Jesus sent out 72 disciples to preach the Gospel message. They went out into the known world and shared Christ’ messages to love God with everything we have, to love one another, to forgive each other, not to judge, but be willing to sacrifice for others. As faithful Christians, are we doing the same? We should attract others by leading exemplary lives, just as a rose attracts people by its beauty and its fragrance. We might say this is our…
Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul. St. Peter, the chosen head of the Apostles and St. Paul, the great preacher of Christianity. In today’s Gospel, the Apostles were asked who do you say that I am? Peter responds: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” How would you answer that question. How would your children? I think back to Columbine High School attacked by a deranged shooter. He asked the one girl, as…
Today is the Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi. It is a special day in the life of the Church to remind us of the true and real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. When we receive Holy Communion, we don’t receive a symbol of Christ but the Body and Blood of Jesus. As part of the Corpus Christi celebration, we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 10:30 A.M. Mass. The Church…
It may seem early, but we have already started working on next year’s schedule, class numbers and getting ready to order materials. Make sure your children are registered for CCD as classes will begin in September. We are taking registration for all public school children, plus Catholic School children for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Also registration is open for Kindergarten
Did you know that we have parish ministers that visit our homebound parishioners as well as taking Holy Communion to the hospital weekly? This wonderful ministry keeps the faith of Jesus strong with our parishioners who cannot attend Mass due to illness, injury or age. We also service St. Luke’s Hospital in Bartonsville by taking Holy Communion to our Catholic patients on a daily basis. Do you think your might be interested in serving in this ministry? For more information…
Thank you for you many donations to the food pantry. Many people have benefitted from your generosity. Presently, we are in need of peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix and syrup, spaghetti sauce, mac & cheese, coffee, cocoa and tea, cans of fruit. Thank you.