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Black History Month, the feast of St. Blaise, first Communion students’ preparing for first reconciliation, corporate acts of mercy, Prayer Bears and more — “Ordinary Time” is a busy time in the Diocese of Springfield!
During the month of February at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield, parishioners choose the name of a shut-in to pray for and donate a "Prayer Bear."
The Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver celebrate Black History Month at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield.
The Ladies of St. Peter Claver Court 290 at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield recently sponsored a Hat and Mitten Drive to provide warmth for the children of the Springfield area. Donations came from parishioners and from as far away as Florida, Tennessee and Boston.
Msgr. Christopher Connelly, rector of St. Michael's Cathedral, offers the Blessing of Throats to parishioners during the celebration of the feast of St. Blaise.
During a recent pasta supper at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Springfield, parishioners voted on the 16 youth poster entries for the Knights of Columbus "Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest." The parish's K of C Council will submit selections to the national contest.
While preparing for their first sacrament of reconciliation, first Communion students at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Springfield illustrated better ways to treat others instead of bullying them.
About 30 parishioners attended a talk on "Emergency Preparedness" at the Bishop Marshall Center adjacent to St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield.
An officer from the Springfield Police Department spoke to parishioners of St. Michael's Cathedral about "Emergency Preparedness." The officer recommended establishing a "Security Ministry" at the parish.
A parishioner displays one of the delicious items offered at the St. Peter Claver ministry's recent bake sale at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield.
A parishioner enjoys a special treat at the recent bake sale held by the St. Peter Claver ministry at St. Michael's Cathedral.