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Seventh Sunday of Easter

GROW AS A DISCIPLE Every day the world urges us to place our trust in countless things: money, brands, self-improvement methods — all with instant results! As Christians, however, we know that only God’s promises are worth betting everything on, and they are not fulfilled on our self-determined timelines. Today’s readings portray Jesus, the wounds…

Sixth Sunday of Easter

GROW AS A DISCIPLE A quip on a church marquee has stuck with me for years: If you feel distant from God, guess who moved? In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus told his disciples that he would be with them “only a little while longer.” Of course, we know the full story: Jesus did not abandon…

Fifth Sunday of Easter

GROW AS A DISCIPLE Today’s Gospel occurs shortly before Jesus gives his Last Supper Discourses in the Gospel of John. Judas has betrayed Jesus, and now the Lord speaks to his inner circle for one of the last times before his arrest. “I will be with you only a little while longer,” he says. At…

Fourth Sunday of Easter

World Day of Prayer for Vocations On May 11, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be held on the theme: “Pilgrims of Hope: The Gift of Life”. An excerpt of the message from the Holy Father: Pilgrims of Hope: The Gift of Life Dear sisters and…

Third Sunday Easter

Easter thoughts “Do you love me? “After His Resurrection Jesus appeared many times to His apostles and others. But this encounter with Peter is very significant. Peter who denied Jesus 3 times, was asked 3 times “Do you love me?”. Our relationship with God is about love! He first loved us, and we have been…

Happy Retirement Pat!

You are all invited to say farewell to Pat Knorp Saturday, April 26th after the 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, April 27th after the 11:00 am Mass We will celebrate in the Activities Center with coffee & cake Thank you, Pat!

Divine Mercy Sunday

GROW AS A DISCIPLE On this Easter Octave, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. As Jesus revealed to the Polish nun St. Faustina Kowalska, the blood and water that gushed forth from his side during his crucifixion would become a “fountain of mercy” for all of us. In today’s first reading, we witness what happens now…