Liturgy Lesson Intro

LITURGY LESSON: INTRODUCTIONFor the next year or so, each of our weekend liturgies will begin with aLiturgy Lesson presented as a part of the announcements before theopening hymn so that we can all benefit from it. These two-minuteexplanations of some facet of our...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Thursday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. This feast reminds us that Mary was conceived without original sin. Mary, under the title of The Immaculate Conception, is the patroness of the United States of America. The largest church in our...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

On this First Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year in the Church.  It is a time of eager anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ which we celebrate on Christmas Day.  This is not just about celebrating a holiday with all the trimmings, parties, gifts,...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Today is the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the liturgical year. The Feast of Christ the King is an opportunity for us to reflect on the place of Jesus in our lives. Jesus Christ should always be the very center of our lives and existence. Is there any...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

During this month of the Poor Souls, we are reminded to pray for those who have gone before us in faith.  Whenever we lose someone we love, we always wonder what happens to them. I often wonder what they might be experiencing at the moment when people have...