Dear Folks,

Why is the baptismal font in the vestibule??

It’s part of the work to expand the platform where the priests now sit. Once Jesus was returned to the center of the church, we began plans to replace the cabinetry that previously held the tabernacle with seating for servers. That work was completed last month. (And everyone who asked about it said, “Oh, I didn’t notice a difference.”) That’s the goal—to keep your eyes on Jesus!

The next step is to make the seating for the priest, deacon, and servers more spacious and safe. Currently, the chairs are precariously close to the stairs. Enlarging the platform will bring the church into more symmetrical uniformity and will also make things safer for clergy and servers during Mass.

To do this, we need to slightly move the baptismal font forward, and build up a wall and platform that will be well-anchored and secure. This is why the baptismal font has been temporarily relocated to the narthex. It should be returning to its place—hopefully—within days of your reading this.

Honestly, the goal is that these changes be subtle improvements, mostly unnoticed by the average Sunday Mass attendee.

Oh yeah… Parish Life Weekend!

If you’re reading this in church, I exhort you to stop by one of the ministry tables this weekend. Our ability to accomplish the great works of the Lord depends on each of us generously lending a hand.

pax et bonum,

Father John Mosimann