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Pastor’s Letter: March 17, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: March 17, 2024

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Dear friend, Jesus gives a little lesson on botany in the Gospel reading this weekend. “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground, it remains just a grain of wheat, but if it dies it produces much fruit.” Often called the cycle of life, one aspect of life gives its life for the life of another. Whether this is...

Pastor’s Letter: March 10, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: March 10, 2024

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Dear friend, This Sunday is Laetare Sunday. The world “laetare” means rejoice. The entrance antiphon for the Mass this Sunday is “Laetare Jerusalem” from the Prophet Isaiah. This is a call to celebrate and rejoice over the love God has for His people. For the liturgy this weekend, the Church allows more festivity than then during the rest of Lent....

Collection for Catholic Relief Services

Collection for Catholic Relief Services

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Soon our diocese will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your support for this collection provides emergency assistance to victims of war and natural disasters; assists migrants and refugees who need housing, education, and specialized legal assistance; and supports travelers and others whose livelihoods require special pastoral support to access the sacraments. In...