-month commitment Please volunteer Here.
• Kroger Click-List Bags ~ We are still in need of click-list bags. Please place them in the tote located in St Martin’s church basement.
• Are You Being Called to be a Permanent Deacon? ~ Tuesdays in the month of May- four regional gatherings (one in Brookville) on the Permanent Diaconate. Learn More Here.
• New Parish Council Members ~ Congratulations to Seth Daugherty, Susan Klare and Dave Deddens. Big thanks to the current members completing their three-year term; Eric Barrow, Darlene Murray and Bev Wilgenbusch.
• Pentecost Sunday – May 24th ~ Please wear red to Mass as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit- the birthday of the Church!
• Memorial Day Mass – Mon, May 25 at 7:30am ~ Please join us for Holy Mass at the St. Paul Campus. There will not be an evening Mass at St. John.
• Ushers Needed ~ Help make our Masses welcoming. Ushers greet and seat people, and take attendance. It is a once-a-month commitment Please volunteer Here.
• Kroger Click-List Bags ~ We are still in need of click-list bags. Please place them in the tote located in St Martin’s church basement.
• Are You Being Called to be a Permanent Deacon? ~ Tuesdays in the month of May- four regional gatherings (one in Brookville) on the Permanent Diaconate. Learn More Here.
PICKLEBALL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the St. Paul Campus
We have pickleball three times per week: Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and Friday at 10:00am.
All are welcome and you do not need to RSVP. A suggested donation of $2/day is appreciated.
Please contact Dave Kuhn with questions at (513) 673-4298.
BLESSING OF RELIGIOUS ITEMS
May 16 & 17 ~ After All Weekend Masses
Please bring water, salt or the following items to Mass to be blessed. Suitable items include (but not limited to) Bibles, rosaries, scapulars, statues, candles, oil, medals and pendants.
Bring your articles to the front of church at the end of Mass.
Please bring water, salt or the following items to Mass to be blessed. Suitable items include (but not limited to) Bibles, rosaries, scapulars, statues, candles, oil, medals and pendants.
Bring your articles to the front of church at the end of Mass.
NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
Friday, May 22, 6:40pm at Great American Ballpark
Join us as the Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals on a Fireworks Friday! Tickets are $25 which includes a $10 concession credit in the Fioptics District where we will sit as a group.
Register Online Here
We are limited to 100 tickets so it is first come, first serve. Transportation will not be provided. Tickets will be distributed closer to and payment will be collected at that time. Please note children 2 and under can enter free but must sit on a parent’s lap and not in a seat. Thank you!
Join us as the Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals on a Fireworks Friday! Tickets are $25 which includes a $10 concession credit in the Fioptics District where we will sit as a group.
Register Online Here
We are limited to 100 tickets so it is first come, first serve. Transportation will not be provided. Tickets will be distributed closer to and payment will be collected at that time. Please note children 2 and under can enter free but must sit on a parent’s lap and not in a seat. Thank you!
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS
Sunday, May 31, 12:30pm at St. John Campus Hall
This monthly session kicked off in April with the basics of Catholic apologetics – how to understand, explain and defend the faith with clarity and charity.
Even if you missed the first session, no worries, you are welcome to join!
What we’ll cover this session:
– The Canon of Holy Scripture
– How to answer objections regarding the Catholic view of Scripture and Tradition
– General discussion, Q & A
All are welcome!
This monthly session kicked off in April with the basics of Catholic apologetics – how to understand, explain and defend the faith with clarity and charity.
Even if you missed the first session, no worries, you are welcome to join!
What we’ll cover this session:
– The Canon of Holy Scripture
– How to answer objections regarding the Catholic view of Scripture and Tradition
– General discussion, Q & A
All are welcome!
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSIONS
June 6 & 7 at St. Martin and St. Joseph Campuses
We will have two outdoor processions that are part of the 4:00pm and 11:00am Masses. Those who attend either Mass are asked to participate in the procession. For the safety of those present and for the respect due to our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament, please do not leave the Mass or procession early.
If you are not physically able to make the procession, please remain in the church in prayer, we will return for the final prayers and benediction. Thank you in advance!
We will have two outdoor processions that are part of the 4:00pm and 11:00am Masses. Those who attend either Mass are asked to participate in the procession. For the safety of those present and for the respect due to our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament, please do not leave the Mass or procession early.
If you are not physically able to make the procession, please remain in the church in prayer, we will return for the final prayers and benediction. Thank you in advance!
SUMMER FESTIVALS 2026
July 18-19 St. John | July 25-26 St. Martin | August 8-9 St. Paul
Food, live music, beer garden, raffles, games, quilts and Kiddie Land. Please join us! Chicken Dinner will be Sunday from 11am to 5pm or until sold out.
Festival News: Here
Volunteer: Many hands are needed. Contact the Office to sign up.
Exhibit: St. Francis – This year’s exhibit will focus on this great saint.
Food, live music, beer garden, raffles, games, quilts and Kiddie Land. Please join us! Chicken Dinner will be Sunday from 11am to 5pm or until sold out.
Festival News: Here
Volunteer: Many hands are needed. Contact the Office to sign up.
Exhibit: St. Francis – This year’s exhibit will focus on this great saint.
ST. MARTIN COUNTRY RUN
Sunday, July 26, 9:30am at St. Martin Campus
Run or Walk in Dearborn County’s Oldest Annual Road Race – established 1981.
The 5K out and back course starts and ends at St. Martin Church with some gentle hills. Prizes by age group will be awarded!
Participants: Register Online Here by July 13th and save $5. The entry fee is $20 with T-shirt ($15 without shirt).
After the race, stay for our festival and chicken dinner!
Sponsors Needed: Complete This Form
Run or Walk in Dearborn County’s Oldest Annual Road Race – established 1981.
The 5K out and back course starts and ends at St. Martin Church with some gentle hills. Prizes by age group will be awarded!
Participants: Register Online Here by July 13th and save $5. The entry fee is $20 with T-shirt ($15 without shirt).
After the race, stay for our festival and chicken dinner!
Sponsors Needed: Complete This Form