A Eucharistic Life of Gratitude… The highlight of my past week, besides celebrating Mass with you, was on Monday night when our Stewardship Team hosted an appreciation night for our ministry leaders. About 45 volunteer leaders attended from a wide variety of ministries on a beautiful summer night over drinks and light dinner at the “O’Fallon Station” venue in downtown. It was a night for our Stewardship group and me to primarily THANK our leaders who help ...READ MORE
GUATEMALA UPDATE Thank you! Last year, we were able to send an additional $10,000 to our sister parish to help during this pandemic, including for food to keep families from starving. Out of the many people that money has helped, our sister parish has sent us stories about three families ...READ MORE
What it means to belong to a Diocese…Thanks for helping! Thanks so much to those of you who have turned in your donation/pledge to our annual diocesan collection called the “Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal.” I am reaching out to those of you who have not yet returned your envelope. Especially this year, let us unite our efforts...READ MORE
A few spots remain for our mission trip on June 20—24 at Hoyleton Children’s Home in Hoyleton, IL. Join us as we spruce up the grounds, interact with some residents, pray, laugh, cook and have fun. Group leaves Sunday evening and returns Thursday afternoon. No cost to attend. Contact Karen Jalbert at 618-610-9149 or Jane Dotson at [email protected] by June 16.
Summertime and staying connected to your parish…Summer is a great time for relaxing, vacationing, and family gatherings. I want to encourage our parents and grandparents to do everything they can to be an example to our children of keeping God at the center of our lives, going to Mass each Sunday even during these vacation months...READ MORE
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord…” - For my “First Mass,” the day after I was ordained a priest on June 1, 1991, my homily centered on the Magnificat hymn that Mary sang in praise of God’s blessings that echoed in my own heart of gratitude. That same prayer is on my lips and in my heart this whole week...READ MORE