Fr. Don West will be leading a Book Club August 14th through September 4th at St. John Neumann from 6:30-8pm. We will read and discuss the book " The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen. Books ​will be provided at no cost to participants and will be available in the SJN Parish Office in mid-July. Each week we will explore a section of the book. "The Return of the Prodigal Son" is an excellent book, based on the story from Luke's Gospel and the Rembrandt painting by the same title. Henri Nouwen is a wonderful spiritual writer who will give insight into the beautiful topic of forgiveness. Fr. Don will also share his insights, and lead a discussion so that all can share their insights as well.

SMALL COMMUNITY OF FAITH SUMMER BOOK CLUB Summer Cycle begins on June 3rd at 6:30pm in Corpus Christi’s Francis Hall We will read and discuss the book The Rocking Chair Prophet by Matthew Kelly (Blue Sparrow Publishing) This Session will be led by Deacon Larry Day. The book will be provided at no cost to participants and is available in the Corpus Christi Parish Office. Please contact Deacon Larry Day for more information at 513-825-0618, ext. 516 or [email protected].

ADULT FAITH SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!! Below is a list of some of the Adult Faith activities for the Spring/Summer of 2025 that are all facilitated by Dn. Larry Day. Regardless of the location, all are welcome! Questions? Please call the Corpus Christi Parish Office at 513-825-0618, ext. 516, or email Deacon Larry at [email protected]. Early Christian Writings Mondays (started May 12th), 7-8:30pm We will meet in Corpus Christi’s Francis Hall. We will study the Saints. Books will be provided at no cost. Refreshments provided. Bible Study Tuesdays (started May 13th), 12-2pm We will meet in Corpus Christi’s Francis Hall. We will study the Books of Baruch and Lamentations. Bring your Bible (any version is fine). Refreshments provided. Bible Study Wednesdays (started May 14th), 7-8:30pm We will meet in St. John Neumann’s Youth Room in the Parish Center. We will study the Didache and the Book of Numbers. Bring your Bible (any version is fine). Refreshments provided. Bible Study Thursdays (started May 15th), 7-8:30pm We will meet in Corpus Christi’s Francis Hall. We will study the Books of Baruch and Lamentations. Bring your Bible (any version is fine). Refreshments provided. Bible Study Fridays, (started May 16th), 12-2pm We will meet in St. John Neumann’s Youth Room in the Parish Center. We will study the Didache and the Book of Numbers. Bring your Bible (any version is fine). Refreshments provided.

The Blessed Trinity Family invites you to join us for True North Vacation Bible School. We will go on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they'll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, we will show them that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He's our True North! Registration opens May 1, 2025. Vacation Bible School will take place July 7-11, 2025 from 9-11:30am at St. John the Baptist.

CREATE THE GOOD EASTER BASKET ASSEMBLY TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH AT 6:30PM IN THE SJB GYM/PARISH CENTER All are invited to help us Create the Good again this Easter for the families residing at Bethany House Services, which provides homeless and at-risk women and children with shelter, compassion and a pathway to self-sufficiency. We’ll be assembling 120 personalized Easter Baskets for Bethany House kids the evening of April 15th, and hope you’ll join us to help organize the items and hand-select Easter goodies for each child.

The Blessed Trinity Family invites all expectant mothers to Mass on March 22nd and 23rd to receive a special “Blessing of a Child in the Womb.” Mass Schedule: Saturday, March 22nd 3pm at St. John Neumann 4:30pm at St. John the Baptist 5pm at Corpus Christi Sunday, March 23rd 8:30am at St. John the Baptist 8:45am at St. John Neumann 10:45am at Corpus Christi 11am at St. John the Baptist All are welcome!

Join us at the Blessed Trinity Family Healing Mass on Thursday, March 6th at 6pm at St. John the Baptist Church. Fellowship after the Mass in the Gathering Space. Sponsored by Open in Spirit to God Covenant Community, Cincinnati. Under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Reg 501(c)(3) Org. All are welcome!

You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils, and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000 volunteers to help end the injustice of abortion in their local communities. With God’s help, through campaigns held in over 950 cities around the world; 25,308 babies have been saved; 268 abortion workers have converted and 159 abortion centers have closed for good (even in “blue” states!) We need YOU to help cover 24 hours! Vigil location: Outside Planned Parenthood, 2314 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219 Vigil hours for the St. John the Baptist/Blessed Trinity Family Thursday, March 6, 2025: 7am, 2pm, 4pm-6pm Friday, March 14, 2025: 2pm-6pm Friday, March 21, 2025: 12pm-6pm Friday, March 28, 2025: 12pm-6pm Call the Parish Office with question. Please use the link below to sign-up 40 Day Sign-up

Join us this Lent at any or all of our Lenten events. Click here for a full list.

