The "Stars and Stripes" has created a "Corps of Compassion" to honor our Veterans,
First Responders, and all those who care about these heroes.

Holding our Veterans in the highest regard, the "Stars and Stripes" strive to honor and
recognize these heroes and their families.  Through Christ, we seek to reinforce these relationships in our Catholic community by showing our appreciation for their service and sacrifice whether in peacetime or war.

Memorial Prayer Service (Sunday prior to Memorial Day)
Immediately following 10:00am Mass at St. Thomas Cemetery

• Dedicated service to prayerfully acknowledge our Veterans
• Veterans’ graves, at our St. Thomas Cemetery, are adorned with flags
• Prayerful & Patriotic tributes led by Father John Mosier (USMC Veteran)
• Color guard & 21 Gun Salute
• Patriot Riders
• Bagpiper
• Patriotic musical numbers, including Taps
• More memorable moments honoring our Veterans

Blue Mass, Patriots Day (9-11)
8:00am Mass. in Honor of First Responders

• Patriotic service initiated in 2019 by Father John Mosier (USMC Veteran)
• Non-denominational
• All First Responders invited (uniforms encouraged)
• Special blessing for First Responders
• Bagpipe procession
• Reception immediately following in the Parish Center to personally thank these heroes

Veterans Recognition Mass & Luncheon (Sunday prior to Veterans Day)
10:00am Mass. Luncheon immediately following in the Parish Center

• All are invited to show their patriotism, pride, and gratitude!
• Uniform / clothing identifying military branch encouraged
• Special readings by Veterans and blessing by Father John Mosier (USMC Veteran)
• Bagpipe procession
• Special ceremony featuring Color Guard, Patriot Riders Salute, Raising of the Flag and 21 Gun Salute
• Patriotic music and delicious lunch in the Parish Center
• Memorable tributes to our Veterans & their families
• Entertainment and Branch Pride, Raffle and Silent Auction