AREA FAITH COMMUNITY LITURGY SCHEDULE: July 5th -11th

MON.   July 5th No Mass             

TUES.   July 6th 8:30 AM Mass/ St.Michael’s/Milroy

                                                +Louis Dolan

WED.   July 7th 8:30 AM Mass at St. Mary’s/Tracy

                                                +Minnie Cooreman

THURS.  July 8th              8:30AM Mass at St. Paul’s/Walnut Grove

                                                +Heye Lamfers

FRI.  July 9th                       8:30AM Mass at St. Mary’s /Tracy

                                                +Edith DeBlieck

 

SAT.  July 10th                  5:00 PM Confessions/Walnut Grove

                                                5:30 PM Mass-St. Paul/Walnut Grove

                                                                The People of the Area Faith Community

SUN.  July 11th                  8:00AM Confessions before Mass

                                                8:30 AM Mass-St Michael/Milroy

                                                                 +Marie Coquyt

                                                10:30 AM Mass-St. Mary/Tracy

                                                                +Madeline Verstraete

                                                Confessions before & following Mass

NOTE:  Confessions daily prior to weekday masses when held in church.

 

Pray for safety for all those serving in the military from our families and from our communities especially:  Henry Bernardy, Travis Timmermann, Jessica Lenertz, Sam Van Nevel, Martin Hamsa, Travis Davis, Thomas Moudry, Matthew & Daniel Dieter, Troy Baumann, Nathan Bernardy, Rory Matter, Pat Weisbrich, Joe Vogl, Patricia Baker, Kyle & Cole DeBlieck, Pete Jerzak, Kimberly Varpness Seaton and Justin Kolander.

           

Pray for healing for all the sick of the area faith community especially: Rich Hamsa, Judy Lenertz, Linus Dardis, Sara Soupir, Kade Buchert, Diane Van De Wiele, Margaret Holt, Kari Maas, J. M. Hannasch, Tom Walsh, Grace Buesing, David Schmidt & for 5 special intentions.  If you know of someone who should be now removed from the sick list, please let the rectory know.  Names will be left on the list for 1 month and then taken off, if you wish them put on again please contact the office we will gladly put them on again.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, July 4th, 2010~Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Roman Catholic Area Faith Community of

St. Mary’s – Tracy, Minnesota

St. Michael’s – Milroy, Minnesota

St. Paul’s – Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Area Faith Community Bulletin on line at www.stmarytracy.org

Fr. Robert Mraz, - fatherbob@iw.net

Father’s Office in Tracy (507) 629-4075, Residence in Walnut Grove (507) 859-2164

Richard Hamsa, Milroy Pastoral Administrator - stmichael@means.net

Office & Residence in Milroy (507) 336-2505

           

 

 

 

 

Church of St. Mary                             Church of St. Michael                        Church of St.  Paul

249  6th St .                                              200 Euclid Ave.                                    600 3rd St. P.O. Box 236

Tracy , MN 56175                                   Milroy , MN 56263                                 Walnut Grove , MN   56180

(507) 629-4075                                      507-336-2505                                         (507) 859-2164

www.stmarytracy.org                          stmichael@means.net                         Administrative Secretary

stmary@iw.net                                     Administration/Rel Education          Nancy Hewitt (507) 859-2375

St. Mary’s School                                Rich Hamsa                                           hewitthn@redred.com        

Juliana Neuman, Principal                   (507) 336-2505                                      

(507) 629-3270                                       stmichael@means.net                         Bookkeeper         

www.stmarysschooltracy.org                                                                            Pat Hansen  (507) 859-2581

stmarys@iw.net                                   Bookkeeper                                                         

Religious Education                            Kami Parker (507) 336-2635 Prayer Network  

for Tracy & Walnut Grove                 Prayer Network                                   Pam Baumann  (507) 859-2503

Jean Schmidt  (507) 629-3667              Mary Kirsh (507) 336-2353

saintmaryre@iw.net                             NU Diocese Catholic Charities        Custodian – Walnut Grove

                                                                Counseling & Adoptions                   Merle Pacholl (507) 859-2627

Secretary & Bookkeeper                  Call toll free 1-866-670-5163

(Church & School)                                                                                            

 (507) 629-3270 or                 Confessions are before all weekday Masses

507 629-4075                                          & weekends at 5 p.m. on Saturday in Walnut Grove,

saintmary@iw.net                                8 a.m. on Sunday in Milroy & before & after 10:30 am Tracy Mass.

