WHEAT’s Second Life in the Eucharist Retreat Session

WHEAT’s Second Life in the Eucharist Retreat Session

Another amazing turnout for our second Life in the Eucharist Retreat Session at St. Joseph Church in Holland!

The session’s theme was Eucharist as Reconciliation. Fr. Bob Wardenski noted that every time we’re at Mass receiving Eucharist is Reconciliation. We experience God’s mercy and love at Mass. Deborah Keenan gave a witness talk on how Eucharist helped connect a strained family relationship.

The afternoon allowed so many people in our WHEAT Family to see the beautiful Church at St. Joseph’s and experience their hospitality in the Parish Hall. The next session is on Eucharist as Transformation. It will be held at Immaculate Conception, East Aurora from 2-3:30pm on March 3rd. Our speakers are Fr. Karl Loeb and Christine Kelly. We hope you can join us!

          

WHEAT’s First Life in the Eucharist Retreat Session

WHEAT’s First Life in the Eucharist Retreat Session

We feel so blessed to have over 140 people at our first Life in the Eucharist Retreat Session at St. Vincent de Paul in Springbrook!

Fr. Jerry gave a wonderful presentation on Eucharist as nourishment. Deacon Kevin Barron gave a beautiful witness on the same topic. He also challenged us to invite others to our communal meal as an invitation to a guest of honor. He noted that telling people they will go to hell for not coming may not be an effective invitation. He also shared ~ “See you in the Eucharist” is a reminder that when we receive Eucharist everyone is there regardless of their location.

Fr. Jerry taught us about Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament before leading us in worship.

It was a holy afternoon for our WHEAT Family to gather for catechesis, prayer and fellowship.

   
2022 Fall Food Collection

2022 Fall Food Collection

These pictures are from the Gift Card deliveries to the Response to Love Center and FISH from our Thanksgiving/Fall Food Collection. Gift Cards were also given to Catholic Charitites Immigration and Resettlement. Over $8,300 was collected this year which is AMAZING!!!

Thank you for your efforts to help our brothers and sisters in Christ!
Faith Formation Field Trip to St. Joseph Cathedral

Faith Formation Field Trip to St. Joseph Cathedral

On November 5th some of our 7th and 8th Grade Faith Formation youth took a trip to St. Joseph Cathedral.  They toured the Cathedral and then stayed for the 4:30pm Mass. We were especially touched when both Fr. Bob’s brother, Michael Wardenski and our retired parish secretary, Gay Ann McEwen were included in the Prayer of the Faithful there.
Many of the young people were fascinated by the organ (it has 5000 pipes), and they were all intrigued by the Reliquary that contains 366 relics!
VERY PRODUCTIVE PARISH SERVICE DAY

VERY PRODUCTIVE PARISH SERVICE DAY

On Saturday, October 22nd a group of our parishioners helped prepare the Rural Outreach Center’s Code Blue Shelter in Holland. In just 3 hours they cleaned the yard, painted 2 bedrooms and the living room, cleaned the windows (inside and out), blinds, bathroom, and kitchen including the refrigerator and stove. WOW! It was incredible to see the body of Christ at work!

This Parish Service Day was part of our Diocese’s 175th Anniversary Celebration. Thank you to all of the volunteers who served that day! Please continue to pray for the Rural Outreach Center’s efforts to help our brothers and sisters in Christ.

       

Retirement Celebration for Sr. Judy and Mr. Duttweiler

Retirement Celebration for Sr. Judy and Mr. Duttweiler

On Sunday, June 12th we celebrated the ministry and service of Sr. Judy Beiswanger, Director of Faith Formation and Mr. Joseph Duttweiler, Principal at the 11:15am Mass. Our Social Committee provided a beautiful reception for everyone.
 
Both of them are retiring this month, and we are tremendously grateful for all of their dedication and commitment to forming children and young people in our faith! May this next chapter of their lives be blessed with health and happiness!