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News of Little Flower Catholic ParishToledo, Ohio May, 2013

ParishPeople,Page 8

Inside thisShepherds

of Christ,Page 6 School News, 0

Where’s the

corner-stone?Page 5

Worshipspace

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THE IMAGE at left ishow the sanctuary centerwill look to Little Flowerof Jesus congregations. It is not a random design.It is liturgically correct andinfused with the historyand soul of Little Flowerparish. To see what LF people

like best, and more, turnto Pages 2, 3, & 4

Image: SSOE Group, Toledo

A place of honor for Toledo’s ‘Little Flower’ St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the patron saint of Little Flower ofJesus Parish,will have a special and permanent place in thechurch’s transformed worship space. See Page 3

Pope FrancisA new pope leads the Roman Catholic Church. CardinalJorge Mario Bergoglio of Beunos Aires, Argentina is thefirst pope named Francis. He is the first non-European in12 centuries and the first Jesuit to lead the world’s 1.2 bil-lion Catholics. For Little Flower responses, turn to Page 9.

It’s comingtogether!WE HAVE ARRIVED at a most ex-citing time that truly is of God’s ownmaking! Eight years ago you engaged in a par-ish self-study whose findings hatched aclear and compelling vision that wasgiven the apt title “Seeds of Faith.”You identified two top priorities:

To create a highly visible DorrStreet presence that convenientlybrings parish and school officestogether, new gathering space,and new church entrance.

To re-design the church withpermanence and sacred charac-ter while preserving the warmthand sense of belonging thatmarks our celebration of liturgy.

We joyously celebrated the attain-ment of the former goal on the Feast ofthe Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)and now are underway toward complet-ing that church re-design that similarlyaccomplishes the goals you set. Our stunning and simple church re-design is inspired by and modeled afterthe Archbishop of Krakow’s Chapel inPoland -- the sacred space where KarolWojtyla was ordained a priest in 1946and where he later prayed as the Arch-bishop until he was elected Pope andtook the name John Paul II.

Turn to Page 4

Little Flower Parish News May, 2013

The transformation of . . .

. . .where we worship God

Illustrations: SSOE architectural firm of Toledo.

WORK WILL beginsoon on the churchinterior. A fundingeffort is underway toinsure that no debtwill be assumed bythe parish. The “newlook” will includestatuary of St. Josephand St. Mary flankingthe altar, new pews inthe front rows, newcarpeting, and pewfurnishings, and a dif-ferent, softer colorscheme in walls,floor, and seats.

What has most stirredmembers of LF?

MASS GOERS will see a new look in theworship space at Little Flower of JesusChurch. Following masses, parishioners havebeen able to view these and other imagesof how the new Little Flower worshipspace will look. Steering committee mem-bers have been on hand to help answerquestions. The sanctuary itself will be a full stephigher, to be more visible to children orthose seated in back rows. Some have mentioned the dim lighting incertain places. That will be corrected whenoverhead lights are improved. Most popular response to seeing whatLittle Flower church will look like to wor-shippers? It’s the crucifix that will beabove and behind the altar. (See Page 4) “I’m so glad to see it will be there,” hasbeen a common comment.

May, 2013 Little Flower Parish News

ENTERING the worship space from the new southdoorway, mass goers will see a special shrine to St.Thérèse of Lisieux, for whom the parish is named.

To honor our patron

Thérèse: a girl of many virtues

IN HER short life on Earth, MarieFrancoise Thérèse Martin, didmuch to earn her later name: St.Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flowerof Jesus, and still later to be given therare title of Doctor of the Church. In today’s world she would be con-sidered a multi-tasker. She was born Jan. 2, 1873 in theNormandy region of France. She diedof tuberculosis only 24 years later onSept. 30, 1897 at Lisieux, France.

She became a Carmelite nun at age15, and found that she had a gift forunderstanding and writing aboutsimple acts of faith. So she wrote . . .and wrote, including poetry. She alsopainted religious art (at right)and still did all the “duties”required of a novice sister. Shedid not consider herself

“saintly” and, in fact, admitted that: “Ishould be desolate for having slept (forseven years) during my hours ofprayer . . .” At her death, she left dozens of po-ems, songs, and paintings revealingher love of God, amongthem tender images of thechild Christ. The pictureswere painted on canvas-es, chalices, and vest-ments of priests.

Thérèse was canonizedin 1925, three years be-fore Little Flower of Je-sus Parish wasestablished.

