The OLDP "GUMBO BALL" was held on Friday, February 7th in the Bahan Center. There was lots of good food (catered by Gene Usner) including, of course, great Gumbo. Music was provided by master DJ, Dave Doll. See the Gumbo Ball photo album by clicking on the title above.

The Knights of Columbus Council #9347 presented awards to two outstanding Catholic youth leaders at the annual CYLA presentation. The awards were presented on February 18th to Samantha Gavrin and Joseph Wholgamuth (not pictured). Congratulations to both.

The parish held a celebration event for Fr. Mike's 65th birthday in the Bahan Center on Sunday, January 26th, following the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. The guests filled the cafeteria and there was a good time had by all. Gene Usner catered the event. Click on the title to see more photos.

On the weekend of January 4th and 5th, the parish provided King Cake slices after all Masses. See the photo album for more pictures.

The 9:00 a.m. weekday Masses will be held in the Main Church throughout the Christmas Season. The Masses will return to the Adoration Chapel on Monday, January 13th.

The Oldp Knights of Columbus did their annual assembling of the giant Christmas tree in the playground next to our church. They completed this project on Saturday, November 30th. It is always a beautiful addition to our campus decorations during Christmas.

Every year the staff and friends of OLDP serve up dinner to all those who volunteered their time, talent, and stewardship, in any way, to assist the ministries and services provided by Our Lady of Divine Providence Church during the past year. It is OLDP's way of celebrating the volunteers without asking them to do any effort for this celebration.

A thank you to everyone who made our (first annual?) Taste of the Town gala such a huge success. Thanks to all who attended (the Bahan Center was filled to Max capacity), and a special thanks to those who served the foods and beverages, and to our DJ, Dave for the music. Gene Usner and his crew did an outstanding job on the preparation and execution of this fine gala. See the Photo Album (under the "About" tab) for all of the pictures.

Our outdoor statue of Mother Mary has had a beautifully engraved bench added where one can sit and pray, reflect or contemplate. We thank the generous parishioner who donated this bench to OLDP.

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Owen Clakely and Emmi Guidroz received the Lois DeGruy Award for excellence in Catholic faith formation. Other awards were given for Perfect Attendance and Good Attendance.

This group meets the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Lawrence Room in the Cuccia Center. New guests and members are always welcome.

The guidelines for Catholics on fasting and abstinence are as follows: Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent.

Kenneth Emile Margavio, Sr., age 75 passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 16, 2019. May he rest in peace.

Our Lady of Divine Providence presented the annual Youth Catholic Leadership Award (YCLA) to: Stephen Rayle and Madison Bertucci

On December 16, 2017, the Knights of Columbus sponsored their Quarterly Communion Mass.The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Alex Guzman. When he was a seminarian, Fr. Guzman was sponsored by the KC'S, and received a monthly endowment from Council #9347, Our Lady Of Divine Providence.

We congratulate all of these students for their accomplishments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Knights Council #9347 Installation Of Officers 2016-2017