2025 archive of The Seed
Being Evangelized Anew
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 9/05/25
The concept of the “New Evangelization” has become central to our conversation as Catholics, this need in our modern world for a Christian renewal at every level of society, and the rebirth of Christian faith in many places that are historically Christian. This includes our own community. Current data ... Read More »
St. Bernard's Rectory: A House of Discernment
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 9/05/25
Greetings from Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati!
My name is West Gardner, and I’m so blessed to have St. Henry Parish as my home parish, now that I am beginning studies as a seminarian for the archdiocese. While I’m not a Mercer County native, I do consider ... Read More »
St. Bernard's Rectory: A House of Discernment
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 8/01/25
Dear friends of St. Henry Parish,
I am a young man who has lived in the Saint Bernard’s rectory, Loreto House, for the past two years. This fall, I will be entering a Benedictine monastery, Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, in Oklahoma. As a result of taking ... Read More »
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Collections Goal:
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 7/07/25
As many of you know, last year we made a shift in how we report our weekly offertory in the bulletin. Instead of simply listing what came in each week, we now include a weekly “over/under” based on our budget to help give context, not just what was given, ... Read More »
St. Bernard's Rectory: A House of Discernment
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 7/07/25
Praise Be Jesus Christ!
I am excited to write to you all in the Saint Henry Parish Family to thank you for your prayers and support and to share an update on my life now as a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. My journey towards the priesthood ... Read More »