They are still coming after several weeks!!!! Fr. Mike is the bird whisperer and feeds birds during the harsh weather months until tasty bugs come out for them to eat. We get lots of sparrows, we get cardinals, blue jays, grackles, mourning doves, even hawks (who are trying to pluck our sparrows out of the bushes), but DUCKS??? We looked out the window at lunch time to see these unusual, but welcome visitors.
Happy Easter
He is risen, Alleluia!!! It was wonderful to see more familiar faces returning to church and we can’t wait to see everyone soon, hopefully. Until then here are some pictures of the church decorated for Easter.
Happy 98th anniversary!!
March 23, 1923 marked the humble beginnings of the parish we call home. Happy anniversary to all parishioners of this wonderful parish. We give thanks to all who went before us and sacrificed so much so that we could enjoy what we have. May our Blessed Mother continue to intercede for us. May God bless all of our efforts and they always honor God – Father , Son and Holy Spirit.
Rev. John Waldeisen 
Church 1955 
Our fearless leader!! 
Fr. Mike is praying for you. 
Adventures in home improvement
This week saw the failure of the flat roof over the former convent causing water to run into the 3rd floor and ceiling tiles to crumble in several areas on that floor and the landing area. After inspection, we’ve been told that the asphalt on that roof is just old and, after all the freezing and thawing over the years, it has degraded; the entire roof will need to be replaced. We are in communication with the diocese and are taking bids.
World Marriage Day Blessing
We have recorded Fr. Mike giving the blessing over couples united in Christian marriage so that those of you not yet coming to Mass can participate. Hold hands – be blessed and give one another a kiss! In December, we recorded the Bambinelli blessing at the 11:00 Mass. This blessings was recorded at the 5:30 Mass so check out the greetings from a different group of fellow parishioners.
UPDATED: YouTube of Fr. Mike celebrating Epiphany at St. Augustine
On the first Sunday of each month (usually) Fr. Mike celebrates the regional 5:15 Mass at St. Augustine. We ran across a taping of the that Mass at Epiphany.