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06/15/2026

06/13/2026

Reverend Father Jacob Schmiesing, a newly-ordained Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, will celebrate the 11:00am Sunday Mass at Saint Anthony parish in Newport tomorrow. He was baptized at Saint Anthony's as an infant.

From Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology This is part of a series highlighting the stories of the men who are completing their formation for the priesthood at MTSM. To read more, click here. As a young grade schooler, Deacon Jacob Schmiesing wrote down three things he wanted to ...

06/13/2026

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/06/13/saint-anthony-of-padua.html

See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of Saint Anthony of Padua, the Saint of the Day 13 June

06/11/2026

Here is this week’s quiz over the readings and homily. The answer key is at the very bottom.

Here is a link to the homily from Sunday: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7xLzB3G4R3b

1. The long-standing teaching of Holy Mother Church that the Eucharist is the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ is:
a. essential
b. somewhat important, but not essential
c. optional
d. not important at all

2. In the Bread of Life Discourse (John 6), how did the Jews respond to Jesus’ teaching?
a. they completely agreed with Him
b. they quarreled with Him
c. they walked away from Him
d. b and c

3. According to what Jesus Christ says in John 6, is it necessary for His followers to eat His flesh and drink His blood?

4. Do protestant churches have the Eucharist?

5. Why was it thought in the early centuries of Christianity that Christians were cannibals?

6. Which of the following will help you to believe more fully in the Eucharist? (select all that apply)
a. arrive at Mass early in order to prepare your heart and mind
b. show reverence and respect to the Eucharist in the tabernacle
c. talk with your neighbor about secular topics
d. shake hands with people while in the communion line
e. take a few moments after Holy Mass to pray in thanksgiving
f. leave Mass early in order to get out of the parking lot first

7. If you want to truly be close to God when you pray, which of the following situations would be the best time to pray?
a. before meals
b. after meals
c. after receiving the Eucharist, when the Son of God is physically present inside of you

8. Do you truly believe that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Jesus Christ?

9. If your answer to the previous question is ‘yes’, do your words and actions demonstrate the fact that you truly believe?

10. Why is it said that the Eucharist is the ‘source and summit’ of our Catholic Faith?

answer key:
1. a
2. d
3. yes
4. no
5. because they spoke about eating and drinking the body and blood of Jesus
6. a,b,e
7. c
10. everything in the Catholic Faith flows from the Eucharist, and everything in the Catholic Faith goes back towards the Eucharist

Homily from Corpus Christi, A.D. MMXXVI.

06/09/2026

https://www.dioceseofspokane.org/sfa

06/07/2026

Corpus Christi, A.D. MMXXVI.

06/05/2026

First Saturday Mass at Saint Anthony's tomorrow, June 6th, at 3:00pm. The reason for the time change (usually at 10:00am) is twofold: (1) The 3:00pm hour is the 'Hour of Mercy', the hour in which Jesus Christ died on the cross for the salvation of the world; (2) I will attend my nephew's graduation tomorrow morning.

This is the votive Mass for the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation.

06/05/2026

First Friday Mass at Saint Anthony's tomorrow, June 5th, at 12:00 noon. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) will be available following Mass.

06/03/2026

Next week, the bishops in our country will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In preparation for this historic event, the bishops have asked us to pray a novena, which begins today. You can find the prayers here: https://www.usccb.org/novena-sacred-heart-jesus

https://youtu.be/EIr884JEjx4?si=HxUyyIInvAivYORK

Why did the United States bishops vote to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Learn about this historic decision, the deep spiritual traditio...