A few things are occupying my mind and time this week: Rectory Musical ChairsThis week, Fr. Thumbi officially moved into the rectory in Lynden, while I moved into the rectory in Ferndale. Well, I moved my clothing and toiletries to Ferndale. I need to be living there when Fr. Stephan arrives, so that he hasContinue reading “July 29, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”
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July 22, 2024 – Pastor’s Note
I am convinced that the force most likely to undermine Partners in the Gospel is bad communication. In order for our parishioners to engage in the process, own the problems, and be part of the solutions transparency is essential and clearly presented information is necessary. Here is how our different organs of communication are shapingContinue reading “July 22, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”
July 15, 2024 – Pastor’s Note
Altar Cloths and Presider’s ChairsAs I have been going around our county these last two weeks, I have been experimenting a little bit with altar cloths and presider’s chairs. In general, this is a terrible idea – pastor transitions involve a lot of grief and anxiety, so messing with something as obvious and public asContinue reading “July 15, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”
July 08, 2024 – Pastor’s Note
Interim School Principal An Assumption parishioner reminded me that week that I never updated those parishioners on the school principal search. Now that I’m writing Pastor’s Notes for the entire county, this seems like an excellent opportunity to get everyone up to speed. Short Version: Mrs. Karen Evans, who had been teaching middle school mathContinue reading “July 08, 2024 – Pastor’s Note”
Fr. Moore 