September 2024 archive of From the Desk
Fall Festival Gratitude
Posted by Holly Sanders on 9/30/24
Published 09-29-24
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Fall Festival this past weekend was truly awesome! I want to acknowledge everyone who contributed to making the Fall Festival a success. While we’ve mentioned a few individuals by name—Tom Stuckey, Rob Pierski, Kevin Gaudy, Jill Gould, ... Read More »
Finding Light in Darkness: Trusting God’s Providence in a Post-Christian World
Posted by Holly Sanders on 9/23/24
Published 09-22-24
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In many ways, the world today has been overcome by a great deal of darkness. For all intents and purposes, we are living in a post-Christian culture. Christianity is no longer the dominant or influential force in society. And ... Read More »
Amendment 3
Posted by Holly Sanders on 9/13/24
Published 09-15-24
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you all know, abortion has been front and center in Missouri, due to the miraculous overturning (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization) of Roe vs. Wade on June 24, 2022, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. ... Read More »
Walk with Me
Posted by Holly Sanders on 9/09/24
Published 09-08-24
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Coming off of a week with two Town Hall meetings in the Social Hall on Tuesday and Thursday, I think it’s fair to ask ourselves the following question, “Why are we contemplating doing what we are planning to ... Read More »