The final numbers are in for our 2018 Hoagies for Heaven fundraiser for vocations: We had 4 assembly lines that put together 553 subs in less than 50 minutes. We took in $3957 in sales and donations, had $1268.78 in expenses, leaving us a net of $2679.22 toward vocation assistance.…
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Can there be a more popular spice than cinnamon? It’s found in everything from toothpaste to French toast, and especially this time of the year it is one of the most frequently used spices. Sweet potato casserole wouldn’t be right without cinnamon. If it’s missing from apple or pumpkin pie…
All Soul’s Day
Brother Knights, As we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, let us not forget that tomorrow is All Soul’s Day. While not a holy day of obligation, the members of the Church Penitent need your prayers all the same. Here are some ways that you can help the Holy Souls…
Hoagies for Heaven 2018, Week 3 results
Brother Knights, We sold an additional 70 subs this weekend, bringing our total orders to 522 subs, 90 more than last year despite 1 less weekend of orders and no Sunday evening Mass. As we did last year, we’re ordering supplies for 10% over our orders, which will be sold…
Fathers: Protect Your Children Spiritually by Fr. David Nix
Excerpt: Although only original sin (not actual sins) transfers down a bloodline, the propensity for sins can indeed transfer down a bloodline, especially when mortal sins are committed under the roof of your children (and yes, pornography and drunkenness are both mortal sins.) This is where I am going to…
Hoagies for Heaven 2018, Week 2 results
Brother Knights, This past weekend we took orders for another 161 subs, bringing our current order total to 434 subs with one more week of sales left to go. We’ve already broken last year’s total, so we will definitely need help assembling and distributing subs the weekend of October 27th…
Hoagies for Heaven 2018 Week 1 results
Brother Knights, We’re off to a great start this year. Last year we took orders for 171 subs the first weekend and took orders for 432 subs. This year we took orders for 273 subs our first weekend alone. This fundraiser still has a long ways to go, however. We…
The Devil We Know Best
As with many traditions, dressing up in costumes for Halloween has a history that blends pagan rituals with the celebration of Catholic feasts. In medieval times, the Celts would celebrate Samhain — the end of summer — on October 31st with costumes and animal sacrifices. The next day, Catholics celebrate…
Hoagies for Heaven kickoff weekend
Brother Knights, This weekend we’re kicking off our second annual “Hoagies for Heaven” fundraiser to support vocations. We are still short on volunteers to help take orders, especially at the 12:30 Mass. I know this is also friendship Sunday which we need volunteers for, but we only need 2 people…
Corporate Communion this Sunday
Brother Knights, Just a reminder that this Sunday is Corporate Communion at the 10:30 Mass. The first few 5 rows of pews on the Mary side will be reserved for us, and there will be coffee, donuts, and fellowship in the undercroft following Mass. This is also an excellent opportunity…