January 2023 archive of From the Pastor
Jan.28th/29th Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/27/23
From the Pastor:
This week I share with you some upcoming events you might want to add to your calendar.
The first is the Blessing of Throats this weekend after each Mass. The priest will pray the blessing from his chair for all present, but also offer the ... Read More »
Jan. 21/22 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/19/23
From the Pastor:
The year was 1857. The nine justices of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) were in the midst of hearing the case of Dred Scott vs. John Sanford. Although the justices knew this was an important case, they failed to understand its full ... Read More »
Jan.14/15 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/12/23
From the Pastor:
With the Christmas season officially ending last week, and before moving further into the busyness of 2023, I pause to recognize and give thanks for the many people who graciously gave of themselves for the good of our parishes. You have been in my prayers ... Read More »
Jan.7th/8th Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/12/23
From Pope Benedict:
The Vatican last week published the “Spiritual Testament” of Benedict XVI, written on Aug. 29, 2006, one year and four months into his pontificate. Each pope writes a spiritual testament to be made public only after his death. Below is a condensed version with emphasis ... Read More »