Pope Paul VI, in Ecclesia Suam, considered “loyalty, perseverance and self-sacrifice” to be the distinguishing marks of a Christian in a modern world that increasingly embraces relativism. “The follower of Christ is not pliant and cowardly, but loyal and strong,” he wrote. The virtue of loyalty is closely linked to the virtue of obedience, wherein…
Our Food Pantry is in need of the following donations: Apple Jacks Cereal Cake mixes Canned Potatoes Chicken ramen noodles (only chicken please) Chunky soups Fruit loops Grape jelly Instant potatoes Juice boxes Kidney beans Laundry soap Pancake mix Paper towels Peaches, Pears & Pineapple chunks (in its own juice, please no sugar free) Rice…
Hello Families, We finished our school year with our family May Crowning. Our Confirmation class led us in the service, and our First Communion class led the procession to crown Mary and leave flowers for Mary. We hope everyone has a safe and blessed summer! We look forward to seeing everyone at church and for…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE This year, I cannot help but notice how kingdom-centric the readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension are. In our first reading, Jesus appears to his disciples for forty days after his resurrection and speaks to them about the kingdom of God. Our psalm beckons us to rejoice that God is…
This year and every year, the Catholic Services Appeal remains an essential expression of our shared mission to proclaim the Gospel. Your generosity sustains the services that form our future priests, strengthen families, engage youth and young adults, accompany the poor, and bring Christ’s love to those most in need. Watch the Video! To share…
In the Roman Rite, bishops extend their hands over confirmandi, praying that they will be given “a spirit of right judgment and courage.” This invocation echoes countless passages of sacred Scripture extolling the virtue of courage. “Be strong and courageous in your hearts, all you who place your hope in the Lord,” says Psalm 31:25.…
A Mother’s Day Blessing Dear Lord, Pour your goodness and grace upon the women of our community today in a special way. For mothers: fill them with joy and blessing. For those who have lost children: hold them in their sorrow. For those who have hoped for children: surround them with Your love. For those…