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St. Patrick

St. Patrick
It seems only appropriate to start with an Irish blessing: “May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, And nothing but happiness come through your door.” This blessing can certainly apply to the crippled man in our gospel today.  He had troubles galore, but when Christ appeared before him, “nothing but happiness came…
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Marriage Ministry: Date Night

Marriage Ministry: Date Night
Friday, August 28, 6-8pm, parish hall. Marriage Ministry event for all couples. Dinner, drinks, and program for all couples dating, engaged, and married. Topic: “Balancing Work and Marriage: Strategies for a Harmonious Life Together” with Sarah and Brian Hanafin and Dr. John & Marian Chase. $20 per couple. RSVP here below. Babysitting available for children…
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Recharging Lent

Recharging Lent
At Mass on Ash Wednesday, the holy Communion line was down to its last person. Suddenly, a young woman hurried down the aisle just as the priest was turning back to the altar. Obviously, a latecomer. And then she briefly spoke to the priest. I couldn't hear her words, but it was clear she was…
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Faith in the Fire

Faith in the Fire
If the words from our first reading from the Book of Daniel sounded familiar to you, you were correct.  In fact, they are part of the prayer we hear during the Offertory of the Mass that expresses our desire for a ‘contrite heart and humble spirit’.  This whole prayer is one of the most beautiful…
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