ST. GABRIEL CHURCH: GLENDALE, OHIO
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ST. GABRIEL PARISH
48 West Sharon Road Glendale, Ohio 45246 (513) 771-4700 Beginning April 7: Monday..... 9am-3pm Or by appointment Locally Established: 1859 Current Church Built: 1906 Feast Day: September 29 |
FINDING THE PARISH OFFICE
From W. Sharon Avenue, just take the path between the Church and Rectory straight back to the Parish Office. Or, while still in your car, turn onto Church Avenue. The Parish Office will be on the right. Lost? Call us at (513) 771-4700.
DAILY MASS PARKING
The side and front doors of church will be open for Daily Mass. Parking is available in the side lot by the garages, and on Church Avenue and Sharon Road. Handicap parking is in the rectory parking circle, please pull around so others can also park there.
COMMUNION FOR THOSE WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING
Please see a hospitality minister and let them know you will need communion brought to you.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFESSIONAL
Enter the main doors off Sharon Road. Upon entering the vestibule, the Reconciliation Room is on the immediate right.
RECEIVING COMMENDATION OF THE DYING
Last rites are prayers and ministrations given to an individual of Faith, when possible, shortly before death. To get a hold of a priest within our Family of Parishes after hours, please contact (513) 777-6433 and follow the prompts. This number should only be used during medical emergencies or near the time of death. To schedule ministry prior to surgery or upon falling ill, please contact the appropriate Parish Office during regular business hours.
From W. Sharon Avenue, just take the path between the Church and Rectory straight back to the Parish Office. Or, while still in your car, turn onto Church Avenue. The Parish Office will be on the right. Lost? Call us at (513) 771-4700.
DAILY MASS PARKING
The side and front doors of church will be open for Daily Mass. Parking is available in the side lot by the garages, and on Church Avenue and Sharon Road. Handicap parking is in the rectory parking circle, please pull around so others can also park there.
COMMUNION FOR THOSE WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING
Please see a hospitality minister and let them know you will need communion brought to you.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFESSIONAL
Enter the main doors off Sharon Road. Upon entering the vestibule, the Reconciliation Room is on the immediate right.
RECEIVING COMMENDATION OF THE DYING
Last rites are prayers and ministrations given to an individual of Faith, when possible, shortly before death. To get a hold of a priest within our Family of Parishes after hours, please contact (513) 777-6433 and follow the prompts. This number should only be used during medical emergencies or near the time of death. To schedule ministry prior to surgery or upon falling ill, please contact the appropriate Parish Office during regular business hours.
ST. JOHN CHURCH: WEST CHESTER, OHIO
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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH
9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road West Chester Twp., Ohio 45069 (513) 777-6433 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday ..... 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday ..... 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Locally Established: 1880 Current Church Built: 1999 Feast Day: December 27 |
DAILY MASS PARKING
The main entry doors will be open for Daily Mass. Parking is available in the lot off Cincinnati-Dayton Road or Station Road. Daily Mass at St. John is held in the Chapel, located down the hallway to the right upon entry into the building.
COMMUNION FOR THOSE WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING
Please see a hospitality minister and let them know you will need communion brought to you.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFESSIONAL
Enter the main doors of the church building. Upon entering the vestibule proceed down the hallway to the right. The Reconciliation Room will be on the left.
The main entry doors will be open for Daily Mass. Parking is available in the lot off Cincinnati-Dayton Road or Station Road. Daily Mass at St. John is held in the Chapel, located down the hallway to the right upon entry into the building.
COMMUNION FOR THOSE WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING
Please see a hospitality minister and let them know you will need communion brought to you.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFESSIONAL
Enter the main doors of the church building. Upon entering the vestibule proceed down the hallway to the right. The Reconciliation Room will be on the left.
ST. MICHAEL CHURCH: SHARONVILLE, OHIO
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ST. MICHAEL PARISH
11144 Spinner Avenue Sharonville, Ohio 45241 (513) 563-6377 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday ..... 7:30am-3:30pm Friday ..... 7:30am-12pm Locally Established: 1919 Current Church Built: 1962 Feast Day: September 29 |
DAILY MASS PARKING
The Spinner Avenue doors are closed for Daily Mass. Please enter through the Creek Road entry, using the far-left door, which will be the only unlocked door. Parking is available in the lot off Creek Road.
