St. Joseph, Pillar of Families Parishes

09/11/2026

✨Holy Hint of the Week✨

Our words have the power to build someone up or bring them down. This week, let’s be intentional about how we use them.

Before speaking, ask yourself: Will these words bring hope, encouragement, or peace?

When gossip comes your way, choose silence. When someone needs encouragement, use your voice to lift them up.

As Catholics, we are called to let our faith show not only in what we do, but also in what we say.

09/11/2026

See you in the Eucharist!

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Wrapped in God’s Love: September Service Opportunities

Looking for a way to serve this month? Join us for one of these upcoming opportunities:

- Thursday, September 10
Underground Kitchen Brigade
Help provide a meal for residents at Mercy Mission House.

- Thursday, September 17
Service Work Day
Help fill Boxes of Love for 1–2 year olds and work on other service projects.

If you are interested in helping, please contact [email protected] or 937-638-2733.

09/09/2026

❗Parish Directory Pickup Reminder!

Directories will again be available after all weekend Masses this weekend for parishioners who had their photo taken or submitted a photo for the directory.

Please pick up your directory from your registered parish at the following locations:

- St. Michael: Back of church after all Masses
- Holy Angels: School Cafeteria after all Masses
- Sacred Heart: Gathering Space after all Masses
- Sts. Peter & Paul: Life Center after Sunday Mass

Didn't have a photo taken but would like to purchase a directory? Directories are available for $25 (cash or check only) at your registered parish office during regular office hours.

09/08/2026

Please note: At this time, the phone outage only affects the Holy Angels Parish office. The St. Michael and Sacred Heart of Jesus parish offices are currently reachable by phone as usual.

If you need to contact the Holy Angels office, please follow the instructions in the original post below.

Our Holy Angels phone line (937-498-2307) is currently unavailable due to a widespread phone outage affecting many local businesses. At this time, we have not been given an estimated time for service to be restored.

If you need assistance, please email a staff member using the contact information in the bulletin or on our website, or email [email protected].

For sacramental emergencies only, our emergency line remains operational at 937-947-0204.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Today we give thanks for the gift of work and for all who contribute to our families, parishes, communities, and society through their daily labor.
May God bless all workers, provide strength to those who are seeking employment, and help us always recognize the dignity of every person.
St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us.

09/06/2026

IN MEMORIAM: REVEREND DAVID LEE ZINK

With sadness, we share the passing of Reverend David Lee Zink, who died on September 2, 2026, in Carthagena, Ohio.

Father Zink was ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 1990, and served the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in several parishes, including Holy Angels Parish in Sidney, where he served as parochial vicar from 1993–1997. He retired from active ministry in 2019.

Please join us in praying for the repose of Father Zink’s soul and for all who mourn his passing.

- Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM
St. Louis Church
15 East Star Road, Rossburg, OH 45362
Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert G. Casey
Homilist: Reverend John Tonkin

- Committal
Immediately following the Mass of Christian Burial
St. Louis Church Cemetery

May God welcome Father Zink, His servant and priest, into the glory of heaven. May he rest in peace.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

09/06/2026

IN MEMORIAM: REVEREND OSCAR H. SEGER

With sadness, we share the passing of Reverend Oscar H. Seger, who died on August 31, 2026, in New Bremen, Ohio.

Father Seger was born in Fort Loramie and was baptized at St. Michael Church. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1970, and faithfully served the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for more than 43 years before retiring from active ministry in 2013.

Please join us in praying for the repose of Father Seger’s soul and for all who mourn his passing.

- Reception of the Body & Visitation
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 3:00–7:00 PM
St. Michael Church
33 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, OH 45845

- Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 10:30 AM
St. Michael Church
Celebrant: Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer
Homilist: Reverend John Tonkin

- Burial
Following the Mass of Christian Burial
St. Michael Cemetery
Fort Loramie, Ohio

May God welcome Father Seger, His servant and priest, into the glory of heaven. May he rest in peace.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

09/04/2026

The summer days are winding down now that we are in September. Before it fully slips away, we wanted to share about a couple of the youth trips that we covered this summer with Sacred Heart of Jesus, McCartyville and St. Michael Catholic Church.

In June a group of teens from both churches headed to Steubenville Youth Conference for one of their youth conferences. They enjoyed 3 days of talks, the sacraments and meeting others from all over the world. They focused on the theme of being Worthy of God's love and that the battle always belongs to Him!

In early July a small group from Sacred Heart of Jesus, McCartyville went to Catholic Heart Work Camp in Huntingburg, IN. They had the chance to be put on work teams with many other youth and group leaders from across the U.S. and share in helping some deserving members and organizations in the Huntingburg community. They also had the chance to draw closer to the Lord with the programming in the evening and embrace the theme of being "Blessed"...receiving God's blessing and being God's blessing. Big thanks to all the students who said "Yes" and the chaperones that took the time out of their busy schedules to go.

As a Family of Parishes, we are already prepping for next summer and would love some volunteers to help coordinate these trips, help with fundraising and also providing local retreat opportunities. If you have interest in helping, please reach out to your church's CRE's.