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I trust that everyone had a safe, enjoyable, relaxing, and “thankful” Thanksgiving. There are so many things in our lives that we have to be thankful for, that setting aside one day to do so seems terribly inadequate. Fortunately, we have the great gift of being able to offer Thanksgiving each and every day as we celebrate and receive the Eucharist. The word itself means “thanksgiving.” Read more.

A most blessed Thanksgiving week to everyone. I pray that each and every one of us has the opportunity to spend time with our family -- biological or choice -- over this coming week. I will be heading to PA to spend some time with my Mother this week, and anyone else who is coming to her house for the day. Read more.

The opportunity to attend the Forty Hours devotions was an inspiration and encouragement in faith for those who were able to attend some or all of the services, or to just spend that quiet time with the Lord. Read more.

This is our Forty Hours week, and I hope that you will be able to join us for some of the celebrations we have planned for the next three days. A complete schedule is posted in the bulletin and can also be found on line. Bishop O’Connell will be here on Tuesday for the closing Mass and Father Dan Kirk is here Monday for the evening service. On Sunday we open with Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Father Mariusz Eugene Koch. Read more.