I firmly believe in the importance of newspaper subscriptions, and proudly pay for my Seattle Times and Bellingham Herald subscriptions each cycle. But I have been lacking a national newspaper, and just this week I ended up subscribing to the New York Times. I assure it is not because I am impressed with their religionContinue reading “November 18, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
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November 11, 2022 – Pastor’s Note
From time to time, I have parishioners tell me about resources that they have found very helpful, that they think other parishioners should be invited to investigate. Well, I have two such requests this week and, since I spent Wednesday and Thursday at Archdiocesan meetings, I am happy to give them some space and takeContinue reading “November 11, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
November 04, 2022 – Pastor’s Note
With All Souls’ Day Masses this week, I have death and the dead on my mind. One of the marks of true Christian faith is that we do not fear death. Jesus conquered death through his resurrection and promised a similar victory to us through baptism and faith, so Christians throughout the centuries have beenContinue reading “November 04, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
October 21, 2022 – Pastor’s Note
It has, blessedly, been some time since I have had to use this note to talk about COVID policy, but we are reaching some decision points that require an update. Philosophy To start, let me state that my philosophy for COVID management at the parish at this point is that the parish should match theContinue reading “October 21, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
Fr. Moore 