by Steve Patti | Dec 25, 2016 | Pastor's Column
There is a deep beauty to these days of Christmas, with its images of a harried young couple searching for a space for their child to be born, a star shining over a humble stable in a field outside of Bethlehem, and the birth of a child that was witnessed only by some...
by Steve Patti | Dec 18, 2016 | Pastor's Column
As you probably know Bishop Burbidge was recently named bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia and his installation Mass was held there on December 6. Until a new bishop is named for Raleigh – which from what I hear could take several months – a diocesan...
by Steve Patti | Dec 11, 2016 | Pastor's Column
I’d like to say thank you to all who have responded to our letter asking for contributions toward the new siding on the friary. We expect to begin that work sometime in the new year. Also, an update on last year’s letter which asked for contributions toward new...
by Steve Patti | Dec 4, 2016 | Pastor's Column
I received a thank you note from Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church, our new neighbors in the former Bethany Hills Baptist Church next to us on Leesville Road. Their pastor offers his thanks for our gift of a San Damiano cross (the Franciscan cross) and a financial...
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