Fr. Carter

Dear Parishioners, I want to take a moment to talk about Active Participation in the Mass. The Second Vatican Council calls for it as, “the primary and indispensable source from…

Dear Parishioners, This past weekend we introduced chanting the Marian antiphons after all the Sunday Masses. I am so glad that Christa, our music director, wanted to start this practice….

Dear Parishioners, This month begins the season of Advent when we experience the anticipation our ancestors in faith felt for the coming of the Lord. This month, we have many…

Dear Parishioners, Last week, I said that I would describe what is the best argument for abortion and why I do not believe it holds up. As best as I…

Dear Parishioners, Last month, I prayed in front of the Planned Parenthood in Shrewsbury to support the 40 Days For Life effort by our Respect Life Committee. I have been…

Dear Parishioners, This month of November is dedicated to praying for the dead. This is a practice that can easily be misunderstood by even Catholics. So, here is a brief…

Dear Parishioners, The polls are open and every Catholic ought to vote so that our values may be reflected in the governance of our country. This is a huge election…

Dear Parishioners, I hope everyone reads the financial statement that is in this bulletin. It is worse than expected but there is some hope. Here are a couple of my…

Dear Parishioners, I have two topics I wanted to talk about in this week’s bulletin. First, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation…

Dear Parishioners, Last week, we heard in the Gospel that Jesus corrected the law given by Moses on divorce. Moses allowed for divorce because of the hardness of the heart…