by Dan Fuerst | May 21, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
We celebrate this weekend the feast of Pentecost. The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth.” It refers to the ancient Jewish festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after First Fruits, also known as the “Feast of Weeks”. For...
by Dan Fuerst | May 14, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. Today’s readings describe the Ascension of the Lord Jesus into His heavenly glory after promising to send the Holy Spirit to the Apostles as the source of Heavenly power. Jesus also says that the disciples are to...
by Dan Fuerst | May 7, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend we celebrate the 6th Sunday of Easter. It is also the weekend we celebrate our mothers both living and deceased. How did this beautiful day of remembering our mothers begin? Anna M. Jarvis, born in 1864 in Webster West Virginia, is credited as the force...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 30, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
It’s here – May, the month in which the earth springs into bloom and we start thinking about planting gardens, family picnics and making some type of vacation plans. It’s also the Month of Mary. So exactly how did May become associated with the Blessed Mother?...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 23, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
Throughout the world this weekend, the Church dedicates this weekend, Good Shepherd Sunday, as a world day to pray for vocations. As the good shepherd lays down his very life for his sheep, a vocation to the priesthood and religious life is much the same. An...
by Dan Fuerst | Apr 16, 2026 | Pastor's Thoughts
This weekend’s Gospel is the ever beautiful encounter between Jesus and two of his disciples walking to Emmaus. Before Jesus accompanied them on their journey, their spirits had become heavy and downtrodden. The two were discussing how disappointed and disillusioned...