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Many Thanks and Looking Ahead

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 12, 2021

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. The collection this year was actually higher than last year! That speaks volumes as to the great generosity of so many of you, in this very challenging and difficult moment in our history. Many many thanks! On the topic of...

Reflections on the Events of January 6th 2021

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 12, 2021

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 reflection can be read on the diocesan website: They Know Us by Our Love: A Reflection on the Riot at the U.S. Capitol The statement from the Franciscan Provincials can be read here: Dear Brothers, The six provincials (MP6) of the US-6...

Holy Communion outside of Mass

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 29, 2020

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 been able to receive since March. And so, we have decided to continue the practice. Until further notice, the Friars will distribute Holy Communion to interested parishioners who participated in the live stream Mass. Each Sunday from 12:00 pm...

Just do your thing

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 27, 2020

NOTE: Amazon has discontinued the AmazonSmile program described herein as of February 20, 2023 From Amazon: "In 2013, we launched AmazonSmile to make it easier for customers to support their favorite charities. However, after almost a decade, the program has not grown to create the impact that we had originally hoped. With so many eligible organizations—more than 1 million globally—our ability to have an impact was often spread too thin. We are writing to let you know that we plan to wind down...

Christmas 2020 Message from our Pastor

by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 15, 2020

Dear Parishioners, In a few days we will celebrate Christmas. This is normally a time of the year when families and friends gather in a spirit of joy and hope. To be able to celebrate this year as we have in the past, will be difficult, if not impossible. This Christmas season we face one of the most challenging crisis of modern times, a pandemic that has made millions ill and taken the lives of thousands of our fellow human beings. And so our natural response may be to ask how can one...