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by Fr. John Clote  |  02/22/2026  |  Weekly Reflection

Dear Parish Family,

Despite the secularization of our culture, there is still a widespread demand for spirituality, which expresses itself in large part as a renewed need for prayer and connection. We are seeing this in many ways, including the growing number of those returning to our Catholic faith or exploring it for the first time. As we enter our first week of Lent 2026, our parish is focused on providing you with opportunities to help you grow in prayer, strengthen your families, and stay connected and involved with your larger Catholic community.

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Building a Gathering Space Together

by Fr. John Clote  |  02/08/2026  |  Weekly Reflection

Dear Parish Family,

I am happy to announce that the parish will be adding an indoor and outdoor gathering space this coming fall. This new space consists of a coffee shop, community gathering area, and connected outdoor patio. It will be realized by repurposing and renovating several offices, the staff kitchen, a waiting area, and two staff restrooms in the administration building. I've included construction photo renderings below.

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