Ask Father, Part 3 of 3

Here's our final note from Fr. Bolek on...prayer.

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Father, I am too busy to pray, what can I do?

I’ve tried learning how to pray, but I just don’t ‘get it.’  It’s too hard.

Truth: A prayer life is essential to the Christian life.

Prayer is “a vital and personal relationship with the living and true God” (Catechism, 2558).  Without prayer, your faith will die (CCC 2744).

Truth: Prayer is compatible with everyday life. You do need a small amount of quiet time each day to learn how to pray. But it’s not difficult – just 5 or 10 minutes to start is fine. You will also make prayer a part of the fabric of everyday life.  You can find God in all the normal tasks of daily life. Seek him there! “It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone, or seated in a shop, while buying or selling, … or even while cooking” (St. John Chrysostom).

Truth: Even the smallest faith will blossom through prayer.

Here’s a secret: as with faith itself, God does all the hard work! We get the easy part. Our part is learning how to pray, and then praying every day. St. Paul tells us, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness: for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with sighs too deep for words” (Rom 8:26). The Catechism says: “The Holy Spirit, the artisan of God’s works, is the master of prayer” (CCC 741).

Truth: Learning how to pray is simple.

The basics of prayer are simple. Throughout the ages, all kinds of people have learned how to pray. Why not you, too? “For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy” (St. Therese of Lisieux). If you recognize your own thinking in any of those myths about prayer, examine the problem directly. You own it to yourself to come to terms with it!

Just do it!

Enter into a conversation with God; when the church for Adoration you will find even more opportunities to pray and be silent. Do not be afraid or negative, you can do it! God longs for you to respond by being like Mary and saying “YES!”

Ask Father, Part 2 of 3

Here's part 2 of 3 from Fr. Bolek on the topic of Adoration and taking a Holy Hour with our Lord.

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Father, why are we having so much Adoration at St. Jude?

First some practical reasons...

The more hours of adoration available, the more people will come. Jesus said, “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” The more we expand the hours, the more we extend the opportunity. When adoration is available more often, then more people from the parish can participate, because everyone thinks “well, definitely, I can find at least one hour once a week to go to be with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.” We cannot keep the parish doors unlocked through the night due to safety, but we live in a parish that stays unlocked most days until 9pm, the more we can get people into the church to be with Jesus, the greater impact we can have on our society. Having dedicated times and days for adoring our Lord safe, secure and convenient.

Next a more personal reason...

We are all called to a personal relationship with Jesus, Our Savior, in the Blessed Sacrament. Without coming before Him in quiet moments of prayer, we are not living our Catholic Faith to the full. It’s by taking time out of our busy schedules to be with Him in the Blessed Sacrament that this relationship with Our Lord begins to increase, grow and blossom. If a husband and wife do not take time out to speak, to bond, to be together, that relationship is going to diminish. If they do take time out to be together it’s a sign that they value each other’s company, it’s a sign that their relationship, their friendship, their bond means so much to them. The richer our personal relationship with Jesus is, then the more capacity we have to love each other and to be merciful and compassionate. It’s in going before the Blessed Sacrament that we take on His attributes, His qualities, whereby in seeing ourselves so much loved by Him, it gives us the capacity to love each other.

Another reason is for the grace of the fruit Adoration will bear...

Archbishop Fulton Sheen made a Holy Hour once a day, Pope John Paul II made two Holy Hours every day, and St. Teresa Calcutta made three Holy Hours in the Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, every single day. We see the fruitfulness of their lives and in the way they were able to serve others. Their example serves us as a model, that our lives will also be fruitful, when we unite ourselves to the vine, Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. More Adoration will make our parish even more fruitful and amazing!

Another practical reason, Adoration builds community in our parish and in the Universal Church...

The Lord calls us to build community and a civilization of love. Adoration builds that necessary community. The Eucharist is the Sacrament of unity, Jesus unifying His people. Today a growing number of people feel alienated from the Church. They feel lost among the multitudes. Adoration helps those people feel more personally involved with Christ, His Church and the People of God. Through the intimacy of quiet prayer with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, one experiences the personal love of the Savior. Through this personal love, one is more able to grasp the reality that they are one with the whole Body of Christ-we are one!

We cannot forget that the Eucharist is the best Evangelizer...

Through this weekly act of prayer, we give witness to our belief that God is truly dwelling with His people. Adoration is making the Good Shepherd available to His people with the constant miracles of His grace and love. Being with God in prayer changes us and fills us with joy and love, this then compels us to share that Joy and Love with others. Worship of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament will make us unable to keep silent!

