Pastor’s Letter 2.5.17

Pastor’s Letter 2.5.17

Dear Friends, There has been quite a bit of uproar this past week concerning President Trump’s decision to temporarily ban people from coming to the United States from seven countries (most of which have been violently torn apart by war). The Catholic Church has stood...
Pastor’s Letter 1.29.17

Pastor’s Letter 1.29.17

Dear Friends, During my recent vacation in Palau we snorkeled almost every day. There was a reef right off the beach of the resort we were staying at which was filled with wonderful fish. Four times we went out in a boat to snorkel at one of the more than 200 islands...
Pastor’s Letter 1.22.17

Pastor’s Letter 1.22.17

Dear Friends, I just returned from spending two weeks in Palau with a couple of other priests. You will probably notice that my skin has turned a darker shade of tan, but you may not quickly notice the change which came from the process of being forced to slow down...
Pastor’s Letter 1.8.17

Pastor’s Letter 1.8.17

Dear Friends, I am on a little vacation with Fr. Boes and Fr. Lordemann. We are doing a bit of snorkeling and sitting in the warm Pacific sun. To give you some spiritual warmth this week I am offering you a homily about the Incarnation given by Pope Benedict a few...
Pastor’s Letter 1.1.17

Pastor’s Letter 1.1.17

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! May the new year be filled with wonder and blessings. Pope Francis is always challenging us to see and hear the gospel message in a way that calls us to change our stance. His Christmas homily is an example of that. I want to share part...
Pastor’s Letter 12.25.16

Pastor’s Letter 12.25.16

Merry Christmas! “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in a land of doom a light has shone.”  (Isaiah) As this year comes to an end and as we celebrate Christmas, this message from Isaiah is a very relevant one. Darkness for...