Category: Pastor’s Weekly Letter

Pastor’s Weekly Letter: November 18, 2018

Pastor’s Weekly Letter: November 18, 2018

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Dear friends, A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I have always loved the Thanksgiving holiday. Not only is it a time to be with our loved ones in celebration of family and friends, but it is also an opportunity to eat and watch football. =)  The Bears play Thanksgiving day this year, so that will make it a little more fun...

Pastor’s Weekly Letter: November 4, 2018

Pastor’s Weekly Letter: November 4, 2018

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Dear friends, As we began the month of November, we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints and the feast of All Souls. These two feasts of the Church challenge the way we live our lives and our thoughts about eternal life. The Bible is an invitation to know and love God. Our love of God impels us to love one...

Pastor’s Weekly Letter: October 28, 2018

Pastor’s Weekly Letter: October 28, 2018

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Dear friends, Tuesday and Wednesday of this past week, our Bishop hosted all the priests of the Diocese for annual conferences. The annual Clergy Days are an opportunity for the priests to socialize, pray, and receive some continuing education. Most of the 100 or so priests who attended live outside the Peoria area. Many of the priests stopped by our...