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2022 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp

2022 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp

February 27, 2022 - 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/01/22

Next Sunday:  First Sunday of Lent        Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

Personal Lenten Devotions

 

Ash Wednesday is March 2, 2022.  Sometimes people like to “give up” something as a self-imposed penance during Lent.  It is also possible to “do something” as a Lenten practice.  I will have Stations of ... Read More »

February 20, 2022 - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/18/22

Next Sunday:  Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Williams

Beacons of Light

 

As announced at both parishes last Sunday, I will remain the pastor of both St. Ann and Sacred Heart as the two begin the process of becoming a new family of parishes.  It is ... Read More »

February 13, 2022 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/14/22

Next Sunday:  Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

Since fewer than normal attended last weekend due to weather, some articles herein are repeated. 

 

When does Lent begin?

 

Ash Wednesday is March 2, 2022.  Ash Wednesday is determined by counting back forty (40) days (not ... Read More »

February 6, 2022 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/08/22

Next Sunday:  Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Williams

 

When does Lent begin?

 

Ash Wednesday is March 2, 2022.  Ash Wednesday is determined by counting back forty (40) days (not counting Sundays) from Easter.  Easter is determined for the Western Church (Roman Rite of the ... Read More »

January 30, 2022 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/08/22

Next Sunday:  Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

CMA

 

Next Saturday and Sunday are called Commitment Weekend for the Catholic Ministries Appeal.  Today and hereafter, we will have envelopes with pledge cards available at the doors of church.  If you have not received yours in ... Read More »

January 23, 2022 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 2/08/22

Next Sunday:  Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Williams

CMA Announcement Weekend

 

January 22-23 signals the official beginning of the annual Catholic Ministry Appeal.  The CMA is an annual effort of all the parishes of the Archdiocese to work together to put forth six areas of ... Read More »

January 16, 2022 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/14/22

Next Sunday:  Third Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

DO NOT FALL FOR SCAMS!!!!

 

Remember I NEVER solicit funds, donations, favors, or any request of any kind over the telephone, text, email, carrier pigeon, drone, etc.   NEVER!  Do not allow yourself to be taken in by ... Read More »

January 9, 2022 - The Baptism of the Lord

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/07/22

Next Sunday:  Second Sunday in Ordinary Time        Celebrant :  Fr. Williams

DO NOT FALL FOR SCAMS!!!!

 

Remember I NEVER solicit funds, donations, favors, or any request of any kind over the telephone, text, email, carrier pigeon, drone, etc.   NEVER!  Do not allow yourself to be taken in by ... Read More »

January 2, 2022 - The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/03/22

Next Sunday:  Baptism of the Lord        Celebrant :  Fr. Tharp

DO NOT FALL FOR SCAMS!!!!

 

I am told that unsuspecting parishioners have received texts, emails, and telephone solicitations (some mimicking my voice) asking for a “favor.”  Be assured, it is NOT ME!  All such messages are a SCAM.  ... Read More »

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