Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY A friend of mine teaches political science in a college in New York City. I have spent many a lunch listening to him eulogize James Madison. When his students complain, “It’s hard for the government to get anything done,” my friend loves to...
Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Have a good Vacation Like most things in life, putting together a good vacation takes a little effort and maybe some skill. First off, good for you if you can take some time off. You’re fortunate. Not everyone can do that. Not to lay a “guilt trip” on anyone, but a...
Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy Father’s Day On this Father’s Day we congratulate and honor all the fathers in our community, and all the men who play the role of protecting life and fostering well-being in any way. I remember my father coming back from Church on Sunday and complaining that...
May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, As I pen my final “From the Pastor” passage, I simply want to say that it has been a blessing and a privilege to serve with and for you these past two years at OSJ. I rightly believe that the lives of many who seek a spiritual home at OSJ have...
May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, In last week’s bulletin, I wrote about our focused devotion and prayer with Our Blessed Mother Mary during the month of May, designated in the Northern Hemisphere as “Mary’s Month.” One way to do this is to pray the Rosary at some point in May to...
