Category: Pastor’s Note

Hello friends! Now that the holiday season is behind us, we have a stretch of time until Lent begins, although this does not mean that the Sunday Mass between now and Lent is somehow unimportant.  Rather, we are invited to walk with our Lord as he begins his earthly ministry.  Keep in mind that the… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM MYSELF, FR. PETER, AND FR. LEO             Now that the Christmas season has drawn to a close, I wish to express my gratitude to all of you for your generous gifts and kind gestures!  Fr. Peter and I received many Christmas cards, as well as baked goods and snacks (all… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

         Greetings everyone!             We have some important things coming up, so mark your calendars and keep your ears open!             First, this weekend is the annual collection for THE RETIRED RELIGIOUS!  This is a very, very important collection that helps with retired sisters, brothers, priests, nuns, and other religious who have dedicated their lives… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

Greetings everyone!                 Well, the Advent season is finally upon us and since the new church year begins…Happy New Year!  This year of 2023 is Year A in the Sunday cycle of readings, which means we will be hearing from the Gospel of St. Matthew during the Sunday Masses.  The Sunday cycle is a 3-year… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor!

Greetings everyone! Well, as the month of October draws to a close, there are many things we might consider and act upon (other than buying more Halloween candy because, let’s face it…you or your loved ones ate all of it first!). October is a month specifically dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, under her title of… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

53rd Sunday Collection during the remainder of the year!! As part of our ongoing efforts to raise money for the roof, but also to meet everyday operating expenses, we are asking everyone to donate an extra week’s collection in the second half of October. This is a “53rd” week of the year collection and it… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

ROAD TO RENEWAL UPDATE                 I wanted to share some updated information about the Road to Renewal process.  As many of you know and as we have announced before, Blessed Sacrament is part of Family number 17.  This family groups us (Blessed Sacrament) with St. Paul’s in Kenmore, St. Andrew’s on Elmwood and Sheridan, St.… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

WELCOME BACK, FR. PETER!             It is with great joy that we welcome back Fr. Peter after some weeks of rest, retreat, and reunion with family members and friends.  Fr. Peter…we’re glad to have you back among us, once again, to enjoy your ministry, warmth, and humor!             Thank you to everyone who kept Fr.… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

Greetings friends! Well “Mass on the Grass,” last Sunday was rained out. It was probably for the best, considering the heat and humidity. Personally, I quite enjoy Mass inside the air conditioned church…Deo gratias! This weekend, we are especially grateful to have REV. DOUG MAY with us for the annual mission appeal collection! Fr. Doug… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor

Greetings friends! On Monday, August 15th we celebrate one of the greatest and most important feast days of Our Lady…Her glorious ASSUMPTION into Heaven, or Her most holy DORMITION (for any Eastern friends reading this). This day is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning the faithful are required to come to Mass in celebration and… Continue reading Ponderings & Pontifications of the Pastor