“Memories of Autumn are as notable as those of the sun filled days of summer. Pick up football games played in a neighbor’s backyard; streetlights guiding us back to our respective homes; the anguish of raking leaves and the awaiting reward of lighting the pile on fire—the distinctive smell, and a marshmallow on a stick; bedroom window open wide under the warmth of a quilt.

Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Do you seek connection with other women in our parish community? We invite you to consider Walking With Purpose, a Catholic women's bible study program this fall!  Our kick-off Connect Coffee talk will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 9 am at Sacred Heart Church in Boone. Weekly small group study sessions at various times will begin after that. 

“On this Catechetical Sunday, we look back to our‘foundation’of faith; how was it formed, who was responsible, what virtues and values were instilled, how does it remain a consistent —albeit challenged—part of our character to this day?

“Christ Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of aslave, coming in human likeness;and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on across.”

Like other organizations the Church makes use of various acronyms. Not ‘GOAT’ or ‘IRS’ but those reflective of faith. ‘IHM’, the Immaculate Heart of Mary; ‘IHS’, the first letters in Greek of ‘Jesus’; ‘CCC’, the Catechism of the Catholic Church; and, ‘PBVM’, the order of Sisters called, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (of which my aunt belonged).

Ascension Parishioners are invited to join us for an outdoor Mass at 10:00 AM on Sept. 7th. Immediately following Mass, the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus will be cooking hamburgers and brats. Drinks will be provided. Please bring your own plates and utensils. Guests are also asked to bring a dish to share. If your last name starts with A-H please bring a salad, I-Q a dessert, and R-Z a side dish.

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.