Dear Parishioners, As we continue through the pandemic, please pray that the vaccines might be effective so that many will be protected and so that we can return to operating as we are accustomed to under normal circumstances. Please also pray for those who have been homebound
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Dear parishioners, In last weekend’s bulletin, you noticed that this week, we will begin our parish-wide viewing and discussion of “The Search”, a seven-video series through FORMED. I would like to re-extend an open invitation to everyone in our parish to join me virtually this Wednesday, Jan.
Read more →Hello everyone! At the end of each calendar year, I always try to set aside some time to pause and reflect on the numerous graces and blessings the Lord has given me throughout the past twelve months. Without a doubt, there are many for me to be
Read more →Dear Parishioners, In the parable of this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus is pretty clearly saying that his invitation of salvation goes out to everyone. He is also pretty clear that, sadly, some will ultimately refuse his invitation. Obviously, this is a complex topic and requires much discussion. On
Read more →Dear Parishioners, We recently had our first finance council meeting of the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) and I think it is worthwhile to provide some highlights from the meeting so as to keep everyone updated generally on our parish finances. As Fr. Poggemeyer mentioned in
Read more →Dear Parishioners, A few items: I would like to correct something I mentioned in a previous bulletin article regarding school Masses this academic year. After discussing the matter with Joe Linder and our teachers, we all came to the conclusion that we will not be able to
Read more →Dear Parishioners, +JMJ We had a pastoral council meeting this past week. Because I’m convinced that there has to be a culture of faith in the home – concrete faith activities and prayer – in order truly to nourish our children into a relationship with Jesus
Read more →Dear Parishioners, +JMJ Last week we had our first session of ALPHA. Thanks to everybody who put so much work into preparing and helping to lead it. The program is intentionally designed for leadership by lay parishioners, rather than the priest. Sometimes this can help people
Read more →+JMJ Dear Parishioners, First, congratulations and thanks to the Knights of Columbus and all the other family members and parishioners who helped with the Special Olympics basketball tournament last Saturday. I saw a lot of life there when I stopped by. It’s inspiring, and a source of
Read more →+JMJ Dear Parishioners, With this letter I want to share with you the news that a couple weeks ago I was appointed “dean” of the Maximilian Kolbe Deanery. [Don’t worry! We did not spend a bunch of parish money on a campaign to bring this election about!]
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