Pastor’s Pen – March 20, 2016

“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” “What are we to make of these extraordinary words? There are two main ways of understanding these words which Jesus quotes from Psalm 22. The first possibility is that Jesus’ words are not an expression of abandonment, but,...

Pastor’s Pen – March 13, 2016

How quickly the Lenten season passes. Next Sunday, March 20th, begins Holy Week. Weather permitting, the 11 AM mass will begin out in the grotto, with the blessing of palm and the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Schedule for Holy Week: Confessions: Mon, Tues, Wed –...

Pastor’s Pen – March 6, 2016

The Search is over… In the ‘breaking news’ department, this is to let you know that the principal search committee has concluded its work and offered a position to a candidate. And he said yes. So, we have a principal for next year and beyond. (God...

Pastor’s Pen – February 28, 2016

The Newman Center is offering a series of reflections during this year of Mercy as a part of our Spring Urban Immersion Trip. Matt Hubbard, St. Ann and Newman Center alum, is speaking at the first one. As always, you are welcome to attend any or all of these...

Pastor’s Pen – February 21, 2016

A new “tenant” in the rectory…. Catholic Charities has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing poverty in north St. Louis County, one family at a time. Pathways to Progress is a collaboration between Catholic Charities, the eight federated agencies, leaders in the...

Pastor’s Pen – February 14, 2016

During this Lenten Season, we are invited to turn our minds and hearts back towards our God of mercy. Begin your daily encounter with mercy with Lenten Moments of Mercy. This daily, Scripture-based series is delivered to you by e-mail. In this series, James Campbell,...