May 2025 archive of Pastor's Notes - Fr. Bill Deziel
What to Know for this Week
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/27/25
Priest Ordinations Next Saturday
Please pray for the five men who will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, May 31, by Archbishop Hebda at the Cathedral. The archbishop will lay his hands upon them, anoint their hands and pray for them along with the thousands gathered for this ... Read More »
Habemus Papem!!!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/19/25
Habemus Papem!!!
We were all shocked to learn the incredible news that our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV is from America, and not only that, but from not-too-distant Chicago! His has Midwestern roots like us here at St. Joe’s! It’s surreal!
Personally, I’m trying to wrap my head ... Read More »
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/12/25
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! We thank God for the gift of life given to us through our mothers. May God bless them on this special day and always!
May is also the month of Mary dedicated to the Mother of us all in ... Read More »
Papal Transition; A Time For Prayer
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/05/25
We’re in an in-between time in the life of the Church. Pope Francis has died and is being mourned. His funeral Mass was celebrated in Rome with dignitaries from around the world joining hundreds of thousands who gathered. We find ourselves suddenly saying goodbye to the shepherd who has ... Read More »