FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
August 20-21, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 8/22/16
Now that all the activities around our parish "week of mercy" are finished (the mission, the visit to the Holy Door, the feast of Transfiguration and parish picnic) it would be natural to think that our participation in the Holy Year is finished. Far from it! I hope we ... Read More »
August 13-14, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 8/15/16
We had a great parish picnic last Sunday. It was a fitting way to end our week of mercy. Thanks to all our volunteers, especially the Mens Club and the K of C for their help in setting up and cleaning up. Everyone there enjoyed the free concert from ... Read More »
August 6-7, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 8/10/16
Happy Feast of the Transfiguration! We close our special parish week of mercy with the celebration of the patronal feast of our parish, followed by our parish picnic after the noon mass. I want to thank everyone who had a hand in making our parish mission a success, especially ... Read More »
July 30-31, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 8/10/16
On Sunday we begin our parish "week of mercy" with the opening session of our parish mission. I hope we have a full church this evening when Fr. Page and Fr. Larry begin the mission. By Tuesday evening you will have a deeper understanding of the way St. Francis ... Read More »
July 23-24, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 7/27/16
By the time you read this, our dedicated pastor Fr. Bill will be back. I’m writing this now to meet the bulletin deadline. Many opportunities are waiting for you! The Parish Mission of Mercy is only a week away--Sunday July 31 at 7:00 p.m. and the following ... Read More »
July 16-17, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 7/27/16
Fr. Bill asked me to write this column while he is on vacation. Vacation Bible School is July 11-15. Cave Quest—Following Jesus the Light of the World is a great opportunity for your children or grandchildren to learn more about Jesus. Take a moment to think of other children ... Read More »
July 9-10, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 7/27/16
I wanted to share with you a health issue that has become part of Fr. Jeremy's life recently. He recently had a growth removed from his neck. The procedure went well, and his doctors ran a number of tests to follow up on the results. Fr. Jeremy and I ... Read More »
July 2-3, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/30/16
I mentioned at the masses last weekend that the first week of August will be a very special one for our parish. I mentioned in particular that we would host a special Holy Year mission from July 31 to August 2. Later it occurred to me that some may ... Read More »
June 25-26, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/27/16
A couple weeks ago I mentioned in my column our parish mission in early August. We are also planning another event to celebrate the Holy Year of Mercy. Save the date for Wednesday morning, August 3rd. We have reserved a time to visit the Holy Door at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral ... Read More »
June 18-19, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/20/16
Vacation Bible School is July 11-15. Cave Quest—Following Jesus the Light of the World is a great opportunity for your children or grandchildren to learn more about Jesus Take a moment to think of other children who would profit from this blessing --a neighbor's children, a cousin's, a co worker's ... Read More »