Confirmation ~ Bishop Scharfenberger will be with us to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation this Friday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m. May the Lord bless all our candidates who have completed their preparation for this sacrament and may the Spirit of the Risen Christ continue to guide them throughout their adult lives
 
“Being Ambassadors for Christ” -- Bishop’s Appeal 2017 ~ This weekend we “kick-off” the annual Bishop’s Appeal with an in-pew collection, after the homily at all Masses.  Through the Bishop’s Appeal all parishes unite and become one family to support and sustain the programs and services which educate the young, care for the elderly, feed the hungry, house the homeless and strengthen our Catholic faith in our homes, parishes and communities.  Additionally, your support of the Appeal ensures that individual parishes are provided with essential diocesan support services. Last year we met our goal and with everyone’s assistance we expect to do the same this year!  Our goal this year is $205,326 which is 3.5% higher than last year’s assessment.  Please consider making a pledge, which you can pay throughout the year.  Thank you in advance for your generous support, helping us meet our obligation to our Diocese.

CONGRATULATIONS to the family of Maria Theresa Breen who was baptized last Sunday at St. Thomas.

Please Remember in Prayer Irene McDermott, Joseph Miller, Betty Scarcella and Mary Rose Zdgiebloski whose funerals were held last week. May the Lord welcome them into Eternal Life.