Dear Parishioners,
Our sympathy to the family of Phyllis Hengel. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
This week, I decided to write about one of my other hats than Pastor. For the past 8+ years, I have served as Chaplain to the only Serra Club (thus far) in our Diocese. It typically meets the first Thursday of every month at the Chapel of Divine Providence in Sleepy Eye. Serra is named after Blessed Junipero Serra, the missionary priest of the Pacific coast who founded 9 of the 36 original missions. The organization of Serra exists to assist those discern a vocation to the priesthood, deaconate, or religious life and those those already responding, as well as growing in their own vocations as lay Catholic men and women. It has been a consistent highlight of my month, to gather for rosary and Mass, a little social time, and a great program. The programs usually consist of either someone in a Church vocation already, sharing their vocation story, or of someone in the discerning stages, and their story thus far. These programs build up faith, give insight into what we might do to promote a culture of vocations, and encourage us to live our faith. Guests are always welcome to attend. I would like to add to the number of parishioners that are already members (Al Guetter, Jerry and Lucy Moldan, and Mike and Annette Rohlik). Come to a meeting to see what Serra is, or talk to one of the members.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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