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Any3 Things
by FrAmbrose
A weekly podcast for the St. Michael the Archangel family of parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Serving Mary, Help of Christians, Sacred Heart, Saint Brigid, Saint Augustine, Saint Luke, and Saint Paul parishes. Each week, we’ll talk about Any 3 Things that would be good for you all to know!
Episodes
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Any3 Things Return of the Kings Episode 5: Confirmation, Church Militant, and Can Catholics Watch Horror?
As Michael is on paternity leave, Spencer joins Fr. Ambrose for the newest A3T episode! They talk about the sacrament of confirmation, what it means to call the Church on earth the "Church Militant," and whether or not Catholics should watch horror movies.
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Any3 Things Return of the Kings Episode 4: Crying Babies at Mass, Altar Server Vestments, and Archangels
Michael and Fr. Ambrose talk about what to do when babies cry at Mass, a new vestment that female altar servers will wear at Mass, and our patron saint the archangel St Michael.
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Any3 Things Return of the Kings Episode 3: Money and the Archdiocese; Marriage Prep and NFP; and Working for the Church
Fr. Ambrose and Michael get back together to talk about how much parish money goes to the archdiocese, the marriage prep process and NFP, and how hiring for a parish job is different than other jobs. NOTE: Due to the nature of NFP, the subject matter of this episode might not be suited for all...
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Any3 Things Return of the Kings Episode 2: Staff Retreat, Elevator Pitch Evangelization, and Cremation
Fr. Ambrose and Michael get back together to talk about the recent staff retreat, give a how-to for preaching the Gospel in 90 seconds, and talk about the Church's teaching regarding cremation.
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Any3 Things Return of the Kings Ep1: Youth Ministry Summer Update, Incense, and Miscarriages
The podcast is back! Fr. Ambrose and Michael talk about where youth ministry sits as summer comes to a close, why we use incense at Mass, and how the Church cares for couples going through a miscarriage.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 13: Family Unity Discernment, Extended Pentecost Vigil, and New Priests!
Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Blenman reconvene to discuss the upcoming day of discernment for our family of parishes, the extended Pentecost vigil, and soon-to-be Fathers Curtis and Doug who will be joining us in July!
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 12: New Catholics, Church Renovation, and Priests Moving
Fr. Blenman hosts Fr. Ambrose to talk about bringing new Catholics into the Church during the Easter season, an upcoming renovation project at Mary, Help of Christians, and Fr. Blenman's upcoming departure.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 11: Chrism Mass, Incense, and Divine Mercy Sunday
Fr. Blenman and Fr. Ambrose are joined by seminarians Adam and John for a special Holy Week episode of the podcast! They discuss the Chrism Mass, the use of incense during the liturgy, and the upcoming celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 10: Parish Hopping, Immigration, and Lenten Confessions
Fr. Blenman and Fr. Ambrose are finally back with another episode after a three month hiatus. They talk about whether or not you should go to church at your closest parish, how to handle the arguments about immigration as a Catholic, and why you should go to confession in Lent.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 9: Vocations Awareness, Beautification, and All Souls' Day
Fr. Blenman and Fr. Ambrose reunite to talk about promoting vocations, why we make our churches beautiful, and wearing the color black for All Souls' Day.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 8: Convalidations, Silent Sacristies, and Is Halloween Demonic?
Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Blenman join forces once again to talk about the process of convalidation for marriages, a new policy about silence before Masses, and whether or not Halloween decorations are from the devil.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 7: Charlie Kirk and Political Violence, St. Michael Feast Day, Youth
Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Blenman reconvene in this episode to talk about Charlie Kirk's death as well as other political violence, the upcoming feast day for our family of parishes, and some exciting youth ministry news. Please note that, due to the subject matter, the beginning of this episode may…
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 6: Back to School, St. Joseph Prayer, and New Converts
Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Blenman reunite to talk about the beginning of the new school year, the prayer to St. Joseph, defender of life, and a recent uptick in conversions to the faith.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episod 5: Convocation, Lectors, and Altar Crucifixes
Frs. Blenman and Dobrozsi are back to talk about three things St. Michael related. Today's topics include the multi-day priest convocation upcoming, the proclaiming of the Word of God by lectors at Mass, and why we've put crucifixes for the priests to see on the altars in all of our churches.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 4: Amalgamation, Together Sunday, and Communion Patens
Fr. Blenman and Fr. Ambrose reunite again to talk about why amalgamation is not such a scary word, the upcoming Together Sunday initiative from the archdiocese, and the use of Communion patens during Mass.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 3: Fr. Mike's Retirement, Parish Festivals, and Demonic Possession
Frs. Ambrose and Blenman discuss the well-deserved retirement of Fr. Mike, the upcoming parish festivals, and what to do if one of your loved ones becomes possessed by an unclean spirit.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 2: Easter, New Archishop, Pope Francis' Death
Fr. Blenman and Fr. Ambrose come together to talk about the incredible attendance over Easter, new Archbishop of Cincinnati Robert Casey, and Pope Francis' death
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Parish Mission Night Three: Worship Like A Saint
Fr. Ambrose's talk from the third night of the parish mission on how to be a saint. This third night focuses on the goal of everything: union with God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, forever in Heaven. Fr. Ambrose presents prayer and the liturgy as a way to start that now.
