- Growing the Wheat | Friar Reflections | 16th SIOT July 19, 2026 - Saints of God… …the Lord be with you! The Gospel for this Sunday is long (Matthew 13:24-43) and contains three parables describing the Kingdom of Heaven, plus an explanation of the first parable. I’m going to focus on the first parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed … Read More Growing the Wheat | Friar Reflections | 16th SIOT
- Preparing for Chapter | Friar Reflections | 15 SIOT July 12, 2026 - A Journey of Faith & Fraternity My Good Friends, This Sunday, Fr. Mike, Fr. Steve, and I will be joining nearly 300 (maybe more) of our Franciscan brothers in the newly reconfigured Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. as we gather for our Provincial Chapter in St Louis and return back to the parish sometime … Read More Preparing for Chapter | Friar Reflections | 15 SIOT
- Choosing a Spiritual Home | From the Desk of the Pastor | July, 2026 July 2, 2026 - Dear Parishioners, When we choose a parish, we aren’t just picking a building to attend on Sundays; we are choosing a spiritual home. Registering as a parishioner is a vital step that formalizes your place within our faith community. It signals that you are committed to practicing your faith here and allows us to better … Read More Choosing a Spiritual Home | From the Desk of the Pastor | July, 2026
