Dear Parish Family, A major part of Lent is almsgiving. At the Masses I celebrated last Sunday, I explained our parish Lenten project in further depth, explaining the specific ways we are endeavoring to “welcome the stranger,” “comfort the afflicted,” and “feed the hungry” with the alms placed in our “House of Mercy” by the … Continued
The parable of the prodigal son is called “the greatest short story in the world” (Charles Dickens), “the gospel of the gospels”, “the gospel of the outcasts,” and the “parable of the prodigal Father.” The prodigal son story has moved great artists like Rembrandt; composers like John Newton (amazing grace) the golden voiced man Ted … Continued
Twice each year – during Advent and Lent – Father Chas leads our parish in a Holy Hour of Adoration. Our next event is on Friday, March 4, 2016. There is no cost and everyone is welcome! If you haven’t had the chance to attend in the past, I assure you this is an event … Continued
Dear Parish Family, How is your Lent going? Have you been able to take time away from everything and be with the Lord? This Friday’s “Come, Let Us Adore!” evening of adoration is the perfect time to do that as Friday, March 4 marks the halfway point of Lent this year. Begin this second half … Continued
Dear Parish Family, It was a packed week with our staff retreat this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Friends allowed us to use their cottage on Pleasant Lake, and there we worked on team unity and better communication, as well the pastoral vision for the parish we discussed with interested parishioners last Thursday. Then on Thursday … Continued