Dear Parishioners and Friends, After much prayerful thought and discussion with God and those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision to finally do the thing which I have been putting off for some time…. RETIRE. This has been a difficult decision because I love what I have been given to do for…
This is that time of year again when our choir is starting to prepare for Lent and Holy Week. I agree with Fr. Tom when he said that this is his favorite time of year; it has always been mine too. A time to draw closer to Jesus. So, I am pleased to offer you…
THANK YOU! A big ‘Thank You’ to our choir, musicians and contemporary group for the hard work and long hours in preparing the music for our Christmas liturgies. Each year as we celebrate the wondrous birth of Jesus, Our Savior, we are once again able to share with one another the special gifts He gave…
This is that time of year again when our choir rehearsals will be starting up again. Hopefully everyone had a fun and relaxing summer with family and friends. I hope to see many new faces this year on Thursday, September 5th at 5:30 in church. Please consider joining us as we sing praise to our…
While I was on vacation, we did a lot of reading and I would like to share this with you … by Bishop Andrew Cozzens in a segment from his keynote address for the Eucharistic Revival; “We need to move the HEART and do something beautiful – when we kneel, when we bow before Jesus,…
A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all who donated shoe boxes for the poor and needy in Appalachia. I was told that the Felician Sisters are gift-wrapping the shoe boxes that you have donated and also filling them so if you would like to donate shampoo, liquid soap, deodorant, etc., you can place them in the…
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to reach a particular goal”. In this case it holds true! Many of you who were able to attend the Tenebrae service expressed to me that it was a very beautiful and prayerful way to begin Holy Week. I am so grateful to hear these positive comments…