Letter from the Pastor – Page 64 – The Annunciation-Fatima Parish

June 27, 2019

Letter From the Pastor – June 30, 2019

Thursday of this week is the 4th of July, a date of historical significance because it marks the birth of our nation. It was on that day in 1776 that representatives of the thirteen colonies signed a document declaring themselves to be a free and independent nation. Most of us are familiar with the contents of that document. We, of course, know it as “The Declaration of Independence.” In clear and concise language, it avows that the colonies are no longer connected with or controlled by the British Empire. […]

June 21, 2019

Letter From the Pastor – June 23, 2019

Have you ever noticed that prayer can appear to be a simple exercise for some people? Not so for others. Many people find it difficult, if not impossible, to pray. Even those who have come to church for years may pray only rarely. Often they have no sense of a personal participation or little awareness of the presence of God. Most Catholics would like to learn to pray more effectively. They believe that God welcomes their prayer. How does one talk to God? Will my words be acceptable? Do I sound like others I have heard pray? Prayer is not […]

June 20, 2019

Letter From the Pastor – June 19, 2019

Have you ever noticed that prayer can appear to be a simple exercise for some people? Not so for others. Many people find it difficult, if not impossible, to pray. Even those who have come to church for years may pray only rarely. Often they have no sense of a personal participation or little awareness of the presence of God. Most Catholics would like to learn to pray more effectively. They believe that God welcomes their prayer. How does one talk to God? Will my words be acceptable? Do I sound like others I have heard […]

June 14, 2019

Letter From the Pastor – June 16, 2019

Do you know how magnificent a sacrament the Eucharist is? It ought to be looked at as a jewel that reflects light from its different facets. The Eucharist is a covenant between ourselves and God, a remembrance, a thanksgiving, a Real Presence of Jesus among us, a mystery of faith, and a spiritual food for our journey of life. In addition to all this, there is another facet of the Eucharist which we need to rediscover. The Eucharist is a sacrament given to us by Jesus for our healing. More […]

June 7, 2019

Letter From the Pastor – June 9, 2019

Fear is one of the most powerful of all human emotions. We are born with it. A little baby must learn to laugh for joy. But from the moment of birth he or she can weep for fear. This seems to suggest that the capacity to be afraid is part of our natural God-given instinct. And if that is the case, our challenge is not to get rid of it, but to learn how to deal with it. Let us take a look at the animal kingdom. Not one of them is without fear. And all of them seem to […]