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
Bereavement Support Group
Many of us have suffered the loss of someone dear to us – perhaps a spouse, child, parent, sibling or friend. Grief can leave us feeling lost and alone.
Pastor’s Desk – April 2023
With words of wisdom and compassion, The Pastor’s Desk archives the many Messages of the month of April 2023 starting with the most recent by our very own Fr. Peter.
Mother’s Day Prayer Intentions
Parishioners are invited to write down their prayer intentions and offer them to Our Lady along with prayers of thanksgiving for her motherly love and intercession.
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