Prayer Network                                  

Lota Hannasch (507) 629-4866           Baptisms: Contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa to schedule a date

Alita Lenertz (507) 629-4145              

                                                                Marriages: Contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa 6 months prior

Custodian - Tracy                                to proposed date to begin marriage preparation

Chueyee“Chewy”Her(701)212-9258Hospitalized or sick parishioners contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa

 

 

UPCOMING  AREA  FAITH  COMMUNITY  EVENTS:

Sun.  July 4     14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)

                                    ( INDEPENDENCE DAY ) God bless America !                      

                        8:00 a.m.            Confessions at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        8:30 a.m.          Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        10:30 a.m.        Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        Confessions at St. Mary’s in Tracy before and after Mass          

                                    Pie sales after Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

 

Mon. July 5                               No Mass here

                                                                                                                                     

Tues. July 6      8:30 a.m.            Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                                                                                       

Wed. July 7       8:30 a.m.            Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        7:30 p.m.            St. Mary’s Administration Council Meeting

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Thurs. July 8     8:30 a.m.            Mass at St. Paul ’s in Walnut Grove

                        1-4 p.m.             Priests’ Support Group Meeting in Bird Island

                       

Fri. July 9          8:30 a.m.            Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Sat. July 10       5:00 p.m.            Confessions at St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove

                        5:30  p.m.         Mass at St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove

                                                Mission Co-op Appeal by La Salette Missionaries

                        4:30-7:30 pm   Pageant Dinner at Walnut Grove Community Center sponsored by           

                                                St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove

                                               

Sun. July 11    15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)  

                        8:00 a.m.            Confessions in Milroy

                        8:30 a.m.          Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                Mission Co-op Appeal by La Salette Missionaries

                        10:30 a.m.        Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Confessions before & after Mass in Tracy

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                   

AREA NEWS:

 

THE MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE will preach the annual parish mission co-op appeal next weekend July 10th  & 11th. Having brought the fullness of life to our world when He rose from the dead, Jesus sent his disciples to share this life with all of creation. “They went forth and preached everywhere” (Mk 16:20)  The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette minister to people of every race, language, culture and way of life – beginning at the La Salette Shrine in France where our Blessed Mother appeared in 1846. Her final words, “Well, my children, you will make this known to all my people.” echo Jesus’ Gospel mandate.  It is little wonder that the La Salette Congregation has always been mission orientated.  When called upon by the Vatican to preach the Gospel in foreign lands, they eagerly responded.  This spirit brought them to mission in 27 countries, especially among the poor in Angola , Argentina , Bolivia , Brazil , India , Madagascar , Myanmar and the Philippines .  With your cooperation, the Missionaries of La Salette can continue to provide spiritual and financial assistance to these mission countries as they bring God’s reconciling message to the poor.  This is part of the diocesan Mission co-op plan in which missionaries from various mission congregations are invited into the diocese to make an appeal for the missions in all the parishes. As it would not be fair to assign one a small parish and another a large one, the collections from all the appeals will go to the diocese and are divided up equally between all the mission organizations that preach this year. Fr. Arnel Soriano , MS will be making the appeal. Please make him feel welcome.

 

DID YOU MISS GETTING THE SUNDAY BULLETIN?- Feel free to look up the website to find the Sunday Area Faith Community bulletin, the Area Faith Community  monthly calendar, last Sunday’s homily and other information at the ST. MARY ’S WEBSITE: www.stmarytracy.org

 

THE “RCIA” ADULT CONVERT CLASSES HAVE BEGUN. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Faith, contact Rich Hamsa at St. Michael’s in Milroy for information on times and dates (507) 336-2505 or stmichael@means.net or contact Fr. Bob 507-229-4075 fatherbob@iw.net.

 

WEEKLY INSTRUCTION IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS:   Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time       

In celebrating Mass today, on a national holiday, you may have expected to experience a tribute to our nation. However, the reason why we worship is to give thanks and praise to God and to celebrate the paschal mystery. The cross, not the flag, is one of our primary Christian symbols.  Songs of worship primarily relate to the scripture readings. While it is appropriate to pray for our nation, for our religious freedom, and for those serving in the military, faith reaches beyond the boundaries of our nation.  Our participation in a liturgical celebration focused on God helps us to become model citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

PLEASE SEND ALL BULLETIN INFORMATION TO THE CHURCH OFFICE by Wednesday Morning as Theresa Mota is doing the bulletin and that is when she can come in - e-mail use: stmary@iw.net or call the office 629-4075.

