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

Pilgrim Virgin Statue Visits St. Francis Parish

Jul 14, 2024 | Community

The world famous Pilgrim Virgin Statue, sponsored by the World Apostolic of Fatima USA – Our Lady's Blue Army, which has been traveling the world since 1947, as well as the first class relics of Jacinta and Francesco, blessed us and visited us here at St. Francis on...

New Extraordinary Ministers Commissioned

Jul 14, 2024 | Ministries

(left to right) Fr. Peter, Ms. Donna Tanzi, Ms. Paula Schirripa, Ms. Phyllis Sadusky, Deacon JimAt the 12 Noon Mass on Sunday, June 30, 2024, Fr. Peter installed three new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Fr. Peter quoted from the Book of Blessings: “In...