Thank you for your generosity to the Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal. Your gift of over $8,500 provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more to these priests who have been good shepherds and have kept their promises to the faithful of the Diocese. Please know that priests across the Diocese hold you and your loved ones in grateful prayer.

Pope Francis announced in a letter Friday that hope will be the central theme for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, voicing his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global brotherhood and solidarity with the poor, as well as care for the environment.

Cursillo (pronounced KER SEE O) starts with a three-day retreat of learning, sharing, and experiencing life in a Christian Community. The word “Cursillo” is Spanish, meaning “a short course.” Cursillo is a shortened form of the full title: Cursillo de Christiandad, which means “A Short Course in Christian Community Living.” .

The ILM is a 3-year course of study for the laity. The ILM provides training and faith formation for lay leaders in the Church. The theological base for this program is found in the documents of the Second Vatican Council.

Last week we received 24 gifts and pledges for $12, 470 dollars. We have now reached 102 percent of our parish goal. 436 parishioners donated close to $225,000; however, well over 100 families donated $60,000 to the 2021 ADA, but not this year. Remember, every dollar pledged and paid over our diocesan goal will be returned to our parish.