As I mentioned last time, I will be taking some days this week to be away with my priest group. We have been getting away together for 22 years. How quickly those years have gone. It is a time to reflect, pray, recharge and have some great meals and conversations. Read more
The birthday of our nation should call to mind our history and sense of freedom. Yet freedom should be seen in the light of our faith as our ability to freely respond to God’s invitation in our lives. Freedom of religion is not always so well understood. Some wish to Read more
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. These holy men are recognized for their contribution to the building up of the early Church. It can be said each of these men gave their lives to Jesus and spent themselves doing God’s will. Peter, a simple fisherman, was Read more
This weekend is the celebration of Corpus Christi. This great feast highlights for us the reality of the real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. That Jesus, the Son of God, is the Eucharist. That He has given us His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity under the appearance Read more
Happy Father’s Day. Dad’s can be hard to shop for, but usually the best gift is being there. Giving your time can not be brought or gift wrapped. Of course praying for Dad is also a good idea anytime of the year. This weekend is also our picnic. Make some Read more
As I was calendaring for the summer and the many events that are coming up, I realized that in July I will have been here at St. Peter for two years. How quickly time goes and I think I am having fun!? Looking at events there are some baptisms and Read more
Last Monday was the Memorial Day Mass at Guardian Angels Cemetery for the city to recall those who died serving our country. It is a day to consider the price of our freedom and gratitude for our ability to freely gather in prayer safely to give thanks. It was a Read more
In this weekend’s reading from Acts of the Apostles we hear of the first council of the Church. This is known as the Council of Jerusalem, and was brought about by some members of the Church claiming you had to follow the Jewish faith prac tices first in order to Read more
Habemus Papam!! God bless Pope Leo XIV. Our bulletin went out last week before he was elected. What a historical moment. Keep in mind the 267th successor to St. Peter as he begins his global ministry as universal shepherd. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus in their efforts through Read more
We are entering a time of change. It is still the Easter season so we are filled with hope but things are going to be different. Fr. Todd is settling into his new assignment in Marshfield. That called for a change in the Monday Mass that was floating between parishes Read more