Pastor’s Desk – September 2024

Aug 30, 2024 | Pastors Desk

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

Pastor’s Desk – December 2023

Dec 3, 2023 | Pastors Desk

Everyone has a place at the table! In recent years, the great day may have been compromised by the pandemic and its after effects.

Bethlehem Gifts

Dec 3, 2023 | Community

The handicrafts trade evolved as a cultural tradition of Christians in the Holy Land for many centuries. This indigenous form of art has since become an industry of great importance to the local people of the region who rely on it for their livelihood.