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
Parish Lenten Mission – Connect with Heaven
Our ongoing ministry aims to bring the Kingdom of God down into the streets of one of America’s poorest neighborhoods, by reminding young people of their profound identity as children of God the Father.
Catholic Cross Outreach!
Next weekend February 17-18, we are blessed to be hosting Fr. Augustine Temu representing Cross Catholic Outreach. This official Catholic ministry was founded to link parishes in the U.S. with priests, religious brothers and sisters, and laypeople working in Church missions overseas
PALM TO ASHES (Ash Wednesday Schedule)
Ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday are made from the Palm we were given on Palm Sunday, 2023.
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