August 13th

Dear Friends, 

I want to offer a word of thanks to Jenni Simental, who has handled our communications ministry for the past two years- both for the church and for our schools. She got our websites designed and up-and-running; edited and published the weekly bulletins; managed Facebook posts and email blasts; designed the annual “State of the Parish” reports; worked with the St. Patrick Corned Beef Dinner committee… among other things. 

This means that we are looking for someone to take on this ministry. Our schools are re-designing a marketing and communication position for themselves, but on the church side we seek to hire someone who can give around 10 hours per week (some weeks more, some less). The needed skills are in communication, graphic design, editing, website management (our platform is “Weebly”), database management, online social media and email communications. If a parishioner would like to learn more about this, please contact our Operations Director, Kim Osowiec. Also, please pass this info on to anyone you know who has these skills and might be interested. 

Tuesday, the15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, body and soul, into heaven- a holy day of obligation for Catholics. Mass in the morning will be at 8:05 at Saint Gabriel. In the evening it will be at 6:30 at Nativity of Our Lord. Also: remember that our neighboring parish, Saint Jerome, hosts their annual summer festival connected with the Assumption, Velika Gospa, and the Croatian Marian image, Our Lady of Sinj. They will have Mass at 9:30am, followed by a procession through the neighborhood streets. After the procession is a solemn Mass and a party with food and drink, including fritule, cevaps, raznici, hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, and pizza. 

ALPHA is starting up September 6! This 10-week program of weekly meals, videos and conversations has been well-received.  I encourage you to carve out time this Fall for this, and to bring a friend. More info in the bulletin and on the web site. 
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May your week reflect the encounter with Christ 
we experienced at Mass today!