 

VIRTUS training dates – Required for all who work with children and vulnerable adults. 

08/26/10 7:00 p.m. Winsted High School,   09/11/10   9:30 a.m.  Willmar ,   09/16/10   7:00 p.m. St. Peter,

09/20/10   7:00 p.m. Forest City,   09/22/10   7:00 p.m. Ortonville,    10/16/10   9:30 a.m.  Wabasso

11/11/10   7:00 p.m. Silver Lake ,   01/18/11   7:00 p.m. Renville,    02/21/11   7:00 p.m. St. Anthony Elementary School in New Ulm ,    03/10/11   7:00 p.m. Benson,     04/05/11   7:00 p.m. Green Valley

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT ST. JOHN CANTIUS CHURCH IN WILNO, located 3 miles north of Ivanhoe.  Festivities begin on Sunday July 4, 2010 with a delicious Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings being served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   Concessions and activities on the church grounds with music by the “Sheiks” until the big drawing at 4:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor pull at 3:00 p.m. for children ages 5-12. Lunch stand with a variety of foods and refreshments is open all afternoon. On this Fourth of July enjoy family and friends in the historic setting of Wilno.

 

UPCOMING WEDDINGS: July 24, 2010: Michael Goblish & Stephanie Jacobson at Milroy.

July 31,2010 : Frank Rutt & Stacy Christensen of Milroy – Wedding to be held at St. Mary’s Chapel on Holy Redeemer School in Marsha ll .

July 31, 2010 : Bryce Peterson & Brittany Walter of Tracy – Wedding at St. Cecelia’s in Sabin, MN.

If you know any reason why any of these should not be married contact Rich Hamsa or Fr. Mraz.

 

ST. MARY’S AREA FAITH COMMUNITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL:

Congratulations ~ Congratulations to Dr. Richard Brown of Tracy, our $100 weekly calendar raffle winner.  Thank you for supporting our school!

 

Have a great summer!  This summer, SCRIP orders can be placed at Twin Circles.  Dawn Benson is will be taking orders.  Please drop them off during her office hours:

Order Date                                                                             Pick Up Date:

            July 7, 2010                                                                               July 15, 2010

            August 11, 2010                                                                        August 19, 2010

 

There will be a limited number of Food Pride, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Casey’s, Dairy Queen, Subway, Greenwood Nursery, Shopko, etc. available from Dawn.

 

Adopt-A-Student ~ The gift of a Catholic School education is a wonderful thing for any child.  Please consider our Adopt-A-Student program in which a donor can anonymously choose to donate the cost of tuition to cover a student’s tuition expense.  If you are interested and have any questions, please contact Mrs. Neuman in the school office, 629-3270.

 

MANY THANKS TO JULI NEUMAN who has served as our school principal. Her contract officially ended on June 30 but she agreed to help us out on a part time basis until we hire a principal by coming to the office once or twice a week for a few hours to pick up loose ends. May God bless you for all your years of teaching and as principal at St. Mary’s School.

 

ST. MARY’S & ST. PAUL’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Extra food left from our Frozen Food Fundraiser- Contact Rel Ed. office if interested – 629-3667 (Jean)

Reg. French Fries - $5.00 (5 lbs.) , Loose Hash Browns - $5.00 (3 lbs), Seasoned Wedges potatoes - $7.00 (5 lbs), Stir Fry Veg. - $5.00 (2 lbs), , Macadamia & Peanut Butter cookies also available after March 11th.  $11.00 Wild Rice Soup $15.00 6 ct. Pepperoni Pizza - $10.00, 6 ct. Supreme Pizza - $10.00

 

 Vacation Bible School, “High Seas”, is coming to St. Mary’s August 9-11th.  Ages 4 – Grade 6. More information coming soon.  Mark your calendars.  Be ready for fun and action!

 

NEWS FROM ST. PAUL’S IN WALNUT GROVE:

MINISTRIES FOR JULY   10, 2010    

LECTOR:  MaryAnn Alcorn

SERVER:  Derick Ourada

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE COMMUNION:   Sandy Alcorn
PRESENTATIONOF THE GIFTS:    Steve Hanson Family
USHERS FOR JULY, 2010:    Dale DeSmith, Harry Hewitt

LAWN MOWER:   Dean Rys

 SACRIFICIAL GIVING FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2010

Adult   $140.00, Plate $55.50,   Fuel $10.00, Cemetery $10.00,   Cemetery $10.00 TOTAL $249.50                 

 

OUR NEW CCW SHEPHERD OF THE FIELD is Fr. Eugene Hackert ~his address is 18906 US Highway 14, New Ulm,

 MN 56073-4149.   We are encouraged to send him greetings on special occasions and holidays and remember him in our

prayers. His ordination anniversary is June 2, 1951 and his birthday is February 15.

