by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 15, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In her novel, Beloved, Toni Morrison defines friendship in this way: “She is a friend of mine, she gathers me, the pieces I am, she gathers them and give them back to me all in the right order.” It is that kind of friendship that we see in today’s Gospel. Four...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 12, 2021 | From the Pastor, Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
Many thanks to all who worked to make possible and successful, our Christmas and New Year’s Liturgical celebrations. Despite the restrictions placed upon us by the pandemic, all went well. My deepest appreciation to all who contributed to the Christmas collection. ...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 12, 2021 | From the Pastor, Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and the Provincial Ministers of the Franciscan OFMs of the United States have each issued a statement or reflection on the events of January 6th – events that rocked the Capitol and the soul of a nation. Bishop Burdidge’s...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 11, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today we hear the story of Jesus calling His first disciples to follow Him. What does this story tell us about this moment? First, that Jesus called them common men. They were simple folk; they did not come from schools or colleges. They did not come from...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 29, 2020 | From the Pastor, Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
On Christmas Day we offered “drive by” Holy Communion to those who had participated in the parish live stream Mass. We have received numerous emails from parishioners expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to receive the Eucharist. Some had not...
