Pastor’s Letter 7.21.19

Pastor’s Letter 7.21.19

Dear Friends, The first reading and gospel for this Sunday give us examples of hospitality and invite us to reflect upon our own approach to hospitality. People who have gone on our IXIM mission trips to Guatemala often remark that we could learn a lot from people of...
Pastor’s Letter 7.14.19

Pastor’s Letter 7.14.19

Dear Friends,               Here we are, in the midst of summer and all the adventuresome outdoor activities taking place in the beautiful world God has given us. I know many of you are traveling,...
Pastor’s Letter 7.7.19

Pastor’s Letter 7.7.19

Dear Friends, As we conclude a weekend of celebrating the Fourth of July and our country’s initial declaration of freedom, I think it might be wise to ask the question “was Jesus patriotic?” Jesus never addresses the issue directly, but there are a few passages that...
Pastor’s Letter 6.30.19

Pastor’s Letter 6.30.19

Dear Friends, In the second reading today we hear St. Paul saying to the Galatians, “For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. For you were called for freedom, brothers and sisters. But do not use this freedom as an...
Pastor’s Letter 6.23.19

Pastor’s Letter 6.23.19

Dear Friends, Thanks for all the positive comments on the new baptismal font. It is beautiful! John Lajba did an incredible job of designing the font and creating the beautiful bronze depictions on its base. We are considering lighting the bronze images so that they...
Pastor’s Letter 6.16.19

Pastor’s Letter 6.16.19

Dear Friends, Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in the parish. I hope on this day you feel loved by your children and honored. Fathers play such an important role in the lives of their children especially when it comes to the faith life of their children. Your...