by St. Ann Staff | Aug 2, 2015 | Pastor's Pen
Of Liturgical quirks and calendar planning.. This year, the feast of the Assumption of Mary falls on a Saturday (Aug. 15th). Because of that, in the United States, it is up to the local Bishop to determine whether or not the “Holy Day of Obligation” status remains for...
by St. Ann Staff | Jul 26, 2015 | Pastor's Pen
Somehow, I always manage to be gone for the parish feast day. This time, it is for a baptism of the fourth child of two friends of mine near Portland, ME. (I have baptized the other three – so when they asked, I was delighted to say yes…) Still, I find myself thinking...
by St. Ann Staff | Jul 19, 2015 | Pastor's Pen
There are some times in my life, like everyone’s life, when things get a little hectic and crazy. Too many irons in the fire, too many things to do, being pulled in too many directions. You all know them, because this is an occupational hazard of being alive at this...
by St. Ann Staff | Jul 19, 2015 | Pastor's Pen
We are in the home stretch of the Annual Catholic Appeal for this year. And though we have made our actual goal, there is always a challenge goal that we are invited to strive toward, so that the good things that are accomplished through this Appeal may be done, year...
by St. Ann Staff | Jul 12, 2015 | Pastor's Pen
Marriage is… Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory published this statement after the Supreme court decision which changed the definition of marriage in the laws of our land. “Each U.S. Supreme Court decision that has ever been rendered has resulted in deep disappointment...
