Dear Parishioners, The Diocese of Spokane has asked our parishes to host a seminarian this summer for two months starting the first week of June. The idea is to help these young men in formation to the priesthood get some experiences of parish life and, in our case, rural parish life. The seminarian that will be staying at our parish and rectory is Colby Richards, who is currently studying at St. Patrick’s Seminary in California. It is our opportunity to get to know and support him on his way to the priesthood. His first weekend here will be June 8 and June 9 when he will have the opportunity at each mass to share a little about himself and his journey. (Click for more)
This Sunday is Pentecost. Jesus says to the disciples, “As the Father sent me, so I send you … Receive the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit is given so that we can continue the mission of Jesus in the world. Jesus was sent to make God known, and in order to do that He had to make love known (because God is love). Click for more...
This Sunday we honor mothers on Mother’s Day and we are also celebrating the Ascension. Mothers are essential to our wellbeing and to the wellbeing of family and society. A mother’s role is often underrated or undervalued by a culture that values more money, status and power. A mother’s role is essentially service, service to her children, which is often a hidden and thankless task. (Click for more)
Dear Parishioners, We begin the month of May. Nature is coming alive all around us, the valley is fresh green and it is starting to get warmer, however slowly. I made some raised garden beds in the back of the Rectory and I am looking forward to planting things and getting my bee hives going again with the help of Lanny Stolp – these are all signs of Spring. Click for more...