The Beauty of Simplicity
As I write this article, our family is preparing to head up to the great north for our annual family vacation. I hope you are able to enjoy some quality time during these beautiful days of summer that God has given us to enjoy. Packing for a trip is both [...]
Jesus in a Clear Tupperware Container
In addition to my assignment here at St. Peter’s, I am also responsible for the corrections ministry in Washington County. This includes Stillwater and Oak Park Heights Prisons and the Washington County Jail. From time to time, I would like to share with you a bit about what I do [...]
Learning To Love As Jesus Did
In this Sunday’s gospel from John, Jesus gives us a “new commandment,” to love one another as He loves us. But what does that look like? A few weeks ago, I had my first experience of offering a Word and Communion service at the Washington County Jail. I met my [...]
Meet Deacon Tim, Part III
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In this third article, I would like to talk about some of the experiences in my adult life that have shaped and formed me and put me on a path that led to my ordination as deacon. I developed close friendships in high [...]
Meet Deacon Tim, Part II
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In my last article I talked a bit about my wife, my children, and my grandchildren. Anyone who knows me well knows that my family is a source of great joy in my life. I would like to spend some time in this [...]
Meet Deacon Tim, Part I
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I was delighted when Father Steven asked me to take a short series of articles to tell my wonderful new parish family a little about me. I hope that my effort at giving you a little bit of my story will help you [...]
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