Photo: Wikipedia

Before she was St. Thérèse, Marie Martinpainted angels around the tabernacle in

the nuns oratory, right.


The CrucifixIt alone will give the sanctuary a new appearance and focus(and it’s been here all the time)

MOST STRIKING for many Little Flower of Jesus massgoers on entering the transformed worship space will be theappearance of the large iconic crucifix above the sanctuaryand altar. That crucifix (at right) has hung for years in the narthex,above the north entrance, unnoticed by many who walkedbeneath it. “I never noticed it. I guess I never looked up atthat wall,” said a parishioner one recent Sunday. A new altar will be made of wood and marble-like ce-ramic and contain names of parishioners and parish familiesthat have donated to make the Seeds of Faith dream turninto the reality of a transformed worship space. Declaring the parish would not go into debt butwould move forward with renovation as funding per-mitted, Fr. Dave Nuss announced a fund-raising ef-fort. “Our goal is $300,000, far less than previousestimates. The result will be beautiful and correct litur-gically,” said Little Flower’s pastor.

THE TRANSFORMATION of Little Flower Church, asFr. Dave Nuss says, “will be beautiful and welcoming.” Thecost is modest compared to earlier plans, he told worship-pers, and not at all an impossible amount to raise amonggenerous and worshipful parishioners. A funding effort hasbeen underway, asking member families to contribute to the“exciting” (also Fr. Dave’s words) remaking of the church.

Families that pledged earlier can extend a pledge. Thosewho did not yet pledge, or donate, can do so and know theyhave helped the church continue its mission. There are waysall can help, emphasizes fund-raising chairperson Sue Mad-den. One-time donations or bequests are welcome. Otherfinancial arrangements can be made. Anyone able to con-sider contributing a sum or pledge can call business managerChris Lewinski at the Parish Center, 419-537-6655.

Everyone can be part of making the “new” church happen

Fr. DaveContinued from Page 1

In 1997 Blessed Pope John Paul II de-clared Saint Thérèse, the Little Flower ofJesus, to be a Doctor of the Church. Countless hours of study, surveys, dis-cussions and prayers have given rise to thechurch re-design. Early in the “Seeds ofFaith” process the Worship Design Teamwas formed. This group of exceptionallydedicated parishioners pored over key li-turgical documents to make certain that allideas were in accordance with Church di-rectives. Here are their key church re-de-sign features or “must haves”:

Place the Tabernacle in the church ina way it can be seen by everyone

Create harmony between all entrancesinto the church and in the church itself

Establish a look and feel that is per-manent, beautiful, and simple

Incorporate sacred art and sacramen-tal treasures

Ensure accessibility to all parts ofthe church

Maintain sense of warmth and com-munity

Enhance the interior lighting Replace the flooring

The Worship Design Team has madespecial efforts to preserve and use legacyartifacts from the original Little Flowerchurch, including the crucifix, tabernacle,and statues. The mission-style arch char-acterizing the design of the original churchalso is included as a feature of the re-de-sign plan. Several talented artists, interior design-ers, and architects graciously shared theirtime and talents to help sharpen the ideas.Friends, how many blessings God willshower down upon us for our sincere de-sire to praise and worship Him! Please check out www.littleflowertoledofor church re-design drawings and moreplan details.


For almost 20 years, the cornerstonewas tied to an iron ladder in the westentrance to the church.

Photos: Mike Tressler

19 28DEDICATED TO

SAINT THERESETHE LITTLE

FLOWEROF JESUS

The original church, left,was built with the large

cornerstone that wasengraved with:

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Deadline for submitting to the Sunday bulletin is by noon of Monday each week.

CAST IN STONE

A TRUE LEGACY from the first Little Flower Church -- theoriginal cornerstone -- has new life in the parish story. The first church was a straightforward mission-style structureon the very corner of Dorr and Olimphia streets. In fact, it wasregarded in 1928 as a “mission church.” One of the men then involved in the design and building of thefirst LF church building was an emigrant, Phillip Muessig,whose letter, handwritten in German, was translated and read tocongregations by Fr. Dave Nuss, LF pastor. Mr. Muessig, architect and builder, referred in his letter to theoriginal cornerstone:

“With hopes it will stand forever, God willing, justas the Catholic Church continues to exist forever,may this church win many followers and contributegreatly to the Catholic Church.”

That cornerstone was removed when the original church, con-demned in 1989, was demolished. The engraved block wassaved and spent nearly 20 years in the west entranceway,strapped to an iron attic ladder. It now rests securely mortared in the new Dorr Street entranceto Little Flower Church and St. Benedict School, beginning itsown new life – once again as a cornerstone.


