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From the Desk of Fr. Don
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June 20, 2021Father’s Day Weekend
Just wishing every dad out there a special day of blessing. And all those resting from their earthly labors may they be rewarded for their goodness on Earth. And in these special times surrogate fathers, stepfathers, single dads, and child-less fathers we extend special prayers.
Just a few notes as I touch base again after my trip to Steubenville University in Ohio. It is good to be home yet, the week away was invigorating and pleasant. It was a refreshing week.
Entering my 9th year as pastor, we face challenges in the parish, society, the world and Church worldwide. We will rebuild after Covid as we slowly re-open. We are mindful the Fall season can bring another wave of “something” and are grateful that God gives us a season’s reprieve in our suffering. We are trimming dead branches of those who have fallen away from the faith.
Our parish tree is made stronger as new families join. It is so refreshing to see new life. And new faces. Our present attendance 400+ is still a mere 50% of its former self. It would be unwise at this time to reconsider more masses and each being 1/3 of capacity. We will continue to watch this, however with a drastic priest shortage Masses of “convenience” will be more rare and daily Masses offered less. Let us look forward as move forward into new horizons.
God Bless, Fr. Don