March 2024 archive of Pastors Desk
PASTOR’S MESSAGE FOR EASTER 2024 / MENSAJE DEL PASTOR PARA PASCUA 2024
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/30/24
Download Do we still need to hear about the Resurrection of Jesus? What does it change in our lives?—Each Easter we should ask ourselves these questions, for on them we will build our faith in Jesus Christ. In the First Letter to the Corinthians Saint Paul wrote, "If there ... Read More »
Blessing of our Parochial School and Convent
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/30/24
fig. Blessing of new parochial school and convent of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in East Patchogue took place Sunday. Pictured from left to right are the Rev. Jere J. Dineen, pastor of the church; the Rev. F. Leo Cunningham, pastor of St. Francis de Sales R. C. Church, ... Read More »
Palm Sunday 2024
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/23/24
This Sunday we enter the most sacred time of the year. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, which holds a twofold meaning. First, the readings focus on the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem and then we immediately proceed with the reading of the Passion of our Lord. The ... Read More »
A Lenten Reflection through the Franciscan Lens
Posted by Anthony Aruanna on 3/01/24
In preparing for Lent, I went to the writings of St. Francis in the early Rule. I wanted to ponder his choice of poverty as a way to imitate Christ and to guide his life and in turn to influence my own. In the Rule St. Francis writes to the ... Read More »