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
Knights of Columbus Announce “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Poster Winners!
The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council #4810 has announced the winners of its “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest!
First Graders: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS
Maureen Lancellotti (top) and Cornelius Driscoll (bottom), first graders in Religious Education, made these sweet cards as a gift to the Savior on His birthday.
The Eucharistic Miracles of The World
St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church invites parishioners and friends to an exhibit of THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD.
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