Pastor’s Letter 4.19.20

Pastor’s Letter 4.19.20

Dear Friends, In the rectory, I have a reprint of a painting by Caravaggio that depicts the calling of St. Matthew. Like most of his paintings, this one has lots of darkness and glimmers of light similar to the paintings of Rembrandt.  Chiaroscuro is the term...
Pastor’s Letter 4.12.20

Pastor’s Letter 4.12.20

Happy Easter Friends! Our odd Holy Week has come to an end and we now celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and the promise of life eternal for all who choose to follow. Thank you for your ongoing care for our community and for your faithfulness during this...
Pastor’s Letter 4.5.20

Pastor’s Letter 4.5.20

Dear Friends, I am not sure if you had a chance to see the special prayer and blessing for healing that Pope Francis gave last week.  It is entitled Urbi et Orbi and is available online.  There were powerful images of Pope Francis walking through St. Peter’s...
Pastor’s Letter 3.29.20

Pastor’s Letter 3.29.20

Dear Friends, Some parishioners have been asking, “if I live by faith, then I should not feel any anxiety, right?”  Then they continue on to say that they have anxiety over the current crisis and begin to doubt their faith.  This doubt of their faith simply...
Pastor’s Letter 3.22.20

Pastor’s Letter 3.22.20

Dear Friends, I am back from my travels to New Zealand! I had a great visit with my nephew Jason and he was a terrific host. He took Fr. Boes and me on many hikes through the spectacular beauty of the mountains of New Zealand. If any of you watched the Lord of the...