by Dan Fuerst | Dec 8, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, and the halfway point of the Advent Season. The word of God today reminds us to rejoice in the Lord always. As we look forward to His coming again, we rejoice because He came among us as a man over 2,000 years ago...
by Dan Fuerst | Dec 3, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is the patroness of the United States under her title as the Immaculate Conception. The National Shrine in Washington, D.C., is also named for our Blessed Mother under this same title....
by Dan Fuerst | Nov 26, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
On this First Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year in the Church. It is a time of eager anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ which we celebrate on Christmas Day. This is not just about celebrating a holiday with all the trimmings,...
by Dan Fuerst | Nov 18, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Continuing our discussion on the Poor Souls. November is a month during which we pray in a special way for all those who have died. The envelopes for the Poor Souls on which are written those whom we remember this month are in the chapel. Pray for these and all...
by Dan Fuerst | Nov 13, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
During this month of the Poor Souls, we are reminded to pray for those who have gone before us in faith. Whenever we lose some one, we love, we always wonder what happens to them. I often wonder what they might be experiencing at the moment when people...
