Last weekend, our parish hosted not one, but two events that were well-received, another sign of things returning to normal after the upheaval caused by the pandemic. Saturday afternoon on the grounds at St. Mary’s, a “Fun Day” was held offering the children of the parish the opportunity to “touch a truck.” A number of vehicles were parked in the lot. We had a fire engine, ambulances, a police vehicle as well as a police motorcycle, several tow trucks, a garbage truck (maybe we should call it a refuse collection vehicle), and even a school bus. The children who came seemed to have a good time. On Sunday afternoon on the grounds of St. Agnes, we held the first parish picnic since before the pandemic hit. Approximately two hundred people came and enjoyed time together, with good food catered by Lasse’s and good weather as well. It was a great success.
I want to thank all those who worked so hard to plan and organize these events. I will not name anyone specifically lest I forget or omit someone.
Looking forward to the near future, this coming Saturday, October 1, we will be holding our annual Blessing of the Animals in connection with the celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4. The blessing will take place outdoors at St. Mary’s near the statue of St. Francis. Please have dogs on leashes or in crates if you cannot hold them. Cats often do much better if they are crated.
The Ladies’ Guild will be holding its annual Fall Auction and Dinner in Father Callahan Hall at St. Agnes on Saturday,
October 29. Tickets will soon be available. There are also plans to have a Family Movie Night sometime in October behind St. Mary’s School. Details on that will be forthcoming.
Have a good week!