Browsing the 2016 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN
January 1, 2017
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/28/16
For a few years now we have been giving out a book at Christmas. This year we continued that tradition with the book “Introduction to the Devout Life,” by St. Francis De Sales. This book is a classic. Every adult in the parish should get a copy, and please ... Read More »
December 25, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/21/16
Merry Christmas!!! Or should I say Merry Christ Mass!!!
What a gift to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Now we can sing the Gloria because God is so, so good to us. Now we can rejoice with the angels in Heaven. It is indeed Christmas. We celebrate His birth in ... Read More »
December 18, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/21/16
Next Sunday is Christmas!!! Okay, I know that I am not shocking any of you in saying that. We wait the whole year to celebrate Christmas. We have this idea that Christmas will make everything better. And it does because of the birth of Jesus. But without His death, ... Read More »
December 11, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/13/16
This Sunday we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Advent has the two fold preparation: preparing for Jesus’ first coming and preparing for Jesus’ second coming. The first weeks of Advent are more focused on preparing for Jesus’ second coming and the last two are more focused on preparing ... Read More »
December 4, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/30/16
Thanksgiving is over, and now we continue our journey towards Christmas. As part of our journey toward Christmas, this week we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception. This is the conception of Mary in her mother Ann’s womb. By Prevenient Grace, Mary was conceived in her mother’s womb without the ... Read More »
November 27, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/30/16
It is the First Sunday of Advent, which means Christmas is on the way. This is the time to prepare our minds and hearts for the Lord. This is the time to make more room for the Lord in our lives. This short penitential season which last four Sundays ... Read More »
November 20, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/15/16
This week our nation will sit down and give thanks. Most people will sit down to turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, and pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie. It is a beautiful celebration as a nation of giving thanks. It is beautiful to see families come together. Thanksgiving is ... Read More »
November 13, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/09/16
Well the long awaited election is over. And now we can get on to other things. I bet most of us will not miss the political adds, whether they are in the yards of peoples’ homes, in the newspaper, in the mail, on tv or on the internet. We ... Read More »
November 6, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/01/16
This weekend many hunters invade the Northwoods for opening of the firearm season for White Tailed Deer. Thank you to Frs. Jerry Weiss and George Zeck for covering the Masses while I am away on retreat. I so greatly appreciate them being here. Please thank them. I will return ... Read More »
October 30, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/26/16
This weekend, right after Mass, I will be leaving for retreat. I will be gone from Sunday, October 30th, right after Mass, until Tuesday, November 8th late in the evening. If any emergencies happen while I am away, call the office and someone will be checking messages.
All Saints ... Read More »