One of the things as a faithful person that I find the most difficult to do is just to check my ego and desire to “control” so much and rather just invite the Holy Spirit to express herself in ways I never could have imagined. I can’t be the only one right? Surely there are more folks ...

‘Rebuilding’ series offered The “Rebuilding” Series is also open for registration.  This series runs for 10 weeks beginning April 14 at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church on Church and A streets in Marshall. It is designed for those who are past the initial pain of losing a partner ...

Is there anything more joyful than the excited buzz of fellowship taking place at the opening of a Sunday morning worship service? I generally start all of my Sunday morning worships with the same ritual. I am ready and in place in the sanctuary when the early birds arrive for service so ...

St. Michael’s to have fundraiser breakfast St. Michael’s in Milroy will be hosting a French toast breakfast on Sunday, March 30, to help raise funds for building stoves in Guatemala. They will be serving French toast, sausages and fruit from 9:30-11 a.m. Free will offering. If unable to ...

Becoming intimate friends with a man and his family during a short, two-hour concert seems crazy, right? The kind of friends who regularly check in, not only on Facebook but through periodic text messages too. A quick note of encouragement or to share a lament. A pick-me-up for folks who ...

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1291 will be having a short meeting following the 5:30 p.m. Mass Monday at Holy Redeemer. The meeting is in Carlin Hall and will be about this month’s activities. The AFC Parish Mission will be at 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus ...