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
Annual Thanksgiving Food Collection
The St. Vincent De Paul Society is collecting food for Thanksgiving Baskets to be distributed to those in need in St. Francis Parish.
33rd Annual National Night of Prayers for Life! All Nations Invited!
Just as Jesus became man at His conception, likewise, when a child is conceived, ge/she becomes a member of our human family.
Parish Mission with Fr. Lou Cerulli October 24th – 26th
We welcome back to St. Francis Fr. Lou Cerulli, who was very well received here at our Lenten Mission. Fr. Lou brings to us a faith filled and joyful message of peace, healing, and freedom in the Lord.
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