Instead of taking a vacation from Jesus during the summer, consider connecting more with Jesus! 1. Make a conscious effort to go to Mass every week, maybe even try to go during the week! 2. Attend the Mass follow up being held during the month. 3. Faithfully spend extra time in prayer daily. 4. Offer a day of fasting, Fasting is not just for Lent! 5. Donate to the Food Pantry, we always need food and could always use volunteer help! 6. Pray a Rosary during the week for a special intention, remember St. Gertrude's rebuilding. 7. Volunteer! We are still in need of some people to head a committee for Fundraising and a committee for Welcoming People. The Welcome Committee is more like a PR committee, that will come up with a theme for the coming months, a way to reach our former parishioners, those not going to church in the community, create a calling card. Does that sound like something you are good at! VOLUNTEER! 8. Remember a simple prayer throughout the day asking Jesus for guidance and act on it is all you need to do!