From the Pastor

Ashes and Blessings

by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 24, 2024

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 proclaims: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15). God takes the initiative and stands next to us, “at hand” waiting to embrace us as we turn to God. You...

Farewell Message from Our Pastor

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jul 16, 2023

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 and the current Guardian (Superior) of the Friar academic community. I will be working on an academic schedule which will afford me some time off during the year. I hope on occasion to be able to return to Triangle for a visit....

The Dog Days

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jul 9, 2023

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 different. The dog in dog days is the Dog Star, aka Sirius, the star that represents the hound of the hunter Orion in the eponymous constellation. The star has long been associated with sultry weather in the northern hemisphere...