August 2020 archive of From the Pastor
Our Father (continued)
Posted by Barb Weaver on 8/21/20
Dear Friends,
I'll begin by relaying some information Bishop Thomas sent to all pastors and parishes. The first piece of information is that the dispensation from the obligation to Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation continues until further notice, meaning there is no obligation to go to ... Read More »
Our Father
Posted by Barb Weaver on 8/10/20
Dear Friends,
August 15 is the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary and is usually a holy day of obligation, but because it falls on a Saturday this year, there is no obligation. Nevertheless, we still ask Mary, Queen of Heaven, to pray for us, now and always! ... Read More »
Amazing Parish!
Posted by Barb Weaver on 8/07/20
Dear Friends,
Last month, my bulletin column discussed our parishes beginning to engage the Amazing Parish movement. As I believe I mentioned last month, Amazing Parish strives to empower pastors to be better leaders and shepherds of parishes through the creation of a Parish Leadership Team (PLT, for ... Read More »