“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12). As we plunge into our 2026-27 faith formation year, this verse keeps me afloat like one of those bulky orange life vests.

It’s back to school: time for one last family trip to the cabin, to unearth the flannels and hoodies and…time to register for faith formation.

Did you know, parents and grandparents, how important you are? The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute.” (CCC 2221).

In His mercy, Our Lord has gifted us with great saints like St. Maximilian Kolbe to save the day! Patron saint of families, St. Maximilian Kolbe, a polish priest, volunteered to be executed in exchange for another man because that man “had a wife and children.” This powerful saint loves your family! Ask his intercession for the concerns of your children and grandchildren.

This year, our faith formation program is open to PreK through adult. Register online today. Maybe consider volunteering to help. Stop by for Eucharistic Adoration. Consider attending a Ladies’ Book Study or Men’s Group. Attend one of our fun events---our All Saints/All Souls feast day, St. Nicholas party, our Pro-Life event.

And, please, offer up for our parish children your daily sacrifices. In this way we can each imitate St. Maximilian Kolbe, offering our very selves for the love of another.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!