The Definition of Christian Stewardship
God will not be Out Done in Genorosity… This concept should instill in us trust in our life as a... Read More
Faith Formation
Maintaining a Christ-Centered Life While Having a Career
How Do I Maintain a Christ-Centered Life While Having a Career? We all know that we must maintain a job... Read More
To Live in Ec-stacis
“Oh my people, I will open your graves and have you rise from them… I will put my spirit in... Read More
Belief in God Through Faith & Reason
In the First Commandment, we hear the words, “You shall not have other gods besides me”. Belief in God has... Read More
A Parish with a Charism for Confession – Part 1
It is inspiring to us priests at Saint Francis, witnessing just how long the Confession lines get before the 5:30... Read More
A Loving God and His Commandments
If God loves us unconditionally, why do we have to follow His commandments and the Catholic catechism? The simple answer... Read More
Our Gift of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
The Precious Blood of Christ is a true sacrificial gift of Christ which- if we are in the state of... Read More
A Message During “Pride Month” – Part 2
In addition to my message in last week’s Father’s Focus, it’s worth taking this time to explain a bit of... Read More
A Message During “Pride Month” – Part 1
As we’ve entered into the first weeks of June, you will notice that the news and marketing campaigns for a... Read More
Baptisms, Funerals, New Parishioners & Weddings
Baptisms Lillie Ashlee, daughter of Dustin & Molly Poettker, Feb. 12 Celine Tatum, daughter of Tom & Uyen Nguyen, Feb.... Read More
Being Good Steward Is Lifelong Challenge
I am meeting with first-time kindergarten parents this month. If my memory serves me right, I have held these meetings... Read More
Parish Library Reopens
Volunteers are once again working in the St. Anthony of Padua Library, which is in the vestibule across from the... Read More