Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal! Right now, more than 40 percent of dioceses in the United States and its territories are considered mission territory because they are unable to fund essential pastoral activities needed in their communities. Your support funds religious education, seminary formation, lay ministry training, and other programs that build vibrant faith … Continue reading Catholic Home Missions Appeal – This weekend!
We would like to take a moment to recognize and say “thank you” to two of our young parishioners. Mason and Austin are brothers who set up a golf ball stand this summer. We found envelopes in the collection basket with handwritten notes from each of them stating their desire to share their earnings with … Continue reading Sharing is caring
We are beginning a series of very short book reviews from our Parish library (located in the Hall). There are SO many wonderful selections in the many categories: Spiritual Growth, Family Life, Social Justice, Church History, Teen and Young Adult, among others. Literally there is something in those shelves for everyone. And you are invited … Continue reading OLM Library – Book Review
Since the restrictions related to COVID are now lifted, we’re working hard to rebuild our music ministry here at our parish. What we really need as soon as possible, is someone, or several someone’s, who can play the piano and/or the organ. We have to believe that, amongst all of our parishioners, some folks with … Continue reading Music Ministry Note
Doers of the Word July 25, 2021 My friend, “Mr. Dartmouth” He was a builder. He built platform tennis courts, an octagon house, athletic teams, a family, friendships. His biggest and enduring “construction” was a relationship with Jesus Christ which became a daily encounter early in life and took him into the next. Mr. Dartmouth reminded me … Continue reading My friend, “Mr. Dartmouth”
On the weekend of August 7 and 8, our Gospel will feature Jesus speaking about “the Bread of Life”. It will be about Jesus saying “whoever eats this bread will live forever, and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (John 6) Because the Gospel is at … Continue reading The Bread of Life/El Pan de Vida
Registration for Religious Education is now open. Please help us to plan for the upcoming Faith Formation year. You may register after all the Masses, or during the week in the Parish Office. Forms are available on the table in the gathering area. Deadline is September 9th. Registrations after the deadline will be subject to … Continue reading Religious Education News
As most of you know, Living & Giving in Christ is the annual campaign to raise funds for our Bishop and all the offices of the diocese. So far, since mid-April, our parish has reached 70% of our goal. However, less than 10% of the families in our parish have pledged or contributed. First, thank … Continue reading Living & Giving in Christ 2021 – Update
Doers of the Word Walls, Music & Rest. David wrote over half of the 150 psalms (with music!). Psalm 23 in today’s reading is among the most popular. Although David possessed courage enough to take on the likes of Goliath, a nine-foot-tall Philistine, he did not fit the “macho” mold. In fact, David first gained King … Continue reading Walls, Music & Rest
Our Parish Feast Day is on August 15th. Our parish feast day is quickly approaching! We will hold a bilingual Mass at 11:00 AM, followed by a procession and potluck picnic! We need your help, especially with set-up and clean-up for the picnic. Many hands make light work so, please sign up to volunteer by … Continue reading Parish Feast Day – August 15th!