This weekend has our last wedding of the calendar year. Keep this couple in your prayers as they begin their life together now as husband and wife. Society has us focus on ourselves and what we can gain in life. Marriage calls us to focus on the other person, which Read more
The Fall always seems to have that sense of beginning, change and opportunity to learn all wrapped up in one. This weekend I am in Chicago with classmates from college (30+ years ago). Life has changed for all of us. I give a big “Thank You” to Fr. Tim Oudenhoven Read more
In the reading from James today the author states; “Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.” The author then counters with; “But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits without inconstancy or Read more
How can things get any faster? And yet it seems that they do. I am not sure about your calendar but mine has filled up rather quickly. September has both St. Peter and St. Casimir parish councils meeting this week. They are a good sounding board and an opportunity to Read more
September brings with it more regular meetings on many levels. Being involved means that I am never bored. My priest group will be meeting this Monday and Tuesday to prepare our calendars for the upcoming year. Coordinating and communication is a big part of many meetings, a reminder of how Read more
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