On this evening of November 17, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for a truly special day. Our 11 a.m. Mass celebrating my official installation as pastor of St. Patrick Parish was a joy and a humbling privilege. Fr. John Brockland, the Episcopal Vicar for the Western Vicariate, celebrated the Mass and delivered an inspiring homily about the Church's role today and the need for faithful shepherds.

I am genuinely excited about the future of the Catholic Church in Western St. Charles County. Our parish is filled with dedicated Catholic families, and we have a tremendous opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with all our neighbors, regardless of their backgrounds.

Please join me in creating a culture here at St. Patrick that truly forms disciples and leads all to a deep encounter with Jesus Christ.  It begins with you and me. 

And finally one more thing!  Our stewardship challenge letters have gone out to all of you.  We hope that you will prayerfully consider both an increase in your weekly offertory and a one-time gift to our land acquisition efforts.  

May God bless you all abundantly!