August 2022 archive of Pastor's Notes

August 2022 archive of Pastor's Notes

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/26/22

For the last few weeks, my homilies have focused around different aspects of Jesus’ Travel Narrative, as He “resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem” (Lk 8:51) and how that provides an added lens by which to understand His teachings and actions in chapters 10-19 of Luke. Another happening in ... Read More »

A Message from Outgoing Pastoral Associate Kelli Reutman

Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/19/22

As I sit down to write this goodbye after a weekend full of celebrations, I find peace in my heart. How strange that is after all the tearful goodbyes today. As you read this, I will be on my way to Minnesota, saying goodbye to my family, being shown ... Read More »

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/11/22

In the last few months, I’ve fielded the following question a number of times: “Father, when is the wine coming back?” The simple answer ‘at least, not until the Archbishop grants permission.’ A few dioceses in the USA have resumed the distribution of the Precious Blood to the laity, ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 8/05/22

The Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church is generally full of different feast days for different saints. Last week and this have some very well-known and important ones. At some point, they are all important – for every soul, every person, every life is important, whether canonized or not. ... Read More »

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