September 2017 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
Vision Building for St. Joe's
Posted by Anne Serwe on 9/25/17
Last Spring the Pastoral Council worked on producing a vision statement that would give guidance over the next several years. They consulted staff members and volunteers as they formulated a statement that starts by saying: “In fifteen years Saint Joseph of the Lakes will….” This was work that I ... Read More »
Fr. Mike's Knee Surgery Set
Posted by Anne Serwe on 9/19/17
On September 11, we received the permission necessary to sell our parish house so that we can proceed to build the new one. Do not be surprised when you see a "for sale" sign posted in the front yard. As I am preparing for my September 26 surgery I am realizing that ... Read More »
The Kneecap Needs Replacement
Posted by Anne Serwe on 9/11/17
Several weeks ago while walking up the stairs of my house I felt something move in my right knee. It did not hurt; it just reminded me of the first time I damaged my knee replacement. That time was the Good Friday after I had my right knee replaced and I felt ... Read More »
Hurricane Harvey Relief
Posted by Anne Serwe on 9/05/17
Archbishop Bernard Hebda is asking all parishes of the Archdiocese to join with Catholics around the county to take up a second collection on the weekend of September 9 & 10 for Hurricane Harvey Emergency Relief.
The funds given to this collection will support the humanitarian and recovery efforts ... Read More »