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It’s not just about the sacrament; it’s about communion
By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight It’s not just about the Sacrament of Holy Communion; it’s about the communion of the Church. There’s been much interest in whether the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) intends to restrict some politicians from receiving Holy Communion, based upon our Church’s pro-life teachings. Church (canon) law, however, states…
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Links to more information are available by clicking on words highlighted in blue or the gold buttons. Click on to open our folder with all graphics for use in parish print or digital resources. Bishop’s messages Co-Responsibility of Stewardship Last week, I had the opportunity to reflect on how a spirituality of stewardship encourages co-responsibility,…
Read More7 June 2021
Links to more information are available by clicking on words highlighted in blue or the gold buttons. Click on to open our folder with all graphics for use in parish print or digital resources. Bishop’s messages Parish staff enrichment All parish staff involved in administrative functions are invited to an orientation session hosted by the…
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The Solemnity of All Saints
November 1 | The Solemnity of All Saints Day (All Saints Day) is a Holy Day of Obligation. Check Mass times at your local parish.
See DetailsDiocesan Mission Collection
To support diocesan mission projects and efforts in Peru, India, and Africa. In lieu of additional second collections, funds collected in this appeal also supports national mission projects and efforts in Latin America, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, Catholic Near East Welfare Association and Society of the Propagation of the Faith.
See DetailsSeminarian Formation and Priest Retirement Collection (Assessed)
To form and educate diocesan seminarians (candidates for priesthood) and clergy and to provide for the retirement needs of retired diocesan priests who offered their lives in priestly ministry and service.
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BISHOP McKNIGHT PRAYER
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, conscious of our sinfulness, but aware that we gather in Your name. Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts. Give us light and strength to know Your will, to make it our own, and to live it in our lives. Guide us by Your wisdom, support…
Prayer List
Please pray for Christine Atterbury, Rosalyn Bange, Andy Boss, Ronnie Chrisman, Tommy Davis, Gaila Donaldson, Raymond Enyeart, Father Ameco, Paul Fogelsong, Edna Fischer, Cleo Hulett, Ryan James, Billie Lou Kunkel, Erin Main, Susie McGuire, Dean Meyer, Katherine Penrod, Cheryl Penton, Shelly Schrader, Tyra Schwartz, Jennifer Staton, DeLaina Summerfield, Terry Sturm, Curtis Wienhaus, Brad Woodworth, Sharon…
Restoration Fundraiser
Time is running out to get your orders turned in as we are only ordering the number of wreaths that we have received money for, there will not be any extra wreaths to buy later. This will be the last weekend to remind you to get your order placed for a beautiful 25” live wreath…
CSA NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE
Currently, we are at 38% of our parish goal as we enter the final weeks of the Catholic Stewardship Appeal. Thank you to all who have made a gift or pledge. If you have not yet done so, please know that we benefit greatly from the services and support provided through diocesan ministries. We appreciate…
FATHER’S OF MERCY MISSION – DECEMBER 5-10
Father Louis Gardiola will be here for a Father’s of Mercy Mission Sunday, December 6 -Thursday December 10 @ St. Boniface, St. Joseph & St. Raphael. Father Louis will preside at all the Masses the weekend of December 5-6 and will begin his Mission on Sunday evening. The topics each night are: Sunday – Four…