FIRST FRIDAY MASS AND ADORATION will be held this Friday, August 7^th at 8:00 A.M.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place immediately following and will end at 9:30 A.M.

FIRST SATURDAY MASS will be held Saturday August 8^th at 8:00 A.M.

CCD REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR   Parents of CCD students, please note that the in-church registration sign-up for the 2020-2021 school year will take place the weekend of August 8^th and 9^th.  The registration will take place before and after Masses and Church staff will be present with registration forms.

PARISH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday, August 5^th at 6:30 P.M. in the Church Rectory. 

FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet this Wednesday, August 5^th at 7:30 P.M. in the Church Rectory. 

MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP   “Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in My name, that will I do” (John 14:13). And not only our petitions, but also our various acts of praise and of thanksgiving should be made in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, to God His Father.  Come one, Come all! Ss. Peter and Paul Prayer Group are inviting anyone who would like to come and join in the Monday evening prayers at 6:00 P.M. in the Church.  Prayer throughout the day and week is a great way to build our relationship with our Lord! Don’t be shy!  We would love to see you!

CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN DUGAN for placing 1^st in the Great North Central District Americanism Essay Contest representing the Philipsburg Elk Lodge.  The theme was “What does freedom of speech mean to me?”  This is a yearly contest for students in 5^th, 6^th, 7^th and 9^th grades at the time of the contest.

PARISH COUNCIL will meet Wednesday, August 5^th at 6:30 P.M. in the Church Rectory. 

FINANCIAL COMMITTEE will meet Wednesday, August 5^th at 7:30 P.M. in the Church Rectory.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY LITURGIES   Bishop Mark and the Family Life Office cordially invite all couples celebrating 1, 5, 10, 25, 40, 50, 55 and 60+ Wedding Anniversary in 2020 and their families to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Liturgy.  Couples may attend Sunday, September 13^th in Altoona at the Cathedral or Sunday, September 20^th in Johnstown at the Cathedral.  Both locations are handicap accessible.  Liturgies will begin at 2:00 P.M.  Reservations must be made through our parish for either celebration by Wednesday, August 19^th.  If you would like to attend, please call the Church Office at 342-1700.

BLOOD DRIVE   The Blood Drive that was held here on Wednesday, July 15^th was a HUGE success.  There were 47 people present to donate and collected 48 unites!  Thank you to all our parishioners who donated at this event and especial thank you to George Patrick for helping to take care of everything.  

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be meeting this Tuesday, July 21^st at 7:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall.

MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP   “Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in My name, that will I do” (John 14:13). And not only our petitions, but also our various acts of praise and of thanksgiving should be made in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, to God His Father.  Come one, Come all! Ss. Peter and Paul Prayer Group are inviting anyone who would like to come and join in the Monday evening prayers at 6:00 P.M. in the Church.  Prayer throughout the day and week is a great way to build our relationship with our Lord! Don’t be shy!  We would love to see you!

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER American Red Cross   Our Knights of Columbus Council #17278, will be holding a BLOOD DRIVE in our Parish Hall on Wednesday, July 15^th from 1:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.    A sign-up sheet has been placed on the Cry Room shelf or you can call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. 

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING will be held Tuesday, July 14^th in the Parish Hall.  The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 P.M. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.

EMAIL ADDRESSES   If you would like to be included in any emails that Fr. John and/or Deacon Jerry send and we do not presently have your email address, please call the Church Office or you may place them in the “Gratitude” baskets or the Offertory baskets in the back and front of the Church.  Thank you.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER American Red Cross   Our Knights of Columbus Council #17278, will be holding a BLOOD DRIVE in our Parish Hall on Wednesday, July 15^th from 1:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.    A sign-up sheet has been placed on the Cry Room shelf or you can call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. 

FATHER JOHN will be away for a short vacation from Monday, July 6^th through Wednesday, July 8^th but will return for Mass on Thursday evening.  Communion Services will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday that week.  If you need anything when Father is away, please call the Church Office at 342-1700.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS   Fr. John will be honoring our High School Seniors, Anya Tocimak and Maddie Sparks, at the 4:00 P.M. Mass next Saturday, July 11^th.   Please keep these girls in your prayers as they continue their lives journey.  

THANK YOU for all the cards, gifts, texts and emails wishing me a Happy 10^th Anniversary.  Your kindness and thoughtfulness are most humbling and appreciated.  It has and always will be a great honor to serve all of you.  May God continue to bless you and keep you safe and healthy. 

NEW ADDRESS FOR FR. DOMINIC Fr. Dominic Afrifa Yamoah, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1529 Marquette Ave.. Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783-9151