Last Sunday we hosted Archbishop Etienne for one of our two confirmation Masses this season. It is always a joy to be visited by our chief shepherd because it serves as a reminder of our communion with him and, through him, with the universal Church. One of the additional joys for Fr. Ross and myselfContinue reading “May 21, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
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May 14, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
Thank you to everyone who contacted me with feedback about the possibility of a “no distancing” section at Masses, something that is only possible under the current law by confirming vaccination status. Having taken the pulse of the parish, we will not be moving forward with this initiative. Objections fell into three primary camps: (1)Continue reading “May 14, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
May 07, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
People are sometimes curious about my homily writing process, and I am often embarrassed to admit that it is not great. Ideally a preacher would prepare his homily weeks ahead of time, maybe even looking at the course of readings over a series of Sundays, to build up a cohesive theme and guidance for hisContinue reading “May 07, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
April 30, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
Right after Easter, Fr. Bill Treacy (the eldest priest in the Archdiocese at 101 years old!) sent around to some priests a copy of David Brooks’ latest column “A Christian vision of social justice.” (Seattle Times) I think it is well written and worth a read (as did, it seems, Fr. Treacy). The key ideaContinue reading “April 30, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
Fr. Moore 