Dear Parishioners, Would you like to exercise your gifts in service of the Church? I have some opportunities for you. If any of these seem appealing to you, please pray…
29Apr
22Apr
Week of April 22, 2018
Dear Parishioners, Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for ideas two weeks ago. I have received more responses about how to reorganize the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy…
15Apr
Week of April 15, 2018
Dear Parishioners, I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy podcasts. Podcasts are like radio shows that you can download to your phone, computer or tablet. They give me…
08Apr
Week of April 8, 2018
Dear Parishioners, People have asked me when I plan to bring back the chalices for Holy Communion. I will be glad to bring them back toward the end of this…
01Apr
Week of April 1, 2018
Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the great Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It is the most important feast day on our Church calendar because it is the moment…
25Mar
Week of March 25, 2018
Dear Parishioners, Palm Sunday is one of the most popular Sundays of the year. Many people come back to Church in order to receive their palms. But, why do we…
18Mar
Week of March 18, 2018
Dear Parishioners, During Lent, many of us make time to go to confessions (also known as reconciliation or penance) because we are all required to go to confession at least…
11Mar
Week of March 11, 2018
Dear Parishioners, Thank you so very much to everyone who pledged additional funds in the Increased Giving Campaign. According to the Cathedral Corporation, about 45% of active families in the…
04Mar
Week of March 4, 2018
Dear Parishioners, In order to help you all through your Lenten journey, I would like to offer this short reflection from Fr. John Hardon. Fr. Hardon, S.J., was the spiritual…
25Feb
Week of February 25, 2018
Dear Parishioners, As we continue our Lenten season, you may notice that I am bringing back Latin Masses for three Fridays in Lent (March 2nd, 9th and 16th). I am…