Of course, our knowledge of the Lord will grow...

When two people fall in love the desire of their heart is to be together as often as possible, sometimes too often. Why, they wish to learn about each other and that can only truly be done when they are in each other’s presence. As young love shows us, we must spend time with our Beloved to learn from Him. Adoration increases an individual’s knowledge of our Lord. While in Adoration many people take time to read books, literature and above all the Living Word of God-the Bible.

Ask Father, Part 1 of 3

Ask Father?

Fr. Bolek has provided some articles that may help answer some common questions on Adoration and Advent. Check out part 1 of this 3 part series.

We now have 3 days of Adoration, and you are asking me to take one hour of my week to spend it in silent prayer with Jesus. What do I do for an entire hour of prayer in the Chapel?

For information on Adoration at St Jude, click here.

How do I make a Holy Hour?

God spoke to his people through Moses saying, “Be holy, for I, the LORD your God, am holy” (Lev 19:2). So, how can we grow in holiness? Pope St Paul VI said, that “The most efficacious way of growing in holiness is time spent with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.” Time spent with Jesus in prayer, in silence is the best way to grow in union with God.

There can be fear and anxiety about committing to an hour because an hour of silence seems long, especially within those who are not used to spending regular quiet time in prayer. What am I supposed to do in that hour? The following suggestions, I have adapted from a publication on how one may go about “arranging” one’s Holy Hour. Please note that all of this is just a suggestion. Some people might have their own methods or styles; this is fine. The point is to enter into communion with God.

The first suggestion is: DIVIDE THE HOLY HOUR into four 15 minute periods. This make the hour manageable. Then you can spend 15 minutes focusing on four different aspects of prayer/meditation. You could spend 15 minutes praying the rosary, 15 minutes meditating on the bible, 15 minutes reading a spiritual book, and 15 minutes offering petitions or words of gratitude. The options are endless. Here is a more formal way to break down the four 15 minute sections.

For that first 15 minute period

Dedicate it to a REALIZATION OF WHO IS PRESENT in the Holy Eucharist (aka Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament). Think of the marvel of this great reality: Christ, the God-Man, is truly present in his divinity as well as his humanity, body and soul. Even substantially present: not just the presence of God but the presence of God as the God-Man via the substance of bread and wine changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. Think of it until there is in your soul a response of wonder (“is it possible?” “How can that be?” and yet “it is true”) and admiration (how wonderful: Jesus is really, truly present here!). Make use of some familiar prayers and songs of adoration usually found in any church missalette to reflect more deeply on that presence, such as “Down in Adoration Falling,” “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name,” “Holy, Holy, Holy” of the Mass, “Now Praise We All Our God,” or any Benediction hymn. Read the words slowly, with great and deep understanding, making them express the sentiments of your own heart.

For the second 15 minutes

Devote the time to thoughts and prayers of THANKSGIVING to God as you grasp the wonder of who is present Really: God is with us-Emmanuel. Momentarily give some fresh thought to the fact: God is with us in this special, most remarkable way. Now let words of thanksgiving rise up in your soul, or just simply give thanks to God for his presence here in such a remarkable way. Thank God for the great Sacrament of the Priesthood and for vocations by which he perpetuates his presence in the Holy Eucharist. In a parallel situation think of our Blessed Mother’s joy when she realized that Christ, the great Messiah, was present within her, conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. Realize how the same Jesus who was present there in Mary’s body is now here hidden under the appearance of bread. You might also take some time to recall and thank God for other special blessings and wonders of God: your family, vocation, gift of life, opportunity to be in his Presence, special friends, etc. Thank him for his love for you, for his unfailing help in trials and difficulties.

For the next 15 minutes

Dedicate this to PETITION. First of all, ask Jesus here present in the Holy Eucharist for the grace that is dearest to him, the grace he wants most for you and others: the great blessing of redemption and eternal salvation. Just think, for some time what that means for you, for each member of your family, your friends, people of your neighborhood and parish, for all mankind. Think of how marvelous that would be if all would be so blessed: to be in heaven for all eternity! Pray for that! Beg for it: the fulfillment of Christ’s greatest desire and the main reason for his coming, for which he is present here – “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will refresh you” (Mt 11:28). Pray for conversions. Pray for particular people, those who are away from the Church and the Sacraments. Pray for the sick and lonely, the discouraged, our youth, the unborn, our country, its leaders. Pray for our Holy Father, and for all priests and religious... Pray for vocations to complete the work of Christ. Pray for the grace to know the will of God always in your own life. Pray for peace, God’s peace in the hearts of all.

