Pastor’s Desk – September 2024
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
DRVC -News Clergy Appointments
Editor’s Note: We misidentified the Church of St. John the Baptist, Wading River as the Church of St. John the Evangelist. We apologize. Below is the corrected list along with pictures of our new pastors.Father Michael Bartholomew Pastor of the Church of the Sacred...
St. Vincent DePaul Camp Day
The St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Francis of Assisi Conference is offering a one-day summer program for ages 7 through 14, introducing young people to the story of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul and Blessed Rosalie Redu, co-founder of the Society.
IF TIME FELL FROM THE SKY – A note from author Jeffrey Froh
Hey everyone, Do you or a family you know pray for more family time? If so, we can help.
Greenlawn, NY 11740
Rectory: 631.757.7435
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info@stfrancisgreenlawn.org
