CFOS Parishes: St. Aloysius, OLSD, SFDS, St. Wenceslaus

06/13/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today, we remember Mary's heart, that image of her soul, which was in perfect continuity with God's plan. Lord, give us her heart.

06/12/2026

...the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced by our sins and for our salvation, "is quite rightly considered the chief sign and symbol of that. . . love with which the divine Redeemer continually loves the eternal Father and all human beings" without exception.
- CCC #478

06/11/2026

Today, the bishops of the United States will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart. You can join in the prayer and celebrations here: https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus

06/09/2026

Did you know St. Ephrem is a Doctor of the Church, and yet he was never more than a simple deacon? He is called the "Harp of the Holy Spirit" because of his incredible preaching and beautiful hymns.
Answer: C

06/07/2026

Today, the universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, meditating on the great gift of the Eucharist that Jesus has left us. It is the food that truly nourishes us for our journey toward heaven.

06/02/2026

As was often the case, their story was fully told by their executioner, a man who later received baptism because he was so impressed by the courage of the men he killed. He sought out Pope Damasus and told him the story.
Answer: A

06/01/2026

Here is the Interim Mass Schedule for the Calmar Area Pastorate. The plan is to utilize this interim schedule beginning July 15th of this year through January 15, 2027.

This interim schedule will be evaluated throughout the next six months for any needed adjustments. Please be patient and grace-filled as we give the proposed schedule time to work. The schedules were created with great care and with input from each parish’s leadership. Recognizing that this schedule is a change for many, we ask you to approach this transition with understanding, flexibility, and a shared spirit of unity. As we continue our journey forward together, may we remain focused on our common mission and on the joy of celebrating the Eucharist together.

Printed schedules can be found as an insert in this weekend's bulletin (June 6-7).

05/31/2026

Think of the best father-son relationship you know of. Think of the love and even shared sense of identity that defines it. Then take that idea and multiply it by infinity. Whatever result you have, it still falls utterly and entirely short of the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. Because as Jesus says, He and the Father truly are "one"-one God, even while being distinct persons.
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Why does this matter? Because today, on Trinity Sunday, we reflect not only on the nature of God, but also his Trinitarian action in human history. Especially the sending of the Son by the Father.
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Take a moment today to ponder how utterly incredible this mystery is. Because Jesus is fully human, we sometimes lose sight of his divinity. But he is God indeed. And restating his saving mission in these terms can be helpful: God became man; God endured torture and humiliation on our behalf; God was crucified; and God died. Not in his essence, but in the human nature that truly belonged to the Son.
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God truly suffered for us. And what's more, he didn't need to. At all. Because he needs us for nothing. But he loves us. Fiercely and fully. And on Trinity Sunday, we ponder this mystery anew and ask how we can carry that same mission of divine love into the world.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

St. Philip Neri founded the first of these communities in Rome in 1575. Today, there are about 90 communities in about 20 countries. St. Phillip Neri, pray that we may follow in your way of joyful service to Christ!
Answer: B The Oratory