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The Pope, our Holy Father Francis, is visiting Slovakia. I want to share with you some highlights of what I thought is a significant speech for our times.

This Labor Day weekend, we recognize the value of work and workers.

The feast of St. Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is celebrated on the 26th of July. Mary’s parents are not named in the Bible, so where do we get their names?

As I am writing this on Tuesday it is the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul. Peter’s faith is the “rock” on which the Church is built. From Jerusalem, Peter brought the faith to the important city of Antioch. He is considered its first Bishop and later was martyred while in Rome.

It is time for a little church party! Bring a dish to pass, your kickball attire (if you're interested), and a lawn chair. If you have a grill and want to tailgate, we are fine with that, too. The parish will supply soft beverages.

Meet our new St. Francis School principal, Mrs. Mary Cormican! Mrs. Cormican’s long career in education began in Michigan's UP where she was a Phy. Ed. teacher and coach. Since first entering the education field she has held many positions including special education teacher, diagnostician, administrator, director of special education and pupil services and curriculum, and most recently principal at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Ladysmith, WI.