Archive for the Pastor’s Corner Category

June 14-15, 2025 Dear parishioners, Now that summer is here, mark your calendars for our annual Vacation Bible School, which will be taking place from July 21-24 at Divine Mercy School in Payne.  Note that the location is different than the last few years.  The facilities on

June 7-8, 2025 Dear parishioners, Very shortly before Pope Francis died, he approved a decree from the Dicastery for the Clergy regarding the norms governing Mass intentions.  At the end of the day, the decree did not contain any new information, but essentially stressed the importance of

May 17-18, 2025 Dear parishioners, By now, you have likely watched or read the news that, a few weeks ago, the State of Washington passed a law (SB5375) which requires priests to report child abuse, even when this is confessed in the sacrament of Reconciliation.  To say

May 3-4, 2025 Dear parishioners, With First Communion happening this weekend, be sure to say some prayers for the kiddos receiving the Eucharist for the first time.  This weekend, they are a model for all of us; they have studied diligently and practiced attentively for this day! 

April 19-20, 2025 Dear parishioners, Blessings to all of you as we celebrate this most glorious day of the Resurrection!  As was sung in the beautifully worded Easter Proclamation at the Easter Vigil: “This is the night, when Christ broke the prison bars of death and rose