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MARCH 2024

"We Should Glory in the Cross..."

With these words, the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper begins and the Paschal Triduum unfolds before us.  In these holiest days, the Church celebrates the mystery of God's love for us in Jesus Christ: suffering, death, and resurrection.  


Our efforts as parish leaders often reflect this same mystery: bringing about needed change - in some cases taking up a cross of suffering and burden - in our faith communities so that new life can begin.  I hope that as the Paschal Cycle continues, and these days of Lent give way to 50 days of unbounded Easter joy, you will find God's grace in your service to your Family of Parishes.


Knowing how busy a time this is for parish leaders, we'll stay out of your inboxes until after the Octave of Easter.  May God bless your Family of Parishes.

Jeremy Helmes

Director, Parish Vitality

Thanks to each Family of Parishes for submitting the March 2024 Progress Report. This 18-month report from each Family of Parishes shows the work of getting closer to conformity with the 31 parameters of Beacons of Light. This information is useful both in monitoring our collective progress as an archdiocese but also to identify areas of further support for parish leaders. 

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Bits and Bytes

The Holy Father has declared 2024 to be a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025. Read More >

Bishops from the Americas recently held a 3-day summit in Tampa, FL to pray and discuss their shared ministry as pastors in forming a more synodal and missionary Church. Read More >

Leaders in Discipleship

Lisa Fullenkamp has witnessed first-hand Jesus working in the hearts of individuals and families during sacramental preparation and initiation. She’s been involved in evangelization and parish faith formation for more than 30 years! Read more about her role as Coordinator of Adult Sacramental Preparation at the Holy Face Family of Parishes in Wapakoneta and Botkins in a recent article published by The Catholic Telegraph.

“They are healed in their understanding of who they are to God”

- Lisa Fullenkamp

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Upcoming Events

Worship Commission Workshop

April 16, 18, 22
Cincinnati, Dayton, and Online

Join new, potential, and veteran members (clergy, staff, parishioners) of other parish worship commissions for this workshop on your role in promoting the sacred liturgy in our faith communities with “zeal and patience”! – FAMILY STYLE!

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Human Resource Training for Family Leadership Teams

May & June  |  Various Locations

“How do I hire the best candidate for my Family of Parishes? How do I grow and develop my employees to their greatest potential for service in our Family of Parishes? How do I help them move gracefully from our Family when that time has come?” These are the principal questions and topics that our archdiocesan Human Resources team will address at our next workshop for pastors and Family of Parish directors. Choose a location nearest you and register all managers and supervisors from your Family of Parishes for $24 TOTAL.

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Center for Parish Vitality

Department for Pastoral Vitality

513.263.6692

vitality@catholicaoc.org

JEREMY HELMES | DIRECTOR


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