Pastor’s Letter: May 17, 2026
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings to you this day! As we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord this weekend, we are reminded of the many wonderful promises of Jesus, including that His ascension to Heaven would be “better” for us, since we will be receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. Also included will be a special way He...
New Year Home Blessing
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A longstanding tradition within the Catholic Church is to bless one’s house with blessed chalk and holy water on or around the Feast of the Epiphany. While this blessing can be done by anyone in their own homes, Father Daniel and Deacon Blake are offering to come over and bless them for you. The blessing consists of using holy water...
Pastor’s Letter: September 21, 2025
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Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, May the Lord’s blessing and peace be upon you this day! Last week after one of the Masses, a couple visiting from out of state stopped me and commented on how wonderful and lively it was to be at Mass with so many children! One of them even asked if it was specifically a Mass...
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