Pastor’s Thoughts

The world is filled with people whose basic needs aren’t met, whether for clean water, nutrition, safety, education, meaningful work, stable family life, basic medical resources, religious freedom, and the right to life. So how can we possibly believe what Psalm 145...

Pastor’s Thoughts

Don’t forget next Sunday is our parish picnic  July 28th immediately following the 11:30 am Mass behind the rectory near the garages. You must register to be included and the deadline is Wednesday July 24th. Please call Joe in the office to register. 216 7819095 Our...

Pastor’s Thoughts

Once I asked a fallen away Catholic friend of mine what he remembered about the parish priest from his youth. He said, “He was a gentle, nice guy. Kind of vanilla. Kept to himself.” It struck me that he, perhaps like many, perceive Catholic priests as the following:...

Pastor’s Thoughts

I believe we all know what it’s like standing up in front of classmates, fellow employees or peers and having to give some type of information or report. We often fear our peers will feel we don’t know what we are talking about; we fear thoughts arising within the...

Pastor’s Thoughts

Sin isn’t given its due these days. Downplaying sin is dangerous. But there is also another spiritual misstep in which we make way too big a deal out of sin. It happens, for example, when we persistently wonder if our confessed sins are “really” forgiven, or...

Pastor’s Thoughts

Summer is surely upon us all. I hope everyone is keeping cool. I wanted to bring to everyone’s attention our parish picnic which will be held Sunday, July 28 immediately following the 11:30 am Mass. It will be held in the rectory backyard. There will be a food truck...