The Last 15 minutes

Dedicate the last 15 minutes of the Holy Hour to ATONEMENT. Why atonement? A look into one’s own conscience and the conscience of the world gives the answer. A mere glance at headlines and you see insults, blasphemies, defiance thrown by man into the face of God, the injuries of man to man. Think of the sins of injustice that cry to heaven for vengeance, the sins against life, the slurs and insults against the virginity and Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother, the sins of disregard, of refusal to recognize and obey the Holy Father, Christ’s own spokesman and Vicar on earth. You might wish to express your thoughts of sorrow for all these sins. You may do so in your own words or make use of the liturgical words of the “Lord, have mercy,” the “Lamb of God” or the hymn “O Lord, I am not worthy.” You might pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Litanies of the Sacred Heart or of the Holy Name of Jesus. Also, most appropriate is the Litany of our Blessed Mother, asking her under all her titles of honor and power to “pray for all of us.” The Litany of the Saints and the Prayer to Saint Michael could be expressive of the hopes in your heart. A slow, thoughtful saying of the Rosary would be very helpful during any phase of a Holy Hour. With our Blessed Mother and with Christ present there before you in the Holy Eucharist, recall and consider those events in his life. Ponder all those things in your heart as you ask our Blessed Mother to pray for us.

Fr. Bolek's Message on Advent

The Tech Ministry has asked Fr. Bolek to share some comments on Advent.

Fr. Bolek, you keep talking about treating Advent like Advent and not like Christmas. Well, tell me, how do I have a good Advent season?

That’s a great question! To begin, Advent is two‐fold. It is about preparing for Christmas, but
that does not technically start until December 17th. The first part of Advent, December 3rd to December 16th, is not about Jesus coming as a child in Bethlehem, but Jesus coming at the end of time as the Judge of the World.

We are called to prepare a way for the Lord in our hearts and be ready for his final coming when He will judge the living and the dead. Are you ready to meet God? Are you ready for the Final Judgment? Are you prepared to meet your maker? Have you helped others get ready for the Lord’s coming? How about your family, siblings, friends, co‐workers?

These are great reflection questions for the Advent season.

The two things I would encourage most would be the Eucharist and Confession. Spend more
time receiving and adoring the Eucharist and get to Confession more often:

• There are ample times to get to Confession; all you need to do is commit and show up. Use a good examination of conscience to prepare and give all your sins to the Lord. Jesus loves you and wants you home with Him -  be not afraid. Confession exists for one reason, to help you!
• If Advent is about preparing for Jesus, then spend more and more time with Him in the Eucharist. We know He is there, so why not spend time with Him. In a season where there seems to be no time at all, spend your best time with Him, in a certain sense, waste time with Him!

Here are practical things to consider

• Strive to attend daily Mass more than usual - put the day and time of Daily Mass in your calendar!
• Get to confession ‐ schedule when you are going to go right now!
• Read the Daily Mass readings, even if you cannot attend Daily Mass.
• Spend time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Monday 9:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am to 9:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Postpone decorating for Christmas as long as you can, and then celebrate Christmas for its entirety by keeping your decorations up until January 11 (the baptism of the Lord) or February 2 (The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple).
• Have an advent wreath and use it daily for prayer.
• Be sure to leave the Jesus figurine out of your Nativity Scene until Christmas Eve.
• Spend more time in silence - consider turning off the radio in the car, the television, iPhone, etc.
• Pray a Daily Rosary and reflect upon the Joyful Mysteries.
• Allow the Feasts and Dates of Advent to influence your daily life.
• It’s too late this year, but next year consider celebrating St. Nicholas’ Feast Day - December 6.
• Be sure to attend Holy Mass on December 7th or 8th ‐ The Immaculate Conception.
• Honor Juan Diego on December 9th and our Lady of Guadalupe ‐ December 12th.
• Wear rose to Mass on December 16/17 for Gaudete Sunday.
• Look for opportunities to make the season about Jesus and not about gifts, food, and obligations.
• Give to the poor more than you give to your own family.

[Updated with Video] Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck on Advent

Updated with link to the video recording of Fr. Chase's Advent talk! See below.

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Coming December 19th, join us for our Advent speaker Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck.

Father Chase is a former professional soccer player and league MVP who has given his life to Christ and his Church in the Priesthood. He now serves as assistant chaplain at the St. John Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois. Father will speak to us on preparing our hearts for Christ this Advent.

