Today we begin the celebration of the “Great 50 Days” of the Feast of the Resurrection. As we do so, we are 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 we set, the ways in…
In this celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, we hear words like “triumphant,” “King,” and “Blessed is the King who comes in the Name of the Lord.” Does this celebration of Palm Sunday have a triumphal edge to it? Are we honoring a king, as the world understands a king with all the trappings of…
We now have $1,308,000 from 259 of our households, which is 21% of our Parish! This bring us to 40% of our $3.3M goal. Thanks to all who have responded! If you have not yet responded, watch for a “love letter” from Fr. Mike in the mail with a form you can use to let us…
What is on the horizon in terms of construction as we now are collecting funds from our “St. Thomas More: A Parish For All Seasons” Capital Campaign? Solar Panels in our parking lot and on the roof of the Parish Center. We have entered into a contract in which there is no cost to us.…
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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 could either embrace his cross or…
October 1-13, led by Fr. Mike Ratajczak. “A pilgrimage is a journey or search of moral or spiritual significance.” So why make a pilgrimage to Scotland and Ireland? Any journey, anywhere, if taken with the notion of better understanding God’s World, God’s Creation, becomes a pilgrimage because it has spiritual significance . As we journey…
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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:…