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
MEDJUGORJE: MY EXPERIENCE
Robert McCrindle recently returned from a pilgrimage to the International Youth Festival (Mladifest) held in Medjugorje, Bosnia Herzogovina. Here is his account of his trip.
Liturgical Minister Training Fall 2023
The Diocese of Rockville Center will offer training in Spanish and English for those who wish to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors.
SERENITY CINEMA PRESENTS: “North American Martyrs of Canada – They Died for Christ”
On Saturday, October 14, 2023 Serenity Cinema presents: “North American Martyrs of Canada – They Died for Christ” Screening 6:30pm in the lower church.
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