From the desk of Deacon Mike McCormick… Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, a very important week for all Christians. We have been preparing for the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday since Ash Wednesday. This is our last chance to ensure that our preparations are complete.  Jesus was riding on a donkey, … Continued

From our Director of Parish Life, Shayne Slough… When we chose our Lenten “theme” (“Encounter Hope, Experience Healing) in early February, little did we know how it would take on such an added layer of meaning during this Lenten journey. Originally meant to tie into our newly formed Hope & Healing Prayer Ministry and a … Continued

From our Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation, Angel Koerkel… What a strange time we are living in today.  As I write this article on 3/12/20, my two college-age children are back home, computers at the ready for their classes to (hopefully) resume in an online format, not knowing what to expect about when they will be … Continued

From the desk of Deacon Dave Etters… Lent is upon us!  The beginning of this holy, penitential season was highlighted by our Ash Wednesday O, Come Let Us Adore holy hour.  For those who attended, I think you would agree that it was a time filled with reverence, worship and beauty, and set the tone … Continued

From our Pastoral Council President, John Dullock… Lent – Give It Up! Here we are again.  It’s almost Lent. Oh my, I have no clue what I’m giving up this year.  What are you giving up? I’m giving up candy! I’m giving up drinking pop!   Hold on, I’ve heard that Sunday’s aren’t counted, so … Continued