A game and a ministryBy LEONARD POLCYNBINGO IS an opportunity for people to get together to socialize, evangelize, and relax while hopingto win a few dollars more than they spend. At Little Flower, people come early, perhaps to eat andtalk. Many long-time patrons sit at the same tables each time. Many bingo players are seniors, a fewmiddle aged, and some younger. Not everyone at O’Grady Hall on Tuesday nights can enjoy playing bingo; some are LF people --workers who run the games. State law requires players and workers to be past the age of 18. Thestate also says those who run bingo cannot be paid, so all workers are volunteers who range in agefrom mid-20s to mid-80s. Who are those volunteer workers? They are members of the parish who may also serve in otherministries. They might also be seen at mass as ministers of hospitality, singing in the choir, distribut-ing Holy Communion, proclaiming the word, or serving other ministries. They may also belong to Men’s Club, Altar RosarySociety, St. Vincent de Paul Society, or other service organizations. Bingo raises a considerable sum of money, helps fund parish needs and helps support St. Benedict Catholic School. To be a part of the bingo ministry, see John Paszek, Dick McGee or Leonard Polcyn after masses or stop in Tuesday eve-nings to learn how to help. Whether volunteering once a month or every Tuesday, all help will be welcomed.

By JEAN FREYTHE Shepherds of Christ prayerchapter of Little Flower meets af-ter each Monday morning mass atthe tabernacle. All at Little Flower are invited tobe associates, to pray the rosaryand to pray from the red booklet ofprayers that Fr. Edward Carter,SJ, a theology professor at XavierUniversity in Cincinnati, said hereceived from Jesus on July 31, 1994. Itwas the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola,founder of the Society of Jesus. The prayers, available in eight languag-es, are prayed around the world. Shep-herds of Christ Ministries began withpublication of the Shepherds of ChristNewsletter in 1994, the 77th anniversaryof what is called the Miracle of the Sun atFatima, Portugal (Oct. 13, 1917). Popes,

bishops, and priests have thankedShepherds associates for prayersand books they distribute. The work of Shepherds of ChristMinistries and prayers of its mem-bers are supposed to complete themission that three Portuguese chil-dren said Our Lady of Fatima gavethem in a vision in l917. Accord-ing to accounts, she asked that arosary be prayed daily, asking forpeace and to consecrate (or give)

one’s heart to ministries of the SacredHeart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heartof Mary. Father Carter said that he believed hehad received inspired word and a promisefrom Jesus that great blessings would begiven those who do that and that parisheswith prayer chapters also will be blessed.

Shepherd membersbelieve there havebeen “little "miracles"at Little Flower Parishsince the Shepherds ofChrist began prayersmore than 16 yearsago. Some memberspray from the bookdaily but the chapteronly requires it to bemonthly or weekly, forthese intentions:greater love of the Sa-cred Heart and the Im-maculate Heart; forpope, cardinals, bishops, priests, and reli-gious; for expansion of the Shepherdsmovement; for the Church itself; for soulsin purgatory, and for the whole world. For more information, see www.sofc.org.

Jean Frey

Shepherds of Christ members faithful to ministry

Fr. EdwardCarter beganShepherds

of ChristMinistries.

For news of religion in the Toledo area . . . go to wwwToledoFAVS.com. The “ToledoFaith & Values,” site is locally centered with news of religious interest in northwest Ohio and the U.S. The interactivesite has listings of events and articles from various spiritual traditions. It is administered, edited, and in large partwritten by Dave Yonke, award-winning former religion editor of The Blade.

ALTAR ROSARY -- COMING UP: The stupendous Little Flower RummageSale (if not the biggest in northwest Ohio, it’s close). The dates are Thursday and Friday,June 13 and 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday June 15, 9-noon in O’Grady CommunityCenter. Drop off items June 10 and 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 12, 9-noon. (not beforethen). “Please start saving clean, gently used items,” says Marcie Grathwol of AltarRosary, which welcomes new members this month.


