From the Pastor's Desk:
There was a time in my life, perhaps it is with me still now, when I just wanted to run away and join a monastic community. I don’t really know if this is because I want to run away from the difficulties of life or because I really like monasticism. I wonder if other people have this experience as well, when they just wish they did something else, lived somewhere else, were someone else. My guess is that we all have these experiences from time to time. I’ve been reading a
From the Pastor's Desk:
The usual business of the fall has been different for many of us this year. As the COVID-19 restrictions continue to be in place and change, we are forced to adapt and work with them. The same is true for us at St. Mary’s and the Missions Parish. Things will continue to open up slowly, so please continue to monitor our website and online bulletins. Here are just a few items to keep in mind: 1. Most of our churches have been open for Mass for a few months now, with the ex