Our SIS ministry began in 2004, as we led Emmaus Retreats for the women of St. Clare.

6/28/25

Dear friends,

Today, June 29, is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.  It's interesting to ponder the importance of these two founding fathers of our Church:  Peter as the "Rock" on whom Jesus founded his church and Paul as the "apostle to the Gentiles".  Very different men with very different gifts: thank God for them both!

Junque and Jewels has been lively as always, thanks to the efforts of our organizers, leaders and faithful helpers. It is winding down today.  Sunday Shopping is still open from 9:30a.m. to 2 p.m.  And the bonus for today's shoppers is that all larger items are half price--and smaller items are a big paper bagful for $5.00.  So go find some bargains for a Sunday Treat.  

Also today, a Welcome Gathering for Newcomers  in the Parish Hall  after the 8:30 mass.

Remember that registration is now open  for Faith Formation groups in the fall. See bulletin for contact and sign-up information.  

There are two positions open for service for our parish:

A volunteer position:  An individual or a family to host the After-5 p.m. Monthly Social.

A full-time professional position:  Business manager for our parish.  Our friend Shelley Worrell is stepping down from this role.

The bulletin has information about both these positions.

Considering that the 4th of July is this coming Friday, for a prayer, my two favorite verses of "America the Beautiful"

O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife

    Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life!

    America! America! May God thy gold refine,

    Till all success be nobleness, And every gain divine.

O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years

Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears.

America! America!  God shed his grace on thee.

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea.  Amen.

God bless your week ahead--and God bless America!

Sheila Cullen