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…
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…