CMRI Update, Summer 2022
In July the secular priests affiliated with the CMRI had their semi-annual priests’ meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. A group picture was taken at the end. You can see a larger version by clicking on the image. Our Father Le can be seen in the front row, fourth from the right.
Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2022
Fr. Stephen Sandquist from Persia, Iowa, visited us the weekend of June 18/19, 2022, switching with Fr. Le. The 10:00 am Mass celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which included a beautiful outdoor procession. You can see images posted in our Corpus Christi 2022 Album.
The Congregation of the Mother of God (2022 Update)
Some new pictures from the Mater Dei Sisters in Persia, Iowa. On Easter Monday, April 18, Sr. Margaret Mary (Bohman), Sr. Stephanie Marie, Sr. Evangeline Marie, and Sr. Mary Imelda took their first-year vows. On Easter Tuesday, April 19, Sr. Mary Martina, Sr. Noël Marie, and Sr. Maria Antonia took their final vows. See photos in the CMD Sisters Update Album. The Congregation now has a total of 36 members, including 4 novices. Deo gratias!
Advent and Christmas Season 2021/22
We have put up some beautiful images of the interior of St. Therese’s during the Advent/Christmas season, including one Father Le offering Holy Mass. Please check out our Advent/Christmas 2021 Album.
Academy Students visit Shrine of Holy Relics & go Bowling
On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, the students of St. Therese’s Academy, joined by some other children of the parish, went on a trip to the Shrine of the Holy Relics at Maria Stein, Ohio. The shrine is home to one of the largest collections of relics in the United States.
After this edifying visit, everyone stopped by McBo’s Lanes at nearby Versailles for some genuine bowling fun before returning home. Check out the pictures in our Outing to Maria Stein & Bowling Fun Album.
St. Therese Academy’s 2021 Spring Program
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, the students of St. Therese’s Academy offered a potpourri of prayers, songs, poems, skits, and patriotic presentations to ring out the school year. The closing ceremony included a recognition of academic honors and was followed by a hearty potluck supper. Photos are available in our 2021 Academy Spring Program Album.
St. Therese Academy’s 2020 Christmas Play
After Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 20, the students of St. Therese’s Academy presented Christmas carols, followed by an elaborate play entitled The Noel Candle at the Y in Lebanon. It was preceded by a potluck luncheon and well attended. You can browse photos of this memorable event in our 2020 Christmas Play Album.
Christmas Midnight Mass (2020)
Here are some photos of the Midnight Mass on Christmas Day at St. Therese’s. See our beautifully-decorated altar, sanctuary, and the Nativity Scene in our 2020 Christmas Midnight Mass Album.
Children’s All Saints’ Day Party (2020)
Sr. Mary Theresa and Sr. Mary Clare put together a fun and educational All Saints’ Day party for our younger Catholics, who all dressed up in saints’ costumes. Plenty of pictures are posted in our 2020 All Saints’ Day Party Album.
The Congregation of the Mother of God (2020 Update)
Every year October 11 marks the patronal feast of the Congregatio Matris Dei, the Congregation of the Mother of God, for it is the feast of the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This year the CMD Sisters, two of whom teach at our parochial school, have as many as four postulants, in addition to two novices. Here is a photo of the entire Congregation gathered at their motherhouse in Persia, Iowa. Click on the image for a larger version.
Catechism Week 2020
This year our Summer Catechism Week took place from July 6-10. We were honored to host His Excellency, Bishop Mark Pivarunas, as well as Sr. Mary Theresa, Sr. Maria Franziska, and Sr. Maria Goretti from the Congregation of the Mother of God (Congregatio Matris Dei), who spent five days to teach sacred doctrine to the members of our parish, young and old. Thank you to all who made this possible! Some images are available in our Catechism Week 2020 Album.
May Altar at St. Therese’s (2020)
Some photos of our beautiful May altar, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, can be viewed in our 2020 May Altar Album.
