Morning Hike at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

Four members took advantage of the beautiful weather on November 17, 2020, National Take a Hike Day, to explore and enjoy Johnson’s Mound loop trail.Ā  This .9 mile trail is paved, has 91 feet elevation gain (the mound) and is rated easy.Ā  While this setting is beautiful in Spring and Fall, it is equally as beautiful now as we begin Advent on Sunday, November 29th.

For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits,
Truly my hope is in you.

O Lord of Light, our only hope of glory,
Your radiance shines in all who look to you,
Come, light the hearts of all in dark and shadow. (Refrain)

O Spring of Joy, rain down upon our spirits,
Our thirsty hearts are yearning for your Word,
Come, make us whole, be comfort to our hearts. (Refrain)

O Root of Life, implant your seed within us,
And in your advent draw us all to you,
Our hope reborn in dying and in rising. (Refrain)

O Key of Knowledge, guide us in our pilgrimage,
We ever seek, yet unfulfilled remain,
Open to us the pathway of your peace. (Refrain)

Lyrics by Marty Haugen

 

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$1,855 — Proceeds from our First Fall Flower Sale!

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

Thank you . . .

To the over 70 parishioners, community friends and volunteers.Ā  We are pleased to split these proceeds 4 ways to help fund needed relief during the pandemic.

Pick-up day was a terrific day of friendly smiles (even though you couldn’t see them), nature’s beauty and a warm sunset.

Fundraiser

 

 

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Donation to St. John Neumann Fellowship

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

In March 2020, the Ladies Auxiliary contributed a new coffee urn and 2 utility/serving carts.Ā  Little did we know the curtailment of fellowship due to Covid-19.

Fr. Peck wrote, “Both of these items will certainly help service the many events that take place here at the church.”Ā  He thanked us for serving God and living the Gospel.

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Welcome Back Home Fall Flower Sale 8/27-9/6/2020

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

If you are going to buy mums, why not buy them from us?Ā  We are working with our Spring flower grower – quality you’ve come to expect.Ā  In addition to mums, we are also offering Montauk Daisies.Ā  These are late bloomers and will bring a sparkle to an otherwise drab fall garden with their crisp, white daisy-like blooms.Ā  Cooler temperatures and warm soil, make Fall the best time to get this perennial established in your garden.

  • Click Here to Order directly from the on-line store
  • Order and pay on-line by Sunday, 9/6/2020
  • Contact free pick-up on Thursday, 9/17/2020 from 4-7pm

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21st Annual Knights of Columbus “Never Give Up on Life” Memorial Golf Outing — 8/10/20

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

Come one, come all ā€“ because everyone is welcome to participate in this wonderful event. Make plans now to join us for a day of fun, or sponsor a loved one to help a great cause.

For additional information, or if you desire to make a corporate donation, feel free to email our event Chairman, Fred Karl @Ā knightsgolf@kofc12497.com.

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$1,787 Contributed to Mercy for the Starving 2020

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

The Auxiliary matched memberā€™s personal donations up to $750.Ā  Members donated $1,037.Ā  Our $1,787 donation will purchase 7,447 nutritious MannaPack™ meals and helped bring the 2-day service project event to St. Patrick Crane Road Church.

Dempsey Hall was transformed from this:

To This:

Many volunteers during 4 sessions packed 133,056 meals during the 2 day event, March 6 and 7th, 2020.Ā  Thank you to all that participated to Turn Hunger into Hope.

Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving ChildrenĀ® is a ChristianĀ non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals forĀ starving, malnourished and hungry people. The prepackagedĀ dry mealsā€”costing less than a quarter each to makeā€”areĀ funded and assembled by donor-volunteers in the UnitedĀ States. FMSC food has reached more than 70 countries inĀ their history.

 

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Spring Shred Day and Charity Garden Market canceled due to virus

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

Shred Day Fundraiser – April 25th moved to TBD Fall date.

Charity Garden Market – May 9th –Ā It is with much regret that we’ve canceled our Charity Garden Market for 2020.Ā  It was an agonizing decision forĀ theĀ Committee as flowers bring joy and beauty to ourĀ lives particularly during this unprecedentedĀ time.Ā  We had hoped to continue with an on-line annuals purchase and pick-up/delivery, but that will not be possible.Ā  For anyone that had already placed an on-line order, we have refunded your purchase.

May God bless our world, and each of you with healing and strength.

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Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary Sponsor Art Statue for School

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

The Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary are delighted to sponsor the statue of Jesus and Children to benefit and inspire our children and future generations at St. Patrick School.

Monsignor Deutsch wrote, “Sacred art created throughout the ages by men and women whose faith has inspired them to create which is good, true and beautiful will inspire our young people to raise their own gifts and talents to our creator.Ā  True and sacred art makes us better and want to be better.”

 

 

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Last Fall’s Bunco Fundraiser Achieved $2,500 for LivingWell Cancer Resource Center

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Caroline Ehmann

At the Ladies Auxiliary January 6, 2020 meeting, Doris Braddock, Treasurer and Carla Weeks, Event Chair presented Living Well’s Director, Angela McCrum with checks totalling $2,500, as Donna Fike, President looks on.Ā Ā Thank you to all those that came out for the evening and much gratitude goes to our donors and sponsors without whom this level of contribution would not have been possible.

LivingWell is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, medically mainstream programs and services that encourage, empower, support and bring hope to thousands of newly diagnosed patients with cancer and their families every year. All programs and services are provided free of charge because they believe that no one should face cancer alone.

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Knights of Columbus 4th Degree District Meeting

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Caroline Ehmann

On Saturday, October 19th, Bishop David Malloy stopped for a photo with Donna Fike, President of the Ladies Auxiliary Council 12,497.Ā  Donna co-hosted the Ladies Luncheon and presented how our council has grown in the past 11 years in faith, friendship and service.

 

 

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