A Letter From Our Pastor: Excited For New Opportunities to Grow in Discipleship this Spring & Summer

Dear Parishioners,

As we head into April, we’re already looking at an exciting (and COVID-free) summer. Our new Children’s Minister Jacob Farni is off to a great start and we’re looking to have Vacation Bible School return this summer. An event like VBS can only happen with committed staff and volunteers and that’s what we have! I’m so grateful to all who give of their talents to help our children grow in love of Jesus Christ!

As the school year comes to an end, I want to recognize all the many educators who poured their hearts out over the past year. One hard-working group of educators in our parish are our Catholic homeschoolers. We have about a dozen families who homeschool and their contributions to the parish are numerous. If you’re considering homeschooling, get in touch with the group with questions and for support.

Finally, I can’t say enough about our choir! Singing at the English Masses each weekend, Matt Cabeen, Marilyn Middlebrook, the cantors, and the choir make beautiful music each week. Music is such a powerful way to pray and our choir helps all of us to pray. If you’ve ever considered joining the choir, now is the time! Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord (Psalm 100).

Let’s continue to live a stewardship way of life as we move into April. Our time, talent, and treasure given for the Lord will make our parish and our world a better place to be.

In Christ,

Very Rev. Brian O’Brien, Pastor

St. Francis Xavier Xavier Catholic Church