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 »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 5, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/05/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Lent! As I write this, we are one Mass in on this Ash Wednesday and off to a beautiful start.

This week's Report is all music-focused, so if you're a Music Minister, please read on!

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS MUSIC MINISTRY ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 26, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/26/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Our last Wednesday of February is also our last Wednesday of Ordinary Time for a while, as we welcome Lent next week. Lots to discuss, so read on!

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS ALL MINISTRIES Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is one week from today, ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 19, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/19/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It was wonderful to be back with you in worship this weekend, especially for our catechumen Samantha's Rite of Introduction at the 9 am.... the sight of nearly the entire assembly gathered with her and her sponsor, welcoming her wholeheartedly into our family of faith, ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 12, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/12/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I'm back! I returned to the office on Tuesday and have been treated to wonderful reviews of your ministry in my absence. Being away was a deeply rewarding experience for me, as I had the time and mental space to address my health and well-being ... Read More »

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 »