I’m covering Masses this weekend at parishes in Ege, Churubusco and Huntington while their pastors are on vacation. We are blessed to have three priests here at St. Charles and we can often help in other parishes.
Friday is the Fourth of July. We will have only one Mass, at 8:15 a.m. While we all enjoy having a holiday, this is also a time to remember our nation in prayer. May God guide us in ways of peace, prosperity, and faith.
The Annual Bishop’s Appeal is run by the diocese through the course of a fiscal year, beginning July 1.. At St. Charles, our parish pledge weekend will not be until September 21, nearly three months into the fiscal year. For those who like to make monthly payments, you are welcome to make an early pledge and then have payments spread out over 10 or 12 months. Any time after July 1 you are welcome to go to https://diocesefwsb.org/aba/ and make an early pledge. Mailed reminders won’t be sent before September, but you can begin your gift-giving early.
The Diocese is offering a “Come and See” event for young men ages 15-35. This is a chance to learn more about the priesthood, about seminary life, and about the process of discerning a vocation. The event will be held in Warsaw on Friday, July 18, from 9:00-4:00. If you are curious, you’ll enjoy the day. Register at diocesefwsb.org/comeandsee.
As I am writing this column, the portable classrooms have finally disappeared from our parking lot and the school window project is making fast progress. When construction is done, we will be adding some trees and shrubbery. Our school building will be much more beautiful from the outside and much more functional from within.
