An Important Milestone!

Early in 2004, I had been an associate pastor in two different parishes for seven years, the parishes of St. Wenceslaus in Wilson, Kansas and St. Joseph in Dorrance, Kansas came open. I put my name in the hat and was appointed pastor in July of that same year. This was to be my first pastorate. I had the opportunity to stay in those parishes for five years. One of the big accomplishments was the renovation of the church. The church was given a new coat of paint and a new floor. On the outside, a new ramp was put in place, but that was completed after I was assigned to the parishes of Washington County. Another accomplishment, that we laid the foundation for, was the upcoming 125th Anniversary of St. Wenceslaus Church. Looking at the centennial book from 1986, it looked like 2011 would be the date for celebrating this important milestone. Some people did their research and found that another date would put the 125th Anniversary this year, 2010. Today, August 22, is the day to celebrate this important milestone. I will have the opportunity to travel back to the Czech Capital of Kansas and celebrate with the parishioners as they mark this wonderful anniversary. Let us pray for the people of St. Wenceslaus and for all of our Catholic communities as we continue to build up the Kingdom of God in our midst. God Bless!!!