by parish | Jan 23, 2025 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Towards the end of the Gospel accounts of Matthew and Mark we encounter the Great Commission. It occurs after the Resurrection and right before the Ascension and in it, Our Blessed Lord tells his disciples to go and spread the Good...
by parish | Dec 19, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At some point, I think almost everyone has had the experience of going to a 4PM Christmas Eve Mass. Whether it was when we were young, or when we had young ones, or we needed to find an early Mass due to other family commitments,...
by parish | Dec 12, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the course of the liturgical year, there are two distinct celebrations that have the very specific intent of bringing the concept of joy to the forefront. One of them, Laetare Sunday, occurs at the halfway point of Lent,...
by parish | Dec 5, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One of the hallmarks of the Advent season is that of making preparation. In the more immediate sense of that, it’s an opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds for the great celebration that comes on December 25 th , namely that...
by parish | Nov 28, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In much of the Advent season, there is a consistent theme of looking ahead. It’s a time of preparation and expectation. It’s a time of longing and anticipation. It’s a time to get ourselves ready for the coming of Christ more...
by parish | Nov 21, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Later this week, we as a nation and society will celebrate a holiday somewhat unique to the American tradition. Whereas other cultures may have some form of showing gratitude in a unified way, none quite do it like American...
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