Browsing the 2022 archive of Messages from Monsignor
Join Us: Eucharistic & Marian Procession is Oct. 9
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 12/29/22
About a year ago, we started a new tradition of leading a Eucharistic and Marian Procession in October to give public witness of our faith and devotion toward the Holy Sacrament and our Blessed Mother. This year, we will continue this tradition on Oct. 9 after the 10:30 am Mass.
The procession will begin at St. Mary Parish and conclude at St. Anthony ... Read More »

Congratulations to Our New Deacons!
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 9/12/22
This weekend, I am very excited to celebrate the ordination of two new permanent deacons in our faith community: Dcn. Mike Reeseman and Dcn. Lance Tappa. Longtime-parishioners of St. Mary, Dcns. Reeseman and Tappa and their families have long been active members of the church, and we are blessed ... Read More »

Many Hands Make Light Work: Join Us as a 'Love One Another' Campaign Volunteer
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 9/12/22
Last weekend (Aug.13-14) during our pulpit announcements, Fr. Linn and I spoke about the Love One Another Campaign. This is an opportunity for our faith community to invest in needs of our parish and support important Catholic ministries for the poor and those in need, Saint Francis de Sales ... Read More »

The Catholic Faith will Only Flourish with Strong Roots in Parishes and Families
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 9/12/22
This time of year, many of us are blessed to enjoy an abundance of fresh-picked vegetables, straight from the garden. Fertile soil, the optimal amounts of sun and water, and attentive care by the gardener are important to cultivating a garden that thrives, but we also have to dig ... Read More »

'Love One Another' Campaign Aims to Strength Our Parish and the Archdiocese
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 7/29/22
I am excited to share that St. Anthony Parish is in the planning phase of our participation in the Archdiocese/Parish Love One Another Campaign.
You may have already heard or read articles in which Archbishop Jerome Listecki has shared that the purpose of the Love One Another Campaign is ... Read More »

Join Us for Corpus Christi Procession
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 6/14/22
In one week, we will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi, or the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Corpus Christi is reserved as a preeminent celebration of the real Presence of Our Lord, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, in the Holy Eucharist. On Sunday, June ... Read More »

Pray for the Ordination of Dcn. Kevin Harmon
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 5/12/22
Dcn. Kevin Harmon will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. In thanksgiving for his vocation and for the past five years of his ministerial service to our Parish,we will be giving Dcn. Harmon a ... Read More »

Choosing the Right Godparents
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 4/13/22
Baptism is the initial and foundational Sacrament in the life of a Catholic. It’s an exciting time for new parents, but there are often questions that arise – namely, who should serve as Godparent or sponsor for this child? Parents may reflexively consider of a dear friend they would ... Read More »

Recognizing the Value of a Catholic School Education
Posted by Kristen Kubisiak on 1/27/22
Each year I look forward to the last week of January, when we observe National Catholic Schools Week. As a parish, we recognize the value of Catholic education and support our families and St. Mary Parish School in educating our young people so they can reach their full potential ... Read More »