From the Pastor
August 31/September 1 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/29/24
From the Pastor:
As is often the case, there are themes and connections to what we experience each day. Recognizing these can be helpful because they point to something greater that might be occurring. This is true in almost every sector of life and every occupation. It is especially ... Read More »
August 24/25 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/23/24
From the Pastor:
This past week the rectory received two new additions that make our priestly lives even more enjoyable and interesting. Their names are Kiran Kottana and Evan Sekerak. As you might guess from the last name, Kiran is related to Fr. Kishore – they are brothers! Kiran ... Read More »
Aug 17/18 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/15/24
From the Pastor: In conversations with parishioners, sometimes I’m asked what is the busiest time of the year for priests. That varies depending on the duties and responsibilities given to each by the Bishop. For us three priests serving the Mansfield area, almost every day is busy. Certain times ... Read More »
August 10/11 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/13/24
From the Pastor:
Congratulations to all the parishioners of St Mary Parish! They are celebrating this Sunday, with Bishop Thomas, 75 years as a parish. Although their actual anniversary was this past Monday, they are officially recognizing their important anniversary date this Sunday. Doing so is ... Read More »
August 3/4 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 8/01/24
From the Pastor: This week I’m excited to share with you upcoming changes to the bulletin, part of which are included in today’s bulletin. The intent of these is twofold. The first is to keep you better informed with what is happening in our tri-parish community, and the second ... Read More »
July 27/28 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 7/29/24
The gospel passage for this Sunday is shorter than normal. It is only five verses from the Gospel of Mark, and the last verse is as follows: When Jesus “saw the vast crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd, ... Read More »
July 20/21 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 7/22/24
From the Pastor: The gospel passage for this Sunday is shorter than normal. It is only five verses from the Gospel of Mark, and the last verse is as follows: When Jesus “saw the vast crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep ... Read More »
July 13/14 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 7/12/24
From the Pastor: In the bulletin each week is listed the daily Mass schedule as well as the special intention of the priest for each Mass. Next to most of these is a small cross, which indicates that the person for whom the priest is praying is deceased. If ... Read More »
June 29/30 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 6/27/24
From the Pastor: This Thursday is our annual Independence Day celebration. It’s a special opportunity for every person of this country to give thanks to God for the many blessings we have been given. Every one of us has reasons to give thanks. Some have been blessed more than ... Read More »