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I grew up in a little Illinois prairie town of 600 people where there were four churches, including Methodist, Nazarene, United Brethren, but not Catholic. In fact, I’d never even heard the word Catholic. I started singing in the 4th grade. I had a talent for singing harmony in duets. The mother of a family I babysat for heard me singing and told my father that I should have voice lessons. I started these formal voice lessons when I was 15. My music teacher recommended a song book, which I bought. At home, I would play the songs on the piano and try to learn them. One song in the book, Ave Maria, said something to me, but I didn’t know where it was leading me!

Today’s my birthday. I’ve been so sad about my birthday because I miss my mom who recently died. I was getting in my car and the first song that came on was “His Daughter” by Molly Kate Kestner.

For more than 20 years, the most powerful, life-changing encounters I’ve had with Jesus...

I had never been to adoration before and didn’t even really know what it was. I knew it had something to do with the Eucharist.

I wish I had spent more time with God when I was younger. I am sure I could have found an hour once a week to talk and listen to Him.

I was 8 years old; it was 2 am. Why was there almost no one in the Church? Where were they? [Click on the title to read the full story.]

I had seen one of the best doctors at UM who was waiting for me to schedule a surgery date.

A family member was desperately in need of help, so I approached our parish Prayer Ministry Team.

Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Rustic Glen Golf Course with a shot gun start at 1 PM. Many prizes to be awarded! Cost is $80 per person which includes 18 holes, golf cart and a steak dinner after the event. All proceeds to benefit the new St. Andrew Catholic School Reserve your spot, donate a prize or sponsor a hole by contacting Paul Dobrowolski at 734-657-0901 or [email protected]

"He's got the whole world in His hands" says the classic Sunday School song. Do you remember, Zelie, the leader-dog-in-training that came regularly to Mass with her trainer, Irene Myers? Learn what happened to Zelie and catch at little glimpse of God's marvelous plan, which extends to all of creation. [Click the title to read the full story.]