ON HAITI, the Kafou Sitwon SewingCenter is a reality after two years of plan-ning, thanks in large part to Toledo’s Lit-tle Flower of Jesus Parish. The LF involvement began with forma-tion of a ministry to help the island re-cover from a devastating earthquake.Scout Kevin Kretz chose helping thepeople of Pestel village for an Eagle rankproject. Consulting with Sr. JosephineDybza, OSF, who works with Haitians,and working with the LF committee,Kevin collected, packed, and had shipped17 treadle sewing machines, fabric, and

notions, thanks tothe generosity ofparishioners. Teaching Haitians to sew can help themsupport themselves. In 2012, the sewingschool at Kafou Sitwon taught 27 studentsto use the machines. All the students havebeen appreciative of a chance to learn aprofessional skill. Two women stoppedclassical education to learn sewing fromthree teachers with more than 100 years

of experience and pleased to passtheir skills to another generation. The school is in a four-roomhouse with two front rooms, aporch, and a front lawn for class-es. There are plans for anothercenter and the Sisters of St. Fran-cis plan to purchase land and

build community sewing schools. Said Sister Jo: “Communities workingtogether and God's spirit of service be-came the sewing center. Communion con-tinues with those learning a trade andthose supporting this project.” Sr. Jo, Sr.Fidelis Rubbo, and the people of Pestel,have thanked Little Flower for continuedsupport. – JAN KUSOWSKI

Haiti

Machines fromLittle Flower

are put to work

Haitians can have a chance tostitch their way to a better future

Study, collecting for Haitikept religion school busyON SUNDAY mornings during Lent, the LittleFlower School of Religion was a very busyplace – many times several classes in and aroundthe church took in the symbols and devotions that are part of ourCatholic tradition. Those hands-on learning experiences were wit-ness to the dedication of teachers and students, whether meditat-ing on the Stations of the Cross, the Paschal Candle, or the SacredOils. This year during Lent, classes once again collected pocketchange for Haiti. Each week the coins were weighed (not count-ed). We are excited to announce that we more than doubled ourweight of last year with a total of 80 pounds, 13 ounces – eighthgraders led with 21 pounds. Way to go, School of Religion!

RCIA journey ends withmembership in the churchTHE CANDIDATES have made quite a journeythis year in their faith. It is always a blessing andhonor to travel that journey with them. The expe-

rience serves to re-affirm our own faith (sponsors and team),perhaps a faith that we sometimes take for granted. On March23 the candidates attended an all-day retreat to reflect and medi-tate on the meaning of Holy Week, particularly the Sacred Trid-uum. That was part of their final preparation for celebrating theEaster sacraments. It is such a powerful experience that tears areoften a part of the day. It was enriching to see how much theyhave grown in faith and how committed they are to continuetheir journey of faith. The team and sponsors urge all parishio-ners to please keep newly received “neophytes” in your prayers.

SueVanHersettPastoralAssociate

RCIA Participants welcomed into the Catholic ChurchAustin Nuhfer, Paris Butler, Mindy Ohlman, Skylie Bodi, Kaylie Cantlope, Arden Ohlman, Karen Stasa, FrankAncrile, Josie Maza, Miriam Szykowny, Kristen Coen

First Communion ClassLuke Barnett, Nathan Barrett, Joseph Bucher, Avery Buck, Paris Butler, Kaylie Cantlope, Joseph Cherry, Noah Ernst,Joshua Fisher, James Francis, Sophia Graham, Madison Greene, Taylynn Hall, Morgan Hamill, Elizabeth Keel, JacobKopchian, Joshua Lewandowski, Rowan Madrzykowski, David Mata, Zachery May, Brendan McManus, AndrewMetzger, Marissa Patino, Ian Rattigan, Lindsey Rekart, Natalie Rekart, Olivia Shordt, Mitchell Stansley, Trenton Thi-eman, Kaylie Toth, Jack Urich, Jaelynn Vernon, Krystal Watt, Jacob Yeo, Bryce Zasada

Confirmation ClassSkylar Barnhart, Zoe Barricklow, Patrick Bishop, Lindsay Bugart, Rachel Canales, Valentina Carr, Dylan Chagin, Kait-lynn Dieringer, Lindsey Forche, Virginia Cherry, Nicholas Goodman, Matthew Grayson Gillig, Grady Guthrie, An-drew Hall, Lyndsay Hayden, Kyle Hollar, Serina Krueger, Jenna Lofgren, Austin Nuhfer, Danielle Peterson, GiovanniSilvestri, Emily Smith, Nicholas Spino, Kirsten Thieman


PEOPLEIN

OUR PARISH

Gavin Marino, 4, kept very busy after some masses,handing out Sunday bulletins to people. Gavin isthe son of parishioners Julie and Joe Marino.

