Deacon Lawrence Toth (Sixth in Series) The subject of the Pope’s next teaching was the ecclesial dimension of liturgical prayer. Most of us, when we think of the liturgy, think of the celebration of the Mass. However, Catholic liturgical prayer includes not only the Mass, but also the rites involved in the celebration of the…
Hello Families, If you enjoy working with students and have Protecting God’s Children, please consider joining our Faith Formation as an aide and or a substitute catechist. Please pray about it! Today’s Gospel reminds us that God invites all of us to his kingdom. How do we respond to this invitation? In theological terms, God…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Today’s Gospel comes from the latter chapters of Matthew, in which Jesus repeatedly speaks about our readiness for the end times and the coming judgment. This parable concludes with the striking image of a man being thrown out of the king’s feast because he was not dressed in a proper wedding…
Deacon Lawrence Toth (Fifth in Series) On June 24, 2026, Pope Leo’s teaching on the documents of Vatican II had the theme, “The Mystery of the Eucharist.” Quoting Saint Augustine, the pope says, “It is your own mystery that you receive. To what you are, you respond: Amen, and your response is like your signature.…
With just three months remaining in this year’s Catholic Services Appeal, we invite all parishioners to help us cross the finish line together. We currently have received and/or have pledged $48,161 of the $71,745 goal. The excitement and energy of fall reminds us that every season offers new opportunities to put our faith into action.…
Hello Families, In an ideal household, family members know the rules and follow them consistently. Even the most conscientious among us, however, sometimes needs to be reminded of the rules and their importance. How we respond to such correction reveals our true character. In today’s Gospel Jesus exposes the religious leaders for their failure to…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE I enjoy thinking about what it would have been like to hear Jesus’ teachings as a first-century Jew. When Jesus calls out the current tenants of the vineyard as being unfaithful, disobedient servants, it may have left the crowd feeling a bit anxious. And really, Jesus could say this to each…