Dear Friends,

 

Our Gaelic and Garlic 150th Parish Anniversary celebration went beautifully last week. What a great mix of folks from all ages and walks of life. Whoever would have imagined that Guiness, Chianti, lasagna and Shepherd’s Pie would mesh so beautifully?! We are ever grateful to the Amburn family and their cohort of assistants for making such events so wonderful.

 

This is Commitment Weekend for the Archdiocesan wide Catholic Appeal, which allows Archbishop Henning to carry out his ministry through diocesan pastoral outreach and administrative support. Please see the video on our website. I can assure you that we make use of these services every day in our running of the parish. We will take time during the Mass to fill out Pledge Forms. Many parishioners have already sent in their donations. Thank you!! Please consider prayerfully how you will be able to support the mission of the wider Church throughout the diocese. Let’s show Archbishop Henning that we welcome him and support him in his new role as our spiritual father!

 

Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with all the offerings here at St. Paul’s as we explore the mysteries of Lent; it is an abundance of blessings. Two daily Masses, extra confessions on Wednesday nights, Eucharistic Adoration, and Wednesday Community Meals for our unhoused sisters and brothers. Booklets are available for your personal Stations of the Cross devotions, or you can join with others at 3:00pm on Fridays. I also encourage you to be attentive to the lectures being offered here on March 27, March 30, and April 4, which cover a range of important topics.

 

The church and chapel are open daily for private prayer. Turn to the Lord on whatever path He is calling you!

 

May God bless each of us during this Lenten journey!

Fr. Kelly