Dear Parishioners, As I was listing the announcements last weekend one thought crossed my mind: there is a lot going on! It is a happy reality about our parish (albeit I also understand if some people were thinking: “will these announcements ever end!?”), whether in our growing participation in ministries, our vibrant parish groups (and new ones), or even in the sounds of children crying at Mass. As an aside: hearing crying children at Mass is a good thing because it means our parish has a future. One of our parish groups, the Seniors, recently donated a new microwave oven to the church hall kitchen. I want to thank them for their generosity (the old microwave was more of a hazard than a convenience). Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, You might have noticed a garbage bin outside the parish garage. A few weeks ago during one of the severe storms, tiles from the garage roof were blown clean off. I contacted McKenna Roofing who responded quickly and efficiently to replace the roof. Fortunately, our insurance company was able to cover a small portion of the replacement. Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, Last Sunday I attended a celebration of St. Thomas Aquinas at Providence College. In attendance were the Dominican priests of the college, the Nashville Dominican Sisters who help at the college and at St. Pius V Parish in Providence, and many diocesan priests. Bishop Henning was also in attendance; once again showing that he is very active in the diocese. The celebration began with Sung Evening Prayer. When Seminarian Joseph Brodeur stayed with us one summer, we had Sung Evening Prayer at the parish. It is a great way to pray, and I hope to bring it back in the future. Following prayer everyone gathered for a nice meal and conversation. As Catholics we have a rich tradition of religious orders and communities and the Dominicans are a great example. We are fortunate that we have them here in the diocese. Click the title to read more.