On a morningthat Fr. Daveexplained theplanned designof the churchinterior, U.S.Rep. Marcy Kap-tur, a LF mem-ber, talked withthe pastor, say-ing she lookedforward to thenew look of theworship space.

Whooo?

Parishioner JohnFoisy checked outthe new worshipspace plan. John isan outstandingreader of the Word atmasses. In fact, hemay be the ‘most lec-tored’ member ofLF: he has servedthat ministry at sevendifferent parishes!

Mary and CosFigliomeni leave

mass refreshed andrenewed one sunny

Sunday morning.


Photo: Vi Kwapich

. . . and the Valentine Queen of Elizabeth ScottCommunity home was none other than EdnaMadalinski, a Little Flower parishioner. Obvious-ly, Edna, here with ‘King,’ Bob Sharpe, enjoyedbeing voted queen by other residents and familymembers. ‘Yes, she was happy about it,’ saiddaughter Fran Geoffrion, herself an active LFmember.


Photos: Mike TresslerSr. Theresa Photo:St. Francis Sylvania website

It was ‘an absolutely stunning selection’THE WORLD’S CATHOLICS were astonished at newsPope Benedict XVI would step down and a conclave ofcardinals would choose a leader of the Church. CardinalJorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected the new RomanCatholic pontiff and took the name Francis. Responsecame from around the world, including Little Flower:

The Rev. Dave Nuss,Little Flower pastor “The election of Cardinal Jorge MarioBergoglio, SJ, as pope is an absolutelystunning selection that flies right smackinto the faces of preservationists who aremore interested in preserving anossified status quo than robustly and credi-

bly proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. His election an-nounces to the Church and world the truly dynamiccharacter that lies at the heart of who we are as a trulyglobal wonderfully diverse community of believers num-bering more than 1.2 billion disciples.”

Sue Van Hersett,Pastoral Associate

“When I first saw him emerge, Icouldn't quite understand the tears in myeyes. But in just the first days after hiselection, hearing about the example ofhumility he has set in his life beforebeing elected, and the example he continues to set forus all, I am reminded that Jesus took off his outer garment,tied a towel around his waist and bowed down to wash hisdisciples’ feet. It is good to be reminded of this exampleof humility and strength - gives me hope for the future.”

Mr. Doug Bullimore,Deacon “I think it is a wonderful selection for apope. His concern and love for the poor andhis humility is refreshing to see.”

Tom Williams,Liturgist/Music Director

“I was ecstatic to watch the election of PopeFrancis. His simplicity and humility were evi-dent from the moment he stepped onto theloggia of St. Peter's Basilica, and I felt a waveof joy and peace after he bowed to the massesof people and asked for their prayers overhim. Learning he’s a Jesuit was a bonus.”

“Taking the name Francis is like a baseball player taking the name Babe Ruth. It sets the bar high, but this guy can meet it.” --The Rev. Terence Henry, President of the Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH

Little Flower listenersheard an unexpected

preview of a pope’s nameJUST TWO DAYS before a new pope declared his name wasto be Francis, to honor St. Francis of Assisi, Little Flower

members heard all about that be-loved saint -- a touch of irony notlost on some. Sister Joan Jurski,a Sylvania Franciscan, held an au-dience spellbound at Soup andBread night with insights in thelife of St. Francis, for whom herorder is named. Francis, said Sister Joan, wasknown for leaving a privilegedlife to live humbly, serve the poorwith great dedication, and inspireothers to join him. Diners learned

that Francis was disillusioned withambitions of soldering and instead became a brown-robedmonk who served the unfortunate and founded an order. With the humble greatness of St. Francis still fresh, listenersat LF learned only two days later that a new pontiff took thename “Francis” and seemed to share many of Francis’s quali-ties. The pope reportedly had shunned an archbishop’s man-sion, a limousine, and other perks to live in a simple apartment,cook his meals, and get around Buenos Aries by bus. At news the pope had her favorite saint’s name, Sister Joantold The Blade: “he certainly brings to me a Franciscan heart.”

A great day for Franciscans Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, obviously delighted that apope’s name is their patron’s, shared comments in The Blade:

Sister Shannon Schrein, chairman of theo-logical studies, Lourdes University and for-mer Little Flower teacher: “He has a pastoral face, doesn’t he? Thatsense of being welcoming.” She said her hopewas Francis will “bring us together pastorallyand teach us about social justice and care forthe poor. It’s time for the church to expand itsunderstanding of the world in a broader way.”

