Father’s Ministry: The Father’s Ministry is a fellowship of Christian fathers who through mutual encouragement and accountability are seeking God’s direction in loving their wives, leading their families, bringing their children up in the discipline and discipleship of the Lord by practical application of biblical principles. Weekly meetings are held at 6:03 am in the Church Hall every Friday morning until 7:20 am. Contact: Parish Office at 513-741-5300.
CANA FAMILY (formerly known as Familia):
Join a Cana Group to renew yourself so every moment spent with your husband and children counts. Cana Family Institute exists to support you in your efforts to build a strong family life and find the peace of knowing your family is on the right track. Contact Christina Sillies for more information at 513-741-8747 or silly7@fuse.net or Molly Sillies at 245-0807 or molly.sillies@gmail.com. See website for more information at www.canafamilyinstitute.com.
MOMS (Ministry of the Mothers Sharing): We are mothers searching for spiritual growth and development through Christian fellowship, religious support, spiritual introspection, spiritual discussions and prayer. By sharing ideas and values, it is our greatest hope to integrate God’s plan into daily lives by raising our children and supporting each other in the many roles as mothers and friends. Contact: Monica Grace (513-385-4083) or Marilyn Thiemann (513-385-7553).
Prayer Chain: These parishioners pledge to pray for the needs of others. To be placed on the list of those who will pray or to request prayers, call the Prayer Chain phone line at (513) 741-5300, ext 174.
St. James LIFE: (Life Is For Everyone): St. James LIFE! Ministry exists to promote respect and protection for life at all stages from conception to natural death. Our objective is to impact our parish families and our community through prayer, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit; through education by being a source of education on Church teaching on the respect for human life; and through action by hosting or participating in events that demonstrate that St. James is a "pro-life" parish. Contact: Monica Grace (513-385-4083), Marti Shoemaker (513-741-7120) or Chris Tonnis (513-741-4250).
St. Mary’s Ladies Society: All Women of the parish are invited to pray and share fellowship. Some members make baptismal garments for infants. Contact: Pam Karaus (513-235-9450) and Peggy Rebsch (513-923-4986).
Shepherds of Christ: We pray during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for priests, renewal of the Church and the world. This includes praying for our parish, the pope, vocations and all religious orders. We meet in Church every Monday at 11 am to pray the rosary and Shepherds of Christ prayer Manual. We make rosaries and have special programs for schools, nursing homes and shut-ins. We help in preparing Priestly Newsletters to mail to Bishops and Priests throughout the world. Contact: Melanie Noe (513-385-3064).
Walking With Moms in Need: Resources for women from the Respect Life Archdiocesan Office. Walking with Moms in Need is a national initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to help parishes better support and accompany pregnant and parenting women. Joining in this initiative, parishes across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are embarking on a Year of Service to assess, expand and communicate resources to moms in need in our communities. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes are called to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.” Contact Chris Tonnis (513-741-4250).