Pastor’s Post (Page 25)

What a great event! Over two hundred people came out last Sunday to our Anniversary Celebration BBQ. There was delicious foods, enjoyable conversations, good music, fun games, and a great time had by all. Thank You to Steven and Karen Miller who were the chairpersons for the BBQ and their many workers and volunteers who helped and did so much. The planning, organizing, setting up, cooking, serving and cleaning were done to perfection. Thank you BBQ team for a job well done. And thank You to all who came out to celebrate…

Our Annual Homecoming Bazaar has come to another successful conclusion. A little rain during the week and on Friday night dampened the activities a bit, but it didn’t hurt the spirit of all who came out. I just want to take this moment to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all who did so much to make our Bazaar a successful parish activity. Our general chairpersons, the Brosnan Family, and the general chairperson from all the sections of the…

We complain in the winter, it’s too cold.  we complain in the summer, it’s too hot.  I think we just like to complain.  Jesus hears our complaints.  He hears our requests.  He hears our joys.  And he responds to what he hears.  Maybe a feeling of peace in one’s heart;  maybe an inspirational thought; maybe someone coming up to us and offering some help or a suggestion.  But also He comes to us as a community of believers.  And that…

As I write this, school is about to finish for this year and the CCD (Religious Education) program has completed.  Unfortunately, that also seems to be the time when many of the children seem to disappear from Mass.  Many of those smiling faces, the hand slaps and the little hugs are not there every Sunday.  The Children coming to Mass is not only their obligation, but more so,  it is sometimes the vitality of the Church.  Their presence ensures a…

Starting the first weekend in June (June 3rd), we will implement our new Mass schedule.  The Saturday evening Mass will remain at 5:00 pm.   But the Sunday schedule will now be 8:30am  &  10:30 am.  We have reduced the number of Masses as the attendance had been dropping.   Our Church holds 700 people in the main area of the Church, and, if necessary, an additional 100-150 in the chapel and upper meeting room, both opening into the Church.   So there…

This may has been a little different this year weather wise:  hot – cold – warm – and very rainy. But that’s just the weather and we adapt to whatever happens. But’s its also the month of Mary — Mother of Jesus, our Blessed Mother.  Every Friday in May (and then every First Friday of the month until October) we gather to say the Rosary at the Shrine of the Blessed Mother and Rosary Garden. We come together at 6:00pm…

Hopefully, Spring is here to stay and the days start getting warmer. With that, the flowers begin to bloom.  The trees turn green.  And our thoughts are to the great outdoors.  It’s a time of new life — new beginnings.  It is also a time of spiritual renewal.  As we change to our warm weather activities, make sure that the Lord is part of them.  Mass on Sundays is not complete if you are not there.  That empty seat changes…

I just wish to express my thanks for your support and generosity in our Easter collection. This year’s collection totaled $14,550.00. Like any parish, the collection at the holidays helps tremendously in making up what the regular Sunday donations can’t cover. Thank You and God Bless You for your love and support of your parish.

THANK YOU: These words just don’t seem to be enough in expressing my appreciation to all who volunteer and help in the parish. Just the last few weeks, Lent, Holy Week and Easter were some beautiful celebrations. I wish to thank all who planned and participated, those who cleaned and prepared the Church, those who decorated and made the Church so beautiful and inviting, those who participated in the liturgies and services from our talented choirs, musicians, cantors, servers, ministers, lectors and ushers. When you walk into Church for…

I just want to take this moment to wish everyone a Happy Easter. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, we celebrate new life. After all of Holy Week, its rituals, services and Masses, it’s like a new life has come into our lives and into our Church. May the joy of this day and the peace that we celebrate be with you and your loved ones. Happy Easter! Fr. Rich

We celebrate Palm Sunday this weekend.  It represents the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  And for us, it’s the beginning of Holy Week.  Holy Week is a vivid reminder of what Jesus has done for us.  He sacrificed himself for weach one of us.  He took on the sufferings of the cross for our sinfulness. Make this week a holy one in your lives also.  Come join your parish family on Holy Thursday and commemorate the  Last Supper as…