Recently, a school grandmother wrote to me to sing the praises of our school, and I would like to use this Pastor’s Note to pass along what she said (slightly edited for form and context): “Under the leadership of Dan Anderson and the exceptional work of our teachers, Assumption did not miss a day ofContinue reading “February 12, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
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February 05, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
After I wrote last week about the difficult question of trying to balance church capacity with the desire to have parishioners attend weekend Mass as often as possible, a few things happened: First, our Saturday night Mass the next day was so full we had to seat people in the choir loft, while our SundayContinue reading “February 05, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
January 29, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
When I run up against problems which I am unable to solve, that is a good indication that I need to widen my circle of consultation. With parish problems, I will often go first to the staff, then to my consultative bodies, then to other involved parties. But this particular problem is sticky enough thatContinue reading “January 29, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
January 22, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
“Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. […] Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” – 1 Peter 2:13-14, 17 Continue reading “January 22, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
Fr. Moore 