The Create the Good Committee’s annual canned food (and more) drive for the Corpus Christi Food Pantry is expanding this year to include all three parishes! “Vote” for your favorite Super Bowl contender with a donation placed on your team’s “Souper Bowl” table in the Gathering Spaces the weekends of February 1st and 2nd and February 8th and 9th. If your team wins the big game on February 9th, you could win a Shopping Cents gift certificate!

February 1, 2025 from 7-11pm in St. John Neumann's Daniel Hall. Must be 21 years of age to enter. $20 Admission includes snacks and refreshments. Featuring: Bars-N-Bells, Blackjack, the wildly fun Dog Races, Beat the Dealer, Poker, and more. Presented by the St. John Neumann Men’s Organization and The Matt Haverkamp Foundation.

Join us on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at our Annual Open House and discover why St. John the Baptist School is A GREAT PLACE TO BELONG! During Open House, you will be guided on a personal tour of the school by a current parent and a junior high student. All tours begin in the Gathering Space of St. John the Baptist Church, 5375 Dry Ridge Rd. in Colerain Township. We are looking forward to your visit! Reservations are required. Only ONE sign-up is needed per family, regardless of the number of students. Please contact the St. John the Baptist School Office at 513-385-7970 with any questions. Thank you!

Saturday, February 1st from 7-8pm in St. John the Baptist Church.Come as you are! Bring your family (kids of all ages) and friends, and let your hearts be filled with the grace and love of our Lord. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find solace in the peaceful presence of the Eucharist. Enjoy soul-stirring Praise & Worship Music led by NET Ministries. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith, experience the joy of worship, and connect with our vibrant community. We will enjoy fellowship with refreshments after the hour of Praise and Adoration. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Adult Faith classes lead by Deacon Larry Day will begin the week of January 6th. (Please note, due to bad weather, Early Christian Writings will begin January 13th instead of January 6th, AND the Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study begin on January 14th instead of January 7th.) That Man Is You will resume on January 18th and SHE will start on January 21st. For a full list and more details, follow this link. Can't make the 1st class, or two, that's OK. It's not too late to join! https://www.theblessedtrinityfamily.org/bible-studies

Monday, December 9, 2024 8:30am Mass at St. John the Baptist Church (All School) 8:30am Mass at St. John Neumann Church 8:30am Mass at Corpus Christi Church 7pm Mass at St. John the Baptist Church

Advent begins Sunday, December 1, 2024. We invite you to join us at any or all of the wonderful events and Masses that we have planned for this Advent season.

CALLING ALL 8TH & 9TH GRADERS! The Blessed Trinity Family welcomes 8th and 9th graders to YDisciple! Who am I? Who is God? Does God love me? Who is God calling me to be? These are among the many questions that young people are asking today. YDisciple follows a small group discipleship model while exploring the answers to these questions through games, videos, Bible studies, prayer, and more! YDisciple will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7-8:15pm at St. John the Baptist. Please see the schedule below for the 2024-25 school year. Join us on October 23rd for our program kick-off! We look forward to sharing this program with your child!

The Blessed Trinity Family invites Kindergarten - 7th grade boys to Conquest! Conquest is a weekly virtue-based program that aids in forming your son as a Christian leader to transform our culture. This program is a place for your son to build friendships, play games, learn new skills, give back to the community, grow in virtue, and have fun! Conquest will meet at St. John the Baptist on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:45pm. Join us on Wednesday, October 30th at St. John the Baptist for a parent information night! It's not too late to join!

Sunday, October 27th at 12:15pm. Fr. Pete will process the Blessed Sacrament around the St. John the Baptist campus as we pray the Rosary. The procession will end in front of Our Blessed Mother’s grotto in the front of St. John the Baptist Church. In the event of bad weather, we will pray in Church. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Join thousands of Catholics praying a Respect Life Month novena Tuesday, October 22nd through Wednesday, October 30th. Printed copies of the novena can be found in the gathering spaces, or you can get daily prayers, reflections, and more at www.respectlife.org/celebrate