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Dear Parishioners, Our Penance service is this Thursday, March 30 beginning at 6:30 pm. We will have four priests here to hear everyone’s confession. Prepare yourself now with an examination of conscience and come to receive the cleansing grace of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Every confession is a new beginning where we put the past behind us and look forward to the future with God’s strength, grace and mercy. Click here for more

Dear Parishioners, I attended my first Mardi Gras dinner last Saturday. It was a lovely and fun evening. The Prime Rib/Salmon dinner was fantastic. Thanks to Ron and all the Knights who prepared it. And thanks to the youth who did a marvelous job serving tables. Matt did a wonderful job as the MC and auctioneer of the amazing and beautiful desserts. And thanks to all the organizers and decorators. The evening was a great success.

Dear Parishioners, November is upon us and we have two beautiful celebrations that make us think about death and the afterlife: Nov. 1, the Feast of All Saints, and Nov. 2, All Souls Day. All Saints is about Heaven and All Souls is about Purgatory. We are all called to be Saints. Canonized or not, everyone in heaven is a saint. All Saints is about honoring all the saints in heaven and building our belief and desire for heaven. We all have a bit of window to heaven in our souls and this needs to expand. Heaven is the grace or life of God living within us. Our desire for heaven to be with God and all the saints should grow with each passing day and year. Heaven is our true home, we are only passing through this life on earth to eternal life.

Covid, hurricanes, riots, fires need I add more to the list of a scary 2020? There are times when God is speaking to us through current events saying turn to me. Don’t forget me. Remember, God didn’t abandon us after the ascension, he’s still here guiding events until he returns. Look at the Eucharist, the actual physical presence of Jesus Christ in the form of Bread and Wine. It’s no symbol he’s really there. So remember, even if things seem dark, turn to God and ask for his protection and help. –Fr. Mike

Effective July 3rd, Mass will only be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of the month at at 6:00 pm. This schedule change is being made to minimize priest burnout as Fr. Ishida and Fr. St. Hilaire assume the responsibility for 9 churches in Stevens and Ferry counties.