A “Shout-out” for Young People! This past Sunday, May 5, Bishop John Dolan was with us to lead us in the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation as a number of our young Parishioners received the gift of the Holy Spirit. In years past as I watched various Bishops impart the Holy Spirit: “Be sealed…
The Wounds of Christ As we journey through this Easter Season, as we continue to meditate and reflect upon the various Resurrection Accounts given to us in Scripture, the wounds of Christ still present in His Resurrected Body, cry out for attention. The wounds are a source of intrigue and curiosity. Why are they still…
Congratulations to our new members from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults! See the photo album
Living the Resurrected Life Last Sunday we began the celebration of the “Great 50 Days” of the Feast of the Resurrection. As we did so, we were mindful that we who believe in the Resurrection of Jesus must witness to this belief in and through the way we go about our daily lives. The priorities…
A Little Yeast Has Its Effect All Through the Dough Do you not know that a little yeast has its effect all through the dough? Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough, unleavened loaves, as it were; Christ our Passover has been sacrificed. Let us celebrate the feast not with…
No Excuse Sunday To make it possible for everyone to attend Mass next Sunday, St. Thomas More Catholic Church is declaring that Easter Sunday will be designated as “No Excuse Sunday.” Cots will be placed in the back of the church for those who say, “Sunday is my only day to sleep late.” There will…
Works of Mercy If you are still looking for something to do during this Lenten Season, let me recommend the traditional “Works of Mercy—Corporal and Spiritual.” Corporal Works of Mercy To Feed the Hungry To Give Drink to the Thirsty To Clothe the Naked To Shelter the Homeless To Visit the Sick To Ransom…
Lift High the Cross of Christ! The Cross is the major symbol of Christians. It is on the foundation of the cross that our faith is built. The Cross and Jesus’ approach to it shows us the way in which we are to approach our crosses whatever they may be. Jesus had a choice. He…
Health Update 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 about my efforts over the last number of…