News - September 2025 RSS Feed

I first want to thank John DeMuria for his presentation to the parish community last weekend. He highlighted the importance of stewardship and the diverse nature of the ministries of the parish. We have much work to do together, and at this time our resources are more stretched than we are comfortable. We need to care for the present, but can never lose sight of the future. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity in moving forward.

We are embarking on several initiatives which will, hopefully, help to stabilize our parish resources and serve as even better stewards for our parish community. As you saw the financial report of the parish in the bulletin over the past few weeks, you noticed that our income is not keeping pace with the expenses of maintaining and running our parish. To that end, we are engaged with Our Sunday Visitor to develop a plan to respond to this increasing financial situation.

This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast, which dates back to the year 336, draws our focus to the power of the Sign of the Cross in our prayer, and as an important symbol in our churches, our homes, and as a part of our regular attire. The cross has become a common symbol now worn merely as jewelry, even by non-believers. We are reminded that the cross is not merely adornment, but a powerful symbol and statement of our faith that the cross of Jesus Christ is the source of our salvation.

It has been an exciting week here at the parish as we opened the 2025-2026 school year. It is fun to watch the youngest members of the school make their way into school for the first time toting their backpacks and ready to take on the world! The older and returning students, always sad to see the end of summer, yet enjoying meeting up with their classmates and meeting the new students. Read more.