The short answer is you! When any parish has many inquirers year after year, it is the fruit of the Holy Spirit as parish members open their hearts to welcome others.
Are you a Catholic who has not made First Communion and/ or Confirmation? Our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) adult group meets weekly beginning in September. Anyone who is considering entering the Catholic Church, or is interested in completing his/her Christian Initiation by receiving First Eucharist and Confirmation is invited to join.
Lord I cannot stay long in this Church, but in lighting this candle I leave a symbol of myself which I want to give to you in love and praise. Help me, Lord, to prolong this prayer for _____ during the activities of this day. Amen.
A votive candle stand is available in Our Lady Memorial Chapel next to the Memorial Book of Remembrance. It is available to those who visit our chapel and who would like to light a candle in memory of their deceased child.