Dear Parishioners, When I was in High School I remember that we were assigned each summer a book or two to read. It was always interesting what the school would choose for us to read (what sticks out in my mind are the dystopias they had us read like Brave New World). When I got to seminary the summer reading assignments ended of course, but a whole world of Catholic literature opened up to me.  It was always interesting to go into the room of a seminarian or a priest to see what kinds of books he had (really to see which ones were missing from your own book shelf). There were of course the classics: a Bible, a scripture commentary, the Code of Canon Law, and of course several books that you put on the shelf and tell yourself that you will get to them eventually. Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, June is certainly a busy month for the parish and school. Last weekend our parish Knights of Columbus hosted a “Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Discussion of the American Creed.” All around the church hall Knight Robert Masse hung flags from America’s history: from the early days of the revolution to the first stars and stripes. He then delivered his address to those attending. He read the Declaration as if he were proclaiming it to Americans in 1776. After the reading he explained America’s founding principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It was an excellent presentation and a reminder of the benefits we enjoy in this country. Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, Even though we are officially in summer, lots of things are happening at our parish. As I announced at Masses a few weeks ago, our parish has once again made our Catholic Charity Appeal goal. As of June 2, 2022, 254 families and/or individuals have pledged a total of $51,578 of our $48,450 goal. Of that amount pledged, $47,275 has been paid. While our goal remained the same this year, the amount pledged and the number of parishioners who donated increased. That’s remarkable considering the difficult economic times our country is experiencing. Of course, when times are tough, those in need suffer the most. I am most grateful for our parish stepping up and helping in these difficult times. Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners,             Barely a week later and another terrible incident of gun violence. In light of these and other evil events we keep our focus on the cross and the resurrection. The crucified and risen Christ show us that evil does not get the last word. At the same time, we can pull from the vast resources of Catholic moral theology to strategize how to prevent or mitigate these types of events. Click the title to read more.