by Fr. Bill | Sep 19, 2010 | Pastor's Pen
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...
by Fr. Bill | Sep 12, 2010 | Pastor's Pen
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...
by Fr. Bill | Sep 12, 2010 | Sunday Homilies
“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...
by Fr. Bill | Sep 5, 2010 | Pastor's Pen
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...
by Fr. Bill | Sep 5, 2010 | Sunday Homilies
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...