Summer is passing quickly, and the new school year will soon begin. I want to put out an early request for help with our CCD program, (religious education of our youth). I cannot understate how very important this is to our youth, our families, our parish, our community, and the world. We are rapidly seeing the disappearance of Christian culture in our nation and world. So much of what has been held as good and virtuous in society was based upon the general acceptance of Christian morals, even by unbelievers. Even many self-identifying Christians now embrace non-Christian values with little or no disturbance of conscience, dismissing marriage and applauding the execution of unborn children in the womb. Beyond this we see that whole concepts and ideas of a God, being washed from all media and entertainment venues. Our children are innocently immersed in the maddening swirl of non-faith information and intimidation. Many if not most of their peers have no allegiance to a life of faith or even a concept of the Divine as a reality. This is why our CCD is so very important, for our youth and their parents. Please consider helping, by teaching, aiding a teacher, being an extra set of hands, eyes, and ears in the classroom. Or, by visibly being present to pray for our youth and their teachers. Classes will begin in September. Please contact Cathy Wieck for more information on how you can help. Yours in Christ, Fr. Sid.