Relics displayed in church
St. John Eudes
St. John Vianney
St. Pope Pius X
St. Thomas Aquinas

Relics on Display
We have three relics on display in the church.  They are in the display case near the American flag.
The case contains relics from St. John Eudes, St. John Vianney and St. Pope Pius X.
St. Edues lived from 11/14/1601-8/19/1680 in France.  He was the founder of two religious communities, and a great promoter of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  He is best know for the central theme of his writings:  Jesus as the source of holiness; Mary as the model of the Christian life.

St. Pope Pius X lived from 6,2/1835-8/20/1914 in Italy.  He is best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy communion.  He became pope at the age of 68.  Ever mindful of his humble origin, Pope Pius state, “I was born poor, I lived poor, I will die poor.”  He was embarrassed  by some of the pomp of the papal court.  Pius X gained his strength, his gentleness and warmth for people from the source of all gifts, the Spirit of Jesus. 

The relics of the saints and their veneration is just another in the long line of treasures which Jesus Christ has given to His Church.  These relics summon us to appreciate more profoundly not only the heroic men, women, boys and girls who have served the Master so selflessly and generously, but especially the love and mercy of the Almighty who called these His followers to the bliss of unending life in His eternal kingdom.

Holiness is the wholehearted openness to the love of God.  It is visibly expressed in many ways, but the variety of expression has one common quality: concern for the needs of others.  That concern was completely demonstrated by these three Holy Saints.