Pastor’s Desk – September 2024
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
SERENITY CINEMA PRESENTS: Cabrini
From Angel Studios who brought us The Chosen ~ Join us for the private exclusive streaming feature of CABRINI! On this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend let us remember and be grateful for all those who lost their lives to defend our country, and for Mother Cabrini who fought for many of our own families who came thru Ellis Island.
St. Vincent de Paul – May 2024
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is my commandment:
Pastor’s Desk – May 2024
Our young people were really eating it up! I am referring to Fr. Liam McDonald‘s presentation last week to our women’s group of the Starfish Coffee House, with his topic “Our Gifts of the Holy Spirit”; how each person can discover the gifts – or tools – God has given us to use in our own way to build up his kingdom.
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