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Pastor’s Letter: July 28, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: July 28, 2024

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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, God’s peace and blessing be upon you all! So…how was the National Eucharistic Congress? If I was summarizing it in one word…I would say: Great! Each day since I have been back, multiple people have asked me to share about the Congress…as well as some related questions like: did I have duties there…or do I...

Eucharistic Revival: Walk Through the Mass

Eucharistic Revival: Walk Through the Mass

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"Why is the Mass so important? Why do we stand, sit, and kneel at specific times during the Mass? Where did the prayers we say at Mass come from? When does Jesus actually become present in his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity? How do I pray better at Mass? These are just some of the many questions parishioners have asked me through the years....

Collection for Catholic Relief Services

Collection for Catholic Relief Services

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Soon our diocese will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your support for this collection provides emergency assistance to victims of war and natural disasters; assists migrants and refugees who need housing, education, and specialized legal assistance; and supports travelers and others whose livelihoods require special pastoral support to access the sacraments. In...