Hello, friends:

I’ll echo Fr. Tom’s words on the first night of the parish mission, as he noticed all of the folks in attendance; he said, “Wow!” The parish mission was a huge success and I’d like to thank all of those who helped, in any way, to make it possible. Please pray for Fr. Tom and his ministry; his energy and passion and most all of all, his message will be remembered. If you were not able to purchase any of the material during the mission let me know and we can help facilitate that need.

Please keep our confirmation III students in prayer as they prepare for their annual weekend retreat. This year it’ll be the weekend of March 11-13 and they will trek up the mountain to enjoy a “mountain top” experience. The theme of this year’s retreat is “Who’s calling?”

​Fr. Ray 

Hello, friends;

Please join me in welcoming Fr. Tom to our parish community. Fr. Tom is an Augustinian Friar; he lives and works out of Villanova University where he works as the vocation director for both the western and eastern Augustinian provinces. Fr. Tom will be preaching at all our weekend masses and will lead us in a Lenten mission that will begin Monday and conclude on Wednesday evening. Please consider inviting a friend or neighbor to our mission!

Next weekend I will be speaking at the 2016 United in Ministry (UIM) appeal. This year’s theme is called “Merciful like the Father” which captures Pope Francis invitation to practice God’s mercy in our everyday lives. Our parish goal has increased substantially; last year it was at about $56,000. And this year our goal is set at $80,000. Our parish was very generous; we were able to receive a rebate of almost $24,000. A rebate happens once the goal has been met; once the goal has been met anything above and beyond that comes back to the parish. Please pray about making a pledge to this year’s appeal in the name of one of our seminarians and/or retired priests.

Fr. Alex is away this week; he’s offering a parish mission to the parish he assisted with last year in Sealy. Please keep him in prayer.

​Fr. Ray