Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 10-20-24
Whoever wishes to be great will be your servant / Quien quiera ser grande, que sea servidor Jesus reacts energetically to the ambitions of His apostles who want the first place among their peers. He gives them a solemn lesson by proposing a new system of status: “anyone who wishes to be great among you […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection/Reflexión para el 10-20-24
We pray the Nicene Creed at almost all Sunday Masses and on major feast days after the homily. Before we begin to reflect on it, you might like to see that it has a long and sometimes complicated history. It has been prayed since 325. Nicene Creed, a Christian statement of faith that is the […]
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 10-18-24
28th Friday in Ordinary Time, Feast of St Luke, October 18, 2024 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13b, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Some friends of mine were recently talking about being bold for Christ. Especially during this tumultuous time as we approach our general election. It seems everywhere you turn; someone is speaking badly about someone else, and […]
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll of Drive
The Knights of Columbus held their annual ID Drive (Intellectual Disabilities Drive) in September but still have Tootsie Rolls to sell! Each year proceeds from the annual drive goes to help support our local organizations in need, such as ARAC, RAMP, Camp Horizon, and Special Camps. Please stop by the parish office during normal working […]
PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER
With October being Respect Life Month, we are asking you to open your hearts in support of women within the Rockford Diocese finding themselves in untimely pregnancies. A crib will be located near the Baptismal Font for collecting baby items throughout the month, which will then be distributed where needed. Examples of needed items are: swaddlers, […]
America Needs Fatima Rosary
Thank you to the Legion of Mary for arranging the annual “America Needs Fatima” Rosary on Saturday, October 12th, and for those who came to pray with us! ~ Pictures Credit to Karen Snyder ~
October Rosary Challenge
During the month of the rosary, we invite all to take part in our Rosary Challenge by praying the rosary weekly, daily, or more frequently. Maybe, if you are doing one rosary a week, do two!
Our Lady of Champion Pilgrimage
Fr. Michael Sabo led a group of pilgrims to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. It was a beautiful day to be present and bring prayers to Our Lady! ~ Pictures Credit to Karen Snyder ~