Each time I write this column I try never to be anything other than encouraging by sharing special events of the parish or to give you some Catholic teaching. I do not believe that I have ever been “political” in this column not even during election time...

I have been away most of this week beginning my studies in Preaching at Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, MO. It has been a full and intense week of studies. As you read this column you will notice that I am back in the parish for Sunday Masses. How- ever, I am writing this column from the hot and sticky mid-west and look forward to returning to the hot and humid weather of New York!...

Indeed Summer is here! And with Summer comes our Summer office Hours. Please be advised that our July and August Hours are as follows: Mon-Thurs: 9-12:30 ; 1:30-4 Fri: 9-12 Sat: 9-4

Believe it or not it is mid-July already and the sum- mer is moving fast. Hot and humid days are still on the way, so try to stay cool!...

It is summertime and the living is easy! Summer means a little slower pace for all of us and time for us to enjoy relaxing at home or barbequing with family and friends. Perhaps a trip to the beach or time away is in your summer plans, but whatever your activities are this summer, please do not forget God!...

“It was the worst of times; it was the best of times.” This is the opening lines to the classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (I highly recommend it for your summer reading list)...