The Most Holy Trinity, May 31, 2026

From the Pastor's Desk

      Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has gifted the Church with a beautiful and timely Encyclical Letter, Magnifica Humanitas, which speaks directly to the rapid rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). As your pastor, I want to share the heart of this message with you, as it touches our daily lives and our future as a community. The Pope reminds us that while technological development has historically improved human life, the unprecedented power of emerging AI requires deep spiritual and moral vigilance. We are facing a pivotal historical choice: we can either use these tools to build a modern "Tower of Babel" rooted in pride, efficiency, and human isolation, or we can choose the "way of Nehemiah," working together in the presence of God to build a community of love, justice, and true fraternity.

      The Holy Father emphasizes that the true value of a human person does not depend on data, productivity, or worldly efficiency. Every single one of us is created in the image and likeness of the Triune God, possessing an infinite, inalienable dignity that no machine can ever replace or simulate. In this digital transformation, we must boldly protect the foundational principles of our faith: the common good, solidarity, and social justice. The Pope cautions us against the "Babel syndrome"—the temptation to reduce the mystery of the human person to mere data and performance, or to allow powerful, private technological monopolies to dictate the conditions of our daily lives and widen the gap between the rich and the marginalized.

      Therefore, the urgent duty of our era is simply to "remain human" by keeping Christ at the center of our lives and the human person at the heart of our choices. Magnifica Humanitas calls us to actively build an "ecology of communication" and an educational alliance that protects our children and young people from the hyper-stimulation and isolation of the digital world. Let us not be afraid to roll up our sleeves on the "construction site" of our time. By planning wisely, praying fervently, and ensuring that technologies serve the vulnerable rather than exploit them, we can transform our parish into a safe, welcoming home where digital tools serve the Gospel and the human heart remains the place where God desires to dwell. 

Welcome Pastor Chinna

From the Pastor's desk, July 6th, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We thank God for the remarkable journey of Rev. Father Samuel Martin, born and raised in our parish, now appointed as Vicar General and the Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese of La Crosse. This appointment is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and faithfulness to God’s call. We thank God for his 26 years of priestly service, marked by a deep commitment to prayer and a passion for bringing many to Christ. His priesthood is a shining example of God’s goodness and faithfulness, and we are grateful for the impact he has had on our     community. His life and ministry embody this truth. His appointments as Vicar General and Vicar for Clergy are significant responsibilities, and we pray that God will continue to guide and strengthen him as he serves the priests and people of our diocese.

    We also want to express our deepest gratitude to Fr. Samuel Martin’s mother, our beloved sacristan, who has faithfully serving our church for many years. Her dedication to keeping our church in order and her role in nurturing Fr. Samuel Martin’s vocation is a testament to her love for God and her family. We thank her for her selflessness and her commitment to serving God’s people. To his siblings, we thank them for their faith and   conviction, and we pray that God will continue to bless and guide them.

    As Fr. Samuel Martin begins his new roles, we pray that God will grant him wisdom, guidance, and strength. We pray that he will be a source of encouragement and support to the priests of our diocese, and that he will help to build unity and harmony among the clergy. “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you what you need so that you may be of one mind.”-Romans 15:5. May his ministry be marked by joy, peace, and a   deepening commitment to God’s will.

    As we celebrate Fr. Samuel Martin’s vocation and appointments, we are reminded of the importance of praying for our children and vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We pray that God will give them the desire to do His will and the strength to follow Him wholeheartedly. “For I know the plans I have for you,”  declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11. May God bless our children, our priests, and our parish community, and may we continue to be a source of hope and light to those around us.