Dear Community of SS. Peter and Paul ,
Thanks to all those who remained after the liturgies this past weekend for “Fifteen Minutes with Father Noah” focusing on the revised texts of the Roman Missal. We look forward to seeing you and more remain after the liturgies this weekend as Ed
I was pleased to meet last week for the first time with the Steering Committee for the Parish and Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, “Christ Our Hope.” We reviewed the logistics of the appeal and the time line. Others may be invited to assist in this important work of our local church. Thanks to Ron Hagan, Rody and Randy Krieble and Mike Kostrzewa for their leadership in the appeal.
We had a wonderful Common Leadership Meeting on August 14. I perceived great enthusiasm and commitment on the part of all the participants. I want to mention a few specific items.
¨ The name of the Public Relations Commission has been changed to Stewardship Administration. This title appears to be more inclusive of public relations and the other works of this commission.
¨ Secondly, I have asked to have a committee reactivated that focuses on all the important issues of life. This committee will be called the Respect Life Committee and will come under the umbrella of the Community Life and Outreach Commission. I’ll keep you posted as the Respect Life Committee develops. My hope, and the hope of others including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is that this committee would address ALL life issues from the beginning of life to its natural end. Please note the forthcoming Respect Life Sunday on October 2. I hope as many of you as possible will participate in the Life Chain along Meridian Street. It is a wonderful opportunity for silent, prayerful witness for all of life. Further information will be given for this event. Mark it on your calendars now for October 2 from 2 to 3 PM. I’ve asked the organizers to give the cathedral parish the block in front of the cathedral.
¨ The name of the Ministry to the Sick and Elderly Committee has been changed to the Ministry to the Sick and the Homebound. There are some who may not be elderly but nonetheless homebound.
My thanks to all who participate in our parish leadership.
I’m still unpacking some boxes when I get a bit of extra time. Sometime in September, I’ll invite you to a little open house in the cathedral rectory. Many, as I understand, have never had the opportunity to tour the house.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Father Noah
