Stars N Stripes
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Vision Statement
Holding our Veterans in high regard, the Stars and Stripes Ministry strives
to honor and recognize these heroes and their families.
Through Christ, we seek to build relationships with them,
in our parish and in our community,
by showing our appreciation for their service
whether in peace time or during war.
Stars and Stripes has created a "Corp of Compassion"
by extending our love of Christ to our Veterans and First Responders,
and those who care about them.
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A Prayer for Independence Day (July 4)
God, source of all freedom,
this day is bright with the memory
of those who declared that life and liberty
are your gift to every human being.
Help us to continue a good work begun long ago.
Make our vision clear and our will strong:
that only in human solidarity will we find liberty,
and justice only in the honor that belongs
to every life on earth.
Turn our hearts toward the family of nations:
to understand the ways of others,
to offer friendship,
and to find safety only in the common good of all.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Revised Edition, copyright © 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved.
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A prayer for our country
Our Lady of the Americas, be pleased to protect our country from the dangers of war, greed, prejudice and injustice.
Help all who live in this great land to serve God faithfully, to respect His holy laws, to care for each other, and to reach out with love, caring and charity to our brothers and sisters who are in most need.
Grant that we may all live together in peace.
Amen.
Treasured Blessed Mother Prayer
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Memorial Day Prayer Service at the St Thomas CemeteryMay 24, 2020
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Who we are & What we have planned
We are here to acknowledge the virtues of our Veterans
on the following days:
Memorial Prayer Service - Sunday prior to Memorial Day
- Dedicated service, immediately following 12:00 Noon Sunday mass, to prayerfully acknowledge our Veterans
- Veterans’ graves are adorned with flags
- Patriotic tributes led by Pastor John Mosier (USMC)
- Color guard
- Patriot Riders
- Patriotic musical numbers, including Taps
- More memorable moments honoring our Veterans
Blue Mass, Patriots Day (9-11), in Honor of First Responders, 8:00AM Mass
- Patriotic service initiated in 2019 by Pastor John Mosier
- Non-denominational
- All First Responders invited (preferably in uniform!)
- Special blessing on First Responders
- Bagpipe procession
- Reception in Parish Center to personally thank these heroes
Veterans Recognition Mass and Luncheon - Sunday, November 8, 10:00AM Mass
- Third annual Veterans Recognition Mass honoring Vets and their families
- All are invited to show their patriotism, pride, and gratitude!
- Uniforms or other identifying clothing encouraged
- Special readings by Veterans and blessing by Father John, USMC Veteran
- Bagpipe procession
- Special ceremony featuring Color Guard, Patriot Riders salute, raising of the flag, and Taps
- Patriotic music and delicious lunch in Parish Center
- Special tribute, entertainment and Branch pride
- An event you won't forget
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Who We Are
We’ve created a Corp of Compassion
by extending our love of Christ to our Veterans, First Responders, and those who care about all these heroes.
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Contact Us
Stars & Stripes Ministry
St Thomas the Apostle
Catholic Church
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-664-9259
STstarsnstripes@outlook.com
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