Fr. D'Angelo's Messages

Sept/Oct

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:35:35 GMT

Dear Parishioners,

Our current financial situation is grim; we are expected to have a $300,000 deficit for the current fiscal year, ending June 30. If this situation is not resolved, our savings will be ...

July/August 2010

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:55:16 GMT

Dear Parishioners, Summertime! Vacation Time! It’s time to relax, stepping away from the day-to-day stresses, taking some time away from our daily work and routine. Just as Sundays give us a break during the week, summer vacations can give us a br...

May/June 2010

Fri, 21 May 2010 22:46:17 GMT

May/June 2010 Dear Parishioners, There is an ancient adage that says: “Mist in May, heat in June, Make the Harvest come right soon”, or “Water in May, Bread all Year.” Rain in May is very lucky. It is thought to assist the full growth of cr...

March/April 2010

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:21:13 GMT

Dear Parishioners, Time really flies in our busy Parish. October 26, 2010 marks the 85th Anniversary of our beloved Holy Name of Jesus Parish. In celebration of this milestone, many plans are underway. Watch out for pulpit, bulletin & web announ...

Jan-Feb 2010

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:20:14 GMT

Dear Parishioners,

A Blessed New Year! 2010 (Twenty-Ten) Wow! We are one year older, yes, but according to a text message I received, we should not be afraid to grow older since old folks are worth a fortune: They have silver in thei...

November-December 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:11:22 GMT

November/December 2009

Dear Parishioners,

Last night, a parishioner approached me and said, “Father, I would like to donate an amount for the Church, here is $100,000.” Oh, you could imagine how I felt. I wanted t...

September - October 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:01:00 GMT

Dear Parishioners,

For his vacation on the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist s...

July/August 2009

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:49:25 GMT

July/August 2009 Dear Parishioners, “You have not chosen me, I have chosen you.” These are the words displayed on the Church wall and imprinted in my heart on my ordination day twenty-three years ago. They have become a source of my str...

May/June 2009

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:04:35 GMT

Here’s a tribute to all the moms, just in time for Mother’s Day. Enjoy! WHY GOD MADE MOMS Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows wh...

March/April 2009

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:52:02 GMT

As you know, I get so many e-mails with many interesting stories with words of wisdom and humor. The ones that interest me are the stories that I share with you through these mailings. For this installment, I am sharing an “advise list” or some things we should do for ourselves.