November 2023 archive of Fr. Poggemeyer's Weekly Letter
December 3, 2023
Posted by Melissa Kelbley on 11/28/23
+JMJ
Dear Parishioners,
May the Lord grant you a very blessed Advent! We begin Advent focusing on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We finish Advent focusing on His First Coming, humbly in a manger. Between these two comings is the coming of Jesus Christ to each one of ... Read More »
November 26, 2023
Posted by Melissa Kelbley on 11/20/23
November 19, 2023
Posted by Melissa Kelbley on 11/09/23
+JMJ
Dear Parishioners,
Advent is only two weeks away! Almost impossible to believe! With Advent, we begin a new liturgical year. The Sunday readings will be taken from the Lectionary Sunday cycle “B” of the three-year cycle. The daily readings will come from the Lectionary daily cycle – year ... Read More »
November 12, 2023
Posted by Melissa Kelbley on 11/09/23
+JMJ
Dear Parishioners,
This past week the Church recognized National Vocations Week. We didn't focus totally on it this past weekend, because other issues had to be addressed. I remember that in August Bishop Thomas wrote to all of us asking us to storm heaven, begging God to give ... Read More »
November 5, 2023
Posted by Melissa Kelbley on 11/09/23
+JMJ
Dear Parishioners,
Have you ever wondered what is in the large box beneath our altar at St. Wendelin? A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to open that box and explore its contents with the students in our Confirmation class. The box contains various relics. In Europe, ... Read More »