Parishioners at St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock selected two recipients for their 2021 Catholic Women of Inspiration awards. Kriss Liebetrau represents the English-speaking community, while Miriam Castaneda is honored as the representative of the Hispanic community. “I would like to take this moment to recognize and thank these two women for their faith and […]
After a year of improvising, Woodstock churches returning to a post-pandemic normal Woodstock church ministers and priests have used identical words to describe their congregations as they return to in-person church services: resilient, compassionate, dedicated, blessed, inspirational, faith-filled, committed, and strong. “I continue to be astounded at the faithfulness shown by the community of St. […]
During this period of pandemic restrictions, sixth-grade students at St. Mary Catholic School were still able to present their annual re-enactment of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 11, the day before the actual feast day. This presentation was created six years ago by assistant principal Hillary Russell after a request from […]
St. Mary Catholic Church parishioner Autumn Brown has won this year’s St. Timothy Award, which recognizes youths who are a positive example to other young people through their faith and their leadership in parish, school, and community settings. The award, which is the highest recognition from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, is awarded […]
St. Mary Catholic Church’s new assistant pastor demonstrated his quick wit in his sermons during his first Sunday in Woodstock. “You probably expected a tall, dark, handsome new assistant,” the Rev. Adalberto Sanchez said, “but instead I bring a very short and not-so-handsome person who is very pleased to be with you.” Woodstock welcomed Sanchez […]
Emma Wodek’s sixth-grade class at St. Mary Catholic School in Woodstock organized a St. Nick service project to help the city’s homeless population. The sixth-grade students and their second-grade prayer partners from Mary Keisling’s class collaborated on the project. Every quarter of the school year students are asked to carry out an act of service […]
Back for a third year, St. Vincent de Paul Woodstock will host a wine and beer tasting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St. Ticket price for the afternoon event is $25 per person which includes wine, beer and cheese vendors and light hors d’oeuvres. Advance tickets are […]
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