 

ALTAR FLOWERS   Please feel free to share any of your spring flowers for altar decorations throughout spring and summer. You can bring them for mass and then take them with you.

 

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays at 5:00 P.M. and before weekday masses when held in church.

 

CCW PRESIDENT - One person has volunteered to be a CCW Co-President. We just need one more person to help her. Contact Nancy if you are willing to serve this coming year. I know there is someone to serve.

 

Thank you to all those who have made contributions. Please turn in your donation toward the raffle collection and also the CCW collection for church cleaning if you have not already done so.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

July 10th: ST. PAUL’S IS SERVING THE PAGEANT SUPPER NEXT SATURDAY ~ Please COME join us!!  Serving until 7:30 pm.

 

NEWS FROM ST. MARY’S IN TRACY

THE AIR CONDITIONING FOR THE MASS THIS WEEKEND IS PAID FOR BY ONE OF THE PARISHIONERS - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THE SAME CONTACT FR. BOB.

 

MEAT WANTED FOR FOOD STAND: We are looking for someone to donate a hog and hamburger for the St. Mary’s Food Stand on Box Car Days for Labor Day Weekend. Contact Marla Verlinde 507-828-0341.

 

HELP WANTED: We need to hire a half time Bookkeeper and Receptionist - Secretary for St. Mary’s Parish and a full time Secretary/Receptionist for St. Mary’s school for during the 10 month school year and also a Principal and a teacher for St. Mary’s School.  Contact Fr. Bob for a job application if you are interested in either of these jobs or pick one up at St. Mary’s office or St. Mary’s School office.

 

THE BUS IS COMING TO TRACY : Whatever your needs, Shopping, Medical, Appointments, Social or Volunteer Activities, Get up and go with Community Transit. Regular service in Tracy begins soon. Call 1-888-658-2448 for more information or to book your ride today! There is no age or disability requirement to ride. Public Transit is open to everyone. Rides are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The best way to secure a spot is to call 1-888-658-2448 at least 24hours in advance. Rides begin at just $2 each way.

 

WE WILL HAVE SECOND COLLECTIONS WEEKLY TO PAY OUR DEBTS to the Diocese and for the insurance payment. Please use your “Debt Reduction Envelopes” for this.

 

ALUMINUM CANS FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT for St. Mary’s School can be dropped off in the wagon behind St. Mary’s Church .

 

REMEMBER OUR SHEPHERD OF THE FIELD: He is Fr. Craig A. Timmerman . His address is Church of St. Peter , 307 W. 4th St. , Canby , MN 56220 . Ordination Date July 2, 2005 , Birthday April 16th. Please remember him in your prayers and feel free to send a card to him.

 

Liturgical Ministries for Sunday July 11th, 2010

Gifts:

Vincent and Jeanette Lanoue

Lector:

Dick Tuszynski

Organist:

Shannon Benson

Cantor:

Katie Lanoue.

Ushers/July

Larry Buysee, Joe Van Moer, Gavin VanMoer, Bernie Van Moer

EMHC:

Mary Ann Blanchette, Ann Krueger, Laurie Vandendriessche, Colene Nydell, Lota Hannasch

Servers:

Lexi Tauer, Abagael Tauer, Daniel Peterson

Please call a sub if you cannot be here.  If you cannot find a sub, please call Fr. Mraz.  Thanks

 

Wednesday Communion Schedule     July 7th Alita Lenertz                 July 14th: Lota Hannasch

 

SACRIFICIAL OFFERING FOR LAST WEEK; June 20, 2010;

Adult Envelopes            $2237.00           Debt Reduction             $1365.00           Peter’s pence   $162.50

Loose Plate                   $98.00              St. Mary’s Adopt a Student        $1500.00                      

Youth                           $2.00                Candles                                    $9.00   

TOTAL                                    $5,373.50        Thank you for your generosity!

