Homily from 8-15-21

Happy Solemnity!  Every August 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the day Mary was taken body and soul into heaven.  Today's Gospel contains the Magnificat, Mary's song, during which she magnifies the Lord and rejoices in all the good he has done for her.  We also have a visit from Dennis Rima from Clarity Clinic in Dubuque.  Clarity Clinic is a pregnancy crisis center aimed at helping young women and men(!) experiencing an unexpected pregnancy.  Dennis tells us stories of how Clarity Clinic helps young parents say yes to the gift of life, just as Mary did over 2,000 years ago.

 

If you would like to make a donation to Clarity Clinic for the holy work they do, please make checks payable St. Mark Parish and write Clarity Clinic Donation in the memo.  Mail checks to St. Mark Parish, PO Box 365, Edgewood, IA 52042 or bring them to St. Mark at 203 S Locust Street in Edgewood.  Thank you for your generosity!