Contrition, Confession, Absolution and Penance
Lent is one of the two major penitential seasons of the Church year, the other being Advent. Confession and penance are central to our Lenten
A Day of Reflection
On Saturday, March 30th, almost 50 Social Service Ministries volunteers gathered for a Lenten Day of Reflection. Knowing that they work hard all year long and give so much of their time and talent to SJV and the Social Service Ministries, this event was planned in appreciation for that hard work and generosity of spirit. I Was Blind and Now I See, based on the passage of the man born blind (Jn 9:1-41), was an opportunity for the volunteers to take some time with Jesus, as they allowed His words to quieten the mind and soothe their spirits.
Giving Back to God
Tax Day, April 15, is only a few weeks away. This year it happens to fall on Monday of Holy Week. The reason I mention
Rediscovering the Beauty of God’s Love
Our Parish was blessed to have Fr. William M. Watson S.J. to present this year’s Parish Lenten Mission which was titled “From Creation to Calvary: The Astonishing Beauty of God’s Love for Us.” Fr. Bill crafted this beautiful four part presentation and homily series to remind us of our journey from God who created us and the universe back to be united with God, the source of all creation, beauty and truth.
a Walk through our Church – Part I
March 25 (Monday), the Solemnity of the Annunciation, marks the second anniversary of the dedication of our altar and the blessing of the renovations to
Welcome Deacon Jeff Willard!
We welcome a new deacon assigned to our parish, Deacon Jeff Willard, Ph.D., LPC. While Jeff’s assignment is new, he is not. Jeff has been on staff since last August when he became the Director of Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life for our parish.
The Feast of St. Patrick
Dear Friends in Christ: This weekend we remember the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Because his feast day falls on a Sunday, the liturgical
Called to Holiness
Dear Friends in Christ: Our Lenten journey has begun. We are to spend these forty days in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Or at least that
Finding True Happiness
Dear Friends in Christ: Last week I wrote about the characteristics of a dynamic disciple: Believing, Gathering, Growing, Loving and Leading, and how, as part
Are you a Dynamic Disciple?
Dear Friends in Christ: For the last two years some of our staff members and I have participated in a program for parish leaders sponsored
Pray for Vocations
Dear Friends in Christ: There were three recent events here at the parish that made an impression on me. Recently our Young Adult Ministry hosted