January 18

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This weekend, I get a little bit of a break during the Masses with the deacons preaching. It’s not something that I often talk about or mention, but I think it’s a healthy thing for all involved and for the parish. Don’t get me...

January 11

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue in January, there is a lot going on, particularly for our 8th-grade students in the days ahead. Just this past Saturday, they participated in a day of retreat as a way to help them continue in their preparation for...

December 21

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the great celebration of Christmas, many of us may be feeling the pressure of the holiday. There is, right, wrong, or indifferent, a lot of expectation to make sure everything goes ‘right’. Much of that is...

December 14

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This weekend marks the third Sunday of Advent already which is hard to believe in some ways. And while every week in Advent is significant, this week offers an added theme for our consideration. It stands out with the use of the...

December 7

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This upcoming Monday is December 8th, which is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. In a year in which our liturgical schedule has been slightly different, with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day falling the way that they...