SCCR Parish Blog

Very recently (and with almost no advance notice), Gov. DeWine ordered facial coverings (masks covering the mouth and nose) to be worn for all indoor events in certain counties where the infection rate for Covid-19 is growing.  Yesterday, he added Clermont County to that list, for a total of 12 counties as of this writing. The Archdiocese is informing us that this edict applies to religious activities as well.  That means that all those attending Mass at  St. Mary or St. Peter will now be required by the State, not just encouraged, to wear masks.  Similarly, this edict applies to all indoor parish meetings. There is an exception for those with health issues where breathing is made difficult by wearing of a mask (such as asthmatics).  Also, there is an exemption for priests celebrating Mass and those leading a religious service.  The Archbishop is currently directing that his priests must wear a mask while distributing Holy Communion, so I will do that as long as he requires it. We will

We have been very busy this past month of June getting ready for changes to continue to serve our parishioners in the South Clermont Catholic Region (SCCR).    We have almost completed the move of the regional parish office to Bethel and will soon open the satellite office in the lower level of St. Peter's Church (see nearby blogpost).   We are also preparing for the arrival of Patrick, our resident seminarian, and our new volunteer DRE for St. Mary's, Nancy Shula.   So to accommodate all that, we have reworked the phone system a little You will still call the same familiar number to reach the parish (513-553-3267 for St. Peter or 513-734-4041 for St. Mary) and Debbie will answer both lines during business hours and transfer you to your party.   However, when she is out, if you need to connect to clergy or staff voicemail, here is the list of those extensions. Also, not a misprint: the extension for Gary Gunkel and Nancy Shula really is * (the asterisk key next to the 0 o

We're pleased to announce that our new St. Peter office in the lower level of the church building will be open for business starting Monday, June 13th. Office hours will be * Mondays from about 9:15 am - 3pm (Open just after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, manned by our business manager, Greg Feldkamp) * Fridays from about 9:15 am - 3pm (Open just after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, manned by Deacon Ron) If you come in person, just ring the doorbell by the lower level door. If you want to phone in, just call either parish office line.  Debbie will transfer you.  After business hours, you can leave a message for Deacon Ron or Greg at the St. Peter parish office anytime, by pressing Extension 1.   (Note: With the recent office move, the extensions have changed.  To reach Debbie's voicemail in the main parish office, you will now press Extension 0.) For the St. Peter's parishioners, if you would like to stop by for a Mass intention or other business in person, please come to the office during these