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As many of you are aware we now pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet after every Mass on the fourth weekend of every month (a ten minute prayer). Are you also aware of why we say the prayer, and where it came from? Like the Our Father, this prayer came directly from Jesus himself in appearances to St. Faustina, who he commissioned to spread the prayer, image and devotion worldwide. Jesus asked St. Faustina to paint an image of himself as he appeared to her. This is the image that appears on the prayer cards and pictures we see today. In this Divine Mercy image the pale ray stands for the water which makes us righteous, and the red ray stands for the blood which is the life of souls. These two rays came from the very depth of his Mercy when his agonized heart was opened by a lance on the cross. He promised that those who venerate this image will not perish. 

As planning begins for the 15th Annual St. Leonard Turkey Trot, we’d like to celebrate the incredible success of last year’s race and thank everyone who made it possible.  A special thank you goes to Allen and Loretta Jorn. Through Allen’s leadership and dedication, the Turkey Trot has grown into one of our parish’s largest community events and most successful fundraisers. We are deeply grateful for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement as race director. We also extend our sincere thanks to the many volunteers whose time and talents make this event safe, welcoming and successful. If you’d like to join our volunteer team, contact the Parish Office. We’re always happy to welcome new helpers. Thanks to your participation and generosity, the 2025 Turkey Trot welcomed a record 1,916 participants and raised nearly $32,000 in net proceeds- more than 30% higher than our previous record. These funds will help support future parish capital projects and continue strengthening our parish community. Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual St. Leonard Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 at 9 a.m. Watch for registration announcements later this year. Thank you for your continued support, generosity and prayers. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!