You may have noticed that my last bulletin dream did not come true and the landscaping has not changed this past week. After some review and changes in the plan, the demo did not roll out, but will so soon. Our plan is to do some initial clean-up around the church and rectory and then [...]
The love of Jesus and the Gospel called me to serve the people of God. - These words are from my personal MISSION STATEMENT; inspired by the Constitutions of our IHM Community, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. "In serving others, we hope to give and receive, to enrich and be enriched, [...]
You may notice that we are tearing out some trees and plants around the church and rectory. This is the beginning of a project to update the landscaping around the campus. The hope and expectation is that the project will be completed for the Installation Mass on August 10th where many people from around the [...]
Bishop Michael Woost will join us for my installation as Pastor on August 10th! Bishop Woost was one of my seminary professors (Liturgical theology) before he was ordained a bishop a few years ago, so I am grateful for his presence. We will have a nice reception after the Mass to which all are invited! [...]
To give a little nuance to my post-retreat message last weekend: I alone cannot do it! It’s not to say that I lack a healthy self-knowledge or confidence in becoming Pastor here at Holy Family. I know that the Lord has blessed me immensely and I have been given many gifts which He has used [...]
Plan on joining us on Saturday, July 12th at 4:30 Mass to honor Sister Yvonne Spenoso for her 60 years of service in religious life, 17 years of service to Holy Family Parish and her well-deserved upcoming retirement. A pastry and punch reception will immediately follow Mass in the Chapel where everyone is welcome to [...]
Thank you everyone so much for your prayers during my retreat! They were such a gift! It was an incredibly blessed and grace-filled time and such a gift to receive on the vigil of becoming pastor of the parish. Long-story short, the days of prayer assured me of just how good, loving, and provident our [...]
For our summer Celebration Weekend, the mission is invitation! We are not going to have the advertising strategy we had for the festival in the past (Aka - putting out a large sign near the road), but will use the postcards, raffle tickets, word-of-mouth, and personal invitation to Pack the BBQ, Pack the Picnic, and [...]
It is with joy that I share that Bishop Malesic has appointed me as the next Pastor of Holy Family, effective June 15th, providentially Father’s Day! I want to thank you GREATLY for all the prayerful support, encouragement, and love you have shown me over this past year since being Administrator. You have made being [...]
On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country! We pray for all from our parish who are serving and have served our country and especially for any who died in service. Their selfless example is one that should give us courage in our daily struggles. Here is [...]
