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From Our Pastor

From Our Pastor

Dear Folks,

Service dogs & medical emergencies!

We have a number of folks who have service dogs, sometimes they are veterans, sometimes they are folks with specific medical conditions! I am still amazed that a service dog can help a diabetic by alerting them to low blood sugar! I don ’t see cats doing that!! Dogs for the victory!

However, there is also a family in the parish with a severe, life-threatening reaction to dander from dog fur. They have had to administer an EpiPen in church because they didn’t realize there was a service dog on the other side of the church at the same Mass!

So, in a similar way that I have asked you not to bring PBJ sandwiches to Mass, I would like to work out a solution for our parish that can serve the needs of all parishioners. The most likely solution is to ask that two Masses on Sunday morning be “dog-free.” I have had conversations with two parishioners who have service dogs and they have been wonderfully understanding.

I am asking for anyone in the parish who brings service dog to Mass at St. Mary’s, could you please email me so that we can be on the same page with Masses that could be avoided? My email is frmosimann@stmaryfred.org. Thank you.

Once I am able to find out which Masses regularly have service dogs, I will formulate a plan with ushers on what might be communicated if a visitor arrives who is unaware of the medical issue behind the ‘policy.’

Let us pray for one another!

pax,

Father John Mosimann

February 2, 2025
From Our Pastor

From Our Pastor

Dear Folks,

Catholic Schools Week!!!

I want to thank Dr. Steve Fry, Angie Tomayko, Sheri Castellarin and all of our school/pre-school staff for their hard work and generosity in teaching and serving the children and families of our parish.

This weekend, at all Masses, children from the school will speak after communion to express gratitude for all who support the school and to give witness to the many graces received in this most important ministry. Teaching and living our faith is at the heart of the mission of the parish and the school is often on the front lines of this work for so many parish families.

I recall one time asking a pre-schooler what she had learned. Without hesitation, she looked up and said, “I learned that Jesus can never stop loving me. His grace is His love in my heart.” I was stunned with the depth of what she said. And that is why we make sacrifices and try to educate as many of our children as possible where this truth will shape their lives.

We are all working so hard to make sure that the school continues to be the best place we can make it. Staff, facilities and a brand new chapel! We are so proud and grateful for the work we are doing in our parish school.

pax,

Father John Mosimann

January 26, 2025