by doworkdan | Oct 31, 2024 | Fr. Joe's Letter
November is the month of the Poor Souls. They are called poor souls because they cannot help themselves in their present condition. They are in purgatory where they are being cleansed of the temporal punishment due to their sins; only then can they enter...
by doworkdan | Oct 23, 2024 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Friday, November 1 is the Feast of All Saints. This is a HOLY DAY OF OBILGATION, which means that we are to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass under the pain of mortal sin. So, to deliberately miss Mass on a Holy Day of Obligation is a matter for...
by doworkdan | Oct 9, 2024 | Fr. Joe's Letter
NEXT WEEKEND! On October 18, 19, and 20, we will hold our annual Solemn Eucharistic Devotions which will begin on Friday, October 18, with a special school Mass at 9:30 AM. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will continue on the main altar throughout the...
by doworkdan | Oct 2, 2024 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Respect LIFE Sunday “Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, gives us the fullness of life,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington in his statement inviting Catholics to commemorate Respect Life Month with “a revival of prayer and action.” “{Jesus} calls each of...
by doworkdan | Jul 11, 2024 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Next week is Natural Family Awareness Week. Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is a national educational campaign. The Natural Family Planning Program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops develops a poster each year with basic supportive...
