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Pastor’s Pen – June 21, 2015

by | Jun 21, 2015 | Pastor's Pen

What does it mean to be church? That was the question that Bishop Edward Clark of Los Angeles found himself asking. Confronted with changing demographics, both within the parishes under his guidance, and the number of priest available to serve those parishes, it was...

Pastor’s Pen – June 14, 2015

by | Jun 14, 2015 | Pastor's Pen

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?

by | Jun 7, 2015 | Sunday Homilies

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

by | Jun 7, 2015 | Pastor's Pen

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

by | May 31, 2015 | Pastor's Pen

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...