May 4

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We’ve arrived at one of my personal favorite moments in the parish for the year. It’s the first weekend in May and that can mean only one thing: it’s time for our First Holy Communions. It’s another big year for us here at St. Charles, with...

April 20

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Have you ever thought or heard someone else say, “Things aren’t as good as they used to be” before? It’s a common enough thing, as people look at the quality of certain products, or the talent of musical groups and genres, or just...

April 13

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With the upcoming celebrations of the Triduum, I find myself diligently going through and practicing all the various songs and chants that are such critical elements to those great 3 days. Doing so, helps to reconnect me to the...

April 6

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I don’t know about you, but this year it seems like March has gone in a flash for me. It was a busy month in the parish; with Confirmation, Ash Wednesday, and other events throughout its 31 days. And now that Lent is in full swing...

March 30

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As I write this letter I find myself contending with having that pesky flu that seems to be going around right at the moment. I’m lacking energy, I feel all stuffed up, and there’s a little bit of brain fog going on. All of that is...