Lessons & Carols, December 3 at 6:30 pm
September 24, 2025
Join Us for a SMOY Tradition!
Lessons and Carols is a cherished Advent tradition that weaves the Scripture of our salvation history with anthems of "the lessons" sung by our Adult and Children's Choirs. It invites us to reflect on the story of salvation while celebrating the coming of Christ through music and prayer.
The event is free, but we ask you to bring a canned good to donate to our local food pantry.
Please join us for hot cocoa and cookies in the Gathering Space after the service!
Questions? Contact Tony Arnold at tarnold@smoy.org.
Building a Eucharistic Marriage: Marriage Enrichment Course Enrich your marriage through a series of fun and informative sessions and renew your understanding of what it means to have a Sacramental Marriage. Join us for a 7-night in-person series and "Build a Eucharistic Marriage" with activities, Catechism, and Bible reflections. The series will presented by author and Director of Marriage Works! Ohio, Greg Schutte January 20-March 10, 2026 Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 pm Space is limited so register early! Frank and Lisa Hoffman 513.335.0595 marriage@smoy.org $20 per couple for course materials
Advent is a time of waiting, hope, and renewal: a call to examine our lives and draw closer to God. Please join us at our Advent Penance Service on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Mass on this day will be held at 8:15 am and there will be no Adoration.
Peter Hoffman and Curtis Gross are each thriving in their formation at Mount St. Mary's Seminary and School of Theology. Peter is nearing the end of the first semester of his second year and is grateful for the prayers and support that sustain him; his seminary house job has him leading campus tours, and he recently enjoyed welcoming SMOY’s fifth-grade class for a fun and faith-filled visit. Curtis, now in his final year of formation, is serving as a transitional deacon at St. Susanna in Mason, where much of his ministry has been with the Hispanic community—an experience that has deepened his relationships and pastoral skills. He also just completed his thesis for his master’s degree and continues to value both seminary community life and time with family. Both look forward to reconnecting with the SMOY community and hold everyone in their prayers. About the photo: Curtis is pictured with his cousin, Sister Jacinta Grace, a Carmelite nun, at his ordination to the diaconate back in April.
