Posts from 2020 (Page 4)

Posts from 2020 (Page 4)

Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Adalberta Zurita and Patrocinio Vega

When Adalberta Zurita and her husband Patrocinio Vega were growing up in rural Mexico, they would be called to church by the sound of the bells.  Perhaps there was a wedding or a baptism or a feast day, or maybe the traveling priest was present to celebrate Mass. “Everyone would walk or run toward the church,” Ada recalled. “When the third bell rang, it was time to start.” Little did Ada and Patrocinio know as children where life was going…

Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Barb O’Brien

Barb O’Brien has gotten used to being nudged by the Hand of God.  “God is very good at getting you to do things even if you don’t think you are prepared for them,” she said. Barb was nudged to help with communion calls to the homebound. She was nudged to travel to the Holy Love Ministries in Ohio, and, most recently, she was nudged to organize weekday Adoration in St. Damien Parish.  As one thing has led to another, Barb’s…

Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Dot and John Lynch

On any given Sunday you might notice Dot and John Lynch serving the parish at opposite ends of St. Augustine Church.  Dot tends the religious article counter in the vestibule before and after the 9 a.m. Mass. John might be at the ambo, taking a turn as lector. Of course, married for 61 years, they are use to teamwork. Dot does all the ordering of religious articles that are on sale at her counter.  Rosaries are the biggest sellers, especially…

“Guiding Star at the Shores” Project

The Knights of Columbus are pleased to extend their support towards a new Pro-Life initiative coming to our area called, “Guiding Star at the Shores.” The goal of this project is to establish a new local Women’s Health Facility dedicated to creating a new standard in women’s healthcare helping women to understand, embrace and love their natural bodies. This new “Guiding Star Center” will offer services in four core women’s health areas: Natural Fertility and Family Planning Pregnancy and Childbirth Breastfeeding and Postpartum Family…

Know Your Fellow Parishioner: The Schramm Family

Joan and Bill Schramm have learned a lot from their two sons.  The most important lesson, according to Bill, is that “Life does not need to be perfect to be wonderful.” Billy, 27, and Patrick, 25, were born to Joan and Bill with similarly severe mental and physical disabilities.  They also were born with strikingly joyful and generous spirits that they share openly with St. Damien parish and the Ocean City community at large.  “Billy and Patrick are apostles of…

Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Roberto Bautista

Christ seeks disciples in various ways. For Roberto Bautista, it was through music. Roberto was adrift as a younger man.  His band had recently broken up and life was difficult.  Occasionally he would agree to play at the Hispanic mass at St. Frances Cabrini, when his percussion skills were needed.  “But I would just go and play and then leave,” he said.  “I did not feel comfortable.  I knew nothing about Jesus,” he admitted. “Others would encourage me to come…