St. Therese Academy’s 2019 Christmas Play
After Holy Mass on Sunday, Dec. 15, the students of St. Therese’s Academy presented Christmas carols followed by a magnificent play entitled A Winter Story at a rented venue at Camp Kern in Oregonia. It was accompanied by a generous potluck luncheon and very well attended. Even some non-parishioners joined us. You can browse photos of this memorable event, made possible by our great students and the admirable Mater Dei Sisters who teach them, in our 2019 Christmas Play Album.
The Congregation of the Mother of God (2019 Update)
Every year October 11 marks the patronal feast of the Congregatio Matris Dei, the Congregation of the Mother of God, for it is the feast of the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This year the CMD Sisters had their first 25th anniversary, and a celebration was held at the motherhouse in Persia, Iowa. See photos in our Mater Dei Sisters Album.
Welcome Party for Fr. Le and the Mater Dei Sisters
On Sep. 14, 2019, we had our official welcome party for Fr. Tien Le, our new pastor, and for the Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of God (CMD) who now teach at our little school. The event took place at Bob and Leslie Moeller’s house in Lebanon and was well attended. Photos of the occasion can be found in our Welcome Party Album.
Catechism Week 2019
This year our Summer Catechism Week took place from June 10-14. We were honored to be allowed to host His Excellency, Bishop Mark Pivarunas, and three sisters from the Congregation of the Mother of God (Congregatio Matris Dei), who spent five days to teach the Faith to our children and young adults. Thank you to all who made this possible! Pictures can be viewed in our Catechism Week 2019 Album.
Bowling Fundraiser 2018
As we do every year, we concluded Catechism Week with our annual bowling fundraiser at McBo’s in Versailles, Ohio. Fun, food, and good conversation accompanied a lot of generous contributions for the replating of our Monstrance. Pictures are available in our Bowling Fundraiser 2018 Album.
Catechism Week 2018
Our annual summer catechism week took place in mid-June this year. Two sisters and a postulant from the Congregation of the Mother of God (Mater Dei) generously donated their time and skills to educate our youngsters in the Faith. Adults, too, were able to benefit from Fr. Trough’s catechism classes. Thank you to all who made this possible! Pictures can be viewed in our Catechism Week 2018 Album.
Sarah Peck becomes CMRI Postulant
Miss Sarah Peck has entered the St. Michael’s Convent in Spokane, Washington. She became a postulant for the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI) on Dec. 18, 2017, being received Congregation by Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI. She hopes to be accepted as a novice on June 27, 2018, the Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. She joined her biological sister, Sr. Mary Cabrini, CMRI, who will be professing her final vows in the religious life on June 27. Some photos are available in our Sarah Peck CMRI 2018 Album.
Elisabeth Eilerman enters CMD Novitiate
On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, our parishioner Elizabeth Eilerman entered the novitiate of the Mater Dei Sisters in Omaha and is now known as Sister Maria Gabriella, CMD. We congratulate her and her entire family on this occasion, and we thank God for this tremendous grace. Some photos of the ceremony, in which Sr. Maria Gabriella received the habit and the white veil, are available in our Mater Dei Novitiate Ceremony 2018 Album.
Catechism Week 2017
Our annual summer catechism week took place in early June this year. Three sisters from the Congregation of the Mother of God (Mater Dei) generously donated their time and skills to educate our youngsters in the Faith. Adults, too, were able to benefit from Fr. Trough’s catechism classes. Thank you to all who participated! Pictures can be viewed in our Catechism 2017 Album.
Volunteer Appreciation for Landscaping Work
During our annual parish meeting on Jan. 15, 2017, the president of our board, Michael E. Ribar, honored the young men of our parish who had made wonderful landscaping improvements around our church. See our Volunteer Appreciation Album.
Christmas 2016
On the Feast of the Nativity on December 25, Fr. Trough offered High Mass for our parish at 11:00 am after a Midnight Mass in Middleville, Michigan. Holy Mass was followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Some pictures of the beautifully decorated church can be viewed in our Christmas 2016 Album.
Painting & Flooring August 2016
In mid-August 2016, the outside of our church finally got a new paint job, and the hardwood floor was restored in the vestibule. We have made a few pictures of the progress available in our Painting & Flooring 2016 Album.
