WWPR Regional Labor Day Mass Monday, September 3, 9:00 am Our Lady of the Rosary All parish offices closed.

As all of you are almost certainly aware by now, last Tuesday saw the publication of a grand jury report in Pennsylvania detailing the unspeakable crimes committed by priests in various dioceses, as well as the equally disturbing efforts to conceal those heinous acts rather than work towards both healing and justice for the victims. It was published shortly after the bulletin deadline, and so I regret not having the chance to deal with all the anger, frustration, betrayal, and many other emotions which have been stirred up by this in a timelier fashion. PLEASE CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE

Sister Community Fundraising Dinner Supporting El Salvadoran Community Jardines de colon Scholarship and Leadership Mission: Would you like to be seated at one of our sponsored tables? Would you like to sponsor a table to support our mission? For Questions & RSVP: Jan Fettig 513-302-5255 or Suzie Bartz 513-704-5535. For the invitation, please visit: http://bit.ly/2018sistercommunity. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE

... I know that many people in the region are in different places in their faith life and their relationship with Jesus. There are some who make Adoration and daily Mass part of their prayer life, and there are others who probably don’t fully understand why the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist as the Real Presence, the actual Body and Blood of Jesus Christ made present to us under sacramental signs, is so important. Regardless of where you are as an individual, or where we are as a parish region, every single one of us can afford to grow in our love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. PLEASE CLICK TITLE FOR MORE.

I am finally back from my pilgrimage on the Camino, and I came to the realization that I’ve been immensely blessed in the places I’ve had the opportunity to travel in a relatively short time. I spent three months in Italy while in college, and I’ve also had visits to Ireland, Germany, Turkey, and the Holy Land. As amazing as all of these experiences have been, one of the chief takeaways from them has been the difference between a trip and a pilgrimage. Going to Dublin, Munich, and other great cities is culturally enriching, but traversing well-worn paths that pilgrims have walked for centuries in search of guidance from God is something else entirely. Most of the people walking the Camino have specific reasons for making the journey; either in gratitude for some great blessing, or perhaps asking God what the next step in their life should be. PLEASE CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE

The Winton Wyoming Pastoral Region is searching for a highly skilled individual to serve as the Business Manager. The responsibilities of the Business Manager include maintaining accuracy of all financial files and records, budget preparation and review and cash flow management. Computer skills are necessary to manage parish IT system. This position assists the pastor in hiring staff, progressive discipline and administration of salaries and benefits program. The Business Manager is responsible for management of the parish offices and supervision of administrative, financial and maintenance staff and requires knowledge of all issues regarding personnel laws. The Business Manager supervises any major construction, improvement or repair in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor; liaison with Archdiocese. For full details, click title.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation and Marian Celebration Vigil Mass: Tuesday, August 14 7:00 pm at St. James of the Valley Holy Day Masses: Wednesday, August 15 8:30 am at Our Lady of the Rosary 12:10 pm at St. Matthias 7:00 pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Ministers, please sign-up online or find sign-up sheets in the Sacristy at each Church. August Marian Celebration: There will be a dinner and prayers at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 15 concluding with Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary.

...Many deacons have a special reverence toward St. Lawrence as their patron saint. In our region this year, we give thanks to God for our five permanent deacons: one retired, Deacon Ray George, and four active deacons, Steve Ryan, Walt Hucke, Dominic Vu and Matt Skinner. They have requested a special blessing during the feast Mass of St. Lawrence. At the example of St. Lawrence, we pray that their lives may always be a total response to Christ. Please click title to read more.