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September 27, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/07/15

Sometimes people ask me how my nap was during Mass.  At first, I didn’t understand what they meant, but now I know what they are asking.  Many people are not used to long periods of silence.  It is because at most parishes, things seem to go from one thing ... Read More »

September 20, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/16/15

It is hard as a priest to see people in so much pain, people who are looking for help and who have no hope of being helped.  I see this so often, I see people who’s faces carry so much anger and unforgiveness.  I see people who would rather ... Read More »

September 13, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/16/15

I am writing this as I am returning home from Kenya.  The plan is (if everything goes all right) that I am home for Masses this weekend.  Thanks for your prayers. The question in the Gospel is a question we all need to answer for ourselves.  “But who do ... Read More »

September 6, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/03/15

I am still away, in Kenya.  Know of my prayers for all of you.  Please pray for me.  I thank Fr. George Zeck for being there for the Masses this weekend.  I will be returning later this week  on Thursday, September 10.  During this time if there are any ... Read More »

August 30, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/03/15

I am away, still in Kenya.  Know of my prayers for all of you.  Please pray for me.  I thank Fr. George Zeck for being there for the Masses this weekend.  I will be returning late  on Thursday, September 10.  During this time if there are any emergencies, please ... Read More »

August 23, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/03/15

I will be leaving this Tuesday, August 25, for Kenya.  I will be leaving very early in the morning.  I will return late on Thursday, September 10.  Fr. George Zeck, a very good friend of mine who is retired, will be here to cover the Masses on the weekends ... Read More »

August 16, 2015

Posted by Carolyn Kaczor on 8/12/15

This weekend on Saturday, August 15, we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven.  Mary was assumed into Heaven, Body and Soul.  This coming Saturday, August 22, is when we celebrate the Queenship of Mary.  These are the fourth and fifth Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.  Now we ... Read More »

August 9, 2015

Posted by Carolyn Kaczor on 8/04/15

Here I am at Camp Survive (the diocesan middle school camp).  The boys and girls here bring an excitement and enthusiasm to the Catholic faith.  This week they are learning about the virtues.  That is the good habits.   I think this is so important that they are doing this at ... Read More »

August 2, 2015

Posted by Carolyn Kaczor on 8/04/15

I have great news to share!!! Our Lady of the Snows has just one more payment to make on the mortgage.  The final payment is due, providentially, on August 5, Our Lady’s parish feast day!   We are going to party on this day to celebrate this great event.   This ... Read More »

July 26, 2015

Posted by Carolyn Kaczor on 8/04/15

There are so many opportunities each day for us to spread the love of God.  Each and everyday there are little moments that come and go where we can just take a moment to tell the Good news of Jesus.  This can be as simple as walking down the ... Read More »