Fostering Hope and Discipleship

Posted by Holly Sanders on 1/21/25

Published 1-26-25

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As the new year is well underway, I want to share some thoughts about my experience at St. Patrick, nearly six months into my assignment.

First, I want to share that I’m comfortable with being self-deprecating, often laughing ... Read More »

2024 was a Momentous Year

Posted by Holly Sanders on 1/17/25

Published 1-16-25 via Flocknote

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

2024 was a momentous year for our parish community, as we thanked God for the nine years of Fr. Fischer’s spiritual fatherhood and leadership; he beautifully shepherded this Christ-centered community of faith during that time. Naturally, ... Read More »

Christmas Meditation

Posted by Holly Sanders on 12/29/24

Published 12-29-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I came across this really beautiful meditation for Christmas. When you read it, I encourage you to do exactly what the meditation offers, a loving and personal encounter with our Lord!

"As I put out the manger scene ... Read More »

Holiday Greetings!

Posted by Holly Sanders on 12/18/24

Published 12-22-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

How is it possible that it’s almost Christmas? What a year it has been!Personally, this has been quite a year. When the year began in January, I was living in Jefferson Coun-ty, shepherding two parishes, St. Joseph and ... Read More »

Start of Liturgical Year

Posted by Holly Sanders on 12/02/24

Published 12-01-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I love this time of year! After celebrating All Saints and All Souls Day, we move into Thanksgiving and then Advent, the start of the liturgical year. It's a beautiful season to reflect on the Incarnation of our ... Read More »

Heartfelt Gratitude

Posted by Holly Sanders on 11/18/24

Published 11-24-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

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 ... Read More »

Radical Trust

Posted by Holly Sanders on 10/29/24

Published 11-03-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My prayer for the parish is that we might live in abundance, rejecting fear in favor of living a racial Jesus Christ-centered life!   A favorite scripture verse of mine in is John 10:10: “The thief comes only to ... Read More »

Welcoming Our New Business Manager

Posted by Holly Sanders on 10/27/24

Published 10-27-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am delighted to announce and welcome our new Business Manager, Vince Doder. He joined us on October 15th and we are blessed to have him on the team. Vince has shared an abbreviated biography below:   "Hello, ... Read More »

Plotting with the Eyes of Men

Posted by Holly Sanders on 10/21/24

Published 10-20-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Poor James and John! They are thinking and plotting with the eyes of men, not with the eyes of God! 

"James and John want to be on top. They want to sit on either side of Jesus in ... Read More »

Reaching Out

Posted by Holly Sanders on 10/15/24

Published 10-13-24

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Many of you have offered very kind words to me about Fr. Skillman; he truly is a wonderfully gifted priest who shows forth the face of Jesus in all he says and does. We certainly are going to ... Read More »