October 2022 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Thirty-first Sunday of ordinary time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/29/22
Barry had a life sentence in prison for doing unthinkable crimes. He would often remark to the chaplain that he was an atheist and could not bring himself to believe in any “god.” When the chaplain asked why, Barry quickly retorted that the book of Genesis speaks of God ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal 2022-2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/21/22
Our tri-parish theme for this year’s Diocesan Appeal is:
Every person counts and so does every dollar!
As mentioned recently, our assessments are lower this year, however, we are looking for an increase in donations and to increase the number of people who participate. Please see below for the ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/14/22
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me!” (Philippians 4:13)
Many parishioners have recently received Diocesan Appeal information in the mail. For those who haven’t (and for new parishioners and visitors), there are envelopes in the gathering space/entrances of each church. (The preference is to use the ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal - Good news and bad!
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/08/22
Our Assessment for each parish has been lowered for this Fiscal Year (July 2022 – June 2023), however that is because our weekly collections are down. This past fiscal year, the overall Diocesan Appeal donations for the diocese were down by over $800,000, which means some services will be cut ... Read More »
Twenty-seventh Sunday of ordinary time October 2, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/03/22
Due to the dwindling attendance and collections at St. Joseph’s Church in Stottville, the Trustees, Finance Chair and Pastoral Council Chair have recommended that we close the church as soon as possible.
While there have been challenges over the years, the Pandemic affected this church harder than the other ... Read More »