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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the three churches of St. Damien Parish. As the poinsettias are arranged, the banners and creches are in place, the wreaths are on the door, and as thousands of tree lights go on later this week for the Christmas Masses, …
“The most intimate talk between friends is talk of God,” observed Janet Burk. “Not only are you disclosing your faith, which is intimate,” she continued, “but you are sharing your intimacy with God with another person.” Janet has sought opportunities throughout her life to grow her faith in the company …
