Pastor’s Letter: March 8, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings to you all! I pray that your Lenten journey continues to be fruitful! Several people have been asking how our Campaign for tuition assistance is going—truthfully, we have been receiving a steady stream of gifts and commitments. At the time I’m writing this, we are right about $1.9 Million in donations and pledges—we certainly...
Pastor’s Letter: March 1, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Lenten Blessings to you all this day! How is your Lent so far? Has it been fruitful? One of my favorite parts of Lent each year are the fish fries—ours last Friday at the school was especially great! I have to be honest, I have always really liked fish and never found it very penitential! ...
Pastor’s Letter: February 15, 2026
Posted by chadmin
Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessed weekend to everyone! I hope the milder weather has been a good break for everyone. Several people have asked about my continuing education week—it really was great and refreshing! We focused on the priest as spiritual father and different kinds of prayer, among several other great sessions. Hopefully we will be able to share...
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