Fr. Moore

August 27, 2023 – The Divinely Willed Papacy

The sermon underlines the unique aspect of Catholicism, the papacy, as being divinely willed and integral for maintaining unity within the Church. Emphasizing the scriptural basis in Matthew 16 for the establishment of the papacy, it identifies the primary role of the Pope to resolve theological debates among bishops. This position of the papacy, regardless of the personal actions of the Pope, supports the unwavering coherence of the Church’s teachings through centuries.

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August 25, 2023 – Pastor’s Note

I met with the Finance Council this week to review year-end financials. Here are some takeaways. We will publish a more detailed report sometime in the next month or so. Generosity Before discussing numbers, I have to say – and I really mean this – how impressed I constantly am at the generosity of ourContinue reading “August 25, 2023 – Pastor’s Note”

August 20, 2023 – “Yes”es and “No”s

The text is a sermon focusing on ways to increase spiritual engagement within the church community. The sermon uses Saint Paul’s decision to preach to the Gentiles rather than the Jews as encouragement to change strategies. The speaker further encourages focusing on actively engaging members over merely maintaining the disinterested.

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August 18, 2023 – Pastor’s Note

A bunch of scattered thoughts today: Agape Food Bank I have visited the Agape Food Bank in Lynden twice this season, and it is overwhelming! There are so many families (around 500/week) being served by that food bank, many of whom are seasonal workers, some of whom are even our parishioners. It is impressive toContinue reading “August 18, 2023 – Pastor’s Note”