Christian Life

Pastor’s Letter: April 14, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: April 14, 2024

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Dear friend, This Tuesday Bishop Lou will come to St. Philomena to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for our 8th grade students. This is always one of the true blessings of the year. I am always thrilled for the kids to experience the presence of the Bishop and receive the fullness of the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Years of...

Pastor’s Letter: April 7 , 2024

Pastor’s Letter: April 7 , 2024

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Dear friend, Happy Easter! As we conclude the Octave of Easter and continue our celebration of the Easter Season, I am overjoyed by our parish celebration of the Lenten and Easter feasts. Each year it seems to pass so quickly but each year brings a new experience of the Paschal Mystery, the Life, Death and Resurrection. As a liturgical people,...

Pastor’s Letter: Easter 2024

Pastor’s Letter: Easter 2024

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Dear friend, Happy Easter! Easter is the culmination of the life and death of Jesus. We celebrate these days as God’s love for us and the promise of eternal life. It is so important for us to put ourselves in the mind of the Apostles in those post-resurrection days. They were bewildered, scared, confused, lost, tired, and afraid of the...