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Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin

October 23 – What is an “Indulgence?”

October 23 – What is an “Indulgence?”

Posted on October 20, 2022 by FHC
In the Lutheran and other Protestant denominations, October 31, the Eve of All Saints Day, is known as “Reformation Day,” as this was the day Martin Luther hung is famous “95 Theses.” The main... Read More
Oct. 16 – Engaging Halloween (Saints Garden)!

Oct. 16 – Engaging Halloween (Saints Garden)!

Posted on October 13, 2022 by FHC
One of the ways our parishes are engaging Halloween is by having a table at the downtown Trick-Or-Treating events, where we will not only give out candy, but also, saint prayer cards. We have some sai... Read More
Fr. Kevin’s Message, October 9 – Christopher Columbus

Fr. Kevin’s Message, October 9 – Christopher Columbus

Posted on October 5, 2022 by FHC
Monday, October 10 is Christopher Columbus Day. Over the last number of years Columbus has become a controversial figure, where some say we should not celebrate him. Some have advocated that instead w... Read More
Oct. 2 – Upcoming October Events!

Oct. 2 – Upcoming October Events!

Posted on September 30, 2022 by FHC
This week I will be gone for a SILENT retreat at Mundelein. I will be leaving after morning Masses and will return sometime Sat., Oct. 8. But In October we do have a number of events and activities co... Read More
Sept. 25 – October: Respect Life Month

Sept. 25 – October: Respect Life Month

Posted on September 26, 2022 by FHC
On Oct. 7 we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. As our Catholic Faith also teaches that life begins at the moment of conception, Catholics h... Read More
Sept. 18 – First Saturday Devotions (And Our Lady of Fatima)

Sept. 18 – First Saturday Devotions (And Our Lady of Fatima)

Posted on September 17, 2022 by FHC
In 1917, during World War I, the greatest war the world had ever seen, up to that point, Our Blessed Mother Mary miraculously appeared to a few children at Fatima. There are various aspects to the mes... Read More
Sept. 4 – Padre Pio and Hollywood Actor Shia Lebouf

Sept. 4 – Padre Pio and Hollywood Actor Shia Lebouf

Posted on August 30, 2022 by FHC
As we come upon September, we enter into one of my favorite times of year. Besides that I love autumn and all the things associated with it (the changing leaves, the crisp, cool autumn air, fresh appl... Read More
August 28, 2022 – St. Augustine, “Our hearts are restless…”

August 28, 2022 – St. Augustine, “Our hearts are restless…”

Posted on August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 by FHC
In my first semester of my freshmen year at Loras college, I took a class where we were assigned to read a book titled, “The Confessions” by a guy named St. Augustine. I literally knew nothing abo... Read More
August 21 – The Queenship of Mary

August 21 – The Queenship of Mary

Posted on August 17, 2022 by FHC
August 22, exactly a week after celebrating the Assumption of Mary, we celebrate her Queenship. In 2011, I spent a summer in Honduras and stayed in a mountain village where I lived life with the peopl... Read More
August 14, 2022 – Archdiocese One Special Appeal

August 14, 2022 – Archdiocese One Special Appeal

Posted on August 9, 2022 by FHC
The following is a message from Archbishop Michael Jackels on a special appeal of the  Archdiocese that we will be participating in.  You will be hearing and seeing things about it over the next eig... Read More
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  • St. Mary, Ackley – 8:30 AM Mass is cancelled for March 15.
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