Immaculate CONCEPTION Catholic Church Contents: 2 Celebrating Graduation and the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation 3 Stewardship Helps Us Endure the “Heat” 4 Welcoming Fr. Ben Riley into Our Parish Family with Open Hearts 6 The Sign of the Cross: A Powerful Prayer Tradition in the Catholic Church July 2021
Scouting Teaches Character,
Perseverance, and Duty to God and Country
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id you know that involvement in Boy Scouts can tie right into how we live out stewardship? After all, the Scout Oath itself can be read as a stewardship statement — “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” Here at Immaculate Conception, we are blessed to have a Boy Scout program that helps teach our youth important, lifelong lessons. And with summer underway, our scouts are ready for plenty of fun and learning. Meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be difficult for the scouts, so our troop members and leadership welcome the opportunity for in-person gatherings “I am looking forward to the boys being able to get out more with more social interaction,” says Bill Wilde, who has served for about 20 years as Charter Organization Representative at Immaculate Conception. Bill most enjoys being outside and camping. He has appreciated the opportunity to witness many boys learn and grow into men during their time in the program. He also values the quality time he’s had with his sons, Jacob continued on back cover
