GROW AS A DISCIPLE We’ve all seen it: the standard cartoon sketch in which the main character, faced with a decision, imagines the devil coaxing him toward evil on one shoulder while an angel encourages him toward good on the other. Lighthearted though they are, these classic scenes are the product of Biblical wisdom and…
Dear Families, We are looking forward to our Ash Wednesday Family Night. We will start at 5:30pm with pizza for dinner, have an activity for grades K-6, and then we will go over to church for Mass around 6:45pm. 8th grade will be having their regular class but will have dinner with us. 8th grade…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE It can be uncomfortable to admit, but our speech habits can truly reveal our interior life. Too often, I’ve fallen prey to the temptation of gossip or other alluring but unbecoming forms of conversation. Perhaps we all have to some degree, which is why today’s words from Sirach capture our attention:…
I hope everyone can make it to our meeting Monday March 3rd. Doors open at 6:45pm with the meeting starting at 7:00pm and we will have a Right to Life Baby Shower. Some of the suggested items for the babies are: onesies, sleepers, receiving blankets, crib sheets, diapers (sizes 1-4) baby wipes, wash clothes, towels,…
Dear Families, Please continue to pray for our Faith Formation program and especially our sacramental students. As you gather as a family, identify some things that family members are expected to do each day (prepare meals, go to school or work; complete homework assignments, complete household chores, behave appropriately at school, at work and at…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE “Love your enemies” may be one of the most oft-quoted verses of Scripture. We tend to think of it as a moral principle to guide us in our dealings with people who rub us the wrong way. But do we ever consider what it tells us about God? After all, Jesus,…
This is that time of year again when our choir is starting to prepare for Lent and Holy Week. I agree with Fr. Tom when he said that this is his favorite time of year; it has always been mine too. A time to draw closer to Jesus. So, I am pleased to offer you…