What Would You Do? You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die; 2. An old friend who once saved your life; 3. The…
The Gift of the Holy Spirit “When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted…
Ascension—Jesus Was Lifted Up, and a Cloud Took Him from Their Sight When we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate the absence of Jesus. He is physically gone from us. He is no longer with us as he once was. When we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the gift of the Holy Spirit,…
Download the Flyer Health Update #1 from March 24, 2019 Shortly after my return from the Holy Land, Bishop McElroy, after hearing about my “health adventure” in Bethlehem, came to see me and to express his concern about my health, expressing his feelings that my “struggles” have been going on far too long. We talked…
52 years ago, on May 26, 1967, Fr. Karl was ordained as a Priest in New York! On May 26 we celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the ordination of his priestly vocation. We thank God for his commitment and his service to so many all these years. We thank God for his commitment to us…
Pedal! At first I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. God was out there, sort of like a president—I recognized the picture when I saw it, but I really didn’t know God. But…
Calling All 2019 Graduates! The Parish Family of St. Thomas More desires to recognize the achievements of those among us who are graduating this year. Graduations may be from grade school, middle school, high school, certificate programs, college, and beyond. If you happen to be one of these graduates, please complete the form below and…
Congratulations to all those who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Check back soon for photos.