2024 archive of From the Pastor
December 28/29 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 12/20/24
From the Pastor: God’s blessing to you and your family this week and the entire Christmas season. May you have the privilege of spending time with family and friends during this special time of year. May you have the even greater privilege of experiencing the deeper peace and ... Read More »
December 21/22 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 12/20/24
From the Pastor: God’s blessing to you and your family this week and the entire Christmas season. May you have the privilege of spending time with family and friends during this special time of year. May you have the even greater privilege of experiencing the deeper peace and ... Read More »
December 14/15 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 12/20/24
From the Pastor:
Christmas is just over a week away! It is easy for the weeks to pass quickly as we shop for gifts, prepare for guests, and plan our meals. However, be sure to create some time and space to listen, reflect, and pray. Setting aside 20-30 ... Read More »
December 7/8 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 12/06/24
From the Pastor: First, those familiar with the Church’s special days of religious observance know that December 8 is the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. However, since this date occurs on Sunday this year, its observance is moved to Monday as a Holy Day ... Read More »
November 30/December 1 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 12/06/24
From the Pastor: This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the time each year when we focus on the coming of Jesus, both His first coming (past) and His second coming (future). It is important that we keep these together. History is only important in its ability to ... Read More »
November 23/24 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 11/25/24
From the Pastor: This Sunday we look to Christ as King of heaven and earth. This brings us great consolation and even excitement. The excitement is related to knowing that the time is coming when God will be the only authority and power that exists. When that day ... Read More »
November 16/17 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 11/14/24
Dear Parishioners, The month of November brings to mind for me two predominant thoughts: thanksgiving and the deceased. Thanksgiving for me isn’t just a one-day celebration, but a month-long process of recognizing all for which I should be grateful. Looking for and thanking God for your blessings is good ... Read More »
November 9th/10th Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 11/12/24
Dear Parishioners, As I write this, it’s early morning after Election Day. A record number of Americans made their political voice heard by going to the voting booths. Their doing so directs the course of our government at all levels for at least the next several years. At the ... Read More »
November 2/3 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 11/05/24
From the Pastor: Dear Parishioners, In the bulletin last week and again this week are the names and pictures of those who are participating in our tri-parish OCIA and OCIC classes. OCIA is an acronym that stands for Order of Christian Initiation for Adults and OCIC is a ... Read More »
Bulletin Article October 26th/27th
Posted by Sara Freed on 10/25/24
From the Pastor: Dear Parishioners, This week we celebrate All Saints (holy day of obligation) on Friday and the remembrance of All Souls on Saturday. Mass time will be different for these important two days. Be sure to check the bulletin for both times and locations of the Masses. Hopefully, between our ... Read More »