Community & Outreach

The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes soft, warm shawls knitted or crocheted which are given to persons who are celebrating a blessing or needing special support and comfort. Before the shawl is delivered, it is blessed. The ministry also offers classes in knitting and crocheting to all at no cost. Please come and join us on the last Saturday of every month from 12 pm - 2 pm at St. John's.

Please see our Shawl Ministry Photo Album to view all of their wonderful projects!







 

Faith Community Nursing Blood Pressure Screenings 

We are excited to introduce Faith Community Nursing, a new ministry in our Crescent Parishes Family! This initiative has been made possible through the dedicated vision of Ann Spaeth, a highly experienced nurse with over 30 years of devoted service at Mercy Hospital.

Beginning this Fall, Faith Community Nursing will be providing a valuable service by offering blood pressure screenings for our Crescent Family. High blood pressure, often a silent threat until it leads to serious health complications, impacts many lives. We are seeking volunteers, including nurses and medical professionals to join us in this wonderful ministry by dedicating one hour a month to help with screenings.

A Ministry Rooted in Care and Compassion
Faith Community Nursing is a holistic approach to healthcare that recognizes the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our ministry seeks to embody these principles by offering a simple yet impactful service: blood pressure screenings. These screenings will be provided free of charge, with no registration required, ensuring accessibility for all.

Supporting Parishioners' Health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common and potentially serious health condition. Left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other complications. By offering blood pressure screenings before and after Mass, Faith Community Nursings aims to:

Raise Awareness: Many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure. Regular screenings can help individuals understand their health status and take necessary steps for prevention or management.
Promote Early Detection: Timely detection of hypertension is crucial for early intervention and preventing complications.

Offer Education: Our dedicated nurses will provide information and resources to help parishioners better understand their blood pressure readings and make informed decisions about their health.
Provide Emotional Support: Our nurses are not just healthcare providers; they are caring members of our faith community. They offer a listening ear and a compassionate presence, acknowledging the emotional and spiritual aspects of health.

Please see the screening schedule below:

St. Saviour: Every first Saturday of the month, before and after the 4 pm Mass.

St. John: Every first Sunday of the month, before and after the 10:30 am Mass.

COR:  Every second Sunday of the month (beginning in February) before and after the 10:00 am Mass.

Nativity: Every third Sunday of the month, before and after the 11:00 am Mass.

Holy Trinity:  Every fourth Sunday of the month, before and after the 9:00 am Mass AND before and after the 11:00 am Spanish Mass.
 
If interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Meg Anderson.

Father Michael J. McGivney established the Knights of Columbus based on the core principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. These principles form the bedrock of our organization's Core Values:

1. Integrity: Demonstrating unwavering commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and a moral code.
2. Professionalism: Upholding the highest standards in all our endeavors.
3. Excellence: Leading by example and continually striving for the utmost level of achievement.
4. Respect: Treating one another with the utmost regard and consideration.

Together, we empower Catholic men to live their faith in various aspects of their lives—be it at home, within their parish, at work, or within their community.

Knights come from diverse backgrounds and stages of life, representing numerous corners of the world. We invite you to join us as we celebrate genuine role models in a world that yearns for men who are willing to serve, protect, and defend.

To delve deeper into the history of the Knights of Columbus organization and learn more, please click the button below.  

Seeking New Members: Are you a Catholic man seeking to learn more about the Knights of Columbus? St. Martin De Porres Council #5624 and Norwood Council #1162 are having a membership drive through September to bring in new members. Interested men should contact one of the following Knights to learn more:

John Edwards Jr. -513-386-1183 
Terrence Dukes -513-787-0829
Joseph Freidhof -513-236-0791

Men on a Mission  

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV).

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.

Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. Since 1975, more than 600,000 people from more than 13,000 congregations and other organizations have been trained as Stephen Ministers.

Care Receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.

Stephen Minister Training

- teaches principles and skills that equip you to provide high-quality, Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care to others.
- gives you new insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people who are hurting.
- equips you with relational and caring skills you can apply to all aspects of your life.
-  helps deepen your faith as the Holy Spirit fashions you into a Christ-centered caregiver.
- builds a special bond of Christian community and camaraderie among all those in your class.
- is highly interactive, engaging, and a lot of fun!

