Pastor’s Letter 12.9.18

Pastor’s Letter 12.9.18

Dear Friends, These may be hard days for you to admit to your friends that you are an active member of a Catholic parish. You may find yourself ducking the religion questions at gatherings of co-workers so that you do not have to defend what seems indefensible. The...
Pastor’s Letter 12.2.18

Pastor’s Letter 12.2.18

Dear Friends, Welcome to Advent. “Advent” comes from the Latin word that means “coming.” It is far more than a countdown to Christmas. Advent is a season of preparation for the coming of Christ—first and second comings. It reminds us of the great gift of the...
Pastor’s Letter 11.25.18

Pastor’s Letter 11.25.18

Dear Friends, I returned from my annual retreat just in time to join many of you at the Priests Concert on Tuesday evening at the Holland Center. Such great entertainers and what wonderful talent! If you went, I know you had a great evening and it made lots of money...
Pastor Letter 11.18.18

Pastor Letter 11.18.18

Dear Friends, Since I am on retreat, I will share with you part of Pope Francis’ closing homily at the recent synod of bishops: “For Jesus, the cry of those pleading for help is not a nuisance but a challenge. How important it is for us to listen to life! The children...
Pastor’s Letter 11.11.18

Pastor’s Letter 11.11.18

Dear Friends, Church law requires every priest to make a weeklong annual retreat. I will be leaving for my retreat tomorrow and will return the following Monday. Please keep me in your prayers this week. I will keep you in mine. I have always enjoyed retreats and this...