Dede LaRock

July 2, 2021

Letter From the Pastor – July 4, 2021

               For all of us, life can be and should be an exciting experience.  It does not have to be dull, drab, or boring.  When I say this I am, of course, not speaking in absolutes.  None of us would expect, or even want, continuous excitement.                 Nevertheless, all of us, saint or sinner alike, do live for those times and places when life is exciting.  And we more or less endure that which lies in between.  In this we are all the same.  The difference between us is found in the ways and […]
June 25, 2021

Letter From the Pastor – June 27, 2021

                Religious faith brings out all sorts of qualities in the lives of the people whom it touches.  It lays hands on some, making them generous, kind and loving.  It takes hold of others and makes them cold, harsh and cruel.  St. Francis of Assisi was motivated by religious faith to renounce a personal fortune and lead a life of selfless devotion in service to the poor.  Many terrorists today are motivated by religious faith to lead lives of brutal persecution that results in the execution of hundreds and the imprisonment or displacement […]
June 18, 2021

Letter From the Pastor – June 20, 2021

                Do you ever wonder what would happen if God should really answer some of the prayers that we offer?  Say, for example, the prayer for strength.  We all feel a need of that, at least at times.  Life has a way of reminding us of our limitations.  It confronts us with challenges that exceed our abilities.  So it is a fairly common thing for us to ask of God the strength that we need to deal with the demands of daily living.  But we offer that prayer with little thought of what […]
June 17, 2021

Happy Father’s Day! – June 20

We wish all of the fathers in our parish a happy and joyful Father’s Day!
June 17, 2021

Congratulations Fr. Grippo!

Congratulations are in order for Fr. Grippo, who has been appointed to another 6 year term as Pastor here at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima!  The letter below is from Cardinal Dolan to Fr. Grippo announcing the good news.