SHANNON—The annual Blue Mass for the protection of firefighters, law enforcement and first responders will be held on Sept. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Wendelin Church, 18 Linn St., here.

 

The Mass, in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York and Washington D.C., has been held at the parish since Sept. 11, 2002. 

 

Father Michael Bolger,  pastor, will celebrate the Mass, welcoming participation from Chaplain Ellis Boughton of the Shannon Fire Department. Fourth degree Knights of Columbus will serve as honor guards. 

 

A procession to the church from the Shannon Fire Station begins at 6:30 p.m. 

 

The St. Wendelin Knights of Columbus Council #12841 will sponsor 9/11 floats, which will also be part of the Lena Fall Festival Parade on Sept. 10, starting at 12 noon in Lena. A “Cross of Ground Zero” and other items recalling 9/11 make up the float.

 

Info:  Bill Spoerlein, 815-541-9420.