COMMUNION FOR THOSE WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING
Please sit in the front pew and a minister will bring communion to you.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFESSIONAL
Enter the Creek Road parking lot doors, proceed through the vestibule, Gathering Space, and into the main church. The Reconciliation Room is directly across church on the opposite wall.
The Spinner Avenue doors are closed for Daily Mass. Please enter through the Creek Road entry, using the far-left door, which will be the only unlocked door. Parking is available in the lot off Creek Road.
COMMUNION FOR THOSE WITH DIFFICULTY WALKING
Please sit in the front pew and a minister will bring communion to you.
DIRECTIONS TO CONFESSIONAL
Enter the Creek Road parking lot doors, proceed through the vestibule, Gathering Space, and into the main church. The Reconciliation Room is directly across church on the opposite wall.
ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL: GLENDALE, OHIO
ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
18 West Sharon Road
Glendale, Ohio 45246
(513) 771-5220
St. Gabriel Consolidated School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This consolidated school is comprised of students and community from the St. Gabriel, St. John the Evangelist, and St. Maximilian Kolbe parishes. The mission of SGCS is to enrich the whole child.
18 West Sharon Road
Glendale, Ohio 45246
(513) 771-5220
St. Gabriel Consolidated School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This consolidated school is comprised of students and community from the St. Gabriel, St. John the Evangelist, and St. Maximilian Kolbe parishes. The mission of SGCS is to enrich the whole child.
ST. MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL: SHARONVILLE, OHIO
ST. MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL
11136 Oak Street
Sharonville, Ohio 45241
(513) 554-3555
St. Michael Parish School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. SMPS is committed to inspire, empower and educate your child, with an emphasis on Catholic Faith, academic excellence and devotion to serve others. Our goal is to graduate responsible, confident young learners, who are morally and academically strong as they continue on life's journey.
11136 Oak Street
Sharonville, Ohio 45241
(513) 554-3555
St. Michael Parish School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. SMPS is committed to inspire, empower and educate your child, with an emphasis on Catholic Faith, academic excellence and devotion to serve others. Our goal is to graduate responsible, confident young learners, who are morally and academically strong as they continue on life's journey.
Our History
st. gabriel history
In 1851 a Glendale Association was formed to develop a residential community to appeal to families wishing to move out of rapidly expanding Cincinnati. The extension of a railroad to Hamilton made commuting by rail from downtown Cincinnati possible. The group’s motto was “One hour from the time man puts on his hat in his own front hall to his office in Cincinnati”. The Many Catholics who settled in the expanding village, homeowners and workers alike, had to attend services in Reading at SS. Peter and Paul. There was no Catholic church in the village. Occasionally, priest from SS. Peter and Paul would come to Glendale to celebrate Mass.
It could be said that St. Gabriel parish began in the Willow Avenue home of Michael Dooley. After a time a rented building at the intersection of Oak and Congress served as a temporary church. As the congregation grew, Reverend John Albrinck, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul began the work of building a Catholic church on Church Street in Glendale. The cornerstone for a church building on Church Street was laid in 1859 by Bishop Purcell and the building finished the same year.
In 1862, Reverend William Corey, the first resident pastor, added the sisters’ house and school and a parochial residence. In June 1880, a cyclone unroofed the church and house. Several pastors worked to pay the debts and finance a new church—the present St. Gabriel church building.
The Church Building
On May 27, 1906, the cornerstone of the present church was laid. A Church dedication history written at the time said “built for God, not for man” and credited its completion to contributors “not by thousands of the rich, but by the hard earned dollars and cents of the loyal Catholics of Glendale”. Many non-Catholics also donated. Officiating at the placing of the cornerstone was Archbishop Henry Moeller, assisted by the pastor, Reverend Robert C. Connor. Approximately 30 priests from the archdiocese were among the thousand who attended the ceremony. Music was provided by the Glendale Military Band. Just one year elapsed between the laying of the cornerstone and the dedication on Sunday, May 26, 1907.
