An Update from Our Seminarian, Peter

August 26, 2026

To my SMOY family: it is hard to believe I am starting my third year at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary! This past summer, my parish assignment was in the Finneytown/College Hill area at the Our Lady of Divine Providence Family of Parishes, which includes St. Vivian, St. Bartholomew, Assumption, St. Clare, and St. Bernard. It was a great learning experience and filled with opportunities to evangelize, help out the parish staff, and see firsthand the day-to-day joys of the priesthood. Classes have begun and we are back in the full swing of things here at the seminary, with most of them focused on philosophy, Church history, and Latin this year. I continue to pray each day for Fr. Ed, Fr. Emmerling, and all the SMOY staff and parishioners, and I look forward to being able to come back during breaks throughout the school year. Your prayers are appreciated and continue to make a difference for me and my brother seminarians. St. Margaret of York, pray for us! -Peter Hoffman

 


By Web Team August 17, 2026
Looking for a way to get your son involved in one of the ministries at SMOY? Cub Scouts is open to new Scouts! Our Cub Scout Information/Sign Up Night is August 26th at 6:30 pm at SMOY in the Fr. James Brooks Hall . Cub Scouts is open to boys in grades K-5th . We meet about twice a month for Pack and Den meetings, which include camping, hiking, community service, Pinewood Derby, and other fun adventures. Can't make the Info/Sign Up night? No Problem! You can also join us for our first Pack meeting on September 11th at 6:30 pm at SMOY in the Fr. James Brooks Hall. Questions? Contact scoutspack683@gmail.com or call/text Cubmaster Kerine at 513.404.8692 .
By Alisa Fisher August 17, 2026
Welcome to CRHP 2.0 Retreats! For those who may not know Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) was a popular parish retreat program designed to foster spiritual renewal, community, and a deeper relationship with Christ. Now, with 2.0 we continue these weekends as an opportunity to renew your faith, build lasting friendships, and experience Christ. The FREE retreat is held right here at St. Margaret of York and is open to any parishioner of SMOY or a nearby parish. Women's Weekend is November 7-8 and Men's Weekend is November 14-15 . Learn more here
By Web Team August 7, 2026
The St. Margaret of York Elizabeth Ministry will be hosting an Expectant Mother Blessing on Sunday, September 20 immediately after 8:30 Mass. If your family is expecting a baby through birth or adoption, please join us in the Day Chapel after Mass. Questions? Please feel free to contact Tanya Hoeting at steve_hoet@yahoo.com or 513-659-4799.