Pastor's Letter

10 Years in our Renovated House of Prayer!

On January 11, 2009, on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Bishop Rassas came to St. Hubert to re-dedicate our church after its renovation.  Ten years later, we take some time to pause and reflect on how the renovation has touched our worship life together.
 
To commemorate this important event in our parish history, we assembled reflections from a number of the people who were involved in making the renovation happen, including Fr. Bob Rizzo who shepherded the project through, Yvonne Cassa, Director of Liturgy up until 2017, Mr. Tom Jaeger—the architect who not only designed the renovation, but joined the Catholic Church afterward and is now a parishioner—and some of our deacons and members of the parish staff.  The goal: to reflect on the experience of worship in our renovated house of prayer and how it’s touched their own hearts and souls.
 
For myself, as a visiting priest for many years, but also now as pastor, what I always loved about the renovation was the “big picture.”  Whenever I walk into the sacred space, I am reminded of that powerful image that the Church Fathers used as a symbol of the universal Church: being inside the apostle Peter’s fishing boat.  The ceiling—which was lightened and renewed as part of the renovation—is meant to remind us that we’re literally “in the same boat” together.
 
The widening of the worship space, which included new pews that encircle us around the altar, allow us to experience that we’re disciples of Jesus together.  But we’re far from alone.  Jesus travels with us on the journey, just like Jesus made the voyages on the Sea of Galilee with his 12 apostles.  Our eyes are fixed on Him who strengthens us and leads us.
 
Sometimes the boat carries us through storms; other times through the tranquil waters (captured by the stained-glass windows that remind us of the waters of baptism).  But what’s comforting is realizing we’re not on the journey alone.  We have Jesus and we have the strength that comes from being with one another in a faith community.  We get through life…together…in the boat we call the Church.
 
Enjoy the reflections, by clicking on this link. And if you have a reflection of your own that you’d like to share, please send it to me—either through email or in the regular mail.  We all have experiences, stories, and insights which would be great to share with one another.  Happy 10 ^th Anniversary, everyone!
 

 “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Artists Recognized

The Knights of Columbus recognized three artists who captured the “Keep Christ in Christmas” theme in an especially meaning way!  Thanks to the students from St. Hubert School, our Religious Education Program, GIFT Program and Homeschoolers who participated!