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Growing Disciples Announcement: St. Philomena

Growing Disciples Announcement: St. Philomena

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Dear friends, On May 18, 2024, Bishop Lou communicated his decisions from the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning initiative. Over the last two years, he has studied our parishes to provide a structure of new parishes to serve our changing Church and demographics. Below is the letter that I read at the Pentecost Vigil Mass this evening. While there will not...

Pastor’s Letter: July 14, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: July 14, 2024

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Dear St. Philomena Parishioners, Blessed weekend to you all! First of all, thank you so much for such a wonderful welcome and first weekend as pastor of St. Philomena! It was a true joy to pray with you at each of the Masses and great to greet you after. It will definitely take me a while to get down names,...

Pastor’s Letter: July 7, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: July 7, 2024

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Dear St. Philomena Parishioners, God’s blessing and peace be upon you all! It is with true joy that I begin my time of ministry as pastor and spiritual father for you! Being longtime friends and brothers with Fr. David, I have often visited St. Philomena over the past 18 years. For me, St.  Philomena has been a place of refreshment...