

My Last Column As Your Pastor
Pastor’s Column June 30, 2026 I want to begin my last Pastor Column by pointing out that all of my past writings, going back to 2004, and all my sermons since we've been taping them are on my own website, which is www.frgary.com and they will remain there, even though it won't be linked to the parish website anymore. In the same way, I won't be officially linked to the parish anymore as Pastor either, but I'll still be around and helping Fr. Jaspers out when he need
Jun 26


When God Changes Our Plans and My Retirement
Pastor’s Column June 14, 2026 Given that I will be retiring in three weeks and then helping the new pastor out intermittently, I've been reflecting on the spirituality of thinking that we have an understanding of God's will and the sacrifice (or life) we may hope to offer God versus what He really wants from us. Often, they differ. This is a struggle that almost all of us face if we are journeying with the Lord. In fact, it's essential to our journey that our will o
Jun 12
