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Sat Vigil	5:00pm
Sun	7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 4:00pm
Mon - Sat	8:00am

Hearing Assistance at Mass

Reconciliation

Tue - Fri	7:30-7:50am
Sat	4:00-4:50pm
Sun	20 min before each Mass
Other times by appointment

How to go to Confession Examination of Conscience

Office Hours

Mon - Thu	8:30am-4:30pm
Fri	8:30am-3:00pm
Sun	8:00am-12:30pm

Upcoming Events

Want to Join the Catholic Church or Receive a Sacrament?
If you or someone you know would like to become Catholic or receive the sacraments (baptism, communion, confirmation), OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) can help!
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Dr. Brant Pitre Scripture Study
Mon, Jun 29 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (weekly)
Join us every Monday in Room 2 & 3 of the Parish Hall for fellowship and discussion based on the Sunday Readings each week.
Legion of Mary
Wed, Jul 1
Meets on Saturdays in the Library & Wednesdays in Parish Hall, Room 4.
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She Shall Be Called Woman - A Program for All Women
Thu, Jul 2 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (weekly)
All women from our parish are invited to gather for a transformative journey designed to meet the deepest longing of the feminine heart.
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Monthly 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Fri, Jul 3 (every first Friday of the month)
You are invited to spend an hour in adoration to Jesus in our Queen of Peace Chapel.
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That Man is You
Fri, Jul 3 @ 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM (weekly)
All men are invited to join us on Fridays for a hot breakfast at 6:00am followed by a video and discussion from 6:30–7:30am in the Parish Hall.
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Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic
Mon, Jul 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (every first Monday of the month)
We meet on the first Monday of every month in the Parish Hall.

“Live the Dominican Tradition: Pray, Study, Build Community. Share the Word!”
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New Opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration
Sun, Jul 12 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (every second Sunday of the month)
A Personal Encounter with Jesus.

This Adoration experience takes place on the second Sunday of each month in the church.
Vacation Bible School 2026
Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 17 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Teen & adult volunteers needed! Early bird special, $15 off if you register before Wed, Apr 1.

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Catholicism for the Curious
Thu, Jul 16 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (every third Thursday of the month)
Every third Thursday of the Month in the Parish Hall.

There is no charge and no need to RSVP. We hope to see you there!
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Weekly Reflection

Take Up Your Cross

06-28-2026 | Fr. Jess Ty

Dear Family of God,

This Sunday’s readings complement last Sunday’s, which emphasized the violent reaction that the proclamation of the Gospel often receives. This Sunday, on the other hand, we are reminded that not everyone opposes the Good News, and those who assist in its spread will be rewarded with the messengers themselves. “Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward…”