 

 

St.  Mary’s CCW NEWS:

CLEANING:   July: Our Lady of Fatima

Next Large Function;    St. Lillian: Jenna and Theresa Buyck

Small Functions; St. Joseph: Joan Woodford and Lynn Verlinde

 

July 1st is fast approaching and soon it will be time to change guild chair people. Please consider being the next chairperson if you are called.  Also, if there are any changes in your phone numbers or addresses, please let your guild chair know before June 15th.  Thanks to all those who have volunteered their time to help out in any way.  We appreciate you more than you know!

 

We are still in need of a Vice President and President for CCW this upcoming year.  Denise Weedman has agreed to be Secretary, and Patty Lessman will be our new treasurer. Thank you for stepping up. If interested please call Jan LaVoy 629-3633.

 

 

StMichael NEWS FROM ST. MICHAEL’S  IN MILROY

Good People of St. Michael - During this month of July two of our families will be celebrating the weddings of their children.  Michael Goblish will marry Stephanie Jacobson on the 24th and Stacy Christenson will marry Frank Rutt on the 31st. Congratulations to both couples who this season will experience the supreme bliss of Catholic marriage. Let them be examples to all married couples of how lofty and meaningful married life really is. Let them be witnesses to our young people and single people of how noble and absolutely worthwhile it is to guard their hearts and preserve themselves in purity for their one lasting love. Thanks be to God for the unsurpassable gift of marriage!

What is the RCIA
? It is about sharing our faith and about conversion ~ willing to change our lives and seek the support of a faith community to make our home.  The Catholic community is called to welcome others who are searching and are hungry for a religious community they can call “home.” It is  journey that gently leads adults (those baptized in other faith traditions and those unbaptized) into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, within the Catholic Church. For details please call Rich Hamsa at 336-2505. .

July 24

3:00pm, Wedding of Michael Goblish and Stephanie Jacobson

July 31

2:30pm at Holy Redeemer’s St. Mary’s Chapel in Marshall,     Stacy Christenson  & Frank Rutt wedding

Aug  9-11

Vacation Bible School at St. Mary’s in Tracy for ages 4 – Grade 6.

Aug 22

CCW Welcome Breakfast – Circle 1 – after the 8:30am Mass

Sept 7

6:30pm, CCW meeting

Sept 12

CCW Fall BRUNCH after the 8:30am Mass

CCW News  Helen Vroman and Anne Soupir want to thank all the Circle Chairs and CCW officers of this past year for a job well done and they want to welcome JILL KARSTEN & CAROL GOBLISH as our new CCW Co-Chairs for this upcoming year.  The CCW officers are so happy that Jill & Carol are willing to serve as the parish leaders of CCW.  And we wish to thank both Helen and Anne for their outstanding leadership and dedicated service this past year as the CCW leaders of our parish.  Thank you, Helen & Anne!! 

CCW Fall Brunch on Sunday September 12th  The CCW are planning a special brunch and Silent Auction in September with circles working on food, decorations, advertising and the Silent Auction.

“Mission Trip in June was Wonderful”    
Congratulations to Jean Schmidt and all who helped her lead our young people on this summer’s Mission Trip to Denver, CO.  Leaders & students who joined Jean were:  Allison Rasmussen, Paul Lanoue, Amber Amick, Matt Dieter, Adria Dolan, Lucas Dolan, Morgan Hansen, Haley Hebig, Michelle Lenertz, Kylie Lessman, Charly Morgan, Monica & Rebekah Przybilla, Amy, Brady, Jenny, Samantha & Taylor Welu.  More about what they did coming up. 

Catholic Stewardship~ Living a Life of Gratitude      The joy of giving starts with God. All we have and all we are is a gift given by God. Life itself and the time we are given each day, our talents and abilities, our family, our relationships, our very emotions, our health, and all of our material goods are given to us by God. God loves us and trusts us to be good stewards of His abundance. Catholic stewardship isn't something you do from time to time; it's the way you live your entire life. Our entire lives should be lived in gratitude to God. He should be the center point of everything we do.

Liturgical Roles for Sunday, July 11th

Gifts 

Steven & Carol Goblish family

Organist

Christie Gergen

Cantor

Mike Schmitt

Lector

Ken Lanoue

EMHC

Jean & Lon Walling, Grace Coudron, Marlene Soupir, Dick Vroman, Peggy Dolan

Ushers

Steve Bitker, Mary Moudry, Paul Kirsh, Denny DeRuyck

Servers

 Amy Welu (K), Jacob Welu (S1), Adam Welu (S2)

Money Counters

Angie Pool, Greg/Wanda Debbaut, Ron Schmidt, Jane Louwagie

St. Michael Stewardship Report for June 27, 2010

Sunday offering

$1,293.00

Year-to-date

$64,554.83

Needed each week for budget

$1,700.00

Year –to-date + or (behind budget)

($11,140.11)

Other Revenues:  Collection for Holy Father: $225.00;     Cemetery Fund: $100.00;     Building Rental fee:  $25.00

Thank you for your stewardship offering.  May God bless your generosity!

