Parish Survey

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We are currently developing a strategic plan for the Parish to guide us for the next five years. We are seeking your input both on how you perceive the state of the parish today and what changes can be made to make your religious participation more valuable and satisfying.


With the help of the Archdiocesan staff, the Strategic Planning Committee has developed a survey that we hope will give us your insight into how Fr. John, the Parish Council and the leadership of our various parish groups should direct their activities. The survey will take you about ten minutes to complete, and is available electronically or on paper. It is an anonymous survey.
 
You can take the survey in a number of ways. First, you can use the QR code listed here as a link to your phone. You can also use the website link as well. For those who prefer a paper survey, they are available in the back of church. You can complete it, and drop in the survey collection box or at the grey drop box at the parish office. Again, the survey is completely anonymous.
 
In order to have a great parish we have to know where we are now, and have a clear idea of where we want to go. We’re hoping you’ll give us the benefit of your thoughts through the survey, and we ask you to make your input as soon as possible. Thanks for your participation.

Parish Newsletter August 2021

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We are excited to share our latest Parish Newsletter! In this issue we celebrate the return of choir, discuss Eucharistic Adoration, highlight our recent mission trip to Nashville, look forward to upcoming events, and much more! To read the newsletter just click HERE. In this issue you will see the year end financial information, ways to get involved, and back to school information. Check it out!

The Newsletter for May 2021!

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We are excited to share our latest Parish Newsletter! In this issue we celebrate our success with the capital campaign, say goodbye to our two associate pastors, start planning for the future, and more. To read the newsletter just click here.

Fr. Toan’s Assignment and Mass Schedule Change

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Due to an unexpected and pressing pastoral need, Fr. Toan has generously agreed to a request from Archbishop Kurtz to begin his assignment early as Pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Brandenburg on May 15.  Fr. Toan is grateful for your welcome and for his time serving here. Please keep him in your prayers during this important and unexpected transition.

Fr. Toan’s early departure will also affect our Mass schedule more quickly than expected. May 16, will be our last 5pm Sunday Mass.

The First Newsletter of 2021!

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We are excited to share the first Parish Newsletter of the new year. In it you will find year end financials, information about our school and preschool, and all of the important info you need to know about Lent. You can access the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NLJan21

The Church’s Response to COVID-19 Vaccines

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On December 14, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the new COVID-19 vaccines. In their statement, the bishops address the moral concerns raised by the fact that the three vaccines that appear to be ready for distribution in the United States all have some connection to cell lines that originated with tissue taken from abortions.

“Receiving one of the COVID-19 vaccines ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other members of our community.  In this way, being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good.”

To read the full article click here.