As a Lutheran by heritage, the notion that Roman Catholics display the consecrated host of holy communion in a monstrance for all to see and adore was thought of as abhorrent. Luther taught that the sacrament of the altar was to be received, eaten. That is that! Luther proclaimed that the Body and Blood of Christ are “really present” on, in and under the bread and wine of Holy Communion – Real Presence. Read more>>>

When at St. Richard’s Church or passing by on the way to your everyday activities, visit our “Prayer Tree” on the front lawn of the Church near the sacristy door. Step under the tree canopy, open the prayer tree box and write your thoughts, wishes and prayers on the enclosed white card. Slip the white card in the zip lock plastic sleeve being careful to seal the zip lock sleeve to protect your prayer from the weather and then hang it on the “Prayer Tree”.  It has been said, prayers hung on a prayer tree will stay in place for years to come despite stormy weather conditions.

We especially invite you to bring the children of St. Richard’s as well as the surrounding area to the tree for prayer and reflection. The right side of the tree has a low area where the children can hang their prayers. Our “prayer tree” provides all of us the opportunity to express ourselves in a heartfelt and unique way.

Bonnie Danner, John Townsend, Stephanie Messler,  Alex Ramos, Dick Stipe, Priscilla Pini, Linda Young, Pat Wolfenden, Maria Sciano, Lary Youngsteadt, Val Suarez, Meredith Knapp, Hazel Will, Stan Zarolinski, and Ginny Edwards, also, teachers, first responders, our military personnel and healthcare workers.

And family and friends, The Heath Family, Jean Goen, Ernie Escue, Jennifer Agrait, Kevin, Greg, George, Betty Kimmel, Peggy, Jim and family, Sarah, Rachel, and Emma.