Dear Community of SS. Peter & Paul,
This past week we commended to the Lord of all life, our fellow parishioner, Ed Weathers. Ed died on Sunday, September 18 in St. Vincent Hospital. We will miss his presence, his good humor and zeal among us, and we commend him to the Lord. We also offer our prayers and support to Mary and to all of Ed’s family. May he rest in peace.
This afternoon as I prepare this column I am awaiting the arrival of various representatives of the sound, electrical and Archdiocesan personnel to discuss the chronic maladies of our lighting system. There does not appear to be a consistent problem, but rather a string of different problems. Hopefully, we can search out the underlying issues. I’ll keep you informed.
Please remember the Respect Life Sunday “Life Chain” event on Sunday, October 2 at 2:00pm. The cathedral parishioners have been assigned the block immediately in front of the Cathedral. Please give one hour of your time for quiet prayer and witnessing to the value of life.
I am meeting with Mr. Eric Atkins and in a separate meeting with Monsignor Bill Stumpf to discuss some ideas for the utilization of the space in the former Cathedral Grade School Building. I would like for the parish to have some access and use of the space there for parish gatherings and adult formation. I’ll keep you posted.
Finally, next week I’ll be making some proposals to you about new times for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I want to survey the parishioners for your suggestions about times for confessions. See more in next week’s column, but begin thinking about this now.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Father Noah
