On July 18th, ground was broken for the new St. Wendelin Parish Garden.
Father Kropac, donning a hard hat, broke ground for the prayer garden which will be located directly behind the rectory.
During the groundbreaking, the congregation helped to bless the new garden by reciting the Parish Garden Prayer:
Blessed are You, Lord our God,
Maker of the universe;
You have made the sun and moon and stars,
the earth and all who live in it.
All glory and praise are Yours, O Lord our God!
Bless the people of St. Wendelin Parish
and all who live in our neighborhood,
and all who visit here.
May this garden be a benefit to all who pray here,
and a place of rest and recreation.
All praise and glory are Yours,
God our Father, for ever and ever.
Afterwards, everyone gathered in the parish hall for some refreshments and to wish Fr. Kropac a Happy 60th Birthday!