by Msgr. Michael Clay | Apr 11, 2021 | Pastor's Column
In three weeks we will begin a series of 10 virtual sessions with a discussion option to acquaint or reacquaint the St. Francis of Assisi family with the essential beliefs every Christian should know but sometimes may have a limited understanding. The series will...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Apr 4, 2021 | Pastor's Column
I extend my blessings and best wishes to all who celebrate the great feast of Easter today. A year ago, no public celebrations of the Sacred Triduum could occur. This year we can gather with 250 in the church for each Mass but I know thousands will still...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Mar 28, 2021 | Pastor's Column
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi has a long tradition of inclusivity, a reflection of Jesus himself who came to break down barriers and divisions among peoples of every nation and way of life. For many years, we have been the only parish...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Mar 21, 2021 | Pastor's Column
PALMS, PRAYER, PROCESSION As many of you know, we have had two drive-thru opportunities during the pandemic, one for the feast of St. Francis last October and one during the season of Advent in December. These drive-thru opportunities have made it possible for Fr....
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Mar 14, 2021 | Pastor's Column
TO BE VACCINATED OR NOT: There is a lot of buzz in Catholic-Land in the United States about the morality of receiving the C-19 vaccine. To clarify this situation, allow me to cite a statement from the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Mar 7, 2021 | Pastor's Column
We are beginning discussions around admitting more people to our weekend Masses in light of progress being made with vaccinations. It will be a very small increase as we have been wisely counseled by the medical experts guiding us that hospitals are still very...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Feb 28, 2021 | Pastor's Column
LAUNCHING A YEARLONG VIDEO SERIES AT ST. FRANCIS: Last Monday we launched a 1-hour video presentation that is the first of a year long series of video presentations we are producing at St. Francis. This video lecture presents a snapshot of the most...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Feb 21, 2021 | Pastor's Column
LAUNCHING A YEARLONG VIDEO SERIES AT ST. FRANCIS: On Monday, February 22, we will launch a 1-hour video presentation that is the first of a yearlong series of video presentations we are producing at St. Francis. This video lecture will present a snapshot of the most...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Feb 14, 2021 | Pastor's Column
House Fire of Staff Member: Trevor Thompson, director of our Justice and Peace Ministry, lost his home to fire last Tuesday. Fortunately, no one was hurt. We are encouraging parishioners who would like to assist his family with the rebuilding effort to...
by Msgr. Michael Clay | Feb 7, 2021 | Pastor's Column
Today is Scout Sunday in the United States, a day when we recognize the youth who are being and have been formed by the scouting movement. I was formed through this organization as a youth and look back with gratitude for what I received from outstanding...
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