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Parish Mission Night Two: Sainthood Today
Fr. Ambrose's talk from the second night of the parish mission on how to be a saint. This second night focuses on how to really grow in holiness in today's world by rejecting vices, choosing virtues, and serving others in charity.
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Parish Mission Night One: What's Wrong With The World
Fr. Ambrose's talk from the first night of the parish mission on how to be a saint. This first night focuses on what's wrong with the world today, how it got there, and what that means for us in our quest for sainthood.
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Any3 Things Back in Action Episode 1: Mission, Confessions, and Adoration
Fr. Blenman and Fr. Ambrose have gotten the band back together to embark on a new era of the smash hit Any3 Things podcast! This first episode recaps the Family of Parishes Lenten Mission, the opportunities for Confession during Lent, and the benefits of going to Adoration.
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Any3 Things Special Episode 3: Purpose of the Liturgy
In this episode, Fr. Ambrose attempts to answer the burning question: why should I go to Mass?
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Any3 Things Episode 36: Fr Blenman Strikes Back
Fr. Blenman rejoins the show to talk about Together Sunday, and some sacramental questions we frequently get asked
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Any3 Things Episode 37: Marriage Ministry, All Souls', and Rome
Josh and Katie Englefield join the show to talk about marriage ministry in our family of parishes, upcoming plans for All Souls' Day, and their pilgrimage to Rome
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Any3 Things Episod 35: Bethany, Family of Parishes Feast Day, and Hiring an Organist
One of our newer employees, Bethany Hall, joins the show to talk about her role at Sacred Heart, the upcoming feast of St. Michael the Archangel, and the process for hiring an organist for St. Paul.
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Any3 Things Episode 34: Mary Help of Christians Festival, Eucharistic Revival, and Science and the Eucharist
In a special episode, Fr. Ambrose's dad, Dr. Douglas Dobrozsi, joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming festival at Mary Help, the Eucharistic Revival and the Pilgrimage that just came through St. Brigid's, and what science can say about Jesus' Real Presence in the Eucharist.
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Any3 Things Episode 33: Geneva, Mass Time Survey, and Eucharistic Revival
Geneva Barclay, our newly hired coordinator of youth and young adult discipleship, joins to talk about her new position, a survey about our Mass times, and the Eucharistic pilgrimage coming through St. Brigid.
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Any3 Things Episode 32: Feast of the Sacred Heart, Gospel Road Mission Trip, and the Dayton Dragons
Michael Barclay is back on to discuss Sacred Heart parish's patronal feast day, an upcoming mission trip, and taking the youth group to the Dayton Dragons games.
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Any3 Things Episode 31: Fr. John, Corpus Christi, and Sacred Heart
Our recently ordained parishioner, Fr. John Grusenmeyer, joins the show to talk about his ordination and experience as a priest so far, and the upcoming feasts of Corpus Christi and Sacred Heart.
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Any3 Things Episode 30: Dinner with Our Fathers, Summer Youth Events, PSR Wrap Up
Michael Barclay joins Fr. Ambrose once again to talk about a meeting between leadership and parishioners at Sacred Heart, upcoming events through the summer for youth, and the end of the year for our religious ed programs.
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Any3 Things Episode 29: Easter Vigil, Vision Statement, and First Communion
Sorry for the hiatus! After a busy Holy Week and beginning of Easter season, Any3 Things is back. Fr. Bedel joins the show to discuss how the combined Easter Vigil went, the new vision statement for the St. Michael the Archangel family of parishes, and upcoming first Communions.
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Any3 Things Episode 28: Confirmation, Confession, and Parish Mission
Mary Pyper joins the show once again to talk about St. Brigid's Confirmation Mass this upcoming weekend, all the second graders going through first Confessions in preparation for Holy Communion, and the Parish Mission that will happen starting Sunday, March 17th.
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Any3 Things Lightning Round 4: Lenten Offerings
Fr. Ambrose is back with another lightning round, focusing on the various Lenten activities and devotions in our family of parishes.
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Any3 Things Episode 27: Eucharistic Revival, Prison Ministry, and Lent
Fr. Blenman returns to the show to talk about the Eucharistic Pilgrimage coming through St. Brigid this summer, a new initiative for ministry to Greene County Jail, and giving things up for Lent.
