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The Missionary Cooperative Collection
THE MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE COLLECTION
This weekend, please welcome Father Charles, a missionary from the Archdiocese of Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa, to our parish. Hear about their essential mission work for the Church, their stories, their challenges, and their successes. Learn about the differences they are making to the people they serve.
Please pray for the work of this missionary group and provide as you are able. The weekend is sponsored by the diocesan office of Pontifical Mission Societies. The Societies support the Church in mission dioceses worldwide until they become self-sufficient.
A second collection for The Missionary Cooperative will take place this weekend 7/16 & 7/17 and also next week 7/23 & 7/24. Online contributions to this mission may be made by clicking the button below or at www.hbgdiocese.org/missions.
Conversing With Christ
Conversing with Christ: Lord, too often I have gone about doing your work, with the expectation of a temporal reward. Help me to turn away from the need for praise, knowing that you are the one worthy of our praise and thanksgiving. Through the intercession of St. John the Baptist, help me to live simply, and by my hospitality and witness of faith and humility, lead others to your peace.
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SHRINE CHURCH – BE CAREFUL WHEN ATTENDING MASS - as the Shrine Narthex Improvement Project has begun in the Shrine Church, we have decided to keep regularly scheduled masses in place for parish attendance as long as it is safe and feasible to do. When entering and exiting through the narthex, please be mindful of the uneven subflooring, deterioration of the sidewalls and “damp” smelling floorboards. We have been able to remove the carpeting, padding, a few layers of old linoleum, black felt and the quarter round. Next will be the subflooring. Additionally, the replacement of the broken concrete is also taking place outside so be mindful of the barricades.
Additional Update - the replacement furnace has been ordered and upgraded light bulbs are being installed in the main sanctuary. God should be brighter than ever for all! Thank you for the contributions that have been received in order to assist in addressing and tackling these items.
The Deacon Gerard J. Kole Library and Saint John Neumann Hall –Mini-splits for heating/cooling are being added. Hopefully and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the units will be completely installed by the beginning of next week with business back to normal in those rooms/space. Again, thanks for your patience!
Corpus Christi Men’s Retreat
Annual Corpus Christi Men's Retreat August 5-7, 2022 - Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland Included are 2 nights lodging, 6 meals and an enjoyable spiritual experience. Father Larry Richards, Erie, PA will lead us this year and "satisfaction is guaranteed". A minimum reservation deposit of $60 will hold your room. For more information contact Denny Ford 717-599-9414 or rdf115@msn.com.
Memorial Day Daily Mass
Please note that daily Mass on Monday, May 30th - Memorial Day - is at 9:00am at Marsh Drive.