Sister Theresa Darga, assistant congrega-tional minister and former Little Flowerprincipal and teacher: [Pope] Francis “really has a compassionate

heart for the poor. I think through his lifestyle,he has symbolized that compassion.”

Sr. Joan Jurski

‘We have a pope!’On March 13, a newpope, took the nameFrancis to become thesuccessor to St. Peter


Studentsgo to statein historyand ‘Pen’

A scrapbook of scenesat St. Benedict CatholicSchool


By CAROL HUSSPrincipal, St. Benedict

ST. BENEDICT SCHOOLhas much to be proud of. Ourstudents have participated inacademic competitions re-cently and have done a supe-rior job. Some have advancedto state competition levels. Congratulations to Valen-tina Carr, 8th grade, whowill compete at the state levelin Power of the Pen. Sixth-grade students KatelynSchoen and Hannah Rattigandid well enough to advance tocompete at Ohio’s State HistoryFair. St. Benedict’s fundraiser, theShamrock Shindig, held just be-fore St. Patrick’s Day, was agreat success. People had a greattime, food and ambiance werewonderful, and fellowship andsupport was superb. It was won-derful to see nearly 200 peoplejoined in support of St. Benedict

Catholic School and to see so manyfamilies there. The Altar Rosarychapter of LittleFlower purchased aticket as a donationand the A-R societywon the $1,000 raffleprize. The women’sorganization mostgenerously donatedthe prize money backto the school and weare very grateful for

such continued support. Another annual event for St.Benedict is Grandparents’ Day,and it was another wonderfulevent this spring. It is always agreat day to share the schoolministry with those importantadults in children’s lives. Weconsider the parents as primaryeducators of children and grand-parents have a special place aseducators of the parents, and weare happy to celebrate withthem. The students participated inthe Jump Rope for Heart chal-lenge. Students got donationsand jumped rope to earn thosegifts. We are very proud thatthe students raised more than$1,304. Our top five fund rais-ers, who received tickets to a

Toledo Walleye game, were DavidCorson, Gavin Arehart, SamanthaNichols, Malakai Schak and JaredLofgren. As we moved into May the end of theyear is winding down quickly. Manyend-of-the-year plans are in full swing.Parents’ Club is planning an end-of-year field day for all students. This is aculmination of the many things Parents’Club has done for students through theschool year. We are truly grateful for allthat Parents’ Club does for students andstaff of St. Benedict.

Fr. Dave Nuss visited teacher Emily Kotara and herclass. Father Dave is superintendent of St. Bene-dict School and pastor of Little Flower Parish

St. Benedictprincipal CarolHuss delivered

the ‘State ofthe School’

address at allmasses.


. . . welcomes these new membersof the community

Timmery Diller, Kiley Donnally,Michael and Amy Eckel, Dennis and Linda Goodson,

Gerald and Judith Jarzynski, Eleanor Kretz,Stephanie Ludwikowski, Eleanor Makulinski,

Gary and Rachel McDowell,Richard and Margaret Mendieta, Ruby Mowrey,

Sandra Nasta, Gary and Mary Parker,John and Sue Phlipot, Krisztina Puppan,

Stephen Schneider, Charles and Marie Slates,Chelsea Slates, Vincent and Marta Toma,

Eleanor Tucker, Stephanie Villegas, Daniel Voyles,Denise Ward, Eric Wilhelm

….and their families

Little Flowerof Jesus Parish

welcomesthose newly

baptized in the faithElliot Barker, son of Craig & Sarah BarkerElijah Barko, son of David & Cristal BarkoBlake Spino, son of Ryan & Jenell SpinoBrooks Barnum, son of Alan & Monica BarnumRemi Ducey, son of Kyle & Amanda DuceyMalleeah Schak-Minley, daughter of Amy Schak

-----------Baptisms will take place thethird Sunday of each month.

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About Catholics:The facts are . . .

The states that have the highest percent-age of members of Catholic churches? It’sa tie among Connecticut, Rhode Island,and Massachusetts, each with 43 percent.

The state that has the lowest percentageof residents who are members of Catholicchurches is Arkansas, with only 5 percent.

The state with highest percentage of members ofEvangelical Protestant churches is Oklahoma,

with 53 percent of its population. The state that was found to have the lowest percentage of members ofEvangelical Protestant churches was Utah, with 7 percent. The state with the highest percent of unaffiliated people (not members ofany church): Oregon, 27 percent. And the state that has the lowest percentage of unaffiliated people isMississippi, with 6 percent.

Facts are from a survey to determine religious affiliationby the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life:

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