Update 12-22-21: Thank you to all who helped bring joy to our brothers and sisters in need this year! We couldn’t have done this without you. This weekend, I would like to share with [...]
Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. It is a season reflective of humanity’s preparation for the “coming” of Christ on that first Christmas day. More than a symbolic event of [...]
Almost 18 months have passed since I arrived at Holy Spirit and I continue to be honored and humbled to serve as your pastor. I am proud of what our parish accomplished in the past year, despite [...]
The name John means “God has shown favor.” We have experienced that in John Kellett’s ministry as our music director. When I think of the beautiful music John led, played, and chose to lift up [...]
A month ago, I attended the annual national gathering of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commission that took place in San Diego. Being with a bunch of liturgists in a room is quite [...]
“Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.” – Isaiah 58:10 Our drive has ended. [...]
Last week Pope Francis convened the synod of bishops in Rome to talk about Church-related issues. But a synod is more than that, it literally means to “journey with” or “walk with.” The Holy [...]
One of the strengths of our parish is our strong sense of community. Many of you have told me that one of the major reasons you come to Holy Spirit is your feeling of belonging. “We know each [...]
On October 23, we will host a parish-wide gathering to celebrate our faith community and give thanks for the success of the first phase of the Parish Renewal Initiative. Our gathering will [...]
A few weeks ago, we started the first phase of our Parish Renewal Initiative entitled Communal Discernment. This is our opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to help us gather our thoughts so we can [...]