The blessing of the bells was a big event, remembered for years by the children who grew up in the parish. The bells were set up in large wooden cases next to the church by the corner. If one placed a donation in a basket, he or she was permitted to ring the bell. Though the children were most interested, most lacked the money to win the privilege. After the Archbishop blessed the bells, they were raised into the tower. In 2004, the parish again had the opportunity to see the bells as they were taken down for work.
In 1919, a fire destroyed the original church which was then being used for schoolrooms. Reverend William Welch, pastor from the 1933-42 renovated the 1907 church interior. For the 125th anniversary of the parish, Reverend Charles Kovermann, pastor, launched a renovation drive for the Church. In 2000, the Archdiocese requested an inventory of parishes which gave an opportunity to take a new look at this church which stands at the corner of Church and Sharon. Its architecture has been variously described as “Roman Nouveau” and “American Picturesque”.
The building is a warm tan sandstone with red tile roof [recently repaired]. The original cement and plastic work was done by William C. Bunyan. An Octagonal wing housing the baptistery is on the east front and a square crenellated bell tower is on the west. Four narrow arches above the main door are echoed in the sides of the baptistery. The side walls are buttressed and decorated by arched stain glass windows. The rear wall features a circular “rose” window and a smaller sacristy window. Entering the narthex [vestibule] you will find a carved wooden holy water font, the work of Joseph Otman, donated in 1998 in memory of Peter Joseph who grew up in the parish. The Plaster of Paris “angel” font is the original from 1907. All plaster work in the church was from M. Akman, a Church Goods store in Cincinnati in the early nineteenth century. Leo Mahsling, longtime member of St. Gabriel, created the shelves for the missal designed to match the woodwork on the oak pews inside the nave. Mr.. Mahsling also built the baptismal font in 1998.
Through renovation and improvement, the basics of St. Gabriel Church have remained the same. The barrel- vaulted ceiling, now faux marbleized in cream, are divided into squares by white beams. The stained glass windows that light the side wall were refurbished in 1983 to restore them to the original brilliance. The plaster stations of the cross have lined the walls since the dedication. In 1942 an old organ was replaced, by the gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Busam. In 2005, that instrument was replaced by the new pipe organ, which now adds so much to our worship ceremonies.
On the arch above the sanctuary, in gold letters on blue are the words in Latin “The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary”, referring to Gabriel, the archangel to whom the parish is dedicated. After Vatican II, the original altar was turned and moved forward. With the 125th Anniversary renovation three arches were added behind the altar to add intimacy to the sanctuary. The cross on the central arch was added in 1996; it is by Wesselers Woerbending. The top of the old altar became the Gospel podium and the communion rail was taken away to serve partially in the alcoves for statues in the rear of church. The sanctuary lamp is original to the first church. Side alters dedicated to Mary and Joseph echo the design of the main altar and have changed little since 1907. Painted on the ceiling edges are bands depicting different church symbols referring to the Church, Trinity and others.
As you enter St. Gabriel church, the slightly sloping aisle leads you down to the altar. A friendly light from the sanctuary lamp invites you to join with parish members in celebration of the Mass in this church which has grown and strengthened through the years.
It could be said that St. Gabriel parish began in the Willow Avenue home of Michael Dooley. After a time a rented building at the intersection of Oak and Congress served as a temporary church. As the congregation grew, Reverend John Albrinck, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul began the work of building a Catholic church on Church Street in Glendale. The cornerstone for a church building on Church Street was laid in 1859 by Bishop Purcell and the building finished the same year.
In 1862, Reverend William Corey, the first resident pastor, added the sisters’ house and school and a parochial residence. In June 1880, a cyclone unroofed the church and house. Several pastors worked to pay the debts and finance a new church—the present St. Gabriel church building.
The Church Building
On May 27, 1906, the cornerstone of the present church was laid. A Church dedication history written at the time said “built for God, not for man” and credited its completion to contributors “not by thousands of the rich, but by the hard earned dollars and cents of the loyal Catholics of Glendale”. Many non-Catholics also donated. Officiating at the placing of the cornerstone was Archbishop Henry Moeller, assisted by the pastor, Reverend Robert C. Connor. Approximately 30 priests from the archdiocese were among the thousand who attended the ceremony. Music was provided by the Glendale Military Band. Just one year elapsed between the laying of the cornerstone and the dedication on Sunday, May 26, 1907.
