GROW AS A DISCIPLE “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For most of my life, any time I have heard these words of Jesus, the emphasis has always been on “Repent.” Recently, I’ve started to pay more attention to the second half of Jesus’ proclamation: “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”…
The generosity and spirit of service shown by the parishioners of St. Genevieve-St. Maurice are what make our annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners such a wonderful success. We invite you to share your time and talents again this year. Please consider the dates and time slots when you are available to volunteer. Thank you for…
Hello Families, The New Year is underway, and we are busy in our Faith Formation classes. Along with our regular class lessons we will be looking toward our Lenten project. Stay tuned! Please pray for all our students and especially our sacramental students. The ministry of John the Baptist prepared for and pointed to the…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE I have struggled when doing work that feels unseen. Has anyone noticed that the floors were mopped today? Do my students care about the feedback I provide on their writing? Does my supervisor notice the extra time I put into my work? In today’s Gospel we hear John the Baptist announcing…
It’s common to hear belief in Jesus and the Church mocked as blind faith and credulity. But in reality, it is deeply human and rational. Think about it: we rely on the testimony of others constantly. I. trust chemists who certify the safety of toothpaste and cleaning products. I trust engineers when I use a…
Hello Families, At Jesus’ baptism, God affirms his Son’s mission for salvation. God announces his pleasure with Jesus and, in Matthew’s Gospel, announces to all that, “This is my beloved Son” (Matthew 3:17). With this affirmation, Jesus is able to resist the temptations described next in Matthew’s Gospel and to begin his public ministry. As…
Please join us for our first meeting of 2026 on Monday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm. The doors open at 6:45 pm with the meeting starting at 7:00. We always have a great dessert at the February meeting (hot fudge cream puffs). We will also be hosting Jennifer Trevathan from Another Way Pregnancy Center as…