The Role of Invitation in Evangelization Date Posted: January 15, 2021 For Sunday, January 17, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 - 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 - John 1:35-42 - “What are you looking for?” Jesus asked, which he follows with an invitation to “come and see,” in response to the disciples’ question about where he is staying. Of course, Jesus knew what they were seeking; is it not what we all seek — peace, hope, salvation? Jesus calls them, and indeed us as well, to accept his invitation to find those things, and so much more, in him. - Regardless of where Jesus resides physically, we know from his teaching later in John’s Gospel, what he longs to show us is where he abides. In John 15:4-16, Jesus shares the... Read More »
Important Announcement Date Posted: January 13, 2021 The parish has learned that last weekend, Saturday, January 9th at our 4 pm Mass someone was present who was in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID 19 and Sunday, January 10th at our - 10:30 am Mass two people were present who have tested positivefor COVID 19 this week. Because of the guidelines in place for social-distancing, wearing face masks and using hand sanitizer, there is no need for undue concern. The parish shares this with you, however, so that you may closely monitor your health for any symptoms (e.g. a fever, dry cough, loss of sense of taste or smell, etc.). - Should you begin experiencing any of these symptoms, please call your healthcare provider as... Read More »
January 17, 2020 ~ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Date Posted: January 13, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr Day - The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr... Read More »
Why do we do that? Catholic Life Explained Date Posted: January 13, 2021 Question: Why do parishes have the Blessed Sacrament in a separate room? - Answer: While many Catholics of a certain age have memories of the Blessed Sacrament being housed in the tabernacle on the high altar of the church, many parishes in the decades since the Second Vatican Council have chosen to build a separate space — a reservation chapel — where the Blessed Sacrament is kept. Although this practice is not universal, it is in keeping with the guidance offered by the US Bishops in their document Built of Living Stones (see nos 77-78). The goal is to create a space that is separated from the nave and sanctuary, but which is “integrally connected with the church” which can foster... Read More »
Saint Meinrad Pastoral Formation Workshop Date Posted: January 11, 2021 Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: Mission and Missionary Discipleship - ONLINE: JANUARY 28, 2021 FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME - REGISTRATION FEE: $90 - If you have worked in parish ministry for more than five years, you have heard the buzzwords “Evangelization,” the “New Evangelization” or “Missionary Disciple.” So, what is new about evangelization? Why is this different? - Is this just another program for me to run? - What if I told you that there is nothing “new” about evangelization and this is different from things we have done in the past? And, no, it is not a program. What I want to show you takes a paradigm shift in our thinking. - It is hard, messy work.... Read More »

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