Author Archives: Fr. Moore

September 09, 2022 – Pastor’s Note

Last month, my fellow priests elected me Dean of the Northern Deanery (all the Catholic parishes in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties). I wish I could say that I had done something to deserve it, but the honest truth is that I was the only priest in the area to accept the nomination.Continue reading “September 09, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”

September 04, 2022 – Renunciations (& Also Slavery)

The sermon discusses the importance of discerning tough questions about marriage and Christianity before making life-long commitments. Stating that difficult conversations like money, kids, and potential marital conflicts must occur prior to marriage, the speaker also equates this process to understanding the trials of faith one might face as a Christian. The sermon further discusses St. Paul’s letter to Philemon, exemplifying that Christianity can survive under any political system and emphasizes personal change over political upheaval. The sermon concludes by challenging listeners to prioritize Christ above all else. [NB: AI generated summary]

September 02, 2022 – Pastor’s Note

September 1st each year is remembered as the “Word Day of Prayer for Creation” (brought officially into the Catholic world by Pope Francis in 2015) and kicks off a “Season of Creation” that lasts until the Memorial of Francis of Assisi on October 4th. Our Care for Creation Team is hosting Coffee and Donuts thisContinue reading “September 02, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”