Being an “Amazing Parish:” The Parish Leadership Team – myself, Jenn Wortman, and John & Mary Beth Zdarko – had a powerful experience in Phoenix at the Amazing Parish Summit. Our three days there, spent praying and learning with other parish teams from around the nation (for example, our breakfast table companions were from the Diocese of Stockton in California), brought clarity regarding the things we’ve been working on, and more importantly, it stoked the fires of Christian zeal in our hearts...
Kentucky Mission Trip: For many years, Fr. Michael DeMartinis (currently the pastor of St. Patrick in Erie) has led youth on life-changing summer mission trips to the Appalachian region of Kentucky. This year, three of our area youth are joining him. Please keep these teens in your prayers as they serve and learn among the poor of Appalachia.
Essential Fatherhood: A happy Father’s Day goes out to all of our dads! Men, your fatherhood is so necessary and essential in the life of the Church. If a child’s father attends Mass and participates in the life of the Church, there is a strong chance that the child will continue as a practicing Catholic. If dad falls away, it’s very likely that the child will fall away too. Dads – please – lead your children to heaven. They need you! ...
Corpus Christi Procession: Eucharistic Revival is desperately needed. You and I can do our part. Please join the Revival by participating in today’s (Sunday, June 11) Eucharistic Procession. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at 2:30 pm on the Holy Redeemer altar. At 3:00 pm, our procession will form, and we will take the Real Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ into the streets of Warren...