St. Gabriel's honors those serving in military with Mass
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 March 2012 10:25 07 November 2011
Parishioners at St. Gabriel Church honored those in the military on Nov. 6 with a military appreciation Mass celebrated by Father Francis J. O'Rourke.
The celebration focused on veterans and included active duty military personnel.
Read a prayer he used during the Mass here.
Church members also created cards to send to military personnel serving overseas.
— Photos provided by Shannon C. Habenicht
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