Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Today is the fourth, and last, Sunday of Advent, which means that in a few short days we will celebrate the Birth of Christ. As we celebrate this wonderful feast of the Birth of Christ, we may want to reflect on exactly what God has done for us in His great love for...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent and the half-way 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...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Tomorrow, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States.  It is a holy day of obligation because the feast was transferred to December 9 from December 8.  This happens when December 8 falls on a Sunday and the Second...
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,...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

Today is the Feast of Christ, the King of the Universe.  This is the last Sunday of the liturgical year and next Sunday we begin the new Church year with the First Sunday of Advent.  The Feast of Christ the King is a fitting close to the liturgical year as...
Fr. Joe’s Letter

Fr. Joe’s Letter

During this month of the Holy Souls, I would like to continue to look at the funeral rites in the Catholic Church and in our parish.  A very important item, what is to be done regarding the body of the deceased.  In the not so recent past, there was only one...