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UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020 1:24 P.M. (CST) Per CDC guidelines, we are recommending the suspension of all non-essential gatherings for 50 people (federal government is recommending 10 people) or more indefinitely, to be reviewed mid-April. All non-essential events below the 50-person threshold should be suspended at the discretion of the pastor/pastoral leader. Per the CDC…

On March 28-29 we will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass. Offering the Sacrament is a way for us to become aware of the healing power of our Lord, who sees us in our need and loves us. Anointing at Mass also helps us to remember the power and value…

For the sake of health and hygiene, we have introduced some changes at Mass. If you were here this past weekend, you heard these changes announced (See below). A couple of people had a question about not being able to receive both the Body and Blood of Christ. Do we receive the full grace of…

The homeless, the hungry, those in financial crisis, the alcoholic, the grieving, the imprisoned, the sick, those who are actively dying, immigrants in jeopardy of deportation, married couples in conflict, young and old struggling with a crisis of faith, pregnant teenagers, worried parents, donors wanting to help people in need, parents seeking Baptism and other…

Does God love me? UNDOUBTEDLY! Does God’s love make me a better person? YES! What does God’s love require of me? TO LOVE GOD, MYSELF AND OTHERS! The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday this week. I suggest that we consider the above questions and responses as central for our spiritual reflections and for…

On the last Sunday of February, our parish will offer a “Parish Ministry Recruiting Fair – Offering our Gifts of Time and Talent.” This is a chance for you to make a commitment to one of our parish ministries. Parishioners will be available to explain about the ministries in which you can offer your time…

Since our celebration of Christmas, the Gospels show that Jesus has matured. He has reached a point at which he makes a decisive life-change. The Gospel writers tell us of his encounter with John the Baptist and his baptism, followed by a lengthy retreat for prayer and fasting. Then, Jesus emerges from his retreat and…

The on-going conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq seems so distant and never-ending. We may feel overwhelmed when we hear about and see the violence and the number of lives that have been lost. Recently, the conflicts in the Middle East came to a violent crescendo. Between December 27 and January 8, the United States and…

Remembering the past – is it good or bad? In my experience memory is not just one or the other. Some memories have warm, consoling, and encouraging aspects. Other memories lead to sadness, shock, and even bitterness. Some memories have both positive and harsh qualities. As I write this article, I am also conscious that…

Teenage sons and daughters are blessings in our families. As we watch them mature, grow, and learn, we see evidence of the grace of God at work. Young people need a great deal of patience for themselves and from others. They need to be forgiven, often. Without warning they can demonstrate tremendous generosity, or selfishness.…