Bishop Nickless’ decision to move Fr. Ross was unexpected, especially after the initial moves were announced a couple weeks ago.  However, as our Bishop reiterated, with the priest shortage and situations that occur, changes will take place as the need arises. 

God wants us to know that life is a series of beginnings, not endings. Just as graduations are not terminations, but commencements. Creation is an ongoing process, and when we create a perfect world where love and compassion are shared by all, suffering will cease.” (Bernie Siegel)

A few thoughts on the renaming of our parish inclusive of St. John/Ogden, St. Malachy/Madrid, and Sacred Heart/Boone as directed by the Pastoral Plan for our Boone County Catholic Community. Please remember the physical church is a sacred building and the ‘parish’ is the parishioners and visitors who worship there. Once a church building has been dedicated, (as has the three worships sites), it keeps its name.

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date. As full of spirit as the month of May, And as gorgeous as the sun of Midsummer. (William Shakespeare)

As part of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning, a new name for our cluster of three churches will be needed.  Each church will retain its name (St. John, St. Malachy, Sacred Heart) but an overall name must be chosen. We may not choose a name that already encompasses another cluster of churches in our diocese. Click here to be taken to our online submission form.

Our Boone County Catholic churches will be hosting a baby item donation drive for Mary's Helping Hands Mother's Day weekend. Consider volunteering your time or donating items to help!

“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” Matthew 18:3-5

To the many volunteers, seen and unseen, noticed and unnoticed, in public view and anonymous —thank you this Easter for your time shared, talents offered, caring actions, and the faith to believe you have something to offer—for the wellbeing of our Catholic-Christian Community here in Boone County.

Click on link for meeting notes

Click on link for meeting notes

Performed by our Youth Group. Potluck dinner begins at 5:30pm, Stations begin at 7pm.

For the first time in three years we will begin our Holy Week Services with the traditional ‘procession’ with the blessed palms. Recovering from the Coronavirus and ensuing restrictions, and now anxiously watching the inhuman tragedy within Ukraine, our Holy Week will hopefully bring forth more than just the routine rituals. [CLICK TO READ MORE]

For the first time in three years we will begin our Holy Week Services with the traditional ‘procession’ with the blessed palms. Recovering from the Coronavirus and ensuing restrictions, and now anxiously watching the inhuman tragedy within Ukraine, our Holy Week will hopefully bring forth more than just the routine rituals.

Recently I was given a tour of the ponds north of Boone, on one of those leisurely drives with a cup of coffee in hand. (No, I didn’t spill.) In the vicinity was the former St. Mary’s Church since converted to a family home. Serving the rural Catholic families north of Boone the Sacraments was usually offered by the associate priest of Sacred Heart.

Click to download this wonderful booklet that will help your children learn more about the Easter season!

Sacred Heart Fitzgerald Hall 6:30pm The loss does not have to be recent. All are welcome. "Blessed are they who mourn, they shall be comforted." - Jesus Monday nights April 18th through May 23rd. Seasons of Hope Alumni are welcome to attend.

We welcome Bishop Nickless to our Boone County Parishes this Sunday as he celebrates and confers the Sacrament of Confirmation. Because of the COVID restrictions we have missed his presence for the last couple years. Grateful for his gentle spirit and his sincere hope for each teenager who will be Confirmed, may Bishop Nickless feel at home within the community of faith here in Boone County.

Our upcoming Fish Fries are March 25th & April 8th at St. Malachy in Madrid and April 1st at Sacred Heart in Boone. Click this article for more details!

As our Catholic Relief Services, alongside other outreach groups, seek to aid the innocent men, women and children of war torn Ukraine, and the refugees who have departed to Poland, just a bit about the religious history of the country. 

The Lord God took Abram outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars if you can. Just so,” he added, “shall your descendants be.” Abram put his faith in the Lord.