The blessing of the bells was a big event, remembered for years by the children who grew up in the parish. The bells were set up in large wooden cases next to the church by the corner. If one placed a donation in a basket, he or she was permitted to ring the bell. Though the children were most interested, most lacked the money to win the privilege. After the Archbishop blessed the bells, they were raised into the tower. In 2004, the parish again had the opportunity to see the bells as they were taken down for work.
In 1919, a fire destroyed the original church which was then being used for schoolrooms. Reverend William Welch, pastor from the 1933-42 renovated the 1907 church interior. For the 125th anniversary of the parish, Reverend Charles Kovermann, pastor, launched a renovation drive for the Church. In 2000, the Archdiocese requested an inventory of parishes which gave an opportunity to take a new look at this church which stands at the corner of Church and Sharon. Its architecture has been variously described as “Roman Nouveau” and “American Picturesque”.
The building is a warm tan sandstone with red tile roof [recently repaired]. The original cement and plastic work was done by William C. Bunyan. An Octagonal wing housing the baptistery is on the east front and a square crenellated bell tower is on the west. Four narrow arches above the main door are echoed in the sides of the baptistery. The side walls are buttressed and decorated by arched stain glass windows. The rear wall features a circular “rose” window and a smaller sacristy window. Entering the narthex [vestibule] you will find a carved wooden holy water font, the work of Joseph Otman, donated in 1998 in memory of Peter Joseph who grew up in the parish. The Plaster of Paris “angel” font is the original from 1907. All plaster work in the church was from M. Akman, a Church Goods store in Cincinnati in the early nineteenth century. Leo Mahsling, longtime member of St. Gabriel, created the shelves for the missal designed to match the woodwork on the oak pews inside the nave. Mr.. Mahsling also built the baptismal font in 1998.
Through renovation and improvement, the basics of St. Gabriel Church have remained the same. The barrel- vaulted ceiling, now faux marbleized in cream, are divided into squares by white beams. The stained glass windows that light the side wall were refurbished in 1983 to restore them to the original brilliance. The plaster stations of the cross have lined the walls since the dedication. In 1942 an old organ was replaced, by the gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Busam. In 2005, that instrument was replaced by the new pipe organ, which now adds so much to our worship ceremonies.
On the arch above the sanctuary, in gold letters on blue are the words in Latin “The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary”, referring to Gabriel, the archangel to whom the parish is dedicated. After Vatican II, the original altar was turned and moved forward. With the 125th Anniversary renovation three arches were added behind the altar to add intimacy to the sanctuary. The cross on the central arch was added in 1996; it is by Wesselers Woerbending. The top of the old altar became the Gospel podium and the communion rail was taken away to serve partially in the alcoves for statues in the rear of church. The sanctuary lamp is original to the first church. Side alters dedicated to Mary and Joseph echo the design of the main altar and have changed little since 1907. Painted on the ceiling edges are bands depicting different church symbols referring to the Church, Trinity and others.
As you enter St. Gabriel church, the slightly sloping aisle leads you down to the altar. A friendly light from the sanctuary lamp invites you to join with parish members in celebration of the Mass in this church which has grown and strengthened through the years.
st. john history
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st. michael history
Built by the hands and hearts of German-Catholic farmers and Irish-Catholic railroad workers, St. Michael the Archangel Parish and School has roots dating back to the early 20th century. These hard-working immigrants first celebrated Mass together in the home of J.D. O’Sullivan on Christmas Day, 1919. As progress expanded north from the Ohio river, community needs grew, and plans began to build a dedicated church and school.
With help from The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Ohio Province, St. Michael Parish School welcomed 85 students into a two-story, 4-classroom schoolhouse in 1927. The Sisters’ mission was to form a strong Catholic school system in Bishop Purcell’s young Diocese. With much success, the Sisters staffed St. Michael Parish school and others through the mid-1900s. In 1962 a new church was built, an additional story was added to the schoolhouse, and parish property lines were extended to accommodate an increased population of Catholics.
