Dear Parishioners, the Catechumens (non-baptized) and Candidates of the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) are on their final approach to receiving the Sacraments of full initiation this Easter Vigil. The little flock has prepared well. We have been meeting for over a year, going through the Catechism and answering questions. They are ready to be presented to the bishop for the Rite of Election (Enrollment of Names) this Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral. At the 10 am Mass this Sunday, we will be doing the Rite of Sending where our Catechumens and Candidates will be sent from our community.

Dear Parishioners, I have been enjoying listening to "The Rosary in a Year” podcast with Fr. Mark-Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary is doing an excellent job in explaining the background of the Rosary and bringing it alive. The Rosary is fundamentally prayer and needs to more than a set of prayers on the beads. The Rosary as prayer needs to connect us with the Person of Jesus and Mary his mother (click fore more)

Dear Parishioners, We had our first Pastoral Council meeting this past week and have expanded the Pastoral Council to include members from each parish and several active ministries. The members are Alexis Peters, our chair, Patsy Cotter, Jill Chalmers, Tony Hansen, Jenn Dotts, Ron Christian, Dean Proszek, Emily Garner, and Amy Nixon. (Click for more)