Blessing of Animals

Gloria Folkers

On October 4th the Church honors St. Francis of Assisi. On this day it is customary to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals. Since October 4 falls on a Tuesday this year, we will have our Blessing of Animals on Saturday, October 8th. Father Jason will bless the animals in front of the church on Saturday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m.   Everyone is invited to bring their pets, large or small, house pets or farm pets. All are welcome to join in this blessing and prayer of thanksgiving to God, even if you do not bring an animal. 

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Bishop Hicks’ Monthly Column

Gloria Folkers

September 2022 – Memories of St. Oscar Romero arise from today’s Nicaragua In 2005, I began an extraordinary assignment in my priesthood, working and living for five years in the country of El Salvador. This small Central American country embodies and emanates the spirit of St. Oscar Romero. When I first arrived to begin my missionary work, I started learning about this martyred archbishop. Needless to say, he quickly became one of my heroes and eventually one of my favorite saints. During the 1980s, El Salvador had plummeted into a polarized and violent civil war. When the government began killing priests, nuns and laity, Archbishop Romero began to speak against… Read More

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Oikos Sisters Appeal

Jason Stone

We are blessed to have Sister Sarah of the Oikos Sisters of the Poor Household of God from the Philippines visit us the weekend of August 13 & 14. She will be sharing updates on the good work they do. If you don’t have the opportunity to see Sr. Sarah while she is here, you will be able to make a contribution to the Oikos Sisters by placing your donation in the collection basket, or use the parish’s online giving portal at https://members.myeoffering.com/ using the account titled “Oikos Sisters Mission, Philippines.” Thank you for your generosity and God bless the sisters.

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