Author: FHC
Advent Prayer – December 17
Verse to Meditate on Throughout the Day Rejoice, O heavens, and exult, O earth,for our Lord will come to show mercy to his poor. Cf. Is 49: 13 Morning Prayer O God, Creator and Redeemer of human... Read More
Christmas Programs!
Plan to attend one or more of the Christmas programs in the linkage: St. Mary, Ackley – Sunday, December 16, after Mass St. Mary, Eldora – Sunday, December 16 at 4:30 PM (info here) St. Ma... Read More
Our Newly Confirmed
Congratulations to these awesome young ladies and gentlemen from the St. Mary (Ackley) and St. Patrick parishes. They were confirmed into the Catholic faith on November 17, 2018.... Read More
Advent Communal Reconciliation – Dec. 22
An ideal way to prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas is by celebrating the Sacrament of Penance. Join us at St. Mary in Ackley for our linkage Communal Reconciliation Service: Saturday, Decem... Read More
Immaculate Conception Mass Times
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is celebrated on December 8 and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please join us for Mass: Friday, December 7 at 5:30 PM (Bilingual Mass) St. Patrick, Ha... Read More
Archbishop Reports on USCCB Meeting
At the recent USCCB meeting, my intention was to take notes in order to make a report to the people of the Archdiocese. As the meeting unfolded, it became more and more challenging to take note of eve... Read More
Advent Giving Opportunities
Christmas trees are in the back of St. Mark, decorated with bells. Choose a bell to support this project in one of two ways. 🔔Buy items for IFA School Nurse’s Fund: Balls are marked with specific... Read More