Catechism Week & Bowling Fundraiser 2016
From June 12-19, the Mater Dei Sisters visited us again for our Summer Catechism classes and also completed the gold-leafing of our altar during this time. An edifying, educational, and fun week ended with our popular bowling fundraiser at McBo’s Lanes in Versailles, Ohio. Enjoy our Catechism Week & Bowling 2016 Album here.
Corpus Christi 2016
For the first time ever, the parish of St. Therese the Little Flower was able to have a solemn Corpus Christi celebration, on May 29. Pictures of the outdoor procession and the Benediction inside the church are available here.
Confirmations 2016
His Excellency, Bp. Mark Pivarunas, came to visit to administer the sacrament of Confirmation in our parish on February 20. A group picture with the bishop was taken and can be viewed here.
Altar Restoration
During the early summer of 2015, several Mater Dei sisters, aided by a number of parishioners and volunteers, took on the task of renovating the high altar of our parish and the communion rail. The results are breathtaking! See our Altar Restoration Album here.
Catechism June 2015
Some photos of our catechism classes in mid-June 2015 with the Mater Dei Sisters affiliated with Bp. Mark Pivarunas, CMRI. The classes were held in Lebanon, Ohio. See our Catechism June 2015 Album here.
Confirmations 2015
His Excellency, Bp. Mark Pivarunas, came to visit to administer the sacrament of Confirmation in our parish on April 11. See our Confirmations 2015 Album here.
Holy Week & Easter 2015
We have uploaded a large amount of photos that were taken during our Masses and liturgical ceremonies for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Please see our albums at the following links:
Christmas 2014
On the Feast of the Nativity on December 25, Fr. Trough offered High Mass for our parish at 9:00 am after a Midnight Mass in Middleville, Michigan. A great number of youngsters made their First Holy Communion and were enrolled in the Brown Scapular after Mass. See our Christmas 2014 Album here.
First Annual Parish Picnic (October 5, 2014)
On October 5, we all met at Armco Park for an enjoyable parish picnic, with lots of food and drink, fun and games, and the company of one another for wholesome conversation and socializing. At the end, a group picture was taken. You can view two copies below. (If you click on each photo, a larger view will open up.)
Group Picture 1
Group Picture 2
Solemn Dedication Ceremony (August 6, 2014)
Finally, the big day has arrived: His Excellency, Bp. Mark Pivarunas, CMRI, solemnly dedicates St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church. He is accompanied by other priests and a subdeacon. Several Sisters of the Mater Dei Congregation also attend and grace us with their beautiful singing. See our Photo Album here.
Pews installed, Stations of the Cross hung in new Church Building (July 6, 2014)
As of today, all the main work in the nave and sanctuary is complete. See our Photo Album here. The Stations of the Cross have been attached to the walls, and the pews are in place.
Progress on new Church in Lebanon (July 4, 2014)
Again we have posted a small Photo Album here showing the progress being made on the inside of the church. The floors are fully varnished, and our pews are back!
Progress on new Church in Lebanon (June 15, 2014)
We have posted another small Photo Album here showing the progress of the remodeling work done inside our new church. Our altar is back!
Lebanon Church Property
Please see our special Photo Album here for a selection of images we took when visiting the church property in Lebanon that we may wish to purchase.
December 25, 2013 - Christmas Morning Mass with Fr. John Trough
Please see our special Photo Album here for the Christmas Mass at the Wingate hotel in West Chester.
December 25, 2012 - Christmas Morning Mass with Fr. Christopher Gronenthal
Please see our special Photo Album here for the Christmas Mass at the Holiday Inn in Sharonville.
August 5, 2012 - Visit of Bp. Mark Pivarunas & the Mater Dei Sisters
Please see our special Photo Album for the occasion of the visit of His Excellency, Bp. Mark Pivarunas, and the Mater Dei Sisters: CLICK HERE.
June 23, 2012 - Clean-Up & Landscaping
A big thank-you to all our helpers on Saturday, June 23, 2012, especially Fr. Gregory, without whose help the clean-up project at the Woodside Drive location would not have been completed.
"St. Joseph the Workman, pray for us."
"All for Thee, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus."
+ Gloria Patri, Et Filio, Et Spiritui Sancto +