Messages From Father Steve
Lent - Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/20/26
Last Sunday, I attended the installation Mass of Fr. Tom Fallati as pastor. I have known Fr. Tom since my days as associate pastor atSt. Pius X in Loudonville, where Fr. Tom, before he was ordained, was a parishioner. Bishop Mark presided at the installation andgave the homily, during ... Read More »
Random Acts of Kindness
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/14/26
Did you know that the week from Feb. 14 - 20, 2026, is "Random Acts of Kindness" week? Many of us have heard this expression over the last few years, perhaps even in one of our churches. These random acts of kindness can be as simple as smiling at ... Read More »
New Advisor Committees
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/07/26
First, let me start by thanking all our volunteers in each of our parishes, both those who have been involved long-term and those who are more recent. All who help at the individual parishes of St. Joseph, St. James, and St. John the Baptist, as well as to those ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal Fiscal Year 25-26
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/12/25
A week ago, Friday (Dec. 5), our new leader, Bishop Mark, was officially installed as our new bishop. What an exciting time for the people of the 14 counties of our Diocese, including Columbia County. It is my hope that sometime in 2026, Bishop Mark will come to visit ... Read More »
Remade For Mission Update
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/21/25
Over 150 parishioners attended the first pair of Listening Sessions earlier this month. Our second pair of Listening Sessions will be held on the dates and locations below. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. You need only attend either location and not both. Additionally, parishioners from any ... Read More »
ReMade For Mission Listening Sessions
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/08/25
This past week, a number of parishioners from our three parishes met with each other in two different Listening Sessions (Sessions 1aand 1b). The topics included the successes and challenges of the individual parishes and the CCNCC prior to Covid and post Covid, todate, as well as what are ... Read More »
Remade for Mission – Initiative – CCNCC
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/01/25
Remade for Mission – Initiative – CCNCC
As the calendar turns to November, we start the month by recalling all the saints, both those whose help we may pray for (Saint Jude, Anthony, Mother Theresa, Martha, Joseph, James, John the Baptist, etc.) and those of our family and friends ... Read More »
Remade for Mission - CCNCC
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/24/25
Letter from the PastorRemade for Mission – Initiative – CCNCC
Working Groups have begun to meet and plan the Listening Sessions for this Diocesan Initiative for the CCNCC. While the full schedule of dates, locations and topics/questions has not been set, the first of our planned sessions are listed ... Read More »
Kerrville, TX Flood Recovery
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/17/25
Pastor’s Letter/Carta Del Pastor
As I mentioned at Mass last weekend (and will again, this weekend), I sometimes consider these weeks before Advent, the “Season of Gratitude." It is also the time when many charities are seeking donations, and most people are feeling the spirit of giving! With this ... Read More »
Remade For Mission - Update
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/19/25
As most of you know by now, Bishop Scharfenberger called all the priests of the diocese to a special meeting and retreat this past week. This article was written on the first night of the retreat, as the retreat leader’s flight was delayed, and the presenter for Remade for ... Read More »