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March 9, 2026 by Jacob Emser

All young adults (age 18 to 35) are invited to our Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 23, at St. Gertrude Parish (6543 Miami Ave., Madeira, OH). The free event begins at 7 p.m. with Mass, followed by a bonfire and social with burgers, hot dogs, and more from 8:30 to 10 p.m. All are invited to bring a side dish to share. Come ready for fun, food, and fellowship, and a hunger for the Lord and the gifts of the Holy Spirit that he wants to fill you with this Pentecost!

Please register below so we can have an estimated headcount, and sign up to bring a dish. We look forward to seeing you!

March 9, 2026 by Jacob Emser

CGS leaders join us for a morning of prayer, discussion, and vision sharing for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd efforts throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 28th, in the Parish Hall at Our Lady of Sorrows.

January 12, 2026 by Jacob Emser

Cycle Prep is a nationally acclaimed first-period workshop developed by Pearl & Thistle and offered locally through Small Things Fertility’s Heidi Schaap. This engaging, age-appropriate experience is designed for parents and daughters to learn together what’s really happening in her body as she approaches her first menstrual cycle.

During this 90-minute interactive workshop, families will explore:

Female anatomy
Hormones through the “Story of the Kingdom” illustration
Ovulation and cycle timing
Period products and what to expect
Normal cycle variations
How to build a supportive “Culture of Care” at home

The workshop equips both girls and parents with clear science, shared language, and practical tools to talk about puberty with truth, dignity, and calm—helping the conversation continue long after the event.

Girls will leave with:

A custom period-product kit
A workbook and discussion guide for continued learning

Parents will receive:

Guides for talking with your daughter’s doctor
Resources to support ongoing conversations
Additional tools for navigating puberty with confidence

For girls aged 9-11

Only one ticket per a family is needed.

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