Prayer-ie Restoration Area

There are hidden treasures here in Sparta. I recently found one right in Holy Family Church’s backyard (almost). It is the Prairie Restoration Area located by Sparta High School. I now like to think of it as a  Prayer-ie Restoration Area. I hadn’t seen it that way at first though. Not long ago I joined a Virtual … Read more…

Special visitor from the National Pastoral Convention this week

Monsignor Stewart and I attended the National Pastoral Musicians Convention held in Grand Rapids from July 6-10.  There were nearly 2000 Catholic clergy and parish musicians from 45 states taking part in worship services, music performances, and a myraid of practical workshop experiences. It happened that I had many years ago met the tall gentleman in … Read more…

K of C Golf Scramble – A Success!

The Holy Family 3rd Annual Golf Scramble was a success! Thank you to all the generous sponsors, donors, players and workers that  made the day great. We couldn’t have done it without you! View photos here