The talk will begin at 7 pm.  

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Many thanks to Lagron-Miller, our Technology Ministry sponsor, for their support of technology at St. jude!

Lagron-Miller Wishes You a Happy Advent

The Technology Ministry is EXCITED have to local business Lagron-Miller on our team! David from Lagron-Miller would like to say Happy Advent (and Merry Christmas when it's time).

See the video below for a message from David and have a look around their store. They have everything Catholic you'd ever need!

Sponsorship provided by Lagron-Miller for the Technology Ministry helps bring St. Jude's parishioners closer to Christ through web, social media, live streaming of Mass, and other tools.

Did you know that St. Jude live streams and records Mass daily? If you want to hear a great homily again, or you're sick or homebound, check out the St. Jude Catholic Church's YouTube channel.

If you are a local business and are interested in sponsoring the Technology Ministry, please contact us.

Your shopping at Amazon can benefit the school!

Did you know that the regular shopping you do at Amazon can earn cash for St. Jude Catholic School?

It's really easy to do. Follow the instructions below...

As a participating charity, Amazon will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to St. Jude Catholic School. On your first visit to Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com), you’ll be prompted to select a charitable organization. You can change your selection at any time. The entire shopping experience is the same and most products available on amazon.com are available at Amazon Smile. Register as follows: 

1. Sign in and enter St. Jude Catholic Church and School as your charity.
2. Begin shopping! Once you’ve selected your charity everything else functions the same. No extra cost is passed onto you, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to St. Jude.
3. Remember to always start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com

If you are already set up with another charity and wish to change to St. Jude, here’s how. At the top of the page your current charity will be listed. Click on it, and then select “change” and enter St. Jude Catholic Church and School. For more information about the AmazonSmile program, go to http://smile.amazon.com/about.

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Make & Take Craft (RSVP requested)

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.

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The December 6, 2017 session has a Make & Take craft.

Come join the mom’s group for a fun "make and take" craft that you can take home with you the same day. Enjoy a prearranged craft making while sharing in great fellowship as we prepare for Christmas. Please RSVP to St Jude Mom's Group at stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com to ensure there is enough supplies for everyone.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Bring the kids for a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa!

It's Saturday, December 2 in Hettinger Hall from 8:00am to 11:00am. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, St. Clement Council.

Advent Potluck Dinner

Join us at St. Jude for an Advent Potluck Dinner

We're having a potluck dinner on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:00pm in Hettinger Hall.

Meat and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Sign up at the Connections Center to help prepare/plan for the meal.

Monday Adorers Needed

St. Jude is adding Monday Adoration!

Monday Adoration begins on December 4th at St. Jude. We are in need of a second adorer at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm.

Of course, you can spend time with the Lord anytime, regardless of committing to an hour each week. Contact Maria Marstall at mariamarstall@gmail.com for details or if you have questions.

For more information, click here.

So what is Adoration?
At St. Jude, Eucharistic Adoration with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Wednesday starting after the 8:30am Mass until 9:00pm, and Friday starting after the 8:30am Mass unil 5:00pm that evening (and now Mondays too). Benediction starts at approximately 4:50pm. Please come by for a visit with our Lord. Spend a few minutes, an hour, or whatever your schedule allows at the time. 

What is the importance of Eucharistic adoration?
Eucharistic adoration is the respect and worship we give to Jesus, who is truly present to us under the appearance of bread and wine. The Eucharist is a priceless treasure; by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace. As St. Alphonsus Liguori noted, “Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.” [CCC 1418]

Trivia Night Was a Blast

Trivia Night was a blast and everyone had a great time.

Special thanks to Matt and Kristi Ryan for coordinating, and also Chase Lisenby for the great questions! Be sure to attend the next one.

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Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age

Please join us for this exciting, very important Parent Education Night! "Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age" will be showing here at St. Jude Hettinger Hall on Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 to 8:30pm.

Don't miss this national, "must see" for anyone with children of ALL ages.

Get tickets/RSVP via bit.ly/SJCSScreenagers

Click here for the event flyer.

St. Jude Catholic Schools encourages ALL parents to attend this film, whether you have preschool, grade school, or middle/high school children. We want to support you in your role as first teacher of your children!

Know that 10 of our area Catholic Schools will also be hosting the film, so more info coming soon with those dates, just in case you are not able to attend November 29 at St. Jude.

Finally, Grades 5-8 SJCS students will be viewing and discussing the 'student version' of Screenagers on November 29, but you are most welcome to attend the Parent night with your child (ages 10+ only).

