September 2023 archive of From the Pastor
September 23/24 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/22/23
Last week I shared here the first in a series of reflections on love. I mentioned our desire to love and be loved is not present in us because of our own doing but because God intentionally created us this way. God's understanding of love is much greater than ... Read More »
September 16/17 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/15/23
What separates humans from all other life here on earth is our desire to love and be loved. Unique to us is our capacity to love, which is present in us not because of our own doing, but because God intentionally created us this way. This is what is ... Read More »
September 9/10 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/08/23
September 10, 2023
From the Pastor and Bishop Thomas:
It’s been just over a year since our three parishes began the diocesan Living Christ capital campaign, and just over half a year since we officially concluded it here locally. Thankfully, each of our parishes have been receiving their share ... Read More »
September 2/3 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 9/06/23
The following is a condensed version of an essay written by Msgr. Charles Fink, a former pastor and seminary spiritual director of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY:
St. Dominic is often quoted as saying, “A man who governs his passions is master of the world. We must either ... Read More »