“And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) Families are a…
Are you committed to your faith!? Soren Kierkegaard said that there are a lot of parade-ground Christians who wear the uniforms of Christianity, but few who are willing to do battle for Christ and his kingdom. When it comes to doing battle for the Lord, too many church members are just sitting on the premises…
I wish to express my most sincere thanks to all the parishioners of St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Parish for the warm welcome that you gave me during my mission appeal visit on the weekend of August 20/21. It was a great pleasure for me to visit the parish and to experience your special kindness and interest…
What is/Why Faith Formation? (adapted from Gregory Rawn’s Article “the 7 Facets of Faith Formation”) The term “Faith Formation” is sometimes used as a synonym for Christian education classes (which many still call CCD). Education is a critical part of forming the faith of all disciples. To have our faith and life formed by God’s…
The common theme of today’s readings is the need for true humility which leads to a generous and blessed sharing with the needy. The readings also warn us against all forms of pride and self-glorification. They present humility not only as a virtue, but also as a means of opening our hearts, our minds, and…
Our Lady of Loretto Parish Picnic: Honoring the feast of Our Lady of Loretto Sunday, September 11, 2022 Mass at 10am Parish Picnic starts at 11:30am Memorabilia – Give Away – Everything is Free St. Valentine River of Life Prayer Group St. Valentine’s Chapel All are welcome to join in praise and worship of our…
Have you been spending part of your summer hearing the call from God and our Faith Formation Office to join our team? We would love to have you as a catechist or aide as we assist our parish parents in the faith journey of their children. Please pray about it and call the Faith Formation…