Pastor’s Letter: April 21, 2024
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Dear friend, This Sunday is the annual Good Shepherd Sunday because the Good Shepherd Gospel passage is read at Mass. Jesus used many ordinary aspects of 1st century life to explain deep spiritual realities. The occupation of the shepherd was common, as well as the agricultural society and the cycles of the seasons. From the beginning of the Bible, God...
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
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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,...
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