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…
Deacon Lawrence Toth (Fourth in Series) Next in Pope Leo’s teachings about Vatican II‘s document on the sacred liturgy, he reflected “on some of the fundamental elements of the sacred liturgy, such as the rite, the sign and the symbol.” Understanding these elements is helpful for drawing us into a richer experience and a deeper…
I hope everyone had a good summer and is enjoying the days that are left. Our meetings will start back up Monday Oct. 4. All ladies of the parish are welcome to come and see what our organization is all about. We meet in the Activity Center the first Monday of the month from October…
Hello Families, The example Jesus poses in today’s Gospel could have been taken directly from family experience. Each of us can recall instances in which family members spoke one thing but then did another. The point of Jesus’ story is to show that our actions speak louder than words, even with God. As you gather…