THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 18, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/18/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

There are six days 'til Christmas, with plenty to prepare before that first Mass on Christmas Eve— and plenty of help needed, too. Read on!

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS USHERS AND EMHC: Help Needed for Christmas Masses!

We are still several people ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 11, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/11/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Thanks to all for a fine start to our Advent Season, which is already half-way through! Christmas Lectors and our Music Ministry rehearsal agenda are below.

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS Christmas Lectors

My colleagues and I have finalized lectors for the Christmas ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 4, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/04/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I’m starting this Wednesday Report on Tuesday night, while enjoying the Apollo’s Fire concert from the solitude of my office. I thought this as good a time as any to update you on my health and what it means for the near future.

As many ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 27, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/27/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

An early Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! This is, of course, a significant weekend for the parish, as we celebrate gratitude tomorrow and greet a new liturgical year with the dawn of Advent.

News for all of you, along with notes for Altar Servers, ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 20, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/20/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

An early Happy Saint Cecilia's Day (Friday, Nov 22) to all you music-makers!

It was a little weird to miss a weekend, but it sounds like everything went swimmingly in my absence! Thanks again to Aga and Matt for steering the ship, and to all ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 13, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/13/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I don't recall ever having national news to share in a Wednesday Report before, but two important items await you this week.

Firstly, though, allow me to express my tremendous gratitude again to everyone who attended or served in ministry as we celebrated our beloved ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 6, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/06/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

As many of you know, I've been keeping a running count of the days since I began my time in service with you at Saint Noel; today is Day 996. Each one of those days, regardless of its light or shadow, has been a ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 23, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/23/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

What a weekend! I cannot thank you all enough for your role in making our Parish Feast Day weekend such a wonderful experience. From the outstanding music to readings well proclaimed to servant leadership in every ministry, you made it abundantly clear how blessed we ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 16, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/16/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

What a slate we have ahead of us! From the Saint Augustine Dinner tomorrow night to our Parish Feast Day celebrations this weekend, there's a lot of good busy-ness for us to attend to. Important information about these celebrations—and what waits for us in the ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 9, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/09/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Well, if you weren't convinced as of yet that Fall has arrived, I think it's pretty certain now! That autumnal sweater-weather nip is in the air, and we're just starting to see those first pops of color in the trees (the photo this week is ... Read More »