April 2017 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
April 22-23, 2017
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/24/17
Welcome Fr. Greg to our parish. We look forward to hearing about Unbound ministry. I am in St. Louis this weekend to celebrate my nephew's wedding and am thankful that Fr. Greg can schedule his work with Unbound on this weekend.
Thanks again to the many volunteers who worked ... Read More »
April 15-16, 2017
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/24/17
Happy Easter! May the joy of this season fill all the parts of your heart that the penances of Lent have purified. From a prayer of sorrow we move to a prayer of joy; from fasting we move to feasting, and may our alms giving which must never stop, ... Read More »
April 8-9, 2017
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/11/17
Holy Week has begun, bringing with it a deeper spiritual intensity. It is up to each of us to determine how much of this intensity we allow into our hearts. Your presence during the Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday services is the best way to drink deeply ... Read More »
April 1-2, 2017
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/03/17
Our final fish fry is coming up this Friday evening. If you haven't yet enjoyed the fish and the fellowship of these evening meals, you have one more opportunity this coming Friday. Many thanks to the Mens Club and other generous volunteers for providing what really shouldn't be called ... Read More »