Pastor’s Desk – September 2024
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The Pastors Desk – September 1st
Our bulletin publisher, on the occasion of me announcing my retirement from the pastorate at St Francis, asked me to write a short autobiography. I was willing enough to comply, but was I surprised by the many unusual thoughts and emotions! Some were comforting, others unsettling. Strange, but I can’t complain; I have received four extensions of my terms; “mandatory” retirement is supposed to be at 75 years of age. In October I will be 80 years old, yet the awareness that I am finishing my last assignment is still not really welcome. Some parishioners broke into tears when they got the news – I responded with my own right on the spot! More on related topics next week.
– Fr. Peter
Greenlawn Father’s Day Weekend Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament to benefit those in need!
Please join us on Saturday June 15th for our Fathers Day Weekend Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament. $50 registration fee for teams of 3 – 5 players; individuals may register for $10 and be added to a team.
Al Barbarino Appearing at St. Francis of Assisi for Corpus Christi
Al Barbarino will be with us at St. Francis of Assisi next weekend June 1 & 2, 2024 to sing and speak at Masses – Saturday 4:30pm, and Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12 Noon.
First Holy Communion at St. Francis
First Holy Communion was celebrated with great love on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at St. Francis! We had two Masses for our Grade 2 Religious Education students who received Our Lord for the first time surrounded by their loving families, friends, and catechists.
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