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Sept. 21, 2025 – New Saints of the Church Part 2

Sept. 21, 2025 – New Saints of the Church Part 2

Posted on September 18, 2025 by FHC
Two weeks ago, on Sun. Sept. 7, Pope Leo canonized two new Saints of the Church: St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis! What is interesting about these Saints, is that they did not live hundr... Read More
Sept. 14, 2025 – New Saints of the Church Part 1

Sept. 14, 2025 – New Saints of the Church Part 1

Posted on September 11, 2025 by FHC
Last Sunday, Sept. 7, Pope Leo canonized two new Saints of the Church:   St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis! What is interesting about these Saints, is that they did not live hundreds of... Read More
Sept. 7, 2025 – Happy Birthday, Mother Mary!

Sept. 7, 2025 – Happy Birthday, Mother Mary!

Posted on September 4, 2025 by FHC
On Monday, Sept. 8, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Mary’s Birthday!  We, of course, do not know the date of Mary’s birth, but the Church has celebrated this date... Read More
August 31, 2025 – The Queenship of Mary

August 31, 2025 – The Queenship of Mary

Posted on August 27, 2025 by FHC
On Friday, Aug. 22, exactly a week after celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Christians celebrate her Queenship.  A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the image of Mary in... Read More
August 24, 2025 – Journey in Faith Process

August 24, 2025 – Journey in Faith Process

Posted on August 20, 2025 by FHC
Over the last month, you’ve been hearing a little about this “Journey in Faith” Initiative.  In my July 6 Bulletin Column, I spoke a bit about what this initiative entails.  But there are now ... Read More
August 17, 2025 – “Our Hearts are Restless…”

August 17, 2025 – “Our Hearts are Restless…”

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by FHC
In my first semester of college, I took a class where we were assigned to read a book titled, “The Confessions” by a guy named Saint Augustine (Feast Day is Aug. 28th).  I literally knew nothing ... Read More
August 10, 2025 – Was Mary taken up into heaven?  The Biblical implications…

August 10, 2025 – Was Mary taken up into heaven? The Biblical implications…

Posted on August 6, 2025 by FHC
On August 15th Catholic Christians celebrate the “Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”  This is the belief that Mary’s body was taken up (“assumed”) into heaven.  While there is no exp... Read More
Aug, 3, 2025 – The History of the Feast of the Transfiguration

Aug, 3, 2025 – The History of the Feast of the Transfiguration

Posted on July 31, 2025 by FHC
On August 6 we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. We always read the Transfiguration on the Second Sunday of Lent (from either Mark 9:1-8, Matthew 17:1-6, or Luke 9:28-36).  You may recall, ... Read More
July 27, 2025 – Saints of our Nation Part 2 – Mary in America!

July 27, 2025 – Saints of our Nation Part 2 – Mary in America!

Posted on July 24, 2025 by FHC
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July 20, 2025 – Saints of our Nation: Junipero Serra and Kateri Tekakwitha

July 20, 2025 – Saints of our Nation: Junipero Serra and Kateri Tekakwitha

Posted on July 17, 2025 by FHC
Saints are an important part of the unfolding story of Christ and the Gospel. Their stories help us see and connect how the work of Christ on the Cross and in His Resurrection is playing out in differ... Read More
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  • St. Mary, Ackley – 8:30 AM Mass is cancelled for March 15.
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