2023 archive of From the Pastor
June 3/4 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 5/31/23
Dear Parishioners,
My message this week is the third in a series of how our choices affect ourselves and others. As mentioned last week, Adam and Eve fell for the lie of Satan, who says we can commit sin without being adversely affected by it. That thinking has infected ... Read More »
May 27/28 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 5/30/23
Dear Parishioners,
My message this week continues where I ended last week of how our choices affect ourselves and others for the better or the worse. What should we conclude when a priest, teacher, non-profit executive, and a former superintendent of the year are engaging in human sex trafficking? ... Read More »
May 20/21 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 5/17/23
Dear Parishioners,
One of the most powerful statements for any person to thoughtfully reflect upon is the following: either man governs his passions and finds peace, or he lets himself be dominated by them and becomes unhappy. We find these words in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2339. ... Read More »
May 13/14 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 5/12/23
Dear Parishioners,
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in our parishes! Today we thank our mothers in a special way for the love and concern they have for us. It is an opportunity for us to reflect on the blessings that God gives us through our mothers and ... Read More »
May 6/7 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 5/09/23
Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday is an exciting day for some of the youngest members of our parishes and their families. Our second graders are receiving for the first time the sacrament of Holy Communion. They have been devoting much of this year preparing for what hopefully will be the ... Read More »
April 29/30 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 5/01/23
From the Pastor
Recently I was asked why we finish each decade of the rosary with "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your mercy." The answer takes us ... Read More »
April 22/23 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 4/21/23
April 23, 2023
From the Pastor:
Congratulations also to our eighth graders who last Sunday received the sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Thomas! It was a wonderful celebration in St. Peter’s church, made possible by all three of our parishes working together with lecturing, serving, singing, etc. Bishop ... Read More »
April 15/16 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 4/13/23
April 16, 2023
From the Pastor:
Thanks again to everyone who helped to prepare the church for Holy Week, assisted with the Liturgies, sang in the choirs, and to the altar servers for their help. Your efforts and contributions are greatly appreciated by me and the parishioners. ... Read More »
April 1/2 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 4/03/23
From the Pastor:
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the most important events in human history. What Jesus does for us is sacred and, as a result, we call this week Holy Week. For us to be excited about this requires looking deeper and making it personal. Jesus ... Read More »
March 25/26 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 4/03/23
From the Pastor:
The past few weekends we priests have been making several announcements about the distribution of Holy Communion. The first of those is that we will resume distribution of the Holy Eucharist from the chalice beginning this Easter, provided that we have sufficient assistance from parishioners ... Read More »