The History of Workcamp at St. Peter’s
A lot of parishioners may not know that we have an archive of our old bulletins, stretching back to the early 1980s. Looking through those recently, I came across an article from April 24, 1994. This article announced a new youth ministry program. That upcoming summer, “There are seven teens [...]
The Inspiration of The Holy Spirit
Pentecost can be a bit of a difficult feast to appreciate. A feast dedicated to the Holy Spirit, often referred to as the “Third Person of the Holy Trinity,” is as elusive as relating to the elusive Spirit of God himself. We can connect comparatively readily to the image of [...]
Changes in Stewardship
A few weeks ago, on May 15, we celebrated our volunteers with the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. It was a night filled with lots of music, dance, good food and many laughs. We hope you were able to attend but if not be sure to try and make it next [...]
Reflections on Memorial Day
The history of Memorial Day is a long one and, like so many other holidays we mark, its beginnings are just mysterious enough to lend some romance to the celebration. Although not declared a national holiday by federal law until 1967, it’s widely believed that this day, originally called “Decoration [...]
Thank You Parish Volunteers!
As we are finishing another program year, I can’t help but look back and see all of the things we have accomplished in the last 10 months. Each spring I spend time evaluating how well the various Religious Education programs have served our children and youth. I look for the [...]
Happy Mother’s Day
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter but perhaps better recognized as Mother’s Day. I would like to start out by sending best wishes and prayers to all mothers. Today’s readings are most appropriate for Mother’s Day as they try to teach us many of the same things our mother’s [...]
You Can’t Be Catholic Alone
A frequent question I hear from young people, is “why do we need organized religion”? It isn’t just young people either; there are many in our world today who don’t think our Church is necessary, and they can have a relationship with God and with Christ that will sustain them [...]
Canonizations of John XXIII & John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday
Today, Divine Mercy Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be canonized in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. I know a few people who will be sitting in St. Peter’s square and celebrating the Mass, and although I can’t be there in person [...]
Embracing the Triumph of Christ
F or starters, it is important to say, “thank you” on behalf of the parish staff, to those who have been so helpful in seeing to the celebration of Holy Week and Easter this year. These include all the liturgical ministers (Lectors, Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion), and those [...]
Reflecting on the Pascal Mystery During Holy Week
It’s Palm Sunday and so begins Holy Week. I have come to appreciate the wisdom of setting aside such a significant period of time to reflect on the great gift of the Paschal Mystery. It is also fitting that we would mark the beginning of this week with Jesus’s Passion. [...]
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