"From the Hip"

We welcome two new employees, Marian Layman and Tim Huberty, who will be job-sharing duties at the front desk.

This month we bid farewell to Leah Driscoll, front desk receptionist and my administrative assistant for five years.

New revelations have appeared in international news concerning clerical sexual abuse and cover-up. Pope Francis has responded with a "Letter to the People of God." Please keep all affected by this news in your prayers.

Halfway through the two-month process, I am pleased to report that we are on schedule with our three-part project involving the pews, floor, and lighting.

Introducing our new parochial vicar at Nativity of Our Lord, Fr. Nicholas Hagen