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I’m beginning my column with another Lenten reflection and then on to other items. Lent is a time to consider the invitation of the Lord to “come back to me with all your heart”. Have you made any Lenten resolutions? […]

I know there has been much concern from parishioners about the friars here at St. John’s who had tested positive. I have good news all have recovered and are well. We thank you for your concern and prayers. Unfortunately, I […]

This week I will begin my column with a spiritual reflection and then on to other items. As you and I come to celebrate today’s liturgy we find ourselves in a different environment one that should make us feel a […]

This week I have quite a bit of information I know will be of interest to you. Ash Wednesday is February 17th. I realize this is a little over three weeks away but I wanted to get the word out […]

This week I have several new items and then reminders. A Memorial Mass in Memory of Father Senan will be celebrated next Sunday, January 24th at 10:30. Father Senan passed away on Saturday morning, December 26th, he was 89 years […]

This week I have several new items and then reminders. As you are aware Father Senan passed away on Saturday morning, December 26th, he was 89 years old. Father Senan served as parochial vicar here at St. John’s for 15 […]

Happy New Year! I hope the beginning of 2021 has been good for you so far. I am sure all of us share the same hope, that events that began in March of 2020, namely, the pandemic will be coming […]

I thought I would begin my column with an inspiring Christmas message from Sigrid Undset And when we give each other Christmas gifts in His name, let us remember that He has given us the sun and the moon and […]

As we are about to celebrate the Solemnity of Christmas this Friday, I thought I would begin my column with an inspiring Christmas message from Sigrid Undset And when we give each other Christmas gifts in His name, let us […]

This week I have a couple of friendly reminders. Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta relic. I am happy to inform you that I was able to obtain a first class relic of Saint Mother Teresa from the Mother Teresa Center […]