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
The Pilgrim Virgin Mary Home Visitation Program
I was introduced to the Pilgrim Virgin Mary Home Visitation many years ago by Ellen Lobasso and Rosy Mandel. It was a time in my life when I felt I wanted to deepen my faith and commitment to our Lord.
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
The Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest is underway!
The Season of Advent
What are we really waiting for during Advent? The longstanding tradition of the Church is that the Advent season really marks not one but three comings of Christ: his coming into history two thousand years ago, his coming in glory at the end of time, and his coming into our hearts here and now.
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