2024 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
June 2, 2024 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/31/24
Next Sunday: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Beacons of Light: Phase Two: “Envisioning”
This week my open question to you for consideration is: What is the biggest thing you would identity that we DO and shouldn’t, OR NEGLECT TO DO and should implement in either ... Read More »
May 26, 2024 - The Most Holy Trinity
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/24/24
Next Sunday: Feast of Corpus Christi Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Beacons of Light: Phase Two: “Envisioning”
Three weeks ago, I shared with you some envisioned ideas about how the treatment of directed gift donations from an accounting prospective may help us retain membership and loyalty. Two weeks ago, I ... Read More »
May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/17/24
Next Sunday: Trinity Sunday Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Beacons of Light: Phase Two: “Envisioning”
Two weeks ago, I shared with you some envisioned ideas about how the treatment of directed gift donations from an accounting prospective may help us retain membership and loyalty. Last week I shared some envisioned ... Read More »
May 12, 2024 - The Ascension of the Lord
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/10/24
Next Sunday: Pentecost Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Happy Mother’s Day
Today we have the opportunity to thank our mothers for giving us the opportunity to live lives of faith by the grace of God. As we bless and thank our mothers, let us also thank God for the ... Read More »
May 5, 2024 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 5/10/24
Next Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Feast of the Ascension
The Feast of the Ascension was formerly known as Ascension Thursday. It was 40 days after Easter. This year it would fall on May 9. In most dioceses in the US, the celebration of ... Read More »
April 28, 2024 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 4/29/24
Next Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Feast of the Ascension
The Feast of the Ascension was formerly known as Ascension Thursday. It was 40 days after Easter. This year it would fall on May 9. In most dioceses in the US, the celebration of the ... Read More »
March 24, 2024 - Sixth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/25/24
Next Sunday: Easter Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Holy week and the Sacred Paschal Triduum
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. We have our regular slate of Sunday Masses for Palm Sunday; the two anticipatory Masses at Sacred Heart at 4:00 p.m. and the 5:15 p.m. at St. Ann. On ... Read More »
March 17, 2024 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/15/24
Next Sunday: Palm Sunday Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Easter Vigil
Recall that on Holy Saturday, the liturgical regulations will not permit the Easter Vigil to commence until after it is dark. Therefore we are not permitted to have the normal anticipatory 4:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart or the ... Read More »
March 10, 2024 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/12/24
Next Sunday: The Fifth Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
RCIA Second and Third Scrutiny
The second scrutiny and third scrutiny both take place at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart on the Fourth Sunday and Fifth Sunday of Lent. Those to be baptized and those to ... Read More »
March 3, 2024 - Third Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/01/24
Next Sunday: The Fourth Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
RCIA First Scrutiny
The first scrutiny takes place the Third Sunday of Lent at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart. The prayers are all about the symbol of water and baptism. Those to be baptized and those ... Read More »