2024 archive of From the Pastor
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 »
Bulletin Article October 19th/20th
Posted by Sara Freed on 10/17/24
From the Pastor:
First, thanks to all who were part of the recent St. Vincent de Paul fundraiser. It was great to see parishioners from all three of our parishes working together for an important common goal. The donations of time, talent, and treasure were inspiring and gratifying for ... Read More »
Bulletin Article October 12/13
Posted by Sara Freed on 10/11/24
October 5th/6th Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 10/07/24
From The Pastor:
Continued from last week:
Looking at the three year financial report listed again in this bulletin, the first noteworthy change when comparing year to year is the Sunday Mass collections have increased slightly each year. The second is that the Other Church Income, which here is ... Read More »