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
EPIPHANY – Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day or Epiphany – in Spanish, “Día de Los Reyes” – is celebrated by Roman Catholics on Jan. 6, as the culmination of the 12 days of Christmas.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS First Holy Communion Support
The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council 4810 will be collecting new or gently used First Communion outfits for students in our area who are in need of new clothing for their big day this spring.
“Mass For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life.”
Please join us on Monday, January 22, 2024 for a Special Mass at 8:30am celebrating a “day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
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