Author: FHC
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we keep in mind the holy men that keep our linkage spiritually fed. Lord God, most holy, we approach you in gratitude for your holy ordained priesthood. You... Read More
Institute of Priestly Formation
As some of you know, I have been gone this past week. I was gone attending the “Spiritual Director Training Program” through the “Institute of Priestly Formation” (or IPF for short). This prog... Read More
St. Mary Eldora Clean Up Day – April 24
Join us at St. Mary, Eldora, on Saturday, April 24 from 9:00 AM to Noon! Bring garden and lawn tools. Projects include: Clean up outside gardens Rack rocks out of the grass. Pick up litter. Clean on t... Read More
Flower Basket Sale
The youth of St. Mary, Ackley, and St. Patrick, Hampton are selling flower baskets again! The baskets are $21 and will be delivered the week of May 10. You may fill out the order form at the back of e... Read More
Fr. Frantz Ordination Anniversary – April 20
Fr. Frantz was ordained to the priesthood on April 20, 2013. We pray for God’s blessing on him and thank him for his ministry to our parishes. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to him at 415 Mai... Read More
Why do we call it Easter?
Why do we call this season, “Easter?” In Spanish, we simply call it “Pascua” from the Hebrew word referring to the Jewish “Passover” in Exodus, where the Jews were protected from death by ... Read More
St. Patrick Clean Up Day – April 17
Please join fellow St. Patrick parishioners for our parish clean-up day this Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 AM to noon. Please bring: garden rakes, hedge clippers, buckets, and rags for cleaning. Build... Read More
Divine Mercy Sunday
Today, the Second Sunday of Easter, finishing out the “Octave” of Easter (the first eight days of Easter), is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. It a day to particularly remember and commemorate the Di... Read More
