September 2022 archive of Pastor's Page
Pastor's Page 2022-08-21
Posted by Paul Turner on 9/20/22
Dear Parishioners:
---The “reunion of the Holy Land Pilgrimage” from our two sister’s parishes – St. Gabriel and Prince of Peace - a few years ago will be after 11 AM Mass today at St. Gabriel Parish, at the Community Room. Their gathering is an event to reconnect ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-08-14
Posted by Paul Turner on 9/20/22
Dear Parishioners:
---The Scripture readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time invite us to consider the implications of our commitments, our lifestyles, and our relationships with others.
In the 1st reading from Jeremiah, the biblical prophet is called to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-08-07
Posted by Paul Turner on 9/20/22
Dear Parishioners:
---The book of Wisdom, named after the wisest of all the Israelite kings - Solomon, was used as a manual or textbook for young Jews living in a Greek culture from 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. The Jews were awed by the brilliant culture around them, ... Read More »
Pastor's Page 2022-07-31
Posted by Paul Turner on 9/20/22
Dear Parishioners:
---The author of the Book - Ecclesiastes - calls himself Qoheleth, which is translated “one who assembles” or “teacher.” He is cynical about life, having lived a long time and seen the futility of much of his work. His book ends with a simple truth: the ... Read More »