THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 21, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/21/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This week's Wednesday Report is all about concerts— what you've told me about them, and what next year may bring.

Next week, I'll have some requests for help to make next year's Concert Series possible.

A quick reminder for Music Ministry: tomorrow is a Cantor ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 14, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/14/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A lot can happen in a week's time.... a new Pope, for example. As we get used to hearing the name "Leo" in our Eucharistic Prayers, I'm here to get us focused on the near future— specifically, what awaits us in the summer months.

Peace ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 7, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/07/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Like people all over the world, I have one eye on the screen, watching for any signs from the Sistine Chapel chimney and marveling at the patience of the seagulls. Please keep these 133 electors in prayer as this discernment proceeds!

Meanwhile, parish life goes ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 30, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/30/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

As you may know by now, we will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis this Friday at 7:00 pm. A number of details are still being finalized, but we do know what our music selections will be, and that all are certainly welcome to ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 16, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/16/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

With a mere twenty-some hours to go until we begin our celebrations of the Triduum, let me simply say THANK YOU to every one of you who will take any part in these celebrations. For as much as I might grumble about the work and ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 9, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/09/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This is a really quick post, as we're seven days and a wake-up away from Holy Thursday! Just a few Music Ministry notes to share before I run off to the next to-do item... 

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS Reminder: Final Triduum Rehearsal Tuesday

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THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 2, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/02/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This Friday night, we'll celebrate a Taizé Prayer service at 7:30 p. We've focused on mercy and justice this year, as so many people and places around the world are suffering amid violence, persecution, anxiety, and fear. We'll reflect on God's unbounded mercy, and what ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 26, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/26/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Spring (officially, anyway)... it was so nice to see buds on the tree outside my office window today. Now to see that temperature rise a little...

We are just 22 days away from Holy Thursday already! Thanks to everyone who is putting in ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 19, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/19/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

The hive is buzzing today, so this is just a quick update and agenda.

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS ALL MINISTRIES Scrutinies Begin This Weekend

A reminder that, starting this Sunday, we'll celebrate the Scrutinies of the Elect with Samantha at the 9 ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 12, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/12/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This is a bare-bones update, as I am now the not-so-proud owner of the illness that made my son Eli's weekend in the title role of Shrek! The Musical so challenging. We've taken to calling it "ogre flu." And I'm grateful that I didn't turn ... Read More »