Pastor’s Pen – June 14, 2015

Kudos to all of you… I was asked to put a quick summary of my remarks at the Parish Appreciation evening. Complements of some research by Bill Hook, here is what I can say about St. Ann Parish, 2015. Among the many ways that we have been faithful stewards of God’s...

Where do you experience sacrifice?

Sometimes, I wonder if familiarity does indeed breed contempt, even in things that are amazingly holy. “Ah, another mass. Isn’t this nice. [look around] Sure glad the A/C works. [Look at ceiling] Wish they’d get around to repairing those stains in the ceiling. The new...

Pastor’s Pen – June 7, 2015

One of many needs… May is Mental Health Awareness Month. (who knew?) Do you know that 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem in a given year and 1 in 17 adults lives with a serious mental illness such as major depression and bipolar disorder? This means that...