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We congratulate the fifty-one boys and girls who will be receiving the Holy Eucharist for the first time this Saturday, May 2. We thank their parents and catechists for preparing them so well for this sacred encounter.

Click here to see the parish stewardship report of April 26, and the status of the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Catherine of Siena (1347 - 1380) is the saint of the week. To find out more about her, click here.

The Diocesan Office of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is seeking a Catholic committed to social justice for an internship program. The intern will work 10 to 14 hours per week through the school year or possibly during the summer. If interested, click here for more information.

Feeding the hungry never ceases to be important. Food pantries always need staples such as peanut butter, jelly, cereal, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, and canned vegetables, but any non-perishables you can donate to Mt Carmel Guild or St Raphael’s Food Pantry are greatly appreciated. Just place them in the receptacles at the doors of our churches.

This month's prayer shawl meeting will be held on Monday, April 20, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room. Please bring any completed projects to donate, and any extra yarn you will not be needing. We welcome new members, even if you don't yet know how to crochet. We would be happy to teach you!

Click here to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of April 19.

Click here to see the parish stewardship report, including the status of the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Our First Holy Communicants will be sharing bread with you during the weekend of April 25–26. If you receive bread, please keep them in your prayers, as this is their service project to share with others. Thank you.

This Friday we look forward to our Knight to Remember Gala! If past years are any indicator, this year’s celebration will certainly be an extraordinary celebration. We shall once again honor individuals who exemplify the faith and values that our parish upholds. I congratulate them and thank them for their inspiring witness and generosity. Note that 50/50 tickets can still be purchased. Click here for more information.

If you, or anyone you know, is discerning a call to the priesthood, or if you think someone you know would make a good priest, click here to see a video about the diocesan vocational program "Called by Name".

The Paschal Candle, a symbol of the presence of the Risen Christ among the People of God, that remains in the sanctuary throughout the Easter Season and is lighted for all baptisms and funerals through the year, is the generous gift in loving remembrance of Patricia "Patty" Bartram. Click here for more information.

Click here to see the Sanctuary Lamp and Votive Candle intentions for the week of April 12.

Click here to see the stewardship report of April 12.

The next meeting of the Holy Name Society is Friday, April 17th, at 12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All men are welcome!

During March, 35 parishioners provided 184.5 hours of service to 26 persons. Click here to find out what kind of services are provided, and how to sign up as either a care giver or a care receiver.

The OLS PTA is sponsoring a Cash Bingo, to be held on April 17. Doors open at 6 PM; games start at 7 PM. There is a $35 admission fee, paid at the door. Click here for more information.

We are pleased to announce that a Ministry Fair will be held April 18-19 at St. Anthony Church and April 25-26 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. If you have ever thought you might want to participate more fully in the life of our parish, click here to find out more.

Congratulations to those young parishioners who were confirmed on March 28, 2026. We thank their parents, sponsors, and catechists, who prepared them for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and Msgr. Joseph N Rosie, who conferred the sacrament.