June 9, 2013

While I write my column, we are in the midst of a very unseasonably tropical weather pattern.  Whether or not a named storm (Andrea) actually develops, we will have received several inches of rain before all is said and done.  Considering that this is the tail end of dry season,…

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June 2, 2013

The fire hydrant in the Memorial Garden is no more.  As of this past week, the hydrant has been moved to an area immediately outside of the garden.  This move has been a long time coming and is one more step in making our memorial garden a truly beautiful environment. …

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Remembering Our Fallen Heroes

This Monday, May 27, we celebrate Memorial Day, a day when we remember those brave men and women who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. National cemeteries not only across America but in foreign lands where Americans fought to protect our liberties and…

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May 26, 2013

It is no secret that the current economic state of affairs in Collier County and abroad is bad at best although slightly better than years past.  It seems that the effects of the recession have trickled down into almost every segment of the economy.  As most of you can attest,…

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May 19, 2013

I am very pleased to announce that we have signed the proposal to install a fully integrated hearing loop system in the church.  I am even more pleased to announce that our St. John the Evangelist Men’s Club has agreed to fully fund the cost of this system.  This will…

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