February 2018 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
Second Sunday of Lent
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 2/23/18
Confessions on Saturday Afternoon at St. Ann
The priest we had lined up for confessions last Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. was fearful of the road conditions because of the snow squalls, and called shortly before the time to say he was not coming. Remember that ... Read More »
First Sunday of Lent
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 2/16/18
Celebrant for Next Sunday Morning February 25, 2018 Celebrant: Fr. Schmitz
Lenten Devotions
I will have Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Ann on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. during Lent (not Good Friday). I will have Stations of the ... Read More »
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 2/09/18
Lent
Lent is the liturgical season for penance and baptismal renewal. Some use Lent as a time to “give something up for Lent.” Some choose to abstain from candy, coffee, pastries, cheese, etc. during the holy season. The Lenten dietary rules are listed below. Some choose to go to ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Elizabeth Moran on 2/09/18
From the Desk of Father Tharp
Celebrant for Next Sunday Morning February 11, 2018 Celebrant: Fr. Schmitz
Catholic Ministries Appeal CMA
If you have not done so already, please consider a gift or a pledge to the CMA. If every parish ... Read More »