FROM OUR PASTOR.....

Dear Parishioners:

I pray that this summer time is one of relaxation and recreation of body, mind and soul. This week as we celebrate our day of Independence I offer you this prayer. Have a blessed Fourth!

We lift up our hearts, O God, on this day of celebration in gratitude for the gift of being Americans.

We rejoice with all those who share in the great dream of freedom and dignity for all.  With flags and feasting, with family and friends, we salute those who have sacrificed that we might have the opportunity to bring to fulfillment our many God-given gifts.

As we deny all prejudice a place in our hearts, may we also clearly declare our intention to work for the time when all people, regardless of race, religion or sex, will be granted equal dignity and worth.

Come, O gracious God, who led your children Israel from slavery, keep us free from all that might hold us in bondage.

Bless our country and join our simple celebration that we may praise you, our source of freedom, the One in whom we place our trust.

God Bless!

Msgr. John Shamleffer

Thanks to all who helped celebrate Deacon Tom’s 25^th Deaconate Ordination and the 200^th anniversary of our Archdiocese.

Welcome Back Msgr. Gardin!

Msgr. Gardin has retired and has moved to Ste. Genevieve du Bois. He will occasionally say Mass here at Annunziata!

Msgr. Gardin most recently retired as Pastor of Immaculata, but he did serve as Associate Pastor here at Annunziata years ago