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It may already seem to be a fading memory, but not for me. Today, I want to look back to our parish picnic “Willy Jam,” on June 13. The music as always was a highlight. We had polka music during and after Mass by the Maroszek Brothers, assisted at Mass by M&M (Manuel & Monica)…

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL FATHERS!At the time of writing this article, I am worried about the lack of rain. We are almost four inches of precipitation behind the normal amount at this time of year. I am sure that you can see the lawns of many people starting to turn brown. We expect this…

WELCOME to St. Willebrord Catholic Church community on this St. Willy Jam Sunday! It is a joy and a pleasure to be able, once again, offer an event at which the community worships, prays, sings, dances, eats, relaxes, and enjoys each other’s company. I know that many people were sad to not have the chance…

St. Willy Jam, our annual parish picnic is only one week away! The name of our picnic comes from the fact that more than one musical group entertains that day. The origins of the picnic, around 2006, are rooted in the musical talents of young people who were looking for a chance to play to…

Next Sunday, June 6th is the Feast of St. Norbert who inspired the way of religious life now known as Norbertine life. I wrote of this in my article of a couple of weeks ago, but through repetition is learning. The way by which Norbert imitated the apostles’ way of life in the early church…

Gradually opening up the parish to more and more activities, for more and more people, is our continuing goal. Since the time we invited people back to the public celebration of Mass last June, our goal has been to maximize the participation within the limitations of public health guidelines. Mass attendance has slowly but steadily…

St. Norbert, in the year 1120, received inspiration to plant the seeds of what would become a long-enduring religious order of priests and brothers. Now, 900 years later, this anniversary is evidence that what Norbert began, continues to be a sign of God’s grace and the presence of the Holy Spirit. As we approach the…

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers, living and deceased! Giving birth to a child is a great gift in itself. Mothers and fathers collaborate with God, our Creator, to bring new life into the world. For that gift we must be grateful to our mothers (and fathers). Infancy is a time of total…

Spring has begun! The month of May is upon us. The rain showers(and snow!) of April bring the flowers of May – I hope! I cannot forget the experience of a year ago and throughout the past year. In April-May 2020 we were facing some dark days as COVID-19 was causing great stress in our…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is not just the concern of those who are abused, or of those who are doing the abusing. It is a community issue that affects us all. The children who are hurt, isolated, and mentally or physically tormented may be our neighbors. Or, they will live in…