Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October. 

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr.Pfr
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Please Be Mindful of Distancing after Masses
I know it is difficult because as Christians we want to foster fellowship, which means connecting, talking, and being physically close to others.  Well .... we still must strive to follow the guidelines from the Diocese while we are in the church building.  Especially after the 8:15 and 9:30 Masses, since there will be increased traffic of people coming and going.  Furthermore there are people who want to remain in (or come early to) the church to pray.  Because of covid, we must keep our narthex doors open, so when people stick around talking, even in the narthex, the sound will disturb those in the church.  Thankfully we have a large narthex, which I realize was designed in order to facilitate fellowship and gathering, yet for now I must insist that if people are not praying after Mass in the church itself, then you need to leave.  “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!”  However people can gather appropriately outside the building if they wish to continue talking.  Let us pray that we can get past all these inconveniences soon.  There’s understandable resistance, but we need to keep social distance!

What about an Anointing Mass?
Customarily around this time of year we schedule an opportunity for parishioners to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on the weekend at or in between the Masses. Due to covid circumstances we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing in our customary way.  However, this does not mean one cannot receive the sacrament. It just means we cannot do it communally.  Throughout this whole covid time, I am still able to anoint people.  Please feel free to call the rectory and we can schedule a time for me to come visit you to pray and celebrate this sacrament. We will take proper precautions, of course, but there is no need to miss the graces of this sacrament if you desire it. 
A reminder regarding who is able to receive the Anointing: 1) a person needs to be of the age of reason who is actively dying or coming close to death; 2) a person who suffers “under the burden of years” and desires the consolation of God’s healing gifts; 3) one who suffers from debilitating physical or in some cases even mental or emotional sickness. If you have questions or want to schedule a time, please call the rectory. 

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
We will be praying prayers for our country as we prepare for the November elections.  In addition I will be posting good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom.

Continued Gratitude for Your Generosity
In these difficult times, even as many are still unable to participate at Mass in person, you still show your support through sending in your offertory envelopes.  You faithfulness to the parish is admirable and appreciated.  We are to continue paying our bills and furthermore we are moving on a project I mentioned a while back: to finish the LED lighting replacement in the church!  We took care of the narthex and side nave lights, but we have to finish the main nave and the sanctuary.  Especially as the days will start getting noticeably shorter, we will need the new lighting.  Thanks to Denis Randall who has helped immensely to make this happen (and to happen in a very cost effective way). The new lighting should be installed by mid-October.