From the Pastor's Desk

Honoring Mary:  May is traditionally the month in which we honor Mary, the Mother of God.   I encourage you to pray the rosary each day this month for the intention of respecting life and an end to violence and hatred in our city and the world.  Consider too, taking your rosary with you if you go for a quiet walk on one of these beautiful spring days.  Another opportunity is to attend the annual Rosary Rally which will take  place at Elder High School’s stadium next Sunday May 20th at 2:00p.m.  Let’s ask Mary to help us draw closer to her Son, Jesus, during the Easter season.
In thanksgiving for Fr. Tony: Please continue to remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Fr. Tony Muller.  Fr. Tony was born into eternal life on Thursday, May 3rd and his Mass of Christian Burial  was celebrated at St. Ann’s Parish in Groesbeck on May 8th.
                Fr. Tony was a son of our parish and attended grade school here at St. Martin’s. Undoubtedly the seeds of his priestly vocation were planted by his parents who were life-long parishioners and also by the good example and  encouragement of this faith community.  During his 44 years of priesthood, he served in a variety of assignments throughout the archdiocese.  Wherever he went, Fr. Tony brought with him a wonderful spirit of kindness and generosity.  He was truly a blessing to all he served and who knew him as a friend.  Fr. Tony always had a special place in his heart for our parish where he had his “roots” and was part of many of our Centennial celebrations this past year.  May this good priest now enjoy the beauty of God’s love in heaven.
A very Happy Mother’s Day
to all the Moms and Grandmothers of our Parish!

God’s Blessings!
Fr. Terry

Parish Mission Statement

            Strengthened by Jesus in the celebration of the Eucharist and the sacraments and inspired by the Word of God in the scriptures we gratefully share our time, talent and treasures.  We endeavor to reach out to all members of our parish and the larger community through faith formation, the ministry of our school, fellowship and works of charity.

            As a Roman Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, this vision has guided our efforts in our first one hundred years in the Cheviot/Western Hills Community and we renew our commitment to this vision for the next one hundred years.