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St. William is a Roman Catholic Parish located on the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our parish has approximately 700 families and 272 children in the school from kindergarten through eighth grade, including the 27 children in our Autism scholarship program. » Read more... |
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| Saint William Church Celebrates 100 Years: 1909-2009 | Saint William School | |
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THE PARTY OF THE CENTURY! On Saturday, January 30, the 100th anniversary of the eve of the first meeting of founding pastor Fr. Roth and St. William parishioners, Fr. Umberg and over 350 St. William parishioners, present and past, gathered at The Farm. The St. William Centennial Dinner Dance was a complete success according to many of the attendees, including Fr. Umberg. The Farm, owned by the Elsaesser Family (who donated part of their farm to be the land on which St. William Church and school sit), was the perfect setting for this celebration. The food was excellent, the cakes (designed after the banners in front of church) were beautiful and delicious. The music provided by three different bands with St. William members was enjoyed by all. An exciting highlight of the night was the wonderful video on the history of St. William Parish by parishioner Greg Bruns. What a wonderful story! What inspirational images and music! (This video is a work in progress—if you have interesting pictures or film, we ask you to contact Greg Bruns.) A good crowd remained late into the evening and, in true St. William fashion, the party went an extra half hour!
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William provides a faith-based education that recognizes that each student is an individual. Our parish families, teachers and staff work together to create a spirit that instills an ongoing sense of community and service. Each student has an opportunity to excel both spiritually and academically. |
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UPCOMING LENTEN EVENTS
Burning of Palms & Blessing of Ashes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7:00pm in the CHAPEL
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
6:30am, 8:15am, 11:30am, and 7:00pm.
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm in the CHURCH
Parish Fish Fry
Every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday)
4:30—7:30PM
Drive thru & Father Reardon Hall (Cafeteria March 12)
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: The chaplet of Divine Mercy will follow the “Blessing of Throats” after the 11:00am Mass next Sunday, February 7. Please gather in the front of church by the Divine Mercy image.
CONFIRMATION NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, February 14 at the 11:00am Mass, our St. William 8th graders will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk will preside. This is a parish celebration. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. As our candidates prepare for this sacrament, please keep them in your prayers.
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY: Our next Interfaith Hospitality Hosting Week is Sunday, February 14 through Saturday, February 20. Could you be a “Valentine” and donate your time and talent? There are many ways you can help: greeting our guests when they arrive, cooking, baking, doing dishes, laundry, or just being present to our guests. Call the Parish Center at 921-0247 and leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call.