In recent years, a name change has taken place with the “Sacrament of Confession.” We no longer call the act “Confession,” but rather “Reconciliation” and/or “Penance.” This name change better reflects what happens in this celebration. We do not go to the priest just to list our sins, have them forgiven, and receive a penance;…
Last week, in Florida, the 12th school shooting since January 1, 2018, took place in the United States! Seventeen lives were taken, a number were injured, and many will be scarred for life by this terrible incident. I share with you a Pastor’s Column that I wrote after the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2013:…
For many of us, what we believe is often best expressed in prayer. For the season of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, we embraced the spirituality of stewardship through prayers. Prayers include Mass, Rosary, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, daily reflections and conversations with God. All of these prayers are said to acknowledge all God…
We have now received over $1,171,000 toward our $3.3M, three-year Seasons Capital Campaign! This brings us to 35% of goal at the beginning of February! These pledges are from 210 of our households—17% of our Parish. We cannot assume that you’ll continue your previous giving pattern in the Seasons Campaign, so here are four easy…
This week we will begin this year’s Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). “Love letters” from me will be in the mail in a few days. Please take time to read and reflect on this information. I pray that it will move you to support this Appeal. This year’s goal is $3.5 million. As we, the…
Good news! We have received over $1,144,000 toward our $3.3M, three-year Seasons Capital Campaign! This brings us to 35% of goal at the beginning of February! These pledges are from 201 of our 1,246 registered households (15% of our Parish), which means we still need responses from 1,045 households for this endeavor that replaces our…
And at once the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert and he remained there for forty days, and was put to the test by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels looked after him (Mark 1:12-13). The season of Lent is quickly approaching and these forty days leading up to Easter make…
In the December 25, 2017, issue of America Magazine, the editor, Matt Malone, S.J., addressed the issue of the “great divide” that presently exists in our politics and in our faith life. He created ten principles and practices that are a necessity for all people, especially Catholics, in order to have a civil and fruitful…
Good news! We have received over $1,100,000 toward our $3.3M, three-year Seasons Capital Campaign! This brings us to 33% of goal at the end of January! These pledges are from 184 of our 1,244 registered households (15% of our Parish), which means 1,060 households have yet to respond, as this endeavor replaced our Mortgage/Building Completion…