Question of the Week:  Each of us is called to a specific work in the plan of Jesus. 1. To what do you feel called? 2. What support from the church do you need to accomplish that work?

Vacation Bible School is coming to St. Mary’s on August 9 -11 for ages 4 – Grade 6.  Please mark your calendars.  In order to offer such a fun and exciting and worthwhile Summer VBS we will need a good number of wonderful volunteers.  If you would like to help and are willing to be in Virtus compliance with the diocese if you are 18 or over, please contact Jean Schmidt, 629-3667 or 336-2583.

The Catholic Guide to the Internet

 

Catholic Online  www.catholic.org   A comprehensive site with news, links, saints, directories and Scripture. It offers and easy searchable database.

 

Catholic Answers  www.catholic.com   One of the largest Catholic lay apologetics site, it also offers links to the original Catholic Encyclopedia and This Rock magazine archives.

 

The Holy See  www.vatican.va   All major church documents, papal writings, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, art and even “secret” archives can be found here.

 

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops  www.usccb.org   The official site of the U.S. Catholic Bishops includes online Bible, the Catechism, publications, move reviews and more.

 

Catholic Hierarchy  www.catholic-hierarchy.org   Current and historical information about bishops and dioceses.

 

EWTN Global Catholic Network  www.etwn.com  The site of the Eternal Word Television Network with TV, radio and library resources.

 

Catholic Exchange www.catholicexchange.com   News, comments, reviews, movies blogs from well know authors.

 

Catholic First   www.catholicfirst.com   Prayers, saints, Scripture, Church Teachings

 

Catholic Treasury  www.catholictreasury.info   Catholic beliefs, prayers, spiritual teaching

 

Scripture Catholic   www.scripturecatholic.com   Two thousand Scripture citations from the Old and New Testaments to defend the Church’s teaching.

 

New American Bible   www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.htm   New American Bible online with search engine.

 

The Catholic Company  www.catholiccompany.com   Books, gifts and statues that are uniquely Catholic

 

Catholic Relief Services  www.crs.org   The official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community.

 

Family Life Center International   www.familylifecenter.net   &   www.foryourmarriage.org

Articles on faith and family life with Catholic emphasis.

 

Catholic Youth Networking www.catholicyouth.freeservers.com   Networking site for Catholic youth.

 

Cantemusdomino   www.cantemusdomino.net   Resources for sacred liturgical music

 

Greeting Cards www.catholicgreetings.org   Free on line e-cards with Catholic inspiration.

 

Fisheaters  http://fisheaters.com/jokes.html   Clean Catholic jokes.

 

Sacred Space   www.sacredspace.ie   Online daily prayer and Scripture from the Irish Jesuits

 

Catholic Q and A  www.catholicqanda.com   Questions and answers about the Catholic Faith.

 

Mass Times  www.masstimes.org   Times and places of Masses around the world.

 

Catholic History   www.catholichistory.net   History of Catholicism in the United States

 

National Right to Life   www.nrlc.org

The Ultimate goal of the National Right to Life Committee is to restore legal protection to innocent human life.

 

Americans United for Life   www.aul.org   Prolife information.

 

Faithful Citizenship   www.faithfulcitizenship.org   A site sponsored by the U.S. Bishops’ conference. It offers resources for educators and families.

 

One Nation Under God   www.Onenationundergod.org   Background information on political candidates and issues.

 

Index of Patron Saints   www.Saints.sqpn.com/indexsnt.htm   Ideal for Confirmation names.

 

Hagiographies   www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php   Biographies of many of the saints of the Catholic Church

 

Catholic Prayers  www.catholicdoors.com/prayers   Nearly 3,000 Catholic prayers from ancient to modern times.

 

Ebreviary (need subscription for most prayers) www.ebreviary.com   Daily Liturgy of the Hours

 

The Mary Page   http://campus.udayton.edu/mary

Home of the largest collection of materials on Mary, from the University of Dayton in Ohio.

 

Daily Mass Readings  www.usccb.org/nab/nabpodcast.shtml

The American Bishops offer a daily podcast of Mass readings as well as other podcasts that are both informative and spiritually uplifting.