by Angela Orlando When you attend Sunday Mass or Weekday Mass, do you give of your talents? No, we don’t mean your treasure. There are over a hundred parishioners who help you celebrate Mass and you probably don’t even think of them as ministers to you. They are the Mass … [Read more...]
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The Postures of the Community
by Michael Fassbender PLEASE RISE: The Postures of the Community During Mass. Churchgoers know when we’re expected to stand, sit or kneel during Mass. We recognize the sanctity of the Consecration, but in other cases the reason is not so clear. Each posture carries its own … [Read more...]
Volunteering at Kids Against Hunger
by Penni Cannova Many of you know and respect the work of Feed My Starving Children. Well, now our parish family has embraced the humanitarian non-profit Kids Against Hunger (KAH) which is dedicated to the same goal of packing fully nutritious food to distribute to suffering … [Read more...]
Helping Hands
by Dorothy Jaskey Look at your hand (left or right). What a wonder it is and can be. Metaphorically and biblically, the hand is power and strength. With your hand you can hold, write, gesture, eat, take a pledge, and some of us even use our hand when talking. But above all, … [Read more...]
Farewell to a True Friend
by Penni Cannova He took over from Carolyn Ford, who started our peace and justice ministries under Father Joel. Tom and his wife, Sue, had volunteered much in this ministry and Sue suggested Tom apply for the position when Carolyn was moving. Tom did so and describes how he … [Read more...]
Marriage Prep Process at St. Isidore
by Abby Defino When planning a wedding, top of mind items and “to-do’s” always include the venue, the flowers, the dress, and a variety of other specifics that will make every couple’s wedding dream a reality on their big day. Often what could be overlooked or not immediately … [Read more...]