March 13, 2016 Dear People of God, For your information, there has been a change in my ministry status at Immaculate Conception. Deacon Ken Clemens will relieve me of managerial duties there beginning the week after Easter. I will continue to supply the Sacraments of Eucharist and Penance, that is to say Mass and Confessions,...

A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favorite of many.  We can identify with all the major figures and their crisscross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s grief over his loss of fortune,...

February 28, 2016 Dear People of God, We had many people interested in David Baranowski’s message about Stewardship and his upcoming workshop.  Everyone  is invited to the meeting at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 2nd in the St. Joseph’s room of the rectory (in the basement).  We will receive practical information...

Dear People of God, Hopefully we have chosen some activity to bring us closer to Jesus during these days of Lent. Whatever we do, if we do it in love it will be pleasing to Jesus. There are many blessings and graces associated with the Stations of the Cross; a...

Dear People of God, We are a little early for Spring time weather and flower blossoms, but Lent takes us to Easter, and Easter is spiritual Spring time for our inner and outer beings. Even during the coldest weather, shrubs and trees are growing their roots deeper, getting ready for...