GROW AS A DISCIPLE Ask any long-time educator, and they’ll tell you we often learn more from our mistakes than from doing it perfectly from the start. Today’s Gospel also seems to send the same message: Jesus tells us that tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before the chief priests and…
Deacon Lawrence Toth (Third in a series) In his audience on May 27, 2026, Pope Leo’s topic was The Reform of the Liturgy: Tradition and Development. His talk provided a historical and theological perspective on the changes in the liturgy that occurred following Vatican II. The Council opened with Pope St. John XXIII recognizing it…
Catechetical Sunday reminds us that passing on the faith is a shared responsibility of the entire Christian community. It is a special day to recognize and commission catechists, teachers, and all who help others grow in their relationship with Christ. Through their witness, prayer, and instruction, they help form disciples and strengthen the faith of…
The Women’s Sodality has lost one of its crew members that take turns helping to clean the Altar once a week throughout the year. We are asking if any member of the parish would be able to become part of a crew. You do not have to be a Sodality member to help. A crew…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Writing to the Philippians while in prison, St. Paul feels complete peace about his fate. To stay on this earth means fruitful labor for him; to die means entering eternal life with God. Having lived apart from God in the past, he finds immense joy at being able to labor for…
Deacon Lawrence Toth (Second of a series) Last week’s article introduced all the teachings Pope Leo planned to give this year on the subject of the documents of Vatican II. The remaining articles in this series will focus on what he said specifically about Sacrosanctum Concilium (“SC”), the Council’s Constitution on the sacred liturgy. What…
Hello Families, Our new school year is approaching! Class starts on Wednesday, September 23rd, register Here. Children learn to trust God’s mercy and forgiveness when they experience forgiveness from those closest to them. We hope that we model God’s love and forgiveness within our family life. Today’s Gospel reminds us that forgiveness is measured by…