The image is of a very your John.  As I looked upon it I was reminded that John's mission did not begin in adulthood, but when he was conceived.  St. John recognized and acknowledged Christ from the womb and he would have been filled with the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of Elijah) throughout his life - including his childhood.  We too should remember that we were also called to recognize and acknowledge Christ and to serve him from childhood to adulthood.  It also reminds me that we have a duty to help form the Faith of our children so as to prepare them to join us in our service to the Lord.

May the Lord hear and answer all prayers offered to Him through this Novena to St. John the Baptist.
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Festival News and Preparations: 
Cresson Catholic Community Festival is set for Sat, Sept. 11 (11am to 8pm) and Sun, Sept. 12 (11am to 6pm).

While we hope to create an event for people to socialize and enjoy each other’s company, our primary goal is to raise funds for our two parishes and school. This year, we are adding hay wagon rides into the woods and “walking tacos” to our food booth.

Our Raffle Ticket this year will offer three prizes: 1st: $1,500; 2nd $1,000 and 3rd $500.

Festival Donations: I appeal to parishioners and school families who do their own artistic crafts to consider donating a few of your pieces to our festival for the Fancy Booth. We can receive also donations for Barrel of Cheer. And don’t forget - lots of Gift Baskets!
​ Please & Thank You!
Festival Food Booth:
We are looking for volunteers to work at the food booth at the Cresson Catholic Community Festival on
Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12.
​We will also be asking for food donations for the booth when we get closer to the date.
Please note that this is not a “St. Aloysius” booth.  The proceeds from this festival benefit St. Aloysius Church and St. Francis Xavier Church as well as All Saints Catholic School, so EVERYONE is asked to help.
There will be a meeting to form a food booth committee on Tuesday, June 22, at 6:00 pm in the social hall at St. Aloysius.
All are invited to attend.
If you would like to volunteer, donate food, or have any questions, please call Louann Hoffman at (814) 935-4994 or (814) 886-8111.