Saint Monica

Detrás de los estigmas y los grandes milagros atribuidos a San Padre Pío de Pietrelcina, se encuentra el corazón de un hombre que hizo de la oración ordinaria y la fidelidad diaria su refugio absoluto. Su vida nos enseña que el poder extraordinario de Dios no está reservado para momentos lejanos, sino que se manifiesta en la constancia de un alma que busca a Cristo con determinación, paciencia y entrega humilde. Pedimos su ayuda para cultivar una vida de oración firme que fortalezca nuestro caminar y nos permita reconocer la presencia viva del Señor en nuestra rutina de cada día.

The witness of the Korean Martyrs stands as a luminous testament that no darkness or persecution can ever extinguish the light of Christ. Their legacy reminds us that true love for the Lord gives us the strength to remain faithful, no matter how steep the path may seem. May their unwavering example inspire us to live our faith with bold joy, deep hope, and an undivided heart centered on Jesus Christ.

Acompañar a la Santísima Virgen al pie de la Cruz es aprender a transformar cada sufrimiento humano en un acto de amor y confianza redentora. En el silencio de su dolor, María nos enseña a sostener la fe en medio de la adversidad y a encontrar en sus lágrimas un refugio seguro para nuestras propias penas. Pedimos su intercesión constante para recibir el alivio del cielo y la gracia de responder ante las dificultades del día a día con la misma serenidad, fortaleza y entrega que ella nos demostró.

Join us for Sunday Mass at 9:00am and weekday Masses at 8:00am. Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays at 3:00–4:00pm or by appointment.

Celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Monday, marking the beginning of autumn with prayer and fasting. Ember days for all seasons observed.

Meet and Greet sessions resume on Sundays. A time to build community and get to know our new administrator, Fr. Jordan, after Mass in Zollinger Hall.

Join us for special intentions throughout the week, including the Exaltation of the Holy Cross memorial and Our Lady of Sorrows celebration. Check our bulletin for full schedule.

Please pray for our sick and homebound parishioners. Reach out to St. Vincent de Paul Society for material needs assistance. Let's support one another in prayer.

Gazing upon the Cross of Jesus Christ reminds us that every burden we carry has already been embraced and redeemed by the Savior. As we celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we draw near to Our Lord in the quiet of our hearts. We pray for the grace to embrace our own daily crosses with faith, finding in His infinite love the ultimate strength, peace, and hope to keep walking forward.

El nacimiento de la Santísima Virgen María es la alborada de la luz para el mundo entero y el anuncio gozoso de la salvación que se aproxima. En la sencillez y pureza de su cuna, Dios prepara el templo santo donde la Palabra divina se haría carne, demostrando que la salvación comienza en la humildad y la gracia. Su llegada a la tierra es la promesa de que las tinieblas pronto serán vencidas por el nacimiento de Cristo, el Sol de Justicia. Pedimos su intercesión para que nos libre de la desesperanza y nos enseñe a preparar el corazón para acoger a su Hijo con la misma pureza, alegría y disponibilidad con la que ella lo hizo.

Join us for Sunday Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Knox, IN. Mass times are at 9:00am. Reconciliation is also available on Saturdays from 3:00–4:00pm or by appointment.

Weekday Mass is held on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri at 8:00am, and the 1st Sunday at 8:00am. Eucharistic Adoration takes place on the 1st Friday after Mass.

If you need assistance, please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at (574) 806-0431. They provide help to those in need in our community.

The Pastoral Council met on August 20. Father Jordan led the meeting and discussed the philosophy of Pastoral Councils and the expectations for the Council. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 18 at 6:00pm in Zollinger Hall.

Register for Religious Education on Sunday, September 13 after the 9:00am Mass in Zollinger Hall. Additionally, don't miss the Black Tie/White Collar Gala on Wednesday, September 9 at Avalon Manor Banquet Center benefiting vocations.

In the poorest and most forgotten places of the world, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta found the living presence of Jesus and listened to His eternal cry: "I thirst." Her life stands as a humble and radiant witness that we do not need to perform great feats to change the world, but rather do small things with extraordinary love, recognizing the dignity of Christ in every soul we meet. May her example inspire us to love without measure, serving those around us with quiet joy and an unwavering faith.

Mirar a la Virgen de Guadalupe es recordar que nunca caminamos en la incertidumbre ni bajo la sombra del miedo. Su presencia amorosa nos invita a acogernos bajo su manto con la confianza de un hijo que sabe que es escuchado. Cada avemaría de este rosario se convierte en un ramo de rosas y en un acto de gratitud por sus favores, así como en un clamor confiado por las intenciones y milagros que guardamos en lo más profundo del corazón.

The life of Saint Monica stands as an enduring beacon of hope, reminding us that no soul is ever too far from God’s mercy and that tears shed in faith are never wasted before the Lord. We ask her intercession for our families, loved ones, and all those who have strayed from the faith, trusting that God always hears the quiet cries of a faithful heart.

Acudir a la Virgen María es encontrar siempre un refugio seguro, un abrazo maternal y una guía constante que nos conduce de la mano hacia el corazón de su Hijo Jesús. Este conjunto de oraciones nos invita a hacer una pausa en el día para entregarle nuestras alegrías, cargas y necesidades a la siempre Virgen María, confiando plenamente en su amor incondicional y en la fuerza de su intercesión.

In the quiet of prayer and through humble service to the poor, the life of Saint Rose of Lima blooms as a radiant witness of love for God. May her example of charity, penance, and selflessness inspire us to live with a heart set on fire with divine love in the midst of our daily lives.