December 2017 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/27/17
From Fr. Mike and all of the staff here at St. Joseph of the Lakes we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Value - It's a personal & relationship thing
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/19/17
My parents were very careful to make sure that they evenly divided the value of the Christmas gifts they gave to me and my siblings. I think that they actually believed that we (as children) actually paid more attention to the value of the gift instead of just enjoying ... Read More »
Updates on Knees & Parish Rectory
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/12/17
I am getting caught between feeling better and still being limited. I enjoyed joining the 8:30 Mass community last Sunday, but after standing for the opening prayers of the Mass I had to sit through the rest of the Mass. My right knee and muscles in my leg were aching pretty ... Read More »
Advent - Something better is Coming
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/04/17
I now have three stations on my satellite radio that are playing constant Christmas music. I am not sure, but I think if I looked for it I would find on regular radio at least one station dedicated to Christmas music. As I am watching more daytime TV I ... Read More »