As summer begins to wind down, the month of August often reminds us that seasons are always changing. Vacations come to an end, families prepare for a new school year, and many of us begin settling back into familiar routines. Amid these transitions, the Church invites us to remain rooted in...
The Many Facets of Grief Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. While grieving the loss of a loved one is often the most intense type of grief, any loss can cause grief. In addition to the...
This month, one of the credit card processing companies we use to process contributions unexpectedly closed its business. Unfortunately, we were given less than two days to transfer our records to a new system. Because part of this transition had to be completed manually, we ask that you please...
We live in an age overflowing with information. With a few taps on a phone, we can learn almost anything. We have access to more knowledge than any generation in history. Yet for all our knowledge, we often seem to lack wisdom. The Scriptures speak often of wisdom, but they mean something far...
In recent weeks, many Catholics have heard the news that Pope Leo XIV has declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism following another series of unauthorized episcopal consecrations. This has understandably raised many questions. What happened? Why is this significant? And what...
Annual School Supply Drive Starts Now If you have school-age kids, you already know that it’s time to think about school supplies. Our annual drive for local families in need is gearing up. You can bring your new school supplies to the table near the main entrance. Check below...
The images of a seed and God’s word run through the readings this weekend. God is both Sower and the seed. He provides water and light and brings forth growth. The prophet Isaiah compares God’s word to rain and snow, coming from God and achieving his purpose. St. Paul tells the...
Beginning with the July 11-12 bulletin, you will notice a new format for our weekly giving report. These changes are intended to make our financial reporting simpler, clearer, and easier to understand. Because of the early deadline for the Fourth of July bulletin, there will not be a financial...
The Giving Center will be relocating during the week of July 6. Don't worry - the Giving Center is not going away. It will simply be returning to its original location across the hallway from the parish office, in the area that once served as the church coat closets. Moving the Giving Center...
As we celebrate Independence Day, many of us will gather with family and friends for picnics, parades, fireworks, and other festivities. We rightly give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy as citizens of the United States: religious liberty, representative government, freedom of speech, and...
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