Category: Father David

Pastor’s Letter: September 8, 2019

Pastor’s Letter: September 8, 2019

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Dear friend, Throughout the Liturgical year, the Mass the Church celebrates each day is determined by a hierarchy of theological importance. A Holy Day of Obligation ranks as the most important time to attend Mass. There are five Precepts of the Catholic Church for one to stay in “good standing” with the Church.  One of the five Precepts is to...

Pastor’s Letter, September 15, 2019

Pastor’s Letter, September 15, 2019

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Dear friend, “Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus,” begins the Gospel of Luke this weekend. The Gospels make it clear that Jesus had not only the gift of healing, but also the gift of speech. The Lord knew how to draw in a crowd. The sinners felt loved and the religious protectionists felt threatened....

Pastor’s Letter: September 1, 2019

Pastor’s Letter: September 1, 2019

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Dear friend, People often give advice that made an impact in one’s own life. Preachers often talk about that which they feel they need to hear. I often find myself talking about the need for and the beauty of the virtue of humility. It must mean I need to work on humility! While we can all get repetitive with what...