Save e the e date…

Our parish staff is hard at work preparing for next year, and every June we meet to set calendar dates for the upcoming fall and spring. As your family prepares for the upcoming months, you may wish to add these Sunday afternoon dates to your family schedule.

Adult Initiation and Adult FaithFormation Open House – Sunday, September 10, 1-3pm – Come to the Parish Center after the noon Mass for coffee and donuts and find out about our Adult Initiation process (for those who wish to become Catholic, or to complete their Catholic Sacraments – also known as The RCIA Process), and the many other opportunities for adults to learn more about their faith and to share their faith with other adults.

Welcome Back Picnic for K-8 Religious Education Families – Sunday, September 17, 1:30-3:30pm – Every year we kick off our religious education year with a family picnic, games, crafts, and an opportunity to get to know other religious education families, as well as a chance to pick up the year’s books and supplies.

Parish Feast Day and International Food Festival – Sunday, September 24, 12noon Mass to 3pm – One of our biggest parish events – you don’t want to miss out on this festive Mass, followed by a sharing of food from many different cultures! Plan to bring a tray to share of some finger food that represents your ethnic or cultural heritage - and get to know your fellow parishioners as we celebrate the rich diversity of our wonderful parish.

Dates for 2023-2024 Children and Teen Sacraments:

First Penance Family Retreat: Saturday, November 18, 2-5pm in the church

FIRST PENANCE: Saturday, December 9, 10am in the church

First Communion Family Retreat: Saturday, March 2, 2-5pm in the church

FIRST COMMUNION Masses: Saturday, April 20, 10am (SSH School) and 2pm (Parish & Caedmon), in the church

Confirmation Retreats: Parish Religious Education, Saturday, March 9, 1-5pm in the Parish Center.

SSH School, Friday, March 15, during the school day

CONFIRMATION Mass with Bishop Whalen: Sunday, April 28, 2pm in the church

St. Ignatius: Founder of the Jesuits (FeastDay July 31)

Nearly 500 years ago, Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish knight. In the wake of an injury he sustained in battle, Ignatius came to study the lives of the saints, and carefully examined the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Uncertain of the path on which his own life would proceed, he found peace and discovered meaningful direction in his own deep reflections. Ignatius ultimately came to the enlightened realization that his life was to be measured in things far greater than riches, honor, and fame. Inspired by the life stories of the saints and transformed by Jesus’ lasting example, he devoted his life’s energy and purpose to the service of God and others. Ignatius eventually established an order within the Catholic tradition, a religious community he called the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as the Jesuits.