Last Updated on December 19, 2024 by web manager
“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever, humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3-4
Youth Calendar is here
NATIVITY PLAY @SL
A wonderful turnout from our Youth for the Nativity Pageant in 2024.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE — DECEMBER 18th @SP
Many thanks to all those who helped so much to make this another great example of how to spread cheer as we approach Christmas. The elderly in Sandstone send many blessings and thanks to those responsible.
DIOCESAN MISSION TRIP
The diocesan mission trip for 2025 is Steubenville in Joliet, Illinois. It is for 9th graders thru 19 years olds. We have a courtesy early registration with a reduced non-refundable deposit of $50. The last day to cancel is April 2nd. The deadline for this courtesy early registration is November 18th. The link to register is here.
TOBIT JANUARY 2025
Registration open see here. Registration deadline January 3rd. Scholarships available otherwise the fee is $175 for the weekend and this includes lodging and meals.
TOTUS TUUS
We had a wonderful Totus Tuus program in June, 2024. Big Thanks to the team and volunteers that helped make this a successful, joyful, and spirit filled event!
MAY CROWNING
This occurred on Sunday, May 5th, at Saint Luke’s during Mass and also a May Crowning and our annual Rosary Procession at Saint Patrick’s see slideshow below:.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to Saint Luke’s First Holy Communicants, Matthew Becker, Maddie Eitens, & Carolyn Henshaw who made their First Holy Communion this past Sunday. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless them with His abundant grace, and may our Blessed Lady watch over them always.
Congratulations also to our First Communicants at Saint Patrick’s: Moira Brackenbury, Emmanuel Mancilla, Leilany Mancilla & Mark Sanford. May our blessed Lord always keep them close to His Eucharistic Heart.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS
Bishop Daniel Felton was here this past Wednesday to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our parishes. I would like to congratulate those who were confirmed: Magdelena Paula Avina, Isabella Rose Bennett, Ivie Eileen Beutel, Garrison Charles Bork, Hunter James Bork, Laura Ann Bork-Soens, Claire Lynn Brackenbury, Daniel Robert Dutcher, Colton McRae Froehling, Gabriel Josef Justen, Josephine Brenda Kordiak, Bryce Timothy McClain, John Michael McEachran, Holden Ian Glenn Williams, & Molly Makell Worlickey. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they take their places in the Church as adult members in the faith.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND WORKS OF MERCY FOR CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
Opportunities available: inquiries to Jen Kordiak – 320-385-0503.
FR MIKE HELPS US
WHAT’S THE ONE THING ALL THE SAINTS HAVE IN COMMON?
Here’s a great resource ⬇️check out the link below. They all have a great love and devotion to Mary our Blessed Mother! Mary leads us to Jesus!! There is a great resource to help foster your relationship with her (click here). You can also click on the apparitions towards the bottom to see each amazing story or other links this page has for more information.
HERE ARE SOME PREVIOUS YOUTH EVENTS:
