Pastor’s Letter: May 3, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, This week I was set to be back at the seminary for my continuing education. I got derailed by allergies and ended up with a couple extra rest days—I was sorry to miss some of the week! It is always such a wonderful opportunity for me to pray, learn, and talk with priests from around...
Pastor’s Letter: April 26, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings be in your hearts today! What a grace-filled week we had here at St. Philomena! Our First Communion celebration last Sunday was so joyful—it is always so inspiring to see the reverence of our First Communion students! On Monday, we then had a prayerful Memorial Mass celebration for Fr. Albert’s father Andrew—thanks so much...
Pastor’s Letter: April 19, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Continued Easter Blessings to you all! As I am writing this, we are preparing for our First Communion celebration this coming Sunday afternoon. What a great joy! I am always so edified by the genuine faith of our young people, and especially the care they show in receiving Communion so reverently. Our children truly are...
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