By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE On this second Sunday of Advent, when the hustle and bustle of the season is already upon us, I find Paul’s words in his Letter to the Philippians very comforting. He says he is confident “that the one who began a good work in [us] will continue…
Hello families, The Confirmation class had a retreat a few weeks ago with their sponsors. We had a moving afternoon which included a personal faith testimony by one of our former students. Everyone had the opportunity for confession and the students received their study bibles at the 5 pm Mass. Please remember to pray for…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Are you one of those people who flips to the end of the book to find out what happens or maybe you roam the internet for spoilers of your favorite show? We have all been tempted to know what is going to happen before whatever it is…
Our annual Parish Christmas Giving Tree tags will be up on the wall in the back of church starting next weekend. Please consider sponsoring a gift for our Neighbors-in-Need by taking a tag off the wall at the rear of the church and providing the gift that is on the label. Please attach the tag…
Hello families, Understanding today’s feast of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While most of us do not have direct experience with kings or royalty, we have a sense of who they are. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdoms. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE If we reflect on today’s Gospel, it might be hard for us to envision Jesus ever dressed like an actual king! When Pontius Pilate asked him if he was a king, Jesus responded, “If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to…
Hello families, We are well into our Faith Formation classes. The classes will soon be preparing for Advent. As you prepare for Advent and Christmas please keep in mind our Faith Formation fundraiser, we are again selling gift cards for your gift giving needs. You can also buy gift cards for the St. Vincent de…