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
Let All the Earth Cry Out to God With Joy
Among the changes we have made around our parish campus, we are grateful for the efforts of Dane Smith of Troup 113 who chose to take on the landscaping of our grounds as his Eagle Scout project last month.
The Blessings of the Bambinelli 2022
Join us next Sunday December 18 at the 10:00am Mass for the blessing of the Bambinelli!
Christmas at the Seminary
Join us for an evening of Christmas Cheer! With a selection of sacred and contemporary Christmas Music!
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