FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
June 11-12, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/20/16
I am sorry to inform you that our deacon, Tom Mohan, will be leaving our parish in early August. His family has relocated to Grand Rapids, MI. For several weeks he has commuted from Grand Rapids to minister with me at the Sunday masses. We both knew that this ... Read More »
June 4-5, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/20/16
Fr. Jeremy will be away this week, attending a fraternal gathering of the southwest Franciscans in Albuquerque. The meeting will be very similar to the one that we just finished last week, but for another province of Franciscans. When he comes back, it will be my turn to travel: ... Read More »
May 28-29, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/03/16
Last Wednesday evening, at our assembly this past week, we celebrated the anniversaries of numerous Franciscans, the 25th, 50th and beyond milestones of profession and ordination. I wanted to share with you that Fr. Jeremy was one of our jubilarians. He celebrated 65 years as a Franciscan, together with ... Read More »
May 21-22, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/03/16
My message this week will be very short. The friars will be gone all week to an assembly in southwestern Indiana, located at St. Meinrad Archabbey. We have quite a few pressing topics to address, and the days will be filled. Keep us in your prayers. Many thanks to ... Read More »
May 14-15, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/03/16
If you haven't signed up for Sunday afternoon's listening session, please consider doing so after this mass. Every voice counts at this stage of the Synod preparation. Here are the questions that you'll be asked to give a response to:
* What is an encounter with Jesus? * What ... Read More »
May 7-8, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 5/10/16
I've mentioned in past columns the November Synod which the Archdiocese is preparing to convene in November. You might recall that Evangelization is the theme of the Synod. We are hosting our parish listening session next Sunday. I encourage you to participate in this event, which begins at 2:00 ... Read More »
April 30-May 1, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 5/06/16
May promises to be one of our really busy months here at Transfiguration Parish. I want to give an overview of all the events currently in our parish calendar. Please take some time to read through this lengthy article.
The celebration of first communions will add something special to ... Read More »
April 23-24, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/25/16
Mary Strong, our parish secretary, will be retiring at the end of April. This Sunday, after the 10:00 am mass, we are thanking her for her years of service to the parish with a brunch and reception. It is a small token of gratitude for faithfully serving our parish ... Read More »
April 16-17, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/18/16
Last week Pope Francis released the document, The Joy of Love, based on the work of last October's Synod on the Family. I was able to download a copy of it soon after and have begun to read the 250+ page report. Even after going through just a few ... Read More »
April 9-10, 2016
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 4/11/16
Next Sunday, April 17 is the World Day of Prayer for vocations. I invite you to join me in praying, not so much for vocations, because they are already present in peoples' lives, but for a spirit of generous response to these vocations. God's call for special service in ... Read More »