by Dan Fuerst | Jan 4, 2024 | Fr. Joe's Letter
This first Sunday of the New Year finds us celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord. We remember the visit by the Magi to Jesus in Bethlehem. These people came from far away to worship the newborn King of the Jews. They risked a great deal, even their own...
by Dan Fuerst | Dec 18, 2023 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Today is the Fourth and last Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve which means that tomorrow we will celebrate the Birth of Christ. As we celebrate this wonderful feast of the Incarnation, we may want to reflect on exactly what God has done for us in His great love for...
by Dan Fuerst | Dec 11, 2023 | 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...
by Dan Fuerst | Dec 6, 2023 | Fr. Joe's Letter
PARISH COMMUNAL PENANCE: On Monday, December 11 we will have our Advent Communal Penance Service at 7 PM, there will be several visiting priests here to help hear all the confessions. Please take this opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation so...
by Dan Fuerst | Nov 30, 2023 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Friday, 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...
by Dan Fuerst | Nov 21, 2023 | 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 fitting close to the liturgical year as we...