Rectory Steps

We just received word that the steps of the rectory office are being replaced this week.  This means that unless you are an angel and can fly, it will be impossible to come in the front door. There can be access through the kitchen, but please call first so that you can be let in.  574-936-4935.

KofC Fish Fry Rescheduled

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry has been rescheduled for Friday, October 25.

Help with English Classes

Sister Edith Schneider, a Poor Handmaid from Donaldson,has been teaching English classes at the Plymouth Library on Mondays and Thursdays. She will be going to El Paso to volunteer at Annunciation House to work with asylum seekers from across the border. She will be gone for six months, October 15 to early April.  She is seeking people who can take her classes:

Level 1      4:00--5:00 p.m.

Level 2      5:15--6:15 p.m.

Level 3      6:30--7:15 p.m.

She is hoping to have one person for each of the groups. She would like to present the person on her last day with them on October 7.

​If you are interested, please contact sister Edith at edithspjc@yahoo.com or 574-341-3965.

U.S. Bishop's Pastoral Letters

People have asked where they could find the pastoral letters of the U.S. Bishops.  Here is the list I mentioned. They have links to the pages on the internet.

           i.      The U.S. Economy The U.S. Economy—Justice for All

          ii.      War and Peace and the use of nuclear arms. The Challenge of Peace—God’s Promise and Our Response

         iii.      Faithful Citizenship: Forming Consciences for participation in the political process.

          iv.      On LGBT    Always Our Children 

            v.      Immigration  Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey to Hope 

      vi.  Racism: Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love — A Pastoral Letter Against Racism                 

Labor Day Reflection

From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:

In the Catholic tradition, work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation. This Labor Day, reflect on the dignity of work and rights of workers by visiting www.usccb.org/jphd to read the annual Labor Day statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

This Labor Day, take action to address inequality and injustice in our workplaces. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) (www.usccb.org/cchd) supports organizations that empower workers and address the root causes of poverty. Find a local CCHD-funded group and learn how you can get involved.