Christmas preparations are well underway in our stores; I saw Christmas cards and decorations in stores at the end of September!  We have the privilege of sharing the true spirit of Christmas that goes beyond the holiday parties, exchange of gifts and cards and seasonal decorations.  We have several parish initiatives that will allow you to give to those in need as you celebrate God’s great gift of his son, Jesus.  For those of you not familiar with them or who would benefit from a little refresher, allow me to […]

This Friday, 1 November, we will join with the universal Church in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints.  We will celebrate a Vigil Mass on Thursday at 6:00pm and will celebrate Mass at 6:30 and 8:00am and at 12:10 and 7:00pm on Friday.  Throughout the year, we find encouragement in celebrating the feasts of saints who intercede for us in heaven so let us join this week with all the saints in heaven who are already enjoying the full celebration of the eternal banquet our God has prepared for all […]

Next Sunday, you are invited to join in the celebration of the Sunday Mass at our sister parish, St. Martin de Porres.  It is always a pleasure to join in their lively celebration and I invite you to join us there!  For those of you who are not familiar with St. Martin de Porres parish and our relationship with it, allow me to give you a little history.  Our relationship with this parish began in 1991 in response to a call from Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua (who was then the Ordinary […]

“My God will fully supply whatever you need.  …To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians. 4: 19-20).  In today’s second reading, we hear a passage from St. Paul’s letter to the first European Christian community, located in Philippi, Greece.  He is thanking them for providing him with much-needed financial assistance as he continued his missionary journey through northern Europe.  As you know, the Church spread throughout the region as a result of his tireless efforts of proclaiming the gospel to people who needed to hear it.  […]

ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION

As you know, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) initiated a three-year Eucharistic Revival in June 2022 to provide us all with a renewed encounter with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.  This, the last year of our revival, is called the Year of Mission and we are all called to engage in the universal mission of the Church by sharing our faith with someone.  We are strengthened in our faith every time we receive the Eucharist or spend time before the Blessed Sacrament in […]

It may be hard to believe, but October begins this week!  Every October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month and we are called to consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death.  With such issues as abortion, in vitro fertilization and immigration among the most important and controversial topics being debated in preparation for the upcoming elections, this is certainly a providential moment for us to reflect on […]

The Eucharist is a prophetic reminder that the human person is made for worship.

(Making Catholic Schools Eucharistic)

This weekend, we join with the Church throughout our nation and around the world in celebrating Catechetical Sunday.  Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth at the 9:30am Mass to be commissioned for their ministry.  And, I will ask God’s blessing on all parents who are present as well, praying that God may strengthen them in their resolve to share the precious gift […]