Stephen Minister training is an engaging, energizing experience that features a mixture of presentation, video, group discussion, skill practice, and spiritual growth activities. Since 1975, more than 600,000 Stephen Ministers have been equipped by this training to provide care to millions of people.

If interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact Tess Wilfong or Elaine Berry at 513-242-0400 ext. 8.

To learn more please click here Stephen Ministry Info

The Crescent Parishes Garden ministry aims to address the urgent issue of food insecurity by providing nourishment to those in great need at various St. Vincent de Paul food pantries in the Cincinnati area. 

The Crescent Parishes Garden also serves as an example of love in action, bringing together our family of parishes in a shared endeavor of compassion and care.  By working together in the garden, we not only cultivate crops but also cultivate a spirit of togetherness, demonstrating the power of collective action to make a positive impact in our community. 

For more information or to volunteer at the Crescent Parishes Garden, please reach out to Meg Anderson.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the Church of the Resurrection sponsors a food pantry which provides vouchers for clothing, furniture and household products, and conducts our Christmas gift give-away.  Members stock the shelves, cook the meals, process the forms, answer the phone and serve the poor in a variety of ways. 

The Food Pantry in Bond Hill is open on most Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m, except when there is a 5th Wednesday of the month, the Food Pantry is not open.  There are many ways to help, even if it is answering the cell phone at your home and setting up appointments for people to come to the food pantries. 

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please contact the Church of the Resurrection's Office at 513-242-0400.



 

St. Vincent de Paul Society is a lay organization of volunteers that provide assistance to those in need and is sustained by the generosity of our Crescent Parishes through food drives, Sunday collections and vouchers for clothing, furniture and household products.

Please reach out for more information:

Church of the Resurrection - 513-348-9874
Holy Trinity - 513-421-0602
Nativity - 513-531-0283
St John - 513-791-3238  
St. Saviour - 513-791-9004  

The St John Dad’s and Men’s Club is a group of men dedicated to the continued support of St John the Evangelist Parish. Our primary contributions are through time and talent.  We also run many fundraisers (Fish Fry’s – Las Vegas Night – Corn hole Tournament – 250 Club – golf outing - Festival set-up and tear-down - etc.)  Through our time, talent and fundraisers, we have remodeled the gym and Letterest Hall; helped pay for new roofs, floors and windows; replacement, repairs and upkeep of the boilers; paid for and replaced sidewalks around school and streets, among many other projects. 

One of the most important aspects is the fellowship that we foster for our group and the St. John parish as a whole. We meet every first Monday of the month at 8pm in Letterest Hall.  New members are always welcome.  

Please Contact either Don Braun 513-984-6574 or John Bunker 513-519-9545 for more information.

Meets to enjoy various social activities and support the functions of the parish.  Meets 1st Wednesday at 7:30 PM in Trinity Hall.

Contact Joe Sanker:  513-396-7677

Volunteers adopt garden area on parish grounds.  They plant and maintain their garden throughout the year.  A garden can be any size and adopted by an individual, family or group.  Please reach out to the parish offices for more information and to sign up:

Church of the Resurrection - 513-242-0400
Holy Trinity - 513-366-4400
Nativity - 513-531-3164
St. John - 513-791-9004
St. Saviour - 513-791-9004

 

Seniors are warmly invited to join us for a monthly luncheon and card game gathering at St. Saviour's office, where they can engage in fellowship with one another.

For more information please reach out to Linda Smith - [email protected] or call our parish office at 513-791-9004.

Meets to enjoy various social activities and support the functions of the parish.  Please reach out to our office for more information.  513-531-3164

For over 20 years, parishioners of Holy Trinity have been providing dinner once a month at Tender Mercies, a homeless shelter in Over the Rhine.  If you are interested in finding out how to help in this needed ministry, either by taking charge of a meal once a year or contributing to a dinner, please contact Jane Grote.