As we continue to bring back accoutrement from the “before times,” I have begun to have parishioners ask me about bringing back the bulletin. The short answer is that this newsletter is our parish bulletin. The long answer is…well…longer. When I first arrived at Assumption, I knew that at some point I wanted to doContinue reading “May 28, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
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May 21, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
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”
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”
Fr. Moore 