Parish Life

The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.

Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore.

Another way to participate in our parish life is the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as Proclaimer, Hospitality Minister, Altar Server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EMHC); social justice ministries, such as bringing Holy Communion to the sick and homebound as a Pastoral Care Minister, serving the poor, volunteering at our Food Pantry or shower ministry; and others, such as Youth Ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish picnic, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.

With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin. For your convenience, our weekly bulletin is sent to your email on Fridays by our publisher LPI. Also, check out our weekly "Straight from the Heart" video series featuring Associate Pastor Fr. Randy Rentner, C.S.C. sharing a brief reflection on the daily readings and upcoming events at the parish. You can also view our parish calendar for a list of activities, events, and Mass schedules.

Our parish has a rich history, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.

We hope you'll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we've had recently.

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