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
What is Divine Mercy Sunday?
In a series of revelations to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s, our Lord called for a special feast day to be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter.
Medjugorje Mladifest Youth Festival
Justin Kozma is a member of the group of young adults who visited Medjugorje join him for The 2023 Youth Festival! July 31 – August 2nd!
HAPPY EASTER From St. Francis Religious Ed
Religious Ed students made Easter cards for the St. Vincent de Paul Society to send along with the gift cards they give out to their clients at Easter.
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