by Msgr. Michael Clay | Jan 31, 2021 | Pastor's Column
We celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 31-February 6. We are blessed to have two schools on our campus, The Franciscan School (K-8) and the St. Francis Pre-School (2-5 year olds). Both are outstanding schools with great leadership and excellent faculty and...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Jan 24, 2021 | Pastor's Column
The gospel readings during these weeks after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord focus on discipleship. Since we believe that Scripture is the revealed truth of God, it should be something we take seriously because we take God seriously. The gospel of Mark we are...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Jan 17, 2021 | Pastor's Column
On Monday, we will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. While most parishioners of St. Francis will enjoy this as a three-day holiday weekend, many others will use this day to reflect on our nation, state, county, and city in terms of race, especially our...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Jan 10, 2021 | Pastor's Column
“I’m 82 years old! Why am I only learning now about everything that happened at my baptism?” said the slightly perturbed woman who had attended a presentation I made in her parish a few years ago about what happens at baptism. While she was understandably...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Jan 3, 2021 | Pastor's Column
As we move back into our normal parish rhythms (as least normal in pandemic times) beginning Monday, January 4, I want to express my gratitude to all who made our liturgical celebrations of the Nativity of Our Lord (a.k.a., Christmas) and Mary, Mother of God...
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