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...

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...

Pastor’s Pen – May 31, 2015

PARISH APPRECIATION PARTY Saturday, June 6, 2015 Beginning at 6:00pm through 9:pm (and beyond?) in the Parish Center! Everyone who does anything to support the parish is welcome to gather as we celebrate what it means to be the community of faith called St. Ann...

Pastor’s Pen – May 24, 2015

YOU ARE STILL CORDIALLY INVITED TO A PARISH APPRECIATION PARTY Saturday, June 6, 2015 Beginning at 6:00pm through 9:pm (and beyond?) in the Parish Center! Everyone who does anything to support the parish – whether by direct service, or offering your prayers or...

Pastor’s Pen – May 17, 2015

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A PARISH APPRECIATION PARTY Saturday, June 6, 2015 Beginning at 6:00 pm through 9:00 pm (and beyond?) in the Parish Center! So that we might strengthen the bonds that exist be-tween us, and acknowledge that it takes a whole village to...

Pastor’s Pen – May 10, 2015

A word from our Archbishop… On the morning of April 25, 2015 a 7.8 magnitude earth-quake struck Nepal, toppling buildings and homes, causing widespread panic, and claiming thousands of lives. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of our brothers and sisters...