"On January 7, women from Our Lady of Lourdes and Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the Christmas season and look ahead to the New Year.  Entitled "Finding Sanctuary in 2022" the day included prayer, quiet time, journaling and sharing dreams and hopes for 2022.  Presenters Linda Bedo (HNoJ) and Joan Rose Brown (OLL) offered reflections on finding our sanctuary with the Lord, with one another and within ourselves."     

photos and article by Joan Rose Brown

"In December, Mustard Seed, the middle school youth group, and some parishioners went Christmas Caroling at Capital Towers. The residents and carolers alike had fun jingling along to Jingle Bells and telling jokes! We began the evening with hot cocoa and gathering together. Then we sang 12 songs and told jokes and riddles every couple of songs. One student concluded the event by reading The Miracle of St. Nicholas beautifully! It was a blessing to spend time with the wonderful people at Capital Towers and to prepare for the Christmas season with songs and good company."  

Article and Photos from Alicia Clark, Youth Ministry Coordinator