Pastoral Team Articles

September 2018

Sep 30

Saint Francis, Animals, Building Our Future and more...

Transitus of Saint Francis—Commemoration Service—Oct 3rd Our Saint Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order will present the annual commemoration of the Transitus of Saint Francis from earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, October 3rd at 5:30 –7:00pm in our church. You are welcome to attend. Feast of Saint...
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Sep 23

Fr. Ashbeck Anniversary / Eagle Scout Celebration / Catechetical Sunday

Fr. David Ashbeck’s 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus Christ We had a grand celebration for Father Ashbeck on his anniversary date, September 13th starting with a joyful Mass in the church which was followed by a delightful dinner in our parish hall. Here are a few photos of Father David Ashbeck speaking to...
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Sep 16

Passing On The Faith

Passing On The Faith This year, the Church and parishes all around the country will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 16, 2018. The 2018 theme is "Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ." Those whom the Catholic Communities have designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry....
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Sep 9

Faith Formation and more...

Our Faith Formation Programs It is high time to register children and teens. Registration is available online via our website. You will find it under the “FORMATION” tab on our website menu. Please pray for our catechists, families and directors that they will have a great year of growing closer to Christ and his Church by means of...
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Sep 2

Still Hopeful and Faithful

Shocked, Dismayed, Discouraged...but Still Hopeful and Faithful The recent revelations of the continuing sexual-abuse scandals leave us understandably sad and maybe discouraged. However, God is still God and His Church is still Holy. The Holiness of the Church is not dependent upon the people in it—as strange as...
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