Scenes from my first Christmas

Yes, this is my First Christmas.....as a Deacon of course. Fr. Andrew reminded me and the entire congregation of that, along with the story of St Francis' first Christmas as a Deacon. I won't go down in history like he did, but it surely was special to me. The pictures of the Church were taken before Midnight Mass. I was a little anxious to be there and arrived second in the Church. The attendance was up at every Mass.

Gorgeous isn't it?

Peace, Joyeux Noel

Deacon Mitch 

Advent Prayer

Peace

Deacon Mitch 

Moments of study...Benedictus Moments

Off and on I have followed this series of reflective moments, and let's say they are beautiful and challenging. If you want to see your life changing, check this out!

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Peace 

Deacon Mitch 

Two wild and crazy guys

A couple of weeks ago I ran into our Priests! They looked like men on a mission! They decided to invite everyone in our area to join us for Christmas and forever! Check these pictures out of what came into the mail....

You are all welcome to join us

Peace 

Deacon Mitch 

Tag team ministry...almost

              Two Christmas Eve Liturgy’s at Federal Prison on December 23rd at 1:00 pm by Deacon Mitch Couture

                                      Christmas Day Mass at State Prison December 24th at 9:30 am by Fr Kyle

 The boss and I will be busy!

O Come Emanuel 

Deacon Mitch 

Matthew 25:31-46

Ultreya tonight

Tonight we have our monthly Ultreya, and this will be the first time I get to lead the gathering. Am I nervous, yes a bit, but I got schooled this week. For several weeks now, I have reminded an employee that he needs to bring his golf course aggreiveness to the work place. A few days ago we had a discussion on ministry, and he suggested that I bring my workplace confidence, and leadership to my ministry. Hmmmm...the teacher got schooled! Well, tonight it starts. Time to sing a new song....cya tonight!

Peace 

Deacon Mitch 

I wonder if this is a record?

This past weekend Fr. Andrew was very busy. Almost too busy. I had to rebook a Baptism because he already had his hands full. On Sunday after Mass he not one, not two, but three Baptisms all from the same family. To top it off, he blessed a Marriage. Here are some pictures for you to check out.

Peace 

Deacon Mitch 

Be Patient

Be patient, my brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer awaits the precious yield of the soil. He looks forward to it patiently while the soil receives the winter and the spring rains. You, too, must be patient. Steady your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. See! The judge stands at the gate. James 5:7-8,9b

Peace 

Deacon Mitch 

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Ant. Come, let us celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary; let us worship her Son, Christ the Lord.

Peace

Deacon Mitch 

So proud to be a Knight

Yesterday our Council put on a tremendous community event. Here are a few pictures...

More to come!

Peace 

Deacon Mitch 

Tonight I had a flashback

Take a look at this picture. Now stare at it for two hours during a lecture. Two years ago our group in Plymouth did just that. This picture popped up on Facebook and yes, the flashback came rushing forth. I'm not so sure I want to see a Baroque Church again.

Peace 

Deacon Mitch