May 2025 archive of From the Desk
Letter to Diognetus
Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/20/25
Published 5-25-25 bulletin
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As a priest, I really love praying the Divine Office. Each day, as part of that, we priests and Consecrated Religious pray the Office of Readings, beautiful excerpts from Sacred Scripture and esteemed spiritual writers. One of ... Read More »
Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV
Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/15/25
Published 5-18-25 bulletin
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I don’t know about all of you but I am following everything that Pope LEO XIV says with great attention. And that at-tention has been leading to a whole lot of joy for me personally! Within this ... Read More »
A Time of Transition
Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/15/25
Published 5-11-25 bulletin
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we stand on the threshold of a profound moment in our faith journey, we prepare to welcome a new Holy Father following the passing of Pope Francis into eternal life during the sacred Octave of Easter. ... Read More »
Significant Progress!
Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/05/25
Published 5-04-25 bulletin
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we bask in the blessings of the Easter season following the Easter Triduum, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support over the past year. Our parish thrives because ... Read More »
Thank You for Your Commitment
Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/05/25
Published 4-27-25 bulletin
FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As your pastor, I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with you and share some thoughts about our community's future. Each day, I am reminded of the incredible spirit that defines St. Patrick Parish—a spirit rooted ... Read More »