As we look ahead to the Fall (and hopefully cooler weather, sooner rather than later), we look forward to welcoming people into one of our adult religious education offerings that prepare people to become Catholic or return to the faith. This will happen, hopefully, with the cooperation and support of the entire parish.
We are in special need of people to step forward as sponsors, catechists (teachers). and hospitality. If you think you might be interested in helping out in these, or in other ways, please contact Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer at 922-3283 or Deacon John Froning at 226-5506. If you have any names of people who are interested in the Catholic faith for the first time, or as returning Catholics, please call these deacons and give them their names.
We are in special need of people to step forward as sponsors, catechists (teachers). and hospitality. If you think you might be interested in helping out in these, or in other ways, please contact Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer at 922-3283 or Deacon John Froning at 226-5506. If you have any names of people who are interested in the Catholic faith for the first time, or as returning Catholics, please call these deacons and give them their names.
As I reflect on our recent effort to be in unity of posture and action during the Communion rite, I see a number of blessings flowing from this effort. Firstly, we are an example to those who visit from other parishes who have not sought this unity. Secondly, I see a great deal of divine power flowing to, and from, those who have received The Eucharist, as we all speak to The Lord in a time of quiet after everyone has received Communion. Finally, our posture of standing throughout the Communion rite is, practically, an easier posture to sustain over a period of time, than kneeling (at least for some of us in the congregation). I pray that we will all take time to reflect on and accept these and other blessings from The Lord during this most important time of Mass.
No doubt some of you are unaware that our parish is blessed to have a wonderful and needed bereavement ministry that is ready to reach out a caring hand to those who have lost loved ones in death. Ann Hooper, of our parish, heads and visits in the weeks and months after a loved one has died. She also offers, periodically, a five-week grief recovery group here at the church and a new group will be starting July 12.
It is a blessing when we can and are willing to connect with people who understand our feelings and behaviors in the time after we lose a loved one, and who can help us sort through feelings in a healthy and faith-filled way. Please be open to this ministry when the time comes.
It is a blessing when we can and are willing to connect with people who understand our feelings and behaviors in the time after we lose a loved one, and who can help us sort through feelings in a healthy and faith-filled way. Please be open to this ministry when the time comes.