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
Welcome Paula Schirripa into the Catholic Church
At the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday 2024, Fr. Peter received into the full communion of the Catholic Church Ms. Paula Schirripa who was baptized in the Episcopal church.
You Can Help Heal Your Marriage – Retrouvaille Weekend!
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse?
Happy Easter from Religious Ed and the St. Vincent de Paul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Society through your generosity was able to give out Easter Dinner gift cards to 170 families so they could celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with their loved ones!
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