FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
July 5-6, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 7/07/14
Do you know anyone who is interested in reconnecting with the Catholic Church? Perhaps you have a neighbor, or family member who is looking for a way to become active again. Fr. Jeremy shared with the pastoral council at the June meeting his plans to begin sessions to help ... Read More »
June 28-29, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/30/14
A year ago, I arrived to begin my ministry with you as your pastor. The last twelve months have gone by quickly. I wanted to spend this first year in getting to know you, experiencing the events that have become part of your traditions, and seeking the guidance of ... Read More »
June 21-22, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/24/14
Next Sunday we celebrate Saints Peter and Paul, a day fixed to June 29th. When June 29th falls on Sunday, it replaces the normal Sunday of Ordinary Time. The recent canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II come to mind as we celebrate the feast of the first ... Read More »
June 14-15, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/16/14
Fathers, this day is for you. May God always give you a thankful heart for the awesome privilege of fatherhood. For Jesus, every day was his Father's day. Jesus taught his disciples to pray to God by calling God our Father.
I am happy to report at the parish ... Read More »
June 7-8, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/09/14
This weekend we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the small group of faithful disciples. Over the centuries, the Holy Spirit has come with power into the lives of individuals and communities to guide, strengthen and comfort us on our way to ... Read More »
May 31-June 1, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 6/01/14
We welcome all of our newly registered parishioners to our 10 AM mass on Sunday, June 1. I hope that you'll find our parish to be welcoming to you and to the gifts that you bring to our faith community.
We are also setting aside this weekend to recognize ... Read More »
May 24-25, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 5/27/14
The parish doors open this week for photo appointments. I was very happy to see that we have filled most, if not all, of the available slots. I am really looking forward to the final product. Please remember that the only way to have your own copy is to ... Read More »
May 17-18, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 5/13/14
Every three years Franciscans gather as a province to discuss our life together and to plan for the future. This week all three of us will be at such a meeting. We call it the Provincial Chapter. Fr. George Berendt PIME will celebrate mass while we are gone. The ... Read More »
May 10-11, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 5/13/14
This Sunday is designated as the world day of prayer for vocations. I ask you to join with me in prayer for a renewed openness among our young men and women to God's call. I am writing this from our Franciscan novitiate in Burlington, Wisconsin, where we are holding ... Read More »
May 3-4, 2014
Posted by Father Bill Farris, OFM on 5/13/14
Congratulations to our first communicants who take a big step in their spiritual journey at this Sunday's 10:00am mass. Thanks to all who have been involved in their preparation for this big day. May this day be the first of many celebrations with our parish parish family.
Every day ... Read More »