Dear Parishioners and Friends,
As I reflect on the start of Lent, I don't think any of us could, on Ash Wednesday, imagine that we would be where we are today. This is a most challenging time!
During this time of crisis, we have been unable to gather for Mass, our prayer groups have been unable to gather in church, Eucharistic Adoration has not been possible, Bible Study, Scouts, coffee hour, School activities postponed.
I miss our music, and miss seeing all of you.
And as some of you have heard, the decline of collections has strained parish financial resources resulting in really tough decisions that impact staffing at Saint Kateri Parish.
So we now are expanding our digital outreach to Parishioners and will be reaching out by phone for those who have no internet access.
As I finished writing this sad review, I received a phone call from Bishop Matano, just checking to see how I was. I was very grateful for his phone call.
Know that Bishop Matano is praying for all of you, and wants you to keep hope!
We will, one day, emerge from all of this.
We will, one day, gather in church and celebrate who we are as a parish community. We will, once again, sing our songs and receive the Sacraments and the Holy Eucharist.
We will continue to share our love and care for one another.
May God bless you!
Fr. Gonyo
