Pastor’s Pen – September 19, 2010

MCCCN… By invitation of Archbishop Carlson, at all the masses next weekend you will be given an opportunity to put your faith into action by joining the Missouri Catholic Conference Citizen’s Network.  The Missouri Catholic Conference is the official public policy...

Pastor’s Pen – September 12, 2010

Stewardship: Start with Prayer By now, when most people hear the word ‘stewardship’, three words jump into their minds: Time, Talent and Treasure.  Those are good words to associate with the notion of being good stewards –using those basic gifts God gives us to...

Do you believe in life after failure?

“It was the stupidest thing I could have done.  I brought two people on my team to lead music, and then, when the time came for them to ‘do their stuff’, they were so slow getting things started, and I felt the energy leaving the room, so I just jumped up there with...

Pastor’s Pen – September 5, 2010

What a day and what a gift… As many of you know, St. Ann is now the home of a Centenarian.  Marie Gagnepain turned 100 years young on Monday.  Surrounded by her family and friends and the St. Ann community, we had the chance to see, not history in the making, but...

What do you do when you lose your resolve?

Last Sunday, Marie Gagnepain celebrated 100 years of life.  Last night, I attended a 50th Wedding Anniversary– 100 years of marriage between the two of them.  Both events shaped my reflection on the gospel this week.  How did they do it so well and so faithfully for...