by Dan Fuerst | Jan 22, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This week’s gospel is all about discipleship. We hear much about discipleship these days. What does it truly mean for me? Each of Jesus’ disciples received a call and so have we. Oh maybe not the same way as He called the 12, but indeed a call. Let’s not forget how...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 15, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
Martin Luther King was an advocate for human rights. He protested against discrimination, injustice, and bigotry. The concept of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a legal holiday was promoted by many labor unions. After King’s death, U.S. Representative John Conyers and...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 8, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend is the celebration of the remembrance of Jesus’ baptism. It also officially ends the Christmas season in the church’s liturgical calendar. As we began life, our parents or guardians, choose the Sacrament of Baptism to bring us into the Christian faith and...
by Dan Fuerst | Jan 1, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend the church celebrates the “Epiphany”. The word itself means a manifestation, an insight, a vision etc. The feast is also known as the Feast of the Three Kings. It is for sure, a complex feast. Originating in the Eastern Church and formed by the mentality...
by Dan Fuerst | Dec 27, 2025 | Pastor's Thoughts
Another year has ended and a new one beginning. The first month of the year January, comes from the name of the Roman god Janus, the god of two faces. One face of Janus looks to the past and the other face looks to the future. Popularly, it is a time we look at the...
by Dan Fuerst | Dec 18, 2025 | Pastor's Thoughts
Dear parishioners, It is with great tidings of joy that we celebrate the birth our Savior, Jesus Christ. We hear in our readings “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The Lord’s favor rests upon each and everyone of us. We...