Blue Masses will recognize responders

Blue Masses will recognize responders

The Blue Mass, which recognizes and honors the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, will be celebrated at three parishes.  St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland will celebrate its third annual Blue Mass for Allegany and Garrett counties Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at 208 S. 4th St., Oakland. A reception hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary will follow in the Parish Center Hall.  Archbishop William E. Lori will offer a Bl…

Blue Mass to honor 9/11 annivesary

As the 25th anniversary of 911 approaches, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 717 State Street, Alton Illinois will be celebrating a special Blue Mass to honor current, retired, and deceased first responders and military. This Mass will be held…