From the Pastor
December/13/2009
Thank you to the many parishioners who have expressed a lot of support for the priests of our parish this past week after reading another grossly inaccurate article in the P.B. Post about our parish. Already fed up with the concoction of such distortions, misinformation, innuendos, hearsay, “anonymous sources,” and gossip that is usually found in tabloid journals, they are wondering if the Post is so desperate for readership that they need another assault on the Catholic Church (it seems to occur every year around this time). One parishioner remarked, “yellow journalism is still alive in South Florida.” In this “Year of the Priest,” one might think that good writers and reporters would seek out positive information to disseminate to the public about the Church and the good its priests do rather than the tired, re-hashed articles they keep digging up. That’s why we cancelled our subscription some time ago, and I hope others will consider doing, also. While not being able to address each and every detail in this column, I’d like to know from what magical hat did they pull out the cost of the Adoration Chapel. Also, what artwork came from Poland? (Answer = 0) The four carved antique wood panels from Mexico cost a total of $360 (after a little haggling with the owner of the restaurant where I saw them). Additionally, the re-roofing on the church, was explained in a previous article (for those who come to church weekly and take home the bulletin, this isn’t new information); Fr. Grace hasn’t been Dean of the Vicariate for 3 years (as I happen to be the Dean); our DSA goal will most likely be reached this year, the first time in over a half-dozen without taking from the operational funds; and many more. In the past few years we have spent money on renovating the Youth Center, the St. Paul House (which holds the Family Life Ministry and Religious Ed offices), the old convent- now housing Family Promise Program (a joint ecumenical venture to help the homeless and jobless of our area) and Catholic Charities counseling offices, the gym floor (shoddy workmanship in the rather recently-built F.L. Center), needed repairs on facilities after hurricane damage as well as much-needed maintenance because of long-time neglect. This doesn’t include renovations and repairs to the school building. All of this was done with the guidance of the Parish Pastoral Council, and there is so much more not covered here. Thank God we have a fine Development Committee to guide us in our programs to find and use financial resources wisely; they’re a real blessing to us as they continue to search out the means to offset the economic downturn!
Many thanks to the special moms and supportive family members who conducted this year’s “Santa’s Secret Workshop” the past week for the benefit of our school. God bless them all!
There were many wonderful compliments presented after last Sunday’s beautiful presentation of “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” which showcased a lot of talent in our parish and delighted quite a few parishioners and the numerous guests who attended. In addition to last week’s kudos, I offer special thanks to Jay Flood who constructed the props, assisted by Richard Cavanagh and Joe Zupo. Patrick Albano assisted with the sound and costumes, and John Krolikowski and the Flood Family tied in many loose ends to make this a timely and uplifting occasion.
You are cordially welcome to another seasonal musical event by our parish school children, under the direction of their music teacher, Mr. Pablo Falcon. They will present their annual Advent Concert this Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Admission is free.
Our Knights of Columbus have been laboring hard, preparing the site for a good-sized granite monument of The 10 Commandments, and several of them have donated their time and talent to this project. Thanks to their fundraising efforts at monthly Pancake Breakfasts and Friday Fish Frys, and a generous financial gift from parishioner Frank McKinney, we will soon have the monument in place, and those cars that drive by will have a permanent reminder of the Law of God, on which we base much of our moral life. Sadly, this type of monument can’t be erected on government property, so we are glad that the Knights of Columbus took the initiative to have it placed here. God bless all those who have made this “Project Moses” possible.
This Sunday, our Knights of Columbus will host the monthly “Pancake Breakfast” in our Kellaghan Hall, after the first three Sunday morning Masses (7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.). It’s a great meal for the family at bargain prices, and a chance to meet and socialize. Come!
The Knights will also be selling their annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” magnetic logos this weekend. Your support of them in their efforts last year put our parish #1 in the diocese in sales!
We give thanks and praise to God for the many blessings received through the services of men and women in religious orders – to help ease the financial burden of elder care for retired men and women religious. We can express some of that special thanks
Very Rev. Canon Tom
Many thanks to the special moms and supportive family members who conducted this year’s “Santa’s Secret Workshop” the past week for the benefit of our school. God bless them all!
There were many wonderful compliments presented after last Sunday’s beautiful presentation of “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” which showcased a lot of talent in our parish and delighted quite a few parishioners and the numerous guests who attended. In addition to last week’s kudos, I offer special thanks to Jay Flood who constructed the props, assisted by Richard Cavanagh and Joe Zupo. Patrick Albano assisted with the sound and costumes, and John Krolikowski and the Flood Family tied in many loose ends to make this a timely and uplifting occasion.
You are cordially welcome to another seasonal musical event by our parish school children, under the direction of their music teacher, Mr. Pablo Falcon. They will present their annual Advent Concert this Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Admission is free.
Our Knights of Columbus have been laboring hard, preparing the site for a good-sized granite monument of The 10 Commandments, and several of them have donated their time and talent to this project. Thanks to their fundraising efforts at monthly Pancake Breakfasts and Friday Fish Frys, and a generous financial gift from parishioner Frank McKinney, we will soon have the monument in place, and those cars that drive by will have a permanent reminder of the Law of God, on which we base much of our moral life. Sadly, this type of monument can’t be erected on government property, so we are glad that the Knights of Columbus took the initiative to have it placed here. God bless all those who have made this “Project Moses” possible.
This Sunday, our Knights of Columbus will host the monthly “Pancake Breakfast” in our Kellaghan Hall, after the first three Sunday morning Masses (7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.). It’s a great meal for the family at bargain prices, and a chance to meet and socialize. Come!
The Knights will also be selling their annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” magnetic logos this weekend. Your support of them in their efforts last year put our parish #1 in the diocese in sales!
We give thanks and praise to God for the many blessings received through the services of men and women in religious orders – to help ease the financial burden of elder care for retired men and women religious. We can express some of that special thanks
Very Rev. Canon Tom