It’s good to be back
Mom is moved into her new apartment. Our family home is emptied, cleaned and ready to be closed on. She is getting used to her new home and the good people who live there. Sometimes the ladies get together to pray the rosary. The other day Mom said to me “Rob today we prayed the rosary and none of us fell asleep” She sounded good. I am sure you will agree every moment we have with our loved ones is a gift.
The Parish Picnic
The Parish Picnic grew beyond all of our expectations. Almost 1,000 people of all ages attended the event. It was amazing to see everyone together. There are lots of pictures on the website. A heartfelt thank you to Patty and Ray Kalentkowski, the chairpersons of the picnic, and to everyone who helped in anyway to make our picnic such a wonderful moment.
Money Money Money
It is not our practice to give money or gift cards either at the door of the friary or the parish center. Experience has shown that this just doesn’t work. We are very willing to work with people to connect them with agencies that can really help them. All of the gift cards, food drives and Angel tree gifts are given to local agencies who know how to share them in the most appropriate way with those in need.
The Old Church Doors
The Old Church Doors have been in the basement for the last few months. If anyone can think of a purpose for them or could use them, please let us know. They are yours for the taking, first come first served. I know they have a sentimental value for some. One gentleman told me, “My parents walked through those doors when they were married and when I was baptized, and I walked through them when I was married and when I baptized my kids”. I am sure there are many people in town who could say the same thing. I hope someone can put them to good use.
The Berlin Fair Committee Needs Volunteers
Please consider helping out at the Berlin Fair. It is very important for our Church to be present with the rest of our community at this long standing Berlin tradition. Please see the bulletin for more details and fill out the sign up sheet if you are able to help.