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Trivia - March 20
Posted by paul fritz on 3/18/22
Question: What do cliff swallows have to do with the Feast of St Joseph?
Answer: Migratory cliff swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano every year on March 19; the Feast of St Joseph.
Trivia - March 13
Posted by paul fritz on 3/11/22
Question: When does “transubstantiation” happen in the Mass?
Answer: Transubstatiantion occurs during the Eucharistic Prayer when the priest repeats Jesus' words "this is my body" and "this is my blood".
Trivia - March 6
Posted by paul fritz on 3/04/22
Question: Why is fish permitted on the Fridays of Lent?
Answer: Friday fasting or abstaining is a way to honor Jesus' sacrifice; he died on a Friday. Fasting means going without food. Abstaining means going without certain foods, especially the flesh of warm-blooded animals. Fish are ... Read More »
New COVID-19 Safety Protocols Released
Posted by paul fritz on 3/01/22
Updated Covid-19 Safety Protocols have been released by the Diocese of Davenport.New Covid-19 Safety Protocols 03-01-2022
Trivia - February 27
Posted by paul fritz on 2/24/22
Question: Why is Lent forty (40) days long? Is it just a tradition or is there a biblical relationship?
Bonus Question: Throughout the Old Testament the number forty (40) carried a deep meaning. Can you name at least two examples from the Old Testament?
Answer: 40 ... Read More »
Anointing Service CANCELED 2/24/2022
Posted by paul fritz on 2/24/22
The Anointing Service scheduled for Thursday 2/24/2022 has been canceled due to potentially worsening road conditions.
The service is rescheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Trivia - February 20
Posted by paul fritz on 2/19/22
Question: Which Saint said “Oh Lord, grant me chastity and continence, but not yet”?
Answer: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Trivia - February 13
Posted by paul fritz on 2/10/22
Question: What is the gesture that the priest and the people make before the reading of the Gospel?
Bonus question: What does the gesture represent?
Answer: With our thumb, we make the sign of the Cross on our forehead, lips and heart just prior to the ... Read More »
Trivia - February 6
Posted by paul fritz on 2/04/22
Question: What is Candlemas, also known as the Purification of Our Lady?
Answer: Candlemas is a Christian holiday that celebrates three events: presentation of Jesus, Purification of Our Lady, and Jesus' first entry into the temple. It is celebrated 40 days after Christmas on February ... Read More »
Trivia - January 30
Posted by paul fritz on 1/28/22
Question: Who became known as the “Wonder-worker of England” for the quantity and magnitude of his miracles in the seventh century?A) St Thomas MoreB) St CuthbertC) St Thomas BecketD) St Boniface
Answer: B) St Cuthbert
Read morehttps://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/learn/history/st-cuthbert/body