Pastor’s Letter: August 16, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessed week to you all! Last week on August 11 we celebrated the Feast Day of our patroness, St. Philomena. Every time I think about her story, I am so edified by her strength and faithfulness to Christ—all at the age of 11 or 12 years old! Truly she is a great model for every...
Pastor’s Letter: August 9, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings to you all! Last weekend I had the opportunity to host my priest group here at St. Philomena for one of our regular gatherings. We prayed a Holy Hour in the church, spent some time catching up by sharing joys and challenges, and enjoyed a meal together. A couple of the priests arrived early,...
Pastor’s Letter: August 2, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, A blessed beginning to August for you all! Over the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to speak with several married couples who are navigating through health challenges. These people have shared reflections ranging from limitations in their mobility and shifting expectations of what they can do…all the way to thinking about...
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