I am writing this ahead of time as I will be in Kansas for the week visiting classmates who are celebrating their Silver Jubilee. So things were in good hands with Fr. Todd and Fr. Joseph who took care of all that needed to be done this past week. I Read more…
In the Gospel passage today we hear that many of Jesus’ disciples walked away because of what Jesus was telling them about Him being the “Bread come down from Heaven.” I’ve always thought that what these disciples heard was hard to hear. If you can imagine being there, listening to Read more…
This past week the Deanery had its youth ministry meeting. There are a number of events planned for our young people in this upcoming academic year. I encourage you to buy the Youth Ministry Summer sweepstakes tickets or attend the movie under the stars at St. Stephen parish on August Read more…
August 4th was the feast day of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. There are many wonderful stories of his devotion to hearing confessions for 12 hours a day some days or attentiveness to the sacramental needs of his people. It was through prayer, fasting and penances Read more…
I am very grateful for all who were involved with my 25th anniversary. My family enjoyed the day, thank you for making them feel welcome. All the hard work was enjoyed by all who attended. So too for the picnic, again what great teamwork all the way around for such Read more…