PPC Meeting Minutes, October 24, 2024

Combined Meeting of Pastoral Council and Finance Council, October 24, 2024 Attendees: Pastoral Council: Sylvia Catania, Alma Cortes, Steve Gaitan, Tom Leahy, Kathy Lewis, Alicia Moral Finance Council: Erin Boyl, Mike Lugo, Matthew Pelayo Staff:  Father Robert, Kelly Botto, Ree Taylor Recap: Dinner with School Community at Trunk or Treat Event Stewardship Reflection led by…

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Pastor’s Postcard – Sickness, Healing, Caregiving

Sunday October 27, 2024 “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.”  These are the words of Bartimaeus in this Sunday’s gospel, words he utters on behalf of all of humanity.  To be human is to find oneself constantly in need of healing, forgiveness, acceptance.  We cannot heal our own wound, but we can receive…

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Pastor’s Postcard – First Fruits

Sunday October 20, 2024 The Jewish Feast of Booths, Tabernacles, or Sukkot is currently being celebrated – a harvest festival.  It is a time to connect with nature and reflect on our stewardship of all God provides.  Jesus went to the temple in Jerusalem during this feast (John 7) and proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let…

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Pastor’s Postcard – Annual Report for 2023-24

Sunday October 13, 2024 On behalf of our entire leadership team here at Saint Joachim, I’m pleased to deliver our annual financial report to you for the 2023-2024 fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.  Please see the 4-page report in this week’s bulletin starting on page 7, or on our website (click on the Annual…

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