November 2023 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
December 3, 2023 - First Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/30/23
Next Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
This coming Friday is December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holyday of Obligation. The obligation cannot be released (even though it is a Friday) due to the fact that the ... Read More »
November 26, 2023 - Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/30/23
Next Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Beacons of Light Phase Two
We are now moving into Phase Two which is “Visioning.” We will use this time to discern goals and create teams. We will explore opportunities for the parish to reach out in faith into ... Read More »
November 19, 2023 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/17/23
Next Sunday: Our Lord Christ the King Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is NOT a Holyday of Obligation under Catholic Precept Law, but it is a national holiday based on the premise that all (each in their-own unique way) should give thanks to God for all the blessings ... Read More »
November 12, 2023 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 11/10/23
Next Sunday: Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Genuflecting appropriate at Sacred Heart
Hopefully as soon as November 17, we will move the tabernacle at Sacred Heart to the center of the sanctuary. Thus when the tabernacle and sanctuary lamp are in the sanctuary, upon ... Read More »