From the Pastor’s Desk
Ashes and Blessings
This past Ash Wednesday all were welcomed to receive ashes since all of us are both saints and sinners. As we receive ashes Jesus invites us to “Repent and believe in the Gospel,” or “Turn and put our faith and trust in God.” Before Jesus issues this invitation he...
Farewell Message from Our Pastor
Dear Parishioners, The time has come to say farewell. This is my last weekend at the parish. I leave for St. Bonaventure University next weekend and will begin my ministry on campus. I have already been involved in Zoom meetings with the President of the University...
The Dog Days
The expression the “dog days” gives rise to the humid, hot days of summer when we are all just looking for a cool, shaded spot to wait out the sweltering day. I assumed that our canine friends got singled out and tagged with the expression. Turns out it was something...
Meet Your 2023 Pastoral Council – Partners in Ministry
After successful 2022 Elections in December seven parishioners (Christine Arroyo, Joe Burns, John Cipparone, Cecilia Fellner, Mary Beth Keenan, Ryan Steenberge, and Tom Wood) were installed as new members of our Pastoral Council. Members serve as councilors on a...
Online Giving: Do I need to change?
What is most important? Giving gratefully in a way in which you are comfortable! If you already give via Pay-Pal or transfer from your bank (check, ACH or EFT) – there is no need to change. You can still create an account with the new Online Giving System from Our...
Grateful for you, hopeful for the future
I remember the first time as a pastor I had to promote the bishop’s annual appeal in another diocese. It was a $300,000 target that was not a “best effort” campaign. It was a hard number that would either be raised by the appeal or would be made up by taking funds...
Protecting Life – a moral issue
These past few weeks our nation has witnessed once again the terrible and tragic mass killings of our fellow citizens, most recently, young children. Some would have us believe that these tragedies are due to the violent acts of individuals who are mentally ill. That...
Return to In-Person Mass
At the end of a long project or journey, we often say that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps that expression is best modified for our pandemic experience with all the waves and surges of COVID variants. One needs to be sure there is no relative...
St. Francis House Receives Major Grant
April 25, 2022: As we all know, finances have been constrained throughout the parish and community due in no small part to Covid-19. As such, the need for the assistance provided by our Outreach Ministry, St. Francis House, continues to grow. In January, a...
Masks
The news of these last few days has unfortunately, reminded us that COVID is still very much a part of our lives. As of this week, COVID cases are up by 30% in our area. The diocese has not made mask wearing mandatory, but in light of this recent news it would seem...