UPCOMING EVENTS

Religious Education & Sacramental Preparation
Registration is now open for our parish religion program, Family Faith. Family Faith is a hybrid in-person and at-home religious education program that brings families together to take the faith out of the classroom and into our homes. Family Faith is open to all families with children ages newborn-8th grade.
Registrations for First Communion Preparation (2nd grade) and Confirmation Preparation (8th grade) are also open. Please note, students of SMOY School are NOT automatically registered. Students must have received a full year of religious education prior to registering for a sacrament. If your child did not receive religious instruction last year, or if your child is outside of the normal grade level for their respective sacramental preparation, please reach out to Jacilyn Jackson jjackson@smoy.org to come up with an individualized plan.
All registrations close August 31st. Thank you.
Becoming Catholic
- Are you curious about what Catholics believe?
- Wondering if there’s more to life than what you’ve known?
- Have you been attending Mass with a Catholic friend or loved one?
- Do you admire the peace you see in Catholics and long for that in your own life?
If any of these resonate with you, you're in the right place--and we're so glad you're here.
What is OCIA?
OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults—the pathway for adults to explore and enter the Catholic Church.
Classes are forming now. We would love to share this journey with you! Contact Birgitt Hacker at bhacker@smoy.org for more information.
Need some inspiration? Read Amanda's story here.

Expectant Mother Blessing
The St. Margaret of York Elizabeth Ministry will be hosting an Expectant Mother Blessing on Sunday, Sept. 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.


Five Week Discussion Group Begins September 22
Learn about and discuss Pope Leo's encyclical about artificial intelligence and social action. All are welcome. Please sign up using the QR code to the left.
Youth Group Has Kicked Off! You Can Still Join!
Youth Group is a fun blend of socializing, food, activities, and reflection designed to bring you closer to one another and God! All students in grades 7-12 are welcome. Check out the schedule to the right.

The Cana Experience
Designed for Catholic parents of young children who are seeking spiritual growth and strong community. New groups are forming now! All are welcome.


Altar Server Training
Altar Servers support and assist the priest and deacon in the celebration of the Eucharist. Servers carry the cross, light the candles, and carry the incense, among other tasks. Each member usually serves at least once per month and sometimes more depending on scheduling and availability.
You do not need to sign up; just come to one of the training sessions.
New Parishioner Welcome Parties
All new parishioners are invited to come and meet your parish family while enjoying light bites and refreshments! Choose the date that works for you! Please RSVP to welcome@smoy.org. Adults only, please.
September 20, 2026
December 13, 2026
Location: The Rectory, 9483 Columbia Rd., Loveland, OH 45140


Synod: Conversations with the Spirit
The session on Weds., September 23, 2026 at St. Margaret of York has been cancelled. Other sessions are still available.
By participating in a Conversations in the Spirit session, you will join others across our archdiocese in prayerfully considering what the Holy Spirit is asking of our Church at this time. This is your opportunity to contribute to Synod 2027 and assist Archbishop Casey as he establishes pastoral priorities for the future.
Synod 2027 has been designed to encourage broad participation from across the archdiocese. Sessions are offered in two formats: location sessions open to all, and cohort sessions designed to hear from specific groups of people.
Please note:
- Each participant must register individually, not as a couple or family
- To ensure as many people as possible can participate, individuals can only register for one Conversation in the Spirit session
- The sessions below are listed in chronological order. Some cohorts have multiple sessions to choose from.
- Register HERE
Rosary Coast to Coast, Oct. 4
Come and be a prayer warrior. Join in the 54-day Rosary Novena for our nation from the August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption through the October 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Contact Karen with questions at
karizzo50@gmail.com. Please bring your rosaries!


Welcome CRHP 2.0 Retreats
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. Learn more here