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...
Dear People of God, We welcome Dave Baranowski this weekend to speak to us at the Masses about Stewardship. Dave and I are friends and we serve on Annual Catholic Appeal and Stewardship committees together. We have all heard about Stewardship, but I rarely hear the concept presented in a...
How to bring others to JESUS You have to do these things in order… PRAY for them Have a prayer list. Pray for people who don’t know Christ. You must pray for them first and foremost. LOVE them Enter into a relationship with people. If you love them, they will...