Pastor’s Letter 11.3.24

Pastor’s Letter 11.3.24

Dear Friends, As the week of the election is upon us, may I make a philosophical observation from a platform that is a bit above the fray – in an attempt to explain reasons for the fray. One of the reasons for the increasing division among us is the rise of moral...
Pastor’s Letter 10.27.24

Pastor’s Letter 10.27.24

Dear Friends, Thanks to everyone who helped with the Fall Spaghetti Dinner. As always, people had a great time working together and welcoming guests from all over the city. I enjoy being one of the official schmoozers. Gives me a chance to connect with friends old and...
Pastor’s Letter 10.20.24

Pastor’s Letter 10.20.24

Dear Friends, As I write this letter, the election is two weeks away. Many of you are already voting by mail. When it comes to some of the ballot initiatives in the state of Nebraska, the Nebraska Catholic Conference has taken a clear stand and encourages you to...
Pastor’s Letter 10.13.24

Pastor’s Letter 10.13.24

Dear Friends, Our country is in the final days of the four-year election cycle. Besides choosing our representatives andnational leaders, we have several issues on the ballot this year which demand a choice from us. Theballot issues following the overturning of Roe v...
Pastor’s Letter 10.6.24

Pastor’s Letter 10.6.24

Dear Friends, October is always a busy time in parish life. We have the Annual Archbishop’s Appeal going on. The national and local elections are a few weeks away and as is common, there are a few ballot initiatives that have moral implications which need our...
Pastor’s Letter 9.29.24

Pastor’s Letter 9.29.24

Dear Friends, Today’s gospel has Jesus offering a teaching to his followers that may, at first hearing, seem to be a bit much. Jesus is reacting to some of his disciples not being happy about what other people were doing in the name of Jesus. Jesus tells them not to...