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Any3 Things Episode 26: Lenten Mission, Holy Week and Easter, and Marriage Prep
Spencer Hargedon rejoins the show to talk about our upcoming Lenten Mission, the liturgies leading up to Holy Week and Easter, and then the new program for mentor couples our parishes are using for marriage prep.
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Any3 Things Episode 25: Church Secretaries, Priest Schedule, and Staff Prayer
Taryn Peters, our secretary at St. Brigid, joins the show to talk about her position, organizing the Mass schedule for the priests, and the need for all our staff to pray and go to Mass.
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Any3 Things Lightning Round 3: Seminarian Christmas Break
Kevin LeMelle, our seminarian intern from last year, joins the show to talk about being on Christmas break, and his upcoming ordination to the diaconate.
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Any3 Things Episode 24: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all the clergy and staff at St. Michael the Archangel Family of Parishes! In this holiday episode, Fr. Mike Holloran joins Fr. Ambrose to talk about being busy as a priest during Christmas, and favorite Christmas carols.
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Any3 Things Episode 23: Music Directors, Prepping for Christmas, and Favorite Carols
Kristen Kosey, the music director at Sacred Heart and Mary, Help of Christians, joins Fr. Ambrose to talk about her role between two parishes, getting all that music ready for Christmas, and the songs she's looking forward to most on Christmas next week.
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Any3 Things Lightning Round 2: Parish Mission Planning
Fr. Ambrose comes back with another lightning round, talking about the work and effort involved in planning the Parish Mission coming up in March.
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Any3 Things Episode 22: Adult Faith Formation, St. Nicholas, and Christmas Parties
Michael Barclay joins the podcast once again to talk about running adult faith formation events in our parishes, the St. Nicholas party for our religious ed kids, and how to celebrate the birth of Christ even during Advent.
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Any3 Things Episode 21: Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, and Church Funds
Pat Morgan, the business manager at Mary, Help of Christians, joins the show to chat about the holiday, our donation campaign for Giving Tuesday, and what it means to manage a parish's funds.
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Any3 Things Lightning Round 1: St. Michael the Archangel
While on vacation at his parents house, Fr. Ambrose recruits his little brother Gabriel for a mini episode about our Family of Parishes' new patron saint, Michael the Archangel. Apologies for the reduced audio quality that was a result of being away from the studio.
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Any3 Things Episode 20: Communications, Flocknote, and Bulletin
Jason Schaap, our Coordinator of Communications, joins Fr. Ambrose to talk about the complexities of communicating, our Flocknote, and our bulletins.
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Any3 Things Episode 19: Vocations, Pastoral Council, and Praying about Issue 1
Fr. Blenman rejoins the podcast to talk about vocations awareness week, our new Family Pastoral Council, and opportunities for adoration to pray about Issue 1 and the upcoming vote.
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Any3 Things Episode 18: All Saints, All Souls, and Family of Parishes Name
Fr. Ambrose goes solo to talk about the Holy Day of Obligation this week, All Saints Day, the prayer for the dead we offer on the following day, All Souls, and the voting for our family of parishes patron saint.
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Any3 Things Episode 17: Parish Secretaries, Staff Meetings, and the Christmas Bazaar
Julie Sewell, the secretary at Mary, Help of Christians, joins Fr. Ambrose to talk about answering the phones at a Catholic parish, bringing the staff of all our parishes together for a big meeting, and the upcoming Christmas Bazaar.
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Any3 Things Episode 16: RCIA, Family Worship Commission, and the Feast of St. Luke
Spencer Hargadon joins Fr. Ambrose to talk about how our RCIA program is going, what a Family Worship Commission is, and the plans for the Feast of St. Luke this upcoming week.
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Any3 Things Special Episode 2: Potential Objections
Do Catholics have to oppose Issue 1 this November? In this Special Episode, Fr. Ambrose answers potential objections to Archbishop Schnurr's call for all Catholics to oppose the proposed amendment to Ohio's Constitution.
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Any3 Things Episode 15: Youth Evangelization, Youth Group Adoration, and Parish Exposition
Michael Barclay joins Fr. Ambrose as our first repeat guest to talk about the model for our youth ministry program, having adoration for our youth and staff, and expanding opportunities for adoration across our parishes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A weekly podcast for the St. Michael the Archangel family of parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Serving Mary, Help of Christians, Sacred Heart, Saint Brigid, Saint Augustine, Saint Luke, and Saint Paul parishes. Each week, we’ll talk about Any 3 Things that would be good for you all to know!
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A weekly podcast for the St. Michael the Archangel family of parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Serving Mary, Help of Christians, Sacred Heart, Saint Brigid, Saint Augustine, Saint Luke, and Saint Paul parishes. Each week, we’ll talk about Any 3 Things that would be good for you all to know!
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