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      Once again, I wish you all a Happy New Year! And, of course, a most blessed Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord! If you had any gifts that you had not had a chance to offer to a friend or loved one during the Christmas Season, this weekend is a great opportunity…

      Old churches buildings like ours are beautiful and carry history in their structure and art. They also carry significant and necessary maintenance costs. We constantly evaluate the repair and replacement options for the various systems we have. In a short time we will be repairing and replacing our sound system in the…

     A documentary I watched recently showed the environmental damage of plastic and other toxic waste that is floating in the oceans. A family dedicated to science and the environment traveled 1,500 miles in order to arrive at a place where ocean currents gather the garbage. These natural calm spots in the ocean are…

       As a little boy growing up with all of my sisters and brothers I came to discover when I had gone beyond certain boundaries. I teased my sisters relentlessly. I did not tease them to be funny. I teased them in order to make them feel bad. I teased them to the point of crying. I “bullied” them. My…

      Wow! We have seen such devastating hurricanes, floods, tornados, fires, earthquakes and other natural disasters – what is happening? Then, we had an eclipse, too! Is the world coming to an end? Is God angry with the world? Did some group of people do something so bad, so immoral, that God is punishing the world?…

      Each week we see an escalation of violent threats between the North Korea and the United States. In the middle of these threats between President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un there are many people emphasizing dialogue. Among those urging dialogue and negotiation is Pope Francis. He and many other Catholic leaders, and leaders of other denominations and faith traditions,…

      This past week another man died who had been homeless. Jeffrey “Elmo” Jones, 57, had been living with and fighting cancer. He was here at the parish many days in front of the Pieta statue and candles. He used a walker and had an obvious tumor that formed a large lump on…

      Recently, in the world of our Catholic faith, you have heard and read some words and phrases that I hope have captured your attention. Words and phrases like “new evangelization,” “missionary disciples,” and “welcoming communities.” Our diocese unites with the whole United States and world as we look for new and appropriate…

      Thank you all who have promised to pray for my good health. I am feeling better already! I now have a small apparatus that helps me sleep better. I have noticed a difference! Again, thank you for your concerns and prayers.       I know that we are in the midst of…

      I did not get an article done last week. Sorry! The short work week because of 4th of July and hosting our mission preacher were enough to cause schedule changes. Of course, I miss Fr. Jack and his availability for last minute requests, for sharing the Sacramental and liturgical tasks, as well as just having a…