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Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the 25th weekend in Ordinary Time, where are reminded God's ways are not are ways. This weekend is Catechetical Sunday. Please pray for our catechists for OCIA, Confirmation, Adult Education, Children's Liturgy of the Word, and First Communion. Our parish picnic is this Saturday after the 4 pm Mass and you can drop off your food before the 4 pm Mass in Rager Hall. Desserts are being provided. Please label your containers if you want them returned. Parking is available on Oak St on weekends. Please wear name tags that are provided for you. Social Committee meeting will take place this Wednesday in the Ministry Center starting at 6 pm. All are welcome. Coffee and Doughnuts will take place after the 10 am Mass this Sunday. All are welcome. Deacon John's Bible Study continues on Tuesday's starting at 12:45 pm in Rager Hall with more information in the bulletin. Friends of the Poor annual walk will take place Saturday, September 26 at the State Hospital with the walk starting at 9 am and with registration that day or earlier. See bulletin for more details. Proceeds from our parish will go to our St. Vincent de Paul conference. Diocesan Youth Day at Holy Redeemer will take place Sunday, September 27 at Holy Redeemer for all High School youth. Contact Marcela at the parish office for more information. There will be an ecumenical watch party at Rager Hall on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 pm on the Environment and Spirituality Summit. See bulletin for more details. A Spaghetti Dinner made from DiLegge's recipe will take place Monday, October 25 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Rager Hall. Cost is $20 with carry out available with proceeds to go for our St. Vincent de Paul and Food Pantry outreach. Contact the Parish Office for tickets and more information is in the bulletin and on the website. We pray for those who are dealing with illness from our parish and for an end the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

One correction on my message last night. The Parish picnic is Saturday, September 19 after the 4 pm Mass. God's blessing on your weekend.

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time where Christ ask us to forgive our brothers and sisters in Christ. We will be giving all Grandparents a blessing this weekend for their role as Grandparents as we celebrate Grandparents day. We also will have our first OCIA class after the 10 am Mass this Sunday. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith then join us. We will meet in the back of Church. Coffee and Doughnuts will take place after the 10 am Mass in Rager Hall. All are welcome. This weekend we start Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 10 am Mass and Catechetical weekend is Sept. 19-20.. The Parish Picnic will take place Saturday, October 19 after the 4 pm Mass. You can drop off your food in Rager Hall before the 4 pm Mass that day. Please label your containers with your name if you want them returned. Half pot tickets will continue to be sold this coming weekend and up until 7 pm the day of the picnic. Desserts are provided. Parking is available on Oak Street before and during all weekend Masses and the evening of the picnic. At the picnic, please wear a name tag provided for you and please monitor your children at this event. Mammogram bus will be in our parking lot this coming Monday. More information can be obtained by calling the parish office. Parish Men's Group meeting Monday, September 14 at 5:30 pm. All men 18 and over welcome. Deacon John Bible Study starts this coming week Tuesday. Please look in the bulletin or website for more information. Social Committee meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 pm. All are welcome. Please keep Der'rik Hardin who is making a Cursillo this weekend in your prayers. Please pray for all those affected by illness and favorable weather for all those dependent on the weather. Thank you for all do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.