Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family and the fourth day of Christmas.  This is a very good opportunity for all of us to reflect on the image and the example of the Holy Family.  As Jesus is the center of the Holy Family, we need to constantly strive to make...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

This Christmas may we all rejoice in the love that God has shown in so many countless ways, but most of all by coming to us Himself.  Let us ask the Lord to continue to reveal His love and help us to give of ourselves to others just as He gave His life by dying...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, and the halfway point of the Advent Season. The word of God today reminds us to rejoice in the Lord always. As we look forward to His coming again, we rejoice because He came among us as a man over 2,000 years ago...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Tomorrow is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is the patroness of the United States under her title as the Immaculate Conception. The National Shrine in Washington, D.C., is also named for our Blessed Mother under this same title....
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,...