By The Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Unlike with our other important relationships, God isn’t exactly someone we can meet for coffee and look into his eyes while having a conversation. Whether we talk to God in our mind or out loud, we recognize that even with a good prayer life it can sometimes…
Hello Families! Meet Our Extended Family – St. John the Apostle (Feast Day, December 27) The apostle John, along with Peter and James, was one of Jesus’ closest friends. These three alone were privileged to be present at the Transfiguration, the raising of the daughter of Jairus, and the agony in Gethsemane. Many scholars believe…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE According to the dictionary definition, to be transfigured is to “transform into something more beautiful or elevated.” This is what we see happening in Matthew’s Gospel today: Jesus takes his closest disciples up the mountain and there he is transformed – he is transfigured – before them:…
Hello Families! Meet Our Extended Family- St. Ludovico of Casoria (Feast Day March 29) March 11, 1814 – March 30, 1885, born in Casoria, Italy, Arcangelo Palmentieri was a cabinetmaker before entering the Friars Minor in 1832, taking the name Ludovico. After his ordination five years later, he taught chemistry, physics, and mathematics to younger…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE It is no secret that Jesus often taught using parables; last Sunday we heard three, and today there are more. Today’s parables seemed obscure until I focused on the repeating phrase “kingdom of heaven,” which is likened to treasure, a pearl of great value, and then a…
We are seeking a chair person and enthusiastic volunteers to coordinate the activities of our parish picnic! One person from each organization should be present. When: Tentative August 3rd at 6:30pm Where: Activities Center We need help with: Donations for raffle baskets Games for adults/children Coordination with parish organizations Music Set-Up Clean-up We have contacts…
Hello families! MEET OUR EXTENDED FAMILY – St. Sharbel Makhluf (Feast Day July 24) May 8, 1828 – December 24, 1898 Although this saint never traveled far from the Lebanese village of Beka-Kafra, where he was born, his influence has spread widely. An uncle raised Joseph Zaroun Makhluf because his father died when Joseph was…