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Volume 18, No. 1
January 2021
Welcome to the first issue of the web version of The Queen’s Messenger. This is the beginning of the eighteenth year of the Parish newsletter, and now we evolve to a third format. In November of 2003 we started this publication with a print edition and went to a slide-show version in March of 2017 when Fr. Davis said to “use new technology.” Since our main way of disseminating the slide show was through “Celebration Sunday” in Joy Hall, which was shut down by the pandemic, and putting the PowerPoint on the website isn’t ideal, we needed a new way to keep you up-to-date on the events that are happening in the Parish.
Sunday Mass in Joy Hall
We are doing our best to make indoor Mass safe!
Parking Lot Rosary, September 8
Our Parish celebrated the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8 by gathering in the parish parking lot—masked and socially distanced—to recite the Rosary for all those affected by COVID-19, for the world, and for the Parish Family. Members of the Parish had been encouraged to bring candles they would light for reciting the Rosary at home. After the recitation, Fr. Charley, with the Holy Eucharist, individually blessed those who attended and the candles they brought. You can see more photos of the event here.
Catechist Commissioning
Fr. Charley commissions the catechists on September 12. More photos here.
New Fire Pit Benches
When visiting the Pavilion this summer for Mass or a meeting, you may have noticed the new benches around the fire pit. These benches were added by the same person who built the fire pit, Gregory Roos. The fire pit was his Eagle project for Boy Scouts, and he added the benches on August 8-10 as his Summit project. Venture Scouts is part of Boy Scouts of America for youth, male and female, from 14 to 21 years of age, and its highest award is the Summit Award. The project was one of the final requirements for his Summit. He sent us some photos of the work on the project, which you can view here.
Rosary Novena
From October 7 through October 16, our Parish held a Rosary Novena beginning with a “chain rosary” on October 7, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. From 7 AM to 8 PM, parishioners participating in the chain rosary dedicated personal prayer time to pray the Rosary in sequence. When each participant finished praying the Rosary, he or she called to let the next person on the list know to begin.
The Novena continued with Parish Family members praying privately at home, using the recorded Mysteries that were available online. We concluded the Novena with an Outside Rosary at sunset on the 16th in the parking lot. After the Rosary, Fr. Charley extended a special blessing to families with the Exposition of the Holy Eucharist to each participant. Keith Wheeler sent us photos, which you can see here. Even in the shadow of COVID-19, our parish found peace under the mantle of Our Blessed Virgin Mary.
Damian Hochmuth and Mark Blackburn
All Saints Day
Fr. Charley presenting prizes after the 10 AM Mass to three “Saints” who dressed for the occasion.
Members of the new Rosary Club recruiting after the 10 AM Mass. The Rosary Club is open to Middle School and High School youth.
All Souls Day
Fr. Charley celebrates All Souls Day Mass.
All Souls Day is Fr. Charley’s birthday! Here he is receiving gifts from the Pastoral Council after Mass.
Did You Know?
Thanks to Mike Janssen, we are able to bring back, at least for this occasion, a feature from early in our print days.
Did you know that Santa Claus is a member of our Lawn Care Ministry?
