Pastor’s Letter: March 31, 2019
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Dear friends, Bishop Daniel Jenky came to St. Philomena this past Tuesday to give the sacrament of confirmation to our 8th graders. Fifty-nine students presented themselves before the bishop. This sacrament has deep significance for us, not only because of the sealing of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but also because of the renewal of the baptismal vows. Before...
Pastor’s Letter: April 7, 2019
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Dear friend, From this Sunday until the Easter Vigil, the Church encourages crosses and images to be covered. This liturgical action invites the faithful to focus on the reality of the Lenten season. We are preparing to celebrate the holiest time of the Christian calendar year. The Lord’s Resurrection from the dead is the greatest miracle the world has ever...
Pastor’s Letter: March 24, 2019
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Dear friend, In the Gospel this week, Jesus addresses one of the popular opinions of the first century Jewish belief about God’s interaction with humanity. Jesus asked the people, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans?” The people recognized a sacrilege that a group of Galileans suffered. They...
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