Watch for more info and details in the coming weeks! For now, 2 easy steps:  

1. RSVP and DETAILS here: https://impactflow.com/event/presented-by-st-jude-catholic-school-5930

2. Free babysitting for all St. Jude CCD & School Families: RSVP here  events@stjudecatholic.com

Thank you for all your loving support and sharing your children with us! 

Help our American Heritage Girls Honor our Fallen Veterans

This weekend, our own American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop will be selling wreaths after each mass to support Wreaths Across America. 

The wreaths will be used to decorate the graves of fallen veterans in our local community.    Please stop by the AHG table this weekend and support our girls in their effort to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.  You can also learn more about donating, volunteering, or the wreath laying ceremony at: https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=25100&relate-16039 or learn more about Wreaths Across America at https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/.

Operation Christmas Child

Pack those shoeboxes and get involved with Operation Christmas Child. Bring some joy to a less fortunate child!

Each shoebox brings joy, hope, and smiles to a child whose life has been haunted by poverty, disaster, disease, or war. More than that, each box brings the true meaning of Christmas - God's gift to mankind: the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to share the joy of giving with our children or grandchildren. Take them shopping! Take all the materials you may need from the Operation Christmas Child table in the Gathering Area. And don't forget the changes that are new this year: no candy or toothpaste and shipping fee is now $9.

Please return boxes to the Operation Christmas Child table at any time before 10:00am on November 20. Thanks for your help!

Click here for additional details on this program.

Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Chantel Howard

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.

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The November 1, 2017 guest speaker is Chantel Howard.

Interested in knowing what’s all the talk about regarding Essential Oils but don’t want to feel the pressure to buy them. Join the mom’s group as Chantel from Terra Essential Oils, a consultant, does an informational session on the benefits of essential oils and why essential oils are one of the beautiful modalities for natural health and wellness.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

Priesthood Sunday

It's Preisthood Sunday on Sunday, October 29th.

Fr. Patrick Henehan

Fr. Eric Bolek

What happens on Priesthood Sunday?

The lay faithful of all parishes in the United States develop their own special way of marking the day and honoring their parish priests both at Mass and other parish events, such as social celebrations and school activities.

Our Vocations Promoter Team has asked you to leave comments below about our great priest or any meaningful memories you have.

Leave your comments below!

Special thanks to our tech ministry sponsor Lagron-Miller!

Ministry Fair 2017

The kids had a great time at the Ministry Fair over the weekend.

The Ministry Fair had lots of great activities and crafts for the kids - it was a good time. Check out the video of the juggler!

These Bottles Needs Your Change

All these baby bottles need your spare change (or dollars). This money goes to the Women's Care Center here in Peoria.

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Here's some info from the Women's Care Center...

Women’s Care Center in Peoria serves women who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. We provide pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, Birth Prep and parenting classes. All of our services are FREE and completely confidential. We also offer post abortion counseling for anyone struggling with a past abortion.  If you, or anyone you know, needs our services, please call (309) 689-0200.  Our caring and compassionate counselors are ready to welcome and assist you.

For more information, visit www.womenscarecenter.org

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Get involved...

Be sure sure to also get involved in 40 Days of Life. It's almost over this year, but there is still time to pray outside the abortion clinic in the public-right-of-way (sidewalk).  There will also be a Victory Celebration on November 5 at 3:00pm at the vigil site which is the parking lot of the Women's Care Center.

St. Jude is going LIVE this weekend

Watch Mass Live!

We are still in “beta” mode as Fr. Henehan and Fr. Bolek learn the ropes on how to stream, so this weekend we’ll give them extra practice – they just received their training today. We will be streaming the 4:30pm Mass today, as well as the 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:30am Mass tomorrow on Sunday, October 22.

Click here to access our YouTube channel and view live and recorded video.

Special thanks to the Technology Ministry sponsor Lagron-Miller for their support!

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Our Scheduling Going Forward...

Our schedule going forward will be the 9:00am Mass on Sundays and the 8:30am Mass daily (Monday through Saturday). This service is being offered for the sick, homebound, or those that want to check out a really great homily again.

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Don't forget to subscribe...

Be sure to subscribe to the St. Jude Catholic Church YouTube channel. This will make our videos show up your YouTube feed and make them easier to watch on your computer or Smart TV, and you can also set notifications on your phone or tablet, depending on your settings, so that you get a message when we go LIVE.

Even Fr. Bolek got in there and helped pull cables to help make live streaming happen!