From the Pastor's Desk - 5/26/2024

      I would like to share with you here, one of the questions and answers that I read at the end of mass last Sunday. I believe it may help you to process what is happening at this time.

    Q: Is there anything we could have done to prevent our parish from being on the list?

    A: No. Many things have changed in the last 50-60 years. We have significantly less vocations to the priesthood. Our active priests are aging. The church today is not the same it was decades ago. The trend against organized religion is gaining momentum. Attendance at Sunday Masses is down significantly, and Sunday collections are down proportionately. Reducing the number of parishes will allow limited financial resources to be directed towards ministry, instead of staffing expenses such as payroll and benefits, and putting temporary and costly band-aids on aging buildings.

    There will be many questions, thoughts and emotions in the coming months. I encourage you to stay close to God. He is our Hope and our Guide.

Peace……..Fr. Jeff