by Steve Patti | Feb 23, 2020 | Pastor's Column
This past week I was in St. Petersburg, Florida for a gathering of friars who are solemnly professed under five years (SPUFY). Along with one other friar, I am a co-moderator of that group, and it’s an opportunity for these younger friars to come together and talk...
by Steve Patti | Feb 16, 2020 | Pastor's Column
I share below an email I received from one of our teachers at the Franciscan School, and the email offers some insight into what our school did to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. As you’ll see, an impressive list! Many thanks to all who took part, and blessings on...
by Steve Patti | Feb 9, 2020 | Pastor's Column
You will notice that we have a “prayer during the time of transition” that we now pray at mass following the prayers of the faithful. The prayer is printed on our worship aid. Thanks to Fr. Jim for writing this prayer – you may know he has a doctorate in sacramental...
by Steve Patti | Feb 2, 2020 | Pastor's Column
This past week we had two listening sessions to address the recent decision by Holy Name Province to withdraw by summer from St. Francis. We held one session on a Tuesday evening, the other on a Wednesday morning. Both began with prayer and then invited participants...
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