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From the Pastor's Desk

From the Pastor's Desk

October 17, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

There was a boy who consistently came home late from school. There was no good reason for his tardiness and no amount of discussion from his parents seemed to help. Finally, in desperation, the boy's father sat him down and said, "The next time you come home ... Read More »

October 10, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

Years ago, a young, door-to-door book salesman was assigned a rural area. One day he came upon a farmer seated in a rocking chair on his front porch. The young man went up to the farmer enthusiastically and said, "Sir, I have a book here that will ... Read More »

October 3, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

We all experience those times when things are very good for us and we can see how much God loves us. At those times, it's very easy to recognize God's presence and turn to him with prayers of thanksgiving.

We also experience those times when things are ... Read More »

September 26, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

Each of us is making his or her own journey. It might be toward graduation from school. It might be toward marriage or toward a new career. It might be toward improved health, toward retirement or just a matter of trying to survive the stresses of each day.

Whatever it is, time is moving us along. We are unable to stand still in life. If we try, we'll eventually discover that we're going backwards. We know from everyday experience that if it is a better place we're moving toward, we need to adequately prepare ourselves for ... Read More »

September 19, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

Each of us is making his or her own journey. It might be toward graduation from school. It might be toward marriage or toward a new career. It might be toward improved health, toward retirement or just a matter of trying to survive the stresses of each day.

Whatever it is, time is moving us along. We are unable to stand still in life. If we try, we'll eventually discover that we're going backwards. We know from everyday experience that if it is a better place we're moving toward, we need to adequately prepare ourselves for ... Read More »

September 12, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

The movie, “ An Officer and a Gentleman,” concerns a selfish young man who wants to be a naval flight officer. He is totally self-centered.

A tough drill sergeant sees through him. The sergeant makes it a point to challenge him with every test and ordeal in ... Read More »

September 5, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

It's already Labor Day! The summer has flown by! We've enjoyed the summer in many different ways. Students were on vacation from school. Many of us use this time of year to take a vacation and enjoy some free time.

Some of us may have traveled during ... Read More »

August 29, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

The moment of receiving the Eucharist could be compared to a diamond. The time before and after receiving the Eucharist might be compared to a gold band.

A diamond by itself is beautiful. It becomes incomparably more beautiful if it is placed in the center of a ... Read More »

August 22, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

We all experience those times when things are very good for us and we can see how much God loves us. At those times, it's very easy to recognize God's presence and turn to Him with prayers of thanksgiving.

We also experience those times when things are ... Read More »

August 15, 2021

Posted by Fr. Dominick Lenoci

Dear Parishioners,

Today, August 15, is the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We celebrate how the sinless Virgin Mary was taken body and soul to be with God our Father in Heaven.

Mary was a true example for all of us of faith in God ... Read More »