Summer Projects Update/Black and Indian Mission
Summer Projects Update
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end; I hope you’ve enjoyed some time for rest and relaxation! As we do every summer, this year, we have undertaken a number of projects throughout our parish facilities. The gym floor was resurfaced again this summer; this cost $3,592.00. As you may recall, it was completely replaced last spring after the gym was flooded when Aqua improperly connected our gym to its new water line. Fortunately, Aqua paid for the floor’s replacement but it needs […]
TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
How would you respond if I asked you to have someone describe you in four words? Well, you might respond, it would depend on how well this person knew and understood you and how qualified the person was to provide a valid description. For example, if a newspaper critic wrote about a concert pianist with these four words, “He was a failure,” you might think, well that was just his opinion. But, if one of the world’s greatest musicians declared, “He was a genius,” then you are apt to take […]
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
As those of you who have been in this parish more than 12 years know, I was assigned here in April 2011 – on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – as parochial administrator after your pastor at that time, Msgr. John Close had been placed on administrative leave while an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor some decades ago was being processed through a report to law enforcement and eventual canonical investigation. I didn’t know Msgr. Close at all – I only had one dinner meeting with […]
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
On Tuesday, we will join with the universal Church in celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, into heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation and the principal feast day of the Blessed Mother, so I would like to offer you some reflections on it.
The commemoration of the death of Mary is known as the Assumption because of the tradition that, shortly after her death, Mary was raised up, body and soul, into heaven. In the Eastern Church, it is called the Dormition, or the […]
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA COLLECTION/TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA COLLECTION
We all know how important it is to grow in our knowledge of God; after all, we are all preparing to spend eternity with him! God has blessed us by revealing himself to us down through the ages, especially through the prophets and in person through his son, Jesus Christ. We are blessed here in America with many fine Catholic colleges and universities that help our children continue to learn about God as they prepare for their careers and adult lives. Catholic University of […]
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
How about that billion dollar Powerball jackpot that someone recently won; can you imagine that you just won that? Or, as we heard in today’s gospel account, imagine unearthing a great treasure or a pearl of great price while digging in your garden or shopping at a local flea market. Stories of buried treasure, sudden wealth, magic wishes and dreams that come true are among the oldest and most universal fables in human culture. Even the thought of sudden wealth quickens the pulse and stirs the imagination. What if? Would […]
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“How was your vacation?” Or, “Have you gone on vacation yet?” That seems to be the topic of the day every summer but especially this summer as we finally break the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. The news is filled with reports of record numbers of people traveling at last. And, the important question is always the destination; where you’re going. Today, we have the privilege of hearing Jesus present three rather intriguing parables. These parables teach us about the kingdom of God – our ultimate destination. Let’s take a […]