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Monday February 3rd is the feast of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr. Fr. Pat will offer Mass at 8:15 AM and will bless throats for those who wish. I will offer Blessing of Throats at our 6 PM Monday evening Mass. For those who cannot attend, “May God deliver you from every disease of throat and from every other illness; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit” 🙏🏼 God bless you, Fr. Peter
In the first reading from Mass today, the prophet Nehemia says: “Today is holy to the Lord. Do not be sad and do not weep…go eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks.” Could be a wonderful reminder to come join us for our Chicken Dinner tonight from 4 to 7 PM at St. Stephen Martyr. God bless and hope you can join us 🙏🏼
Monday February 3rd is the feast of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr. Fr. Pat will offer Mass at 8:15 AM and will bless throats for those who wish. I will offer Blessing of Throats at our 6 PM Monday evening Mass. For those who cannot attend, “May God deliver you from every disease of throat and from every other illness; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit” 🙏🏼 God bless you, Fr. Peter
In the first reading from Mass today, the prophet Nehemia says: “Today is holy to the Lord. Do not be sad and do not weep…go eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks.” Could be a wonderful reminder to come join us for our Chicken Dinner tonight from 4 to 7 PM at St. Stephen Martyr. God bless and hope you can join us 🙏🏼
Greetings all, As December 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception has been transferred to Monday. As such, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. But it is certainly a Holy Day of "OPPORTUNITY!" So we will offer two opportunities for you this Monday. We will have a simple Mass on Monday morning at 8:15 with Fr. Pat celebrating. We will have Mass with music on Monday evening at 6 PM with Fr. Peter as the celebrant. Please come join us at either one, as we honor the Lord's mother, our mother, and the patronal mother of our country.
Greetings all, Dcn. Sylvester Nitzken, whom most of us have know more affectionately as Dcn. Syl, went home to the Lord this morning at 9:08 AM. He was surrounded by his loving family, and received his final Holy Communion (viaticum-food for the journey) from the consecrated hands of Fr. Pat. He went to the Nitzken home immediately after the 8:15 Mass this morning. Apparently he made it just in time. Within minutes after receiving Holy Communion, Dcn. Syl died. Dr. Michael Nitzken (son) said that if Fr. Pat had run into one more red light on the way over, he would not have made it in time. God’s Perfect Timing 🙏 He was called home on the eve of All Saints Day (All Hallow’s Eve, which is where we get the word Halloween.) Again, God’s Perfect Timing 🙏 Dcn. Syl was one of the first deacons ordained for the Archdiocese after the permanent diaconate was restored by the Second Vatican Council. He and his beloved wife Joan recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary with a special blessing at Mass here just a few Saturdays ago. Last Saturday evening I was blessed to celebrate his final Mass at the Nitzken home. The front pew at SSM will be a little emptier now. But heaven will soon be a little fuller. Funeral arrangements are pending. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord; let perpetual light shine upon him. Please keep Dcn. Syl, Joan, their daughter Mary, and the family in your prayers. God bless you , Fr. Peter
Father Pat will have the Mass/Adoration/Confessions at 6 PM this evening. I'm afraid I've picked up a nasty little sinus/chest infection. I wanted to say thank you to all those who donated to our school family in need of lunch assistance, but as I will not be there tonight, I will say that here. THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Fr. Peter
Greetings all! Just a reminder that SSM is bringing back our Monthly Chicken Dinners! Come join us for food, fellowship, and fun this Sunday, and every 4th Sunday of the Month, from 4 to 7 PM in the Marteen Room (the school dining hall.) The menu includes fried chicken (fried by our awesome Men of St. Stephen, the MOSS Club,) buttered noodles, green beans, summer salad, tea and water. Please enter through the student drop off/pick up door on the north end of the school building We also need volunteers to help with food prep, cooking, setup, and cleanup. Sign up here if you can help: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyDc1cMVbVkRj4uqi2SeRYCGbyCZsYsxLMwghFZEYAHqYEzg/viewform I look forward to seeing you there, and at Mass this weekend! God bless you, Fr. Peter
Greetings all, As December 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception has been transferred to Monday. As such, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. But it is certainly a Holy Day of "OPPORTUNITY!" So we will offer two opportunities for you this Monday. We will have a simple Mass on Monday morning at 8:15 with Fr. Pat celebrating. We will have Mass with music on Monday evening at 6 PM with Fr. Peter as the celebrant. Please come join us at either one, as we honor the Lord's mother, our mother, and the patronal mother of our country.
Greetings all, Dcn. Sylvester Nitzken, whom most of us have know more affectionately as Dcn. Syl, went home to the Lord this morning at 9:08 AM. He was surrounded by his loving family, and received his final Holy Communion (viaticum-food for the journey) from the consecrated hands of Fr. Pat. He went to the Nitzken home immediately after the 8:15 Mass this morning. Apparently he made it just in time. Within minutes after receiving Holy Communion, Dcn. Syl died. Dr. Michael Nitzken (son) said that if Fr. Pat had run into one more red light on the way over, he would not have made it in time. God’s Perfect Timing 🙏 He was called home on the eve of All Saints Day (All Hallow’s Eve, which is where we get the word Halloween.) Again, God’s Perfect Timing 🙏 Dcn. Syl was one of the first deacons ordained for the Archdiocese after the permanent diaconate was restored by the Second Vatican Council. He and his beloved wife Joan recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary with a special blessing at Mass here just a few Saturdays ago. Last Saturday evening I was blessed to celebrate his final Mass at the Nitzken home. The front pew at SSM will be a little emptier now. But heaven will soon be a little fuller. Funeral arrangements are pending. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord; let perpetual light shine upon him. Please keep Dcn. Syl, Joan, their daughter Mary, and the family in your prayers. God bless you , Fr. Peter
Father Pat will have the Mass/Adoration/Confessions at 6 PM this evening. I'm afraid I've picked up a nasty little sinus/chest infection. I wanted to say thank you to all those who donated to our school family in need of lunch assistance, but as I will not be there tonight, I will say that here. THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Fr. Peter
Greetings all! Just a reminder that SSM is bringing back our Monthly Chicken Dinners! Come join us for food, fellowship, and fun this Sunday, and every 4th Sunday of the Month, from 4 to 7 PM in the Marteen Room (the school dining hall.) The menu includes fried chicken (fried by our awesome Men of St. Stephen, the MOSS Club,) buttered noodles, green beans, summer salad, tea and water. Please enter through the student drop off/pick up door on the north end of the school building We also need volunteers to help with food prep, cooking, setup, and cleanup. Sign up here if you can help: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyDc1cMVbVkRj4uqi2SeRYCGbyCZsYsxLMwghFZEYAHqYEzg/viewform I look forward to seeing you there, and at Mass this weekend! God bless you, Fr. Peter
