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My name is Fr. Jim Lucas and I am the pastor of this community of 950 families. Education, Worship and Stewardship are the ways that we come to know, love, and serve God in this world so as to be happy with God forever in heaven. We see this as our primary mission, to live and share the Good News of Jesus with others. Please check out our Upcoming Events below, and if you are so inspired, come and join in the mission that our Lord Jesus Christ has given us!
Diocese of Green Bay Press Release June 29, 2010. Last week, Bishop Ricken received a letter from the Provincial Superior of the Priests of the Sacred Heart indicating that Fr. Guy Blair is being called by his order to serve as Pastor of St. James Parish in Chamberlain, South Dakota. This mission parish has been served by the Priests of the Sacred Heart since 1923 and the Province wants to ensure its continuous service to this parish. As a result, Fr. Blair will leave the Diocese of Green Bay when he finishes his assignment at St. John the Evangelist Parish on September 14, 2010. As previously announced, Fr. John Girotti will become pastor of St. John the Evangelist on September 15, 2010, while continuing as pastor of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish. The Priest Personnel Board is meeting this week to discuss a successor to Fr. James Lucas, current pastor of St. Paul Parish, Combined Locks, when he leaves for a new assignment on September 15, 2010.
Letter from Bishop Ricken: June 30, 2010 Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Paul Parish, I wish to thank you for your patience and faithfulness during this time of transition in your parish. Having a good and loved pastor leave for another assignment is never easy. Thank you for your openness to welcoming Fr. Blair and members of the Deaf Community into your parish. I appreciate your generous spirit. With the recent news of Fr. Blair being transferred by his Religous Community to South Dakota, your parish needs to adjust once again. I met with the Priest Personnel Board this week, and I will be appointing a new pastor for St. Paul Parish. I hope that the new pastor will be able to be in place when or shortly after Fr. Lucas moves. I wish to thank Fr. Lucas for his dedicated service these past six years. I also thank you for your continued faithfulness through this time of transition. May God bless you, your families, and St. Paul Parish. Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, DD, JCL Summer Concert Series For further information and a complete listing of events, please see the attached flyer.
Parish Summer Retreat on Chamber's Island July 23-25 The parish retreat on July 23-25 will be given by St. Paul parish staff and Fr. Jim and focuses on the theme "Strengthening Our Family." Our strong and healthy families make for a strong and healthy church and society. The retreat will be held at Holy Name Retreat House on Chamber's Island. It is for ADULTS (18 or older), both men and woman. If interested, please call the parish office for a registration form 788-4553. A parish subsidy is available for parish members, if needed. Our principle is that All who feel called by the Holy Spirit to attend this retreat should be able to attend.
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