January 2023 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
January 29, 2023 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/26/23
Next Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant : Fr. Williams
CMA: Catholic Ministries Appeal 2023
No parish (or even Family of Parishes) can provide all the services needed by their congregations. But together as a diocese, we can! Funding these services would be a Herculean ... Read More »
January 22, 2023 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/26/23
Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant : Fr. Tharp
CMA: Catholic Ministries Appeal 2023
No parish (or even Family of Parishes) can provide all the services needed by theircongregations. But together as a diocese, we can! Funding these services would be aHerculean endeavor, and a seemingly impossible ... Read More »
January 15, 2023 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/26/23
Next Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant : Fr. Williams
Epiphany “Chalking the Door”
I wish to express my gratitude to the Women of Faith for sponsoring the revered traditionof “chalking the entrance” this Epiphany. Remember that the chalk has been blessed so itmust never be used to ... Read More »
January 8, 2023 - The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/06/23
Next Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant : Fr. Tharp
Pope Benedict XVI
At the time of the writing of this bulletin article, retired Pope Benedict XVI is gravely ill. Since Pope Francis has succeeded the retired Pope Benedict, his death will NOT trigger a new Conclave ... Read More »
January 1, 2023 - Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 1/06/23
Next Sunday: January 8, 2023 (Epiphany) Celebrant : Fr. Williams
Disciple Maker Index
With the approval of both the St. Ann and Sacred Heart Parish Councils and with the strong recommendation of the Archdiocesan Beacons of Light leadership, we will be participating in a parish-wide survey about ... Read More »