However, this wouldn’t be the most significant expansion event in the parish’s history. In 2002, the entire parish moved off-property. Classes were held for St. Michael Parish School students in St. Saviour Parish’s now defunct school building a few miles away. Masses took place around town, in places such as Sharonville United Methodist Church and the Evendale Recreation Center. This turbulent time allowed students to learn and parishioners to worship in a safe and construction-free environment while the St. Michael Parish property underwent major renovations.
On June 29, 2003, Archbishop Pilarczyk dedicated the St. Michael Parish altar, and the school re-opened on August 24 of the same year. The school now featured 2 classrooms for grades K-8, a fully operational cafeteria, administration space, assembly hall, and more. Today, St. Michael School educates 401 students in the Catholic faith and employees 45 faculty and staff members. Just like our founding families, together we work hand and heart to help St. Michael Parish and School continue to thrive.
With help from The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Ohio Province, St. Michael Parish School welcomed 85 students into a two-story, 4-classroom schoolhouse in 1927. The Sisters’ mission was to form a strong Catholic school system in Bishop Purcell’s young Diocese. With much success, the Sisters staffed St. Michael Parish school and others through the mid-1900s. In 1962 a new church was built, an additional story was added to the schoolhouse, and parish property lines were extended to accommodate an increased population of Catholics.
However, this wouldn’t be the most significant expansion event in the parish’s history. In 2002, the entire parish moved off-property. Classes were held for St. Michael Parish School students in St. Saviour Parish’s now defunct school building a few miles away. Masses took place around town, in places such as Sharonville United Methodist Church and the Evendale Recreation Center. This turbulent time allowed students to learn and parishioners to worship in a safe and construction-free environment while the St. Michael Parish property underwent major renovations.
On June 29, 2003, Archbishop Pilarczyk dedicated the St. Michael Parish altar, and the school re-opened on August 24 of the same year. The school now featured 2 classrooms for grades K-8, a fully operational cafeteria, administration space, assembly hall, and more. Today, St. Michael School educates 401 students in the Catholic faith and employees 45 faculty and staff members. Just like our founding families, together we work hand and heart to help St. Michael Parish and School continue to thrive.
The Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Ohio Province, is the oldest Province in the United States. The congregation’s roots are in 1804 France and Belgium. At the request of Bishop John B. Purcell, eight Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur arrived in Cincinnati from Belgium on Oct. 31, 1840, to teach children of immigrants. Bishop Purcell wanted the Sisters’ help in building a strong Catholic school system in his young Diocese and across the country. Eventually, the Sisters staffed several schools in the Cincinnati area, including our Parish School, St. Michael Parish School.
Pastors
Fr. Ed Burns (2018-2022)
Fr. Tom DiFolco (2012-2018)
Fr. Tom DiFolco (2011-2012, Parochial Administrator)
Fr. John Fischer (2007-2011)
Fr. Jeffrey Silver (2005-2007)
Fr. Michael Pucke (1993-2005)
Fr. Robert Thorsen (1988-1993)
Fr. John Wessling (1976-1988, Co-Pastor)
Fr. Francis Lay (1976-1988, Co-Pastor)
Fr. Oscar Lauber (1969-1976)
Fr. Robert Bastian (1967-1969)
Fr. Joseph Meinerding (1962-1967)
Fr. James Scanlon (1958-1962)
Fr. John Kelly (1947-1958)
Fr. Raymond Brown (1946-1947)
Fr. Charles Hoctor (1935-1946)
Fr. James Conroy (1919-1935)
Fr. Tom DiFolco (2012-2018)
Fr. Tom DiFolco (2011-2012, Parochial Administrator)
Fr. John Fischer (2007-2011)
Fr. Jeffrey Silver (2005-2007)
Fr. Michael Pucke (1993-2005)
Fr. Robert Thorsen (1988-1993)
Fr. John Wessling (1976-1988, Co-Pastor)
Fr. Francis Lay (1976-1988, Co-Pastor)
Fr. Oscar Lauber (1969-1976)
Fr. Robert Bastian (1967-1969)
Fr. Joseph Meinerding (1962-1967)
Fr. James Scanlon (1958-1962)
Fr. John Kelly (1947-1958)
Fr. Raymond Brown (1946-1947)
Fr. Charles Hoctor (1935-